In my Ikebana classes I often show my students tricks that will help their Ikebana arranging. I decided to record this particular one after showing one of my Ikebana students, who remarked that it was such a very simple yet really useful tip.

So, the problem this time is how to hold tall, hollow stems, particularly those that are soft and difficult to insert firmly into a kenzan. Amaryllis is a great example, as you’ll see in my Ikebana tip #6

And don’t forget to send me your question or suggestion for a tip or trick and if I can turn it into a short video, I’ll be pleased to. Just contact me with your How to…? question.