The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves

Author: Jennie Ashmore
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 184994525X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore. Our love for flowers and leaves has never been more pronounced and in this book, we teach you how to make the most of the rediscovered pressed flower art, from choice of flowers (including roses, oak leaves and seaweed), the various ways of pressing them, designing with pressed flowers and leaves, achieving symmetry, the use of colour, and combining pressed flowers with watercolour and gouache, painted background, and gold and silver paper. The highly experienced author gives a range of insider tips from using the ribs of leaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturing the seasons in one piece of work. She also provides templates to help you get started. A plant directory at the back of the book allows you to see what various plants look like when pressed. A stunningly beautiful book that opens up a traditional art to a very contemporary expression for all crafters and nature lovers.

Pressed Flower Art

Author: W. Eugene Burkhart
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811703193
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The art of using pressed flower materials to create pictures and designs has been popular throughout history in cultures around the world. Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes on the craft in this handy, full-color how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs that demonstrate basic skills, an assortment of projects, patterns and design ideas, tips for choosing the right frame, and more. Hidden lay-flat spiral binding for easy use.

The Book of Pressed Flowers

Author: Penny Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Flower arrangement
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Covers all aspects of the art of pressing flowers, leaves, seeds, and grasses.

My Book of Flowers

Author: Princess of Monaco Grace
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385140768
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
The former actress shares her sense of floral aesthetics, discloses the secrets of flower pressing, examines the portrayal of flowers throughout history in the arts, and discusses the use of flowers as beauty aids and home remedies

You Grow Girl

Author: Gayla Trail
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439103518
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!

The Complete Book of Pressed Flowers

Author: Penny Black
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Microwaved Pressed Flowers, Vol. 8

Author: Joanna Sheen
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 9780823030583
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
Details microwave and traditional flower pressing techniques, notes flower varieties that press successfully, and offers instructions for decorating greeting cards, lamp shades, glassware, and furniture.

Squashing Flowers, Squeezing Leaves

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570545917
Category : Flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This guide to producing quality pressed flower crafts includes bound-in press boards, rubber bands, acetate sheets, copper foil tape, self-adhesive laminate, and an envelope for storing pressed flowers. Full-color illustrations.

Dried Flower Embroidery

Author: Olga Prinku
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN: 1787136833
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
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.

Fragile Beauty

Author: Sandy Puckett
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
ISBN: 9780446516730
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 89

Book Description
An illustrated celebration of the Victorian art of pressed flowers includes information on creating a pressed garden, what to grow, how to use gardening space, the best time for the harvesting of different types of flowers, and more. 25,000 first printing.