{"product_id":"niwaki-kenzan-flower-frogs","title":"Niwaki Kenzan Flower Frogs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrass Pin Holders, Made in Japan by Niwaki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiwaki founder Jake Hobson first encountered kenzans while studying pruning and tree-training at Furukawa Teijuen nursery in Osaka. The tools he brought back to his tree farm in Dorset, England, became the foundation of Niwaki’s floral line. These kenzan flower frogs are still made in Japan from brass pins set into a heavy lead base, and they hold woody branches and soft green stems with equal grip. Place one at the bottom of a dish or vase, press stems onto the pins at whatever angle you like, and add water. No foam, no tape, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mini set (24 mm each, sold as a set of four) fits inside bud vases, the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ikeabana vase\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/beach-stone-ikebana-vase\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeach Stone Ikebana Vase\u003c\/a\u003e, or any narrow-necked vessel. They also double as candle stands—the pins grip a taper securely, and they pair well with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"candles\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/collections\/candles-and-candle-holders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeeswax tapers\u003c\/a\u003e for a low table arrangement. The medium (61 mm, 257 g) is the most versatile size and sits well inside the \u003ca title=\"ikebana vase\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/ivory-vase\"\u003eIkebana Vase\u003c\/a\u003e or any standard table vessel. The large (80 mm, 510 g) anchors heavier arrangements—thick-stemmed branches, full seasonal displays—and works in wider bowls, pitchers, and hurricane vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Arrange with a Kenzan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems at an angle and press them firmly onto the pins. For thicker woody branches, score a small cross into the base of the stem first. The weight of the base keeps the kenzan steady in water, so stems stay exactly where you set them. Top up the water daily, and your cuts will last as long as they would in any vase—longer, often, because the pins open the stem end for better water uptake. Between uses, clean the pins with a soft brush (an old toothbrush works) and store them flat. Brass won’t rust or spoil the water. Learn more in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/blogs\/journal\/the-flower-frog-what-it-is-how-to-arrange-with-one\" title=\"what a flower frog is\"\u003ewhat flower frogs are and how to arrange with one\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Mini Frog Set","offer_id":42047778980025,"sku":"96327415","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":45221497045177,"sku":"97563708","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42047779012793,"sku":"96327435","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":42047779045561,"sku":"96327445","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":45221497077945,"sku":"97563709","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/Garden_Acc_Niwaki_KenzanMetalPinFrog_All_Packaged_021522_DC_1363-v2.jpg?v=1711589097","url":"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-flower-frogs","provider":"Bloomist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}