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Techniques

水切り /Cutting

水切り /Cutting

Cut stalks under water to increase water absorption to preserve the freshness of the flower.

さばく / Trimming

さばく / Trimming

Trim unnecessary twigs and leaves to make it look good.

ためる / Bending

ためる / Bending

Add curvature to a stalk or a branch to arrange easily.

留める / Fixing

留める / Fixing

Cut ends of the branches to put them into the kenzan easily.For branches, pierce them vertically and then tilt them.For a thin stalk or branch, make a support with a thick stalk.