02/04/2026
How to keep ikebana from falling over?
1. If you’re worried the kenzan might shift, secure it with floral adhesive clay. Important: both the bowl and the metal base must be completely dry. Warm the clay in your hands (or slightly with a hairdryer) and press it down firmly — it will hold solidly.
If your kenzan has a rubber base, you can simply place it in the vase. For lightweight arrangements, this is usually enough.
2. Cut the stem at a straight angle and place it onto the pins following their direction. Don’t push — instead, “set” the flower onto the kenzan.
3. Watch the balance. If you place a heavy orchid forward, support it from behind: add a branch, a line, or volume to create counterbalance and prevent the arrangement from tipping.
Have you already tried creating ikebana? What challenges did you face?
