Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Made in a similar way to larger bricks used to build with
This wired rope is inspired by Monkey vine that you see hanging from trees. It is strong, rough and very tough. Covering the rope with mud will add texture and it also insulate the wire from rust by creating a protective layer
How to make a sticky putty out of mud
How to cover Styrofoam, plastic, oasis and fibreglass balls with mud.
How to spin (and remove) hot glue spider web or floral cocoon
How to condition Orchids to use as plants in an arrangement without placing the roots in a growth medium
I made the baskets from plastic cupcake cups.
Binding books with a paper band
Create a serviette ring from fall leaves, acorns, wire and tissue paper
You will need wire, a short stick, twig, dowel or bamboo and net.
For Floral Art the temperature of the wax rarely exceeds the minimum melting point.
Although the wax is strong it is also soft and can easily be damaged. I make carriers for my wax shapes so that it doesn't damage in transit.
