Watch more Flower Crafts videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/296976-...Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arrangement, takes years of study to master, but some of the basic principles can be appreciated without formal study.Step 1: Layer the flower arrangementLayer the flower arrangement. The uppermost layer of the arrangement should point to the sky; the middle layer addresses man, and the lowest layer, earth. TipIkebana strives for harmony with nature. In keeping with the natural order, a plant found in the mountains should never be placed lower in the arrangement than one found in a meadow.Step 2: Aim for balanceStrive to achieve balance between all elements of the arrangement, including the container. TipThere are many schools of ikebana, each with a preferred style of arrangement. Some use tall vases and vertical lines, others use upright arrangements, and still others use shallow containers.Step 3: Use asymmetryKeep the flower arrangement asymmetrical. Use an odd number of