Tutorials

An easy way to create a neat curve in a very short time

Wire a few twigs to create a disk armature

Create a wire frame and weave ripped foliage around it

Create a panel for the flowers to hang on

Latch a few bamboo pieces together to create a scaffold for the flowers to hang from

Dried flowers and foliage becomes really brittle over time making it almost impossible to weave into a design without causing damage

Glue twigs together to create a cube armature

This trick works really well, but it is a temporary fix to extend the life of drooping roses and is not a substitute for good quality fresh flowers. It is great to know this...

Glue a very light flower girl basket from sisal

I wanted my Lily of the Valley stem to lean across the design, and simply tied it with grass.

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

An grass armature that looks scattered but is actually very secure