Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Twist a twisting Wire Angel
- 10 December 2011
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I am twisting the Angel out of apple green wire and dressing it in willow. New growth does not condition well and is best avoided in arrangements but it is perfect for my wire Angel because it will wilt and curve around the shapes made by the wire as it dries
Loop a length of wire in half
Twist the wire to create a loop for the halo
Twist a second loop and fold the first halo loop over to the front
Cross the wire over and stretch it to the sides
Twist the wire to create the arms
Wrap the wire to secure the neck and twist it over to start the wing shape
Shape the wing and fold the wire back up at the back
Fold the wire over to the front
Cross the wire over to create the body
Wrap the wire around the shape and cross it over to the front
Twist the wire to secure and loop the wire to create a body
And finally dressed in fresh green willow leaves
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