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Easy Ivy Topiary

Twist and twirl English ivy around a simple wire form for a living sculpture you can make in less than an hour.

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Wrap one runner around a wire -- never force stems because they may snap. Wrap a second runner around the same wire in the opposite direction. Repeat to cover all wires.

Don't jump from one wire to the next with the same runner as you risk losing form. Tie stems to the frame with rafia.

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