Wreath Creation with Dried Flowers
The creation of the branch structure
A course by Roberta Santilli , Flower Artisan
About the video: The creation of the branch structure
Overview
“This first lesson is very important, because we will create the base of our wreath: it is a bit like tracing the outline of a design before coloring it.”
In this video lesson Roberta Santilli addresses the topic: The creation of the branch structure, which is part of the Domestika online course: Wreath Creation with Dried Flowers. Learn how to create sustainable decorative wreaths filled with color using intertwined branches and dried flowers.
Partial transcription of the video
“The creation of the branch structure This lesson is very important as we'll create the base of the wreath. It is like tracing the outline of a drawing before coloring it. I chose willow branches, about 1,60 m long, and dried. To get the elasticity of these branches, I let them soak for about a week in the bathtub. Three days might also be enough. If you don't have a bathtub, you can use plastic tubes, and you can buy them from any DIY store. I suggest you moisturize them with lukewarm water, which you can change every morning. You aren't guaranteed a perfect circle with this kind of weaving...”
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Course summary for: Wreath Creation with Dried Flowers
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Areas
Design, DIY, Floral & Plant Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Textile Design
Roberta Santilli
A course by Roberta Santilli
Roberta Santilli is an artist who works primarily with flowers. She was born in Bergamo where she currently lives and works, and it was her father from whom she inherited her passion for nature, and above all, plants. After receiving a degree in Building Engineering and Architecture, she started work as an interior designer specializing in the design of custom furniture. In 2016, she decided to take a basic course on floristry and, later that same year, she opened her own florists. Later, she started her Instagram account in order to share her colorful compositions with her followers.
Thanks to this virtual display window she began to receive more and more orders as well as commissions for events and weddings. From this moment on, she has dedicated herself to the creation of pieces, most of them wreaths, using dried flowers. In 2018, she transferred 100% of her business online and has been working from her home studio since 2019.
She currently makes compositions for events and wedding decorations for with a very clear style and message, having moved completely away from the use of fresh cut flowers to specializing in ethical and environmentally responsible projects using only dried flowers as well as seasonal fruit and vegetables.
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