Sprout

New growth is really difficult to design with and definitely needs to be conditioned and placed in a water source

Break the sturdy twig on the scribe line.

Conditioning new growth and sprouts are difficult because the little sprouts have not had time to fully develop its cellular structure to survive being cut and taking up water on...

Komiwara is a classic and traditional Ikebana technique used in a Rikka design. Designers would usually bundle straw to keep the flowers in place.

Multiple tiny twigs create a flower frog to keep the delicate buds and leaves in the exact spot you want.

Wire and fold a flat leaf to create a support to rest flowers on in a flat container

Cut leaves and petals and roll a spiral blossom

Cut lengths of bamboo to place in a shallow container as a flower frog

Use snips and snippets and leftovers to create a design of it's own

A cut stem flower frog for the heavy Hanging Heliconia flowers

Tie a bundle of grass to support your floral details

Wind lily leaves to spiral around in a water filled container.

I would definitely describe my own personal style as minimalist classic... but with an edgy twist.

A bundle of twigs armature to create a pretend Spring design for a snowy morning.

Place short twigs, leaning to one side to create a flower frog

Be inspired by traditional Ikebana techniques

A bowl full of miniature Chrysanthemums

Roll autumn leaves to create a frog to keep flowers upright