Author : Angela Maynard
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 33,60 MB
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0711257035
Learn about craft's origins, variety of uses, and the inexpensive practice of drying and elegantly arranging flowers today. Find inspiration and follow step-by-step instructions to master all of the basic skills, tools and techniques necessary to preserving your grasses and blooms beautifully, both for the home and special occasions
Author : Annette Mierhof
Publisher : Studio Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 16,49 MB
Release : 1981-09-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780525482390
Author : Penny Black
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 18,29 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Flower arrangement
ISBN :
Covers all aspects of the art of pressing flowers, leaves, seeds, and grasses.
Author : Anne Ballard
Publisher : Northlight
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Dried flower arrangement
ISBN : 9781581802085
Naturally dried flowers, herbs, seedheads, and foliage with fruits and berries can be combined in a multitude of ways to make designs of lasting value. Shows how to mix and match different elements, incorporate props, and use everyday and ordinary materials. Includes how-to information for creating basket arrangements, wall hangings, topiary trees, and arrangements for celebrations.
Author : Diane Flowers
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 26,88 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Botanical specimens
ISBN : 1402753888
Full-color, illustrated instructions for creating over forty dried and pressed floral designs and projects.
Author : Bex Partridge
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1784883409
Everlastings is a celebration of the life of flowers, showcasing the ethereal beauty of dried flowers. Bex Partridge takes you on a journey, starting with practical advice on how to pick flowers both at your home and outdoors, with in-depth descriptions of the many methods of drying blooms, seed heads and foliage, before sharing her favourite ways to style with dried flowers in the home as well as wearable items such as floral crowns and hair clips. The main section of the book features over 20 projects to try at home, all accompanied with beautiful photography. Suitable for both those that have never worked with dried flowers before and the seasoned professionals, the projects span many levels of experience. Bex shares ideas on how to capture the memories and moments of special days, through the gathering and preserving of flowers, to be treasured for years to come. She also shares her knowledge of the ecological benefits of dried flowers, as well as chapters on foraging and thoughts on the meditative benefits of working with dried flowers. Filled with stunning imagery that Bex has become known for online, Everlastings presents a modern take on an age-old craft.
Author : Carolyn Dunster
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 23,25 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781786278890
Learn how to make stylish dried floral designs that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets. Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch. Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion. Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry. Dried flowers are perfect for: * DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements * Stylish home décor * Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.
Author : Morgane Illes
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 32,23 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1446379671
Discover a fresh approach to flower arranging with this guide to dried botanicals, featuring a thirty-flower catalogue and fifteen projects to inspire. If the thought of dried flower arrangements is conjuring up images of stuffy décor that hasn't seen the light of day in decades—think again. Preserved floral arrangements are cool again, and not only are they beautiful, they’ll also last infinitely longer than fresh flowers. This gorgeous book offers a new approach to flower arranging with dried botanicals, exploring ways to preserve flowers’ beauty forever through drying and pressing, and then presents a catalogue of thirty flowers that are interesting for colour, texture and sculptural appeal in arrangements. Fifteen step-by-step projects then give you creative ideas for displaying dried flowers including: Bouquets Wreaths Wall hangings Wall art Flower crowns and buttonholes for weddings Terrariums Candles and more These exquisite floral creations will give a bohemian and poetic touch to your interior décor and everlasting beauty to your home.
Author : Cathy Miller
Publisher : Artisans-Voyageurs
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 26,73 MB
Release : 1997-01-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781885183514
Explains how to grow, cut, preserve, and store flowers while illustrating the creation of over fifty dried arrangements using flowers, fruits, grasses, seasonal ornaments, and found objects.
Author : Olga Prinku
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,15 MB
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1787136833
Dried Flower Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle. Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics, Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft – from techniques for drying flowers to making your own frames and embroidering onto tulle, using nature as your thread and drawing inspiration from the natural world. Expand your creativity and go on to create lovely designs of your own. Featuring a collection of 16 projects from wall hangings to homewares and wearables – suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike – Olga inspires you to bring a touch of nature indoors, as she offers a fresh and modern approach to the craft of embroidery. Presented through exquisite photography, Dried Flower Embroidery shows you how to create botanical artworks to display in your own home. Discover the joy of embroidering with dried flowers and make your own natural art with this irresistible book – a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.
