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""I
had had in mind ideas for simple chic decorations using more unusual and
Oriental materials for so long that if I hadn't tried them out they would
have gone stale. I borrowed the screen, the table cloth, the plates, the
glasses... and as soon as I had them everything fell into place.
The screen in its simplicity acts as the most dramatic backdrop for the whole display, yet it does not intrude. The glasses mirror the natural straight lines of the bamboo and also the fluted cut of the shells, the subdued shades of cloth, serviettes and plates set off the natural tones of the decorations without overpowering them. As a restful corner in a room otherwise full of people and chatter, it works to perfection" |
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Shell and Bamboo Centrepiece Mechanics Glue the matting to the base and lower edge of the bowl. Cover the rest of the outside of the bowl with shells. Take the shells one at a time and starting at the top of the bowl, hold each shell against the plastic so that its widest edge stands slightly proud of the rim bowl. Drill two holes about an inch apart through both the base of the shell and the bowl. Still holding the shell in place wire it to the bowl with florists wire, twisting the wire ends together flat on the inside. Attach shells in this way in an even row all round the bowl rim, overlapping their edges a little so that they look like petals of a flower, and then start the second row. Arrange every shell in this row so that is overlaps with the one above and holding it firmly in place, drill two holes through the new shell. Drill right through the plastic, as before, then wire securely in place. Continue until the bowl is covered and all that is visible are small sections of the straw matting round the bottom edge. Cover the small sections that are visible on the outside of the shells by glueing on small pieces of lichen moss. Fill the bowl with finishing plaster or light cement after lining with polythene. and insert the bamboo poles. Once the plaster or cement has hardened, cover it with carpet moss. The design Cut 3" lengths off the bottom ends of the rushes and put to one side. Gather the longer pieces into bundles and arrange them on top of the moss, crisscrossing them between the bamboo poles. Take the remaining short pieces and bind them together into groups of 10-12 with lengths of rough string. Then simply arrange these on top of the rush pile. Set the pebbles in any gaps round the edge of the bowl and then insert the candles into the tops of the bamboo, securing them with glue or Oasis Fix. The joints in the bamboo will dictate how deep the candles sink until they reach their support and give a multi-levelled, utterly natural look. |
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The Floral Decorator is the book this month's lesson is from. It gives you a good idea on how Kenneth Turner is able to turn the ordinary into the extra ordinary! With excellent practical instructions and designs for every occasion from the grand to the simple, you will find ideas you can use. Click here to buy. |
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Kenneth Turner continues to inspire and innovate using fresh flowers Practical guides, tips and floristry skills are all shared in this superb book click here to buy |
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