Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Weave a flat top to tip at an angle with flower stems
- 9 August 2017
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Place a few blades of grass on a flat working surface to weave
For more detailed instructions on how to weave see the Tutorial below.
Weave a small platform for the flowers to rest on. Secure the ends with a small drop of glue or fold it over and weave it back into the platform.
Place the tops on water filled glasses
Press the flower stem through the woven platform
Set the platform at an angle.
Add the rest of the design details
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Tutorials
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