Christmas cones
On a Styrofoam base wrapped with cork strips, flexible
willow branches attached in an arch shape. On some of the arches, yew greenery is
with wrapping wire attached all around. Between the willow branches are
wooden horns clamped, filled with Oasis floral foam. The red
fruits and flowers - Rosa 'Red Naomi,' rose hips, Gypsophilla,
Dendrobium - form a contrast to the greenery. In gold color
sprayed Asparagus plumosus and poppy fruit boxes provide the
the finishing touch.
Stingy
A styrofoam ball is wrapped with red wool, here
space so that the hundred or so tonkin sticks can be inserted between them.
between them. The tonkin sticks were - in one quick
sprayed red, and while the paint was still wet subtly sprinkled with glitter.
sprinkled with glitter. A number of small Christmas balls are
glued on. Finally, the Nerine and the Gloriosa were placed on
stitch tubes between the 'Corallo' rosehip.
Christmas Wreaths
As the base for the Christmas wreaths, Styrofoam wreaths were
were used. Holes were first drilled
into which plastic tubes were inserted. Then
melted candle wax was applied. The materials
were glued or placed on silver aluminum wire
put which were inserted through the candle wax into the Styrofoam
were inserted. Inside the tubes are roses,
orchids, Tillandsia, snowberries and
Alocasia foliage placed inside.
Rose Circle
The base of this object is a wooden MDF ring. In it are drilled wire ends
which were first wrapped with paper wire from Smithers Oasis. To create
construction, an iron ring of the same diameter was placed.
The wire ends were attached to this, also with paper wire. To each wire end
a water tube is attached. In this way, the wreath becomes cylindrical. In the tubes
Avalanche roses are placed in the tubes and mini southern wind lilies are inserted between them.
delicate flower to work with, strong and very pliable. The stems are bent
which creates a lot of depth and tension in this object.
Enclosed
The base of this bouquet is made of half a Styrofoam ball from which a ring is
cut. Prepared leaves were glued onto the Styrofoam with hot glue. Around this
is wrapped a layer of bouillon thread. This is decorative but also ensures that
the leaf stays nicely within the shape throughout. The Avalanche Peach rose colors beautifully
with the leaves and with the beautiful brown Tillandsia flowers. For a surprising effect
these are placed asymmetrically between the roses.
Cylinder
The base for this cylindrical table piece is a Bio cake pan from
Smithers Oasis. Around this are placed a number of rubber bands. Between
the rubber bands and the floral foam, sticks can be clamped. These
sticks are, in the right quantity, cut to the same length at the same time.
- A quick and easy technique with which to beautifully, and if necessary
branches or sticks can be used well in advance. For the decoration
beautiful white Avalanche roses are easily incorporated.