Curly Willow- Underwater Mechanics!

With today's trends... flower arrangers are seeking Natural mechanics...And on another hand... large vases can be challenging to arrange in... With the popularity of clear glass... flower foam may not be option... nor have a ball of chicken wire staring the guests in the face... Enter the Japanese Technique of "Hana-Kubari"... the art of placing sticks, branches or other natural material inside the vase to create a structure that will aid in flower placement... and hold stems in place.... while still being decorative.It's Easy to Create an underwater Armature... to hold flowers in Place... especially with Curly Willow...  I use this technique frequently... for Fresh, Dried, or Even Permanent flowers...Fresh Curly willow is extremely flexible and pushing a large curling branch into a bubble bowl or similar glass vase will give a random- natural structure that will do the job - perfectly!This type of submerged structure... helps support flower stems underwater in a large vase...And the Texture...is interesting and exciting... making for visual interest below the water level... It's also a great idea to use Chrysal CVBn Tablets when creating an underwater armature... this product helps keep the water clear and looking great... Want More Tricks, Tips, Techniques and Flower Design Secrets from J?Subscribe to his Youtube Channel... and watch JTV For FREE!!!Flower Thoughts from J is a FREE Opt-in Email Subscription.Delivered Monday-Friday from J Schwanke, the Host of Fun with Flowers and J on uBloom.com! P.S. grab your snorkle...let's dive in!