My Creative Workbook

Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Twig test tube swing

See the Tutorial below for a wire version of this swinging test tube technique

Cut two twigs to create a natural hook. See Tutorial below for detailed instructions on cutting the hooks

Cut wire that would match your design colour

Wrap the wire tightly around the tube and twist to secure.

Wrap the second wire around the lower end of the tube and twist to secure

Twist the top and wire out to the opposite sides

And wrap it around a twig. The top wire goes to the one side and the bottom wire to the other

Cut the left-over wire short

Hook the twigs in your design. This should be a loose fit so that the flower can swing gently, and naturally in the design. Fill the vile with water and add fresh plant material

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