Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
These are my favourite summer things:
- 10 July 2019
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Peachy pineapple coloured sunsets
Finding that song that will always remind me of this summer.
Lazy splashy luke warm summer rain
Late light evening walk and talks
The fragrance of sun ripened and fire charred and freshly mowed afternoon breezes
Movie theaters that are exactly goosebumps temperature inside
Hopefully pinching out the flowers on plants that have faded out of bloom
… and watching how lines jump when designing in deep water
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Tutorials
Plant material float about in water. To keep it in place it is best to wedge it slightly to touch the sides of the container.
Flowers naturally float and you will need some kind of sinker to keep them suspended under water.
When suspending items under water it is convenient to add a tiny magnet so that you can reposition it if the water distorts the lines of your design
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.
Flowers tend to float in water. To keep them submerged you need to add a bit of weight
Most leaves and foliage can be slightly manipulated to curve or curl.
Create a dry layer by placing a smaller vase inside the larger vase
This is a great, non permanent way to protect surfaces from damage
Use a wet brush to lift any tiny bits of plant material floating on and in the water to keep your container clear.
Flowers naturally float in water. They just don’t always naturally float on water. For that they sometimes need a bit of help.
When suspending items under water it is convenient to add a tiny magnet so that you can reposition it if the water distorts the lines of your design
Favourite Flowers
Transvaal Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Germini
Related Designs
When you figure out the "how to" tricks of manipulating plant material it is possible to respectfully set them into seemingly impossible new directions.
Freely translated it means Each Moment, Only Once. It is a saying associated with Japanese tea ceremonies.
Stack a few glass containers and fill each with water to a different level.
I would definitely describe my own personal style as minimalist classic... but with an edgy twist.