Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Wire two Equisetum shoots into a heart
- 14 February 2018
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Draw one half of a curvy heart on paper.
Choose two straight Equisetum shoots that are long enough to follow the shape generously, with some length to spare.
Press a wire into the hollow cavity of the shoot
See the Tutorial below for more detailed information on how to wire Equisetum
Curve the shoot to follow the half a heart shape
Let the stem extend so that it can be in water. Also make sure that the part of the stem that will be in water is not wired so that your container is not stained with rust.
Match the two shoots and glue it into a heart shape.
Secure it with butterfly clips while the glue sets.
Add a bit of glue to the bottom where the shoots connect and glue.
Lean the hearts against the lilies.
Fill the shallow container with water to keep the shoots hydrated and remove the clips.
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Tutorials
Butterfly hair clips are the perfect little claws to help you hold tiny items in place while you wait for glue to dry
Equisetum is hollow and jointed resembling miniature bamboo but it can be shaped into spirals by wiring the shoots
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Carefully glue a twig armature to display the mini-miniature Darling orchids
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The finish of every design should be flawless. Make sure there are no bits of glue visible in your design by carefully removing all traces of spills.
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