Christmas wreaths
Polystyrene wreaths were used as the base for the Christmas wreaths.
Holes were first drilled into these
to insert plastic tubes. After that,
molten candle wax was applied. The materials
were glued or placed on silver-colored aluminum wire
that was inserted through the candle wax into the polystyrene.
Roses,
orchids, Tillandsia, snowberries and
Alocasia leaves were placed in the tubes.
Natural wreaths
For the base of each of these wreaths, a polystyrene ring is
used on which prepared foliage is glued with hot glue.
A layer of bullion wire is wrapped around the foliage for
decoration - it also ensures that the foliage stays nicely
within the shape everywhere. All materials are glued with hot
glue, including a number of Christmas baubles upside down
so that they can also serve as water carriers for Gloriosa
and a number of small Phalaenopsis and Nerine flowers.
Golden drops
These golden drops can serve as
alternative Christmas trees, but they are also
very beautiful as objects. The stunning bases
are made of 5 mm thick gold-colored
aluminum wire wrapped with gold-colored
bouillon wire and can be re-arranged many times.
Gold-colored Ginkgo leaves and Christmas balls
have been used. Gloriosa and Bromelia flowers
are incorporated in a glass tube.
Christmas tree alternative
A simple wooden disc has a wire –
end as a central point, around which is a
prop of silver-colored aluminum wire processed
with the crush technique – kneading a number of meters
of wire into the correct shape. Numerous
decorative materials can be incorporated into this
alternative mini Christmas tree: small
Christmas balls, pine cones, Tillandsia leaf and Alocasia leaves.
Distinctly winter
This hand-tied sheaf bouquet proves that you don't have to shy away from bold colors even in winter. Beautiful Scabiosa from the Scoop series, together with Gloriosa superba, forms a warm base and contrasts beautifully with the yellow accent of Limonium 'Max Diamond'. The purple Clematis also adds a beautiful color accent. The warm appearance of the gold-colored pot completes the picture.
Stillness
An Oasis Venezia Bowl is placed in a polystyrene form and the
outside is covered with lichen. Oasis cold glue was used for this because
hot glue often 'eats away' the polystyrene. A wig of Calocephalus green
is inserted into the Venezia bowl. Polianthes 'Elsa', Astrantia, and the white Agapanthus 'Gletsjer' are inserted between this beautiful base. Scutellaria
'Tinkerbell' and beautiful Clematis plumes give the whole arrangement a lovely accent.