{"product_id":"niwaki-kenzan-flower-frog","title":"Niwaki Kenzan Flower Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eNiwaki Kenzan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant alternative to floral foam for arranging flowers and foliage. Originally used for ikebana, these sturdy little flower frogs are equally useful for more relaxed Western-style arrangements - no floral foam required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closely packed brass pins are strong enough to hold woody stems as well as softer green stems and grasses, allowing you to position individual stems exactly where you want them. For larger woody stems, make a couple of small criss-cross cuts into the base first to help the stem settle onto the pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow the disciplined approach of traditional ikebana schools such as Ohara and Ikenobo, or completely head off-piste and make your own thing. There are no arrangement police.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Kenzan in a shallow saucer, bowl or dish, add water and top it up daily. A rubber base is included to help protect the vessel and keep the Kenzan in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a handy straightener for putting any bent pins back into shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the Kenzan in a shallow dish or vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush flower, foliage or grass stems onto the pins at the angle you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor larger woody stems, make small criss-cross cuts into the base to help them fit onto the pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water to the dish and top up daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the included straightener to straighten any pins that become bent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese Kenzan flower frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reusable alternative to floral foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for woody stems, green stems and grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows precise positioning of stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber base included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin straightener included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium 61mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass and lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 257g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Medium (61mm)","offer_id":56480736510331,"sku":"P00541-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/7863\/8689\/files\/niwaki-kenzan-medium-flower-frog.jpg?v=1790716077","url":"https:\/\/heima.uk\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-flower-frog","provider":"HEIMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}