Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Pierce and stack fall leaves to rest on the edge of a container
- 1 November 2017
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Pierce a stem sized hole through an autumn leaf
Slip a second leaf through the hole
Pull the stem all the way through
Rest the leaves on the edge of a container with the stems pointing into the container.
Continue to pierce holes in the leaves
And stacking leaves.
Pierce a hole through the last leaf
And slip the first leaf stem through it
Pierce and stack a few random leaves to break up the pattern
Fill the container with water
Add a few stems of willow and Chinese lantern pods
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Tutorials
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