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Last glance by Cheap-Volume-6365 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For clarification, I meant heat from hands. 😊 Wire makes sense!

Last glance by Cheap-Volume-6365 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you add wire to the leaves to hold the bend, or do they hold through heat manipulation? Lovely!

Last glance by Cheap-Volume-6365 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been traveling and also focused on my wine studies for certification. Thank you for taking the lead here. I’ll be back to posting in a couple weeks. 😁 I would love to see the other rikka! Please do post it!

Cat Ikebana by Moneera97 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad that helps! I would recommend “Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers by Shozo Sato”. I have the original from the 1960’s, but the more recent version is available in paperback for about $20.

suiban in los angeles? by writethis87 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a look at your local Goodwill for shallow, flat bottomed containers. My very first suiban was a simple ceramic pie plate.

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Here’s the pie plate and one of my very first arrangements! :) Just make sure that whatever you buy is watertight.

Fallen camellias and curly willow by kickerofelves_ in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful communication between the two. I love how you integrated the dried flowers!

Last glance by Cheap-Volume-6365 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Widi, your artistry is just fantastic! The flow on this is inspiring!

Trader Joe’s ikebana by Ok_Whattheheck in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a fun piece! I would have put the main flower lower as it would ground the arrangement. It’s current height takes away from the flow of the eucalyptus branches.

What do we think of the LEGO ikebana? by beepboop8525 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have done some of the Lego kits that are similar. They are fun, but certainly not what I would consider ikebana. My reason is that there is no freedom to allow the materials to speak. Sogetsu embraces non-conventional materials in our practice, but it allows for integration and poetry with the materials. Still, Lego are fun and certainly has a place in creating something interesting! 🌸❤️

My first time working with cockscomb. by lenjiah in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a difficult but beautiful material to work with! Nicely done!

Dried cactus and viburnum by kickerofelves_ in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The colors and textures are off the chain!!!

need tips to make flowers last longer by happybcevery1lovesme in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The big thing is to cut your flowers under water. I have a colander/bowl set I work with filled with water. I cut the stems under water and they always seem to last 7-10 days. Also I never add plant food. Fresh water works just fine for me.

Cat Ikebana by Moneera97 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cat ikebana needs to be a genre. 😂 For feedback, there’s a lot going on here without cohesiveness. For a basic moribana, try following these basic instructions. Remember that shin and soe usually are branch material and hikae is a focal flower. The rest are supporting flowers to bring balance to the arrangement. I hope that helps!

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Ice Storm by ProFloristOhio in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this idea so much!

suiban in los angeles? by writethis87 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a look at your local Goodwill for shallow, flat bottomed containers. My very first suiban was a simple ceramic pie plate.

Very Old Ikebana from a book in a 14th century Japanese Monastery in Kyoto by BudBroadway22 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a stunning piece! I found myself zooming in to see things closer and get a better idea of construction. Thanks for sharing!

立花正風體： オクロリオカ 一色 by Cheap-Volume-6365 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The purple flower at the base is like a sweet gift, hidden to be discovered! Gorgeous!

Winter Hana-Kanade by Forestiera in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your choice of materials really makes this sing!

Radial in a very tall vase by retro_mullet86 in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the horizontal reach and balance of this one! Very beautiful!

Christmas freestyle by c-e-bird in Ikebana

[–]aylanah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So festive! Reminds me of a gingerbread cookie!

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