Powerful fan
The powerful fan shape of this bouquet is formed by aluminum wire, wrapped with copper bouillon wire using a drill. The bouquet consists of flexible flowers, which creates transparency. Gloriosa, Sanguisorba, Clematis, Talinum 'Long John', Tillandsia, Papaver, carnations, and Phalaenopsis are used here.
Signature Bouquets
Over the years, every floral designer develops their own signature style. Not a fixed formula, but a recognizable way of working: choice of materials, proportions, technique, and atmosphere. In this special edition, DPK Floral Magazine brings together DPK Floral Magazine selection of such signature bouquets: designs in which personal style and craftsmanship take center stage.
‘Keep your eyes open for new techniques’
Floral designer Hanneke Frankema believes it is important to continuously develop and innovate. That is why she is always open to new techniques and materials. For her, experimentation is not an end in itself, but a logical part of her creative process.
She has a particular preference for wire. "It's not for nothing that I'm called 'the iron lady'. Wire is a beautiful and versatile material, and it's also practical: frames and rolls of wire are easy to transport and reusable." In addition to wire, Hanneke is also enthusiastic about new technological possibilities, such as 3D printers and 3D pens. These techniques can be used to create virtually any desired shape, which allows for even more freedom in the design process.
The floral objects she creates are very diverse, but always striking and unique. Despite this wide variety, her signature style is clearly recognizable. She often works with unusual frames and surprising combinations of colors and materials.
‘I particularly like the contrast between natural materials and other materials. I also enjoy playing with unusual colors and shapes.’
Finally... Spring
After weeks of dark days, cold, and snow, clear blue skies and sunshine are returning. You can feel that spring is about to reveal itself. Tree buds are about to burst, and here and there the first spring flowers, such as Hamamelis and Galanthus, are already appearing.
Tight bundle of grasses
This arrangement features the new grass variety Panicum Skygrass. The grasses are tightly bound around a glass cylinder with elastic and then secured firmly with waterproof tape. Please note that fresh stems may still shrink.
A layer of gold tape has been applied over the tape, finished with a tight binding of gold-colored bouillon wire. The flowers are carefully inserted between the grasses and immediately form the frame, making the layout quick and easy. Flowers used include Gloriosa, Achillea, Clematis Amazing Kibo, Poppy, tulips, ranunculus, and Phalaenopsis.
New life
In this arrangement, spring literally means new life. The half Styrofoam ball is covered with the insides of a dried Craspedia ball. This long-lasting base can be reused for various arrangements. The flowers are arranged lightly on Smithers Oasis Bio foam. Clematis Amazing Kibo, poppies, tulips, Ammi visnaga, ranunculus, Talinum 'Long John', Sanguisorba, and poppies are incorporated into the arrangement.