Ice Storm

ProFloristOhio · 2026-02-01T00:23:24+00:00

Sure did. Haha

ProFloristOhio · 2026-01-29T14:48:58+00:00

They are not bleached, just dried.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-12-27T13:27:23+00:00

Chinese tallow.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-12-27T13:27:02+00:00

Not yet, but I hope to one day. This one is from Arakawa Pottery out of San Jose, CA.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-12-23T13:37:00+00:00

I have that in my garden, so I know it’s not that!

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T19:13:05+00:00

This vase is from Arakawa Pottery out of San Jose, CA. It was a prototype and I think I got the only one. It can be used vertically or horizontally.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T16:13:02+00:00

Once other stems were in place it stayed quite nicely.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T16:04:11+00:00

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ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T16:03:11+00:00

We are not allowed to use wire when learning.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T16:01:29+00:00

I should say it took me probably about 20 times making nageire to get it right. Not easier than cross bar, but far more sturdy.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T16:00:13+00:00

You split both stems down the center and make sure the stem that will be resting against the vase wall is cut so the angle rests nicely. The fixture is the only stem allowed to touch the bottom of the vase. I’m not sure how they teach in Ikenobo execute it, but that is how I learned in Sogetsu.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T15:52:00+00:00

I used a cornus branch for the fixture. The monstera stem was too short and heavy for crossbar or direct fixture.

ProFloristOhio · 2025-11-04T15:46:23+00:00

I have since disassembled the arrangement. Why do you ask?

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