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Third Iteration

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Unlike my first two experiments, this time I do not want to be bound by traditional ikebana skills. I just want to be free to do what i like. In contemporary ikebana, this style is called "freestyle". In the plant section, I chose to use carnations and eucalyptus leaves. Dull red and green in the visual gives a sense of comfort. In my opinion is the best choice for home flower arrangement. However, the material I used not only plants, but also includes the wine red ribbon, river pearl beads and pebbles. I chose to use red ribbon and white pearls because they were very harmonious with carnations. The carnation I bought  is white with red edge. They look like lady's red velvet dresses. The red wine ribbon emphasizes the color of the flowers themselves. Its texture is smooth, so it can reflect the soft light. I twisted it between the branches and leaves, creating more turns, so that the ribbon can reflect different light. Pearl beads are what I made fe