Kenzan are a fairly straight forward tool, however we have some tips for dealing with tricky stems or an elaborate arrangement. Although kenzan perform the same function as floral foam (keeping stems and branches in place for an arrangement), they require a slightly different set of techniques. Once you familiarize yourself with these techniques, you will be surprised how easy it is to use this spiky little friend to position stems much more precisely than with floral foam and make...
There are a variety of reasons why a kenzan is a valuable addition to your floristry toolbox. First of all, kenzan are more economical. If you invest in a quality kenzan, which can be reused for decades, you will be able to save expenses on regular orders of floral foam. Kenzan are also much more environmentally friendly as compared to floral foam – and nicer to handle. However, Kenzan do not just replace floral foam or chicken wire balls, they...
Understanding the difference of Ikebana Containers and Vases is the first step to learning the practice of Ikebana: Three basic Ikebana categories of Shoka, Moribana and Nageire and the use of three different forms of Ikebana container.
