Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Rip Phormium to create a freestanding bundle armature design.
Craft a dried cane globe for the armature of the design and then add lily grass to dry in place.
Glue grass stem snippets to create a natural grid over a shallow container
Set the rosary vines into the natural cavity of the flower head.
Craft radiating sun-flakes from dried petals.
It is possible to curve or adjust a curve in plant material
Cut a small wedge out of a stack of waxy leaves to keep the flower and twig in place.
Design an armature that is light enough to be carried by two flower stems to create a radiating frame.
Craft a twig mobile for Spring
Weave a delicate nest for a small spring design.
Use a wet brush to lift any tiny bits of plant material floating on and in the water to keep your container clear.
Only a few stems create an impressive display if you allow the water to design with you.