100mm or 3.94" Diameter Floral Pin Frog Kenzan for Japanese Ikebana Vase or Stand Choice of One Plain or One with a Rubber Base (removable)

NOTE: As of Sept 23, 2024 We now offer this One Hundred MM Kenzan With a Removable Rubber Base or One Plain with the Metal Base.

The Kenzan with the plain Metal base can be fixed to the bottom of your Vase Container with silicone glue while the one with the Added Rubber Base can be used with just the Rubber Base or the Base can be removed and then the Kenzan fixed to the bottom of the container with Silicone Glue.

This is a Heavy Kenzan weighing over Two pounds and our policy has always been to recommend that ALL Kenzan should be fixed to the bottom of your floral container for Safety and Maximum holding power. Now you can get the one with the Rubber Base to use for a temporary occasion so you do not scratch a valuable Floral Display Plate of some kind without affecting the finish of the Display Container.

Please remember this is a Heavy Kenzan and if it falls on your feet it can do some damage !

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The Japanese Art of Ikebana became a favorite pastime for me several years ago and as a woodworker I enjoyed making Ikebana Vases and /or Ikebana Stands. Being fortunate enough to live in Hawaii I have been surrounded by beautiful wood and between the two loves I started making these Ikebana Vases.

Kenzan or Floral Pin Frogs used to be found all over peoples homes in Hawaii when I was growing up but today cost of the metals has driven people in the floral trade to go to Floral Putty for most flower arrangements. Today there is a great interest in Japanese Ikebana and with that interest has come the need once again for the Kenzan or Floral Pin Frog. I am offering several different sizes here in different quantities for those who might be interested.

This sale is for (one) 80mm or 3.94" Diameter Kenzan or Floral Pin Frog. This Kenzan has a lead zinc base and has Stainless Steel Pins. This is a large sized kenzan being 3.94" in diameter with a weight of about 2.1 pounds. The stainless steel pins on this kenzan are about 14mm or about 5/8" long and the height from floor to top of pins is just over 1".

The Kenzan can be cemented in flower arrangement containers with the use of a little clear silicone adhesive (smells like vinegar). Another major use of these Pin Frogs is in the pottery trade where flower arranging cups and containers are now being made to hold water and flowers. ( See my other Sales).

I have placed a nickel in the pictures to give you an idea of the size of the Kenzan. The last picture shows this 100mm Kenzan along side my 71mm Kenzan and my 80mm Kenzan

Many people in the scrap-booking and card business use this size kenzan to hold there projects for taking photos . It make a great note holder (card holder) for picture taking.

Please look through my other sales as I have listed several different sizes and quantities of Kenzan in my possession .

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