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Appreciation post: Thinking back to how we used to wire flowers by hand for everything
I mean, when I first learned, we spent hours wiring each bloom for corsages and boutonnieres without any of those quick connector things. Now, most shops use pre-made bases or glue guns, which is faster but feels less personal. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I miss the quiet focus of twisting wire and seeing a delicate piece come together slowly. Those techniques really taught you to respect each flower's shape and fragility.
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the_xena7mo ago
We've traded depth for speed across the board.
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clark.william7mo ago
Oof, feel that. Try picking ONE area to go deep on, even if it means letting other things move slower.
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lilyh847mo ago
Picked one skill to master, rest came easier.
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