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Author: Betty Belcher
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780881922479
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores flower arranging as an art form, with a special emphasis on creativity and developing your own style.
Author: Jean Taylor
Publisher: Random House (UK)
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780091785215
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Julie Collins
Publisher: David and Charles
Published: 2013-04-01
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 1446362574
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreate your own beautiful flower arrangements with this illustrated guide featuring simple techniques, expert advice, and designs for every occasion. Full of lush photography and creative inspiration, this practical guide features more than thirty-five designs for simple floral table decorations. Covering a wide variety of styles, each project includes step-by-step instructions plus tips for working with fresh cut flowers or silk flowers. Featuring expert advice from a team of award-winning master florists, this volume includes: Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, Mother's Day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties. Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown of the elements needed for each arrangement. An essential techniques section covers the basics of flower arranging, from selecting and handling flowers to the best flower arranging tools.
Author: Nancy D'Oench
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2021-03-30
Total Pages: 403
ISBN-13: 1683355938
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShowcasing more than 250 designs by more than 130 gifted amateur arrangers under the auspices of the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA USA), Flower Arranging the American Way is a contemporary celebration of an art form dating back to the third millennium bce. Superbly photographed by Mick Hales and other talented photographers, with each arrangement explained in clear and inviting detail by author Nancy D'Oench, the selection of designs shown here is distinctly American. In addition to flowers and foliage, each design incorporates natural materials from the seashore, the roadside, and even the compost heap to make dramatic mixedmedia creations. Arrangers at all skill levels will find inspiration and advice aplenty.
Author: Carly Cylinder
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Published: 2016-03-01
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1455555509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers--from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces. Even professionals will find ways to update their techniques! This book teaches you everything you need to know about flower arranging including tips on how to buy and care for flowers, how to cut and prepare them, and how to use floral foam, vases, and various other decorative elements in your arrangements. Filled with beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions on how to create over 80 different arrangements, this is the go-to guide to floral design that every flower lover will want to add to their collection.
Author: Stevie Storck
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2020-09-08
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1607657198
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor, interior designer, and faux flower expert Stevie Storck is based out of York, Pennsylvania and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Susquehanna Style, Lancaster Online, and Houzz Also includes artist profiles of other talented designers and influencers in the floral industry Provides high-quality photography and helpful tips on design, color schemes, texture, technique, and composition Organized by season for year-round faux floral ideas Includes step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, and more Learn to make beautiful, long-lasting home décor accents and arrangements using affordable silk flowers that can be easily found in any craft store
Author: Roberto Caballero
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-07-03
Total Pages: 513
ISBN-13: 1462908616
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUse fresh flowers to make a dramatic difference in your home and dazzle with the power of flowers when you entertain! Decorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design with a tropical twist. Featuring inspired table settings and installations, this extraordinary flower arranging book will encourage you to create your own unforgettable floral creations. Be inspired to conjure a magical setting for group entertaining or craft a stunning decoration for intimate celebrations. The ten designers and artists showcased share the ideas and insights behind their floral arrangements--each of which is shown in detailed photos--making this an excellent guide for interior decorators, florists, event planners and homeowners looking to add some pizzazz to a space. Featuring over 300 color photographs, Decorating with Flowers has something for everyone--from glamorous Flemish flower arrangements to modern Sogetsu ikebana styles, and modular flower sculptures created to enhance minimalist, contemporary spaces.
Author: Jonathan Fong
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9780823069859
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor/designer Jonathan Fong wowed everyone with his first book,Walls That Wow. Now he turns his wow-power to flower arranging! Try the witty “Gung Hay Fat Choy,” flowers in a Chinese take-out container. Or the cheery “Warhol Daisies,” based on the artist’s flower paintings. Or the “Do Not Disturb Sign,” with a spray of roses for the handle. Fong’s unique, fun, affordable ideas let budding home florists create distinctive, delightful arrangements for every occasion and holiday, every setting, even every outfit. Complete step-by-step directions plus florist’s tips make it easy--there are even how-tos for fixing arrangements gone wrong! Both an inspiring idea book and a practical instruction book,Flowers That Wowis sure to wow flower lovers everywhere. • "Wow" means dramatic, simple, inexpensive, fresh, fun, easy • Charming author is a hit on TV and in the press • Perfect for crafters and clueless home decorators
Author: Cynthia Gaylin Bigony
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Published: 2020-04-14
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1513262890
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect for budding designers and newcomers to flowers, this book demystifies the art of floral arrangements with 10 simple techniques plus over 20 stunning bouquet ideas, all presented in lush photographs with clear step-by-step instructions. Filled with useful tips and easy-to-follow tutorials, Just Add Water reveals the secret to transforming beautiful blooms and greens into gorgeous designs for everyday enjoyment—and with just a few materials. With creative spirit and a friendly voice, author Cynthia Gaylin Bigony shows you how to use what you have on hand already and then elevate it. Learn to combine different colors, textures, and sizes of flowers into a design, repurpose everyday containers into unexpected ways, use rubber bands and tape to invisible but noticeable effect, lengthen the life span of wilting flowers, and much more. Once you discover how amazingly simple and easy it can be, you too can create uniquely styled designs with this beautiful nature-inspired guide.
Author: Shozo Sato
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2017-08-22
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780804849753
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsing colorful illustrations this multicultural children's book introduces readers to Japanese Ikebana. Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, has never been easier—or more fun! This colorful, easy–to–follow guide will walk you through the steps of 10 different ikebana projects. Before you know it, you'll be creating your very own unique and beautiful flower arrangements. Creating flower arrangements is a great way to explore this time-honored Japanese art form. Following the step–by–step instructions, you'll learn to arrange how to create: Kenzan Moribana—a basic style using a low, open container Nageire Ikebana—formal arrangements that balance length and weight Suiban (Water Platter) Ikebana—the earliest form of Ikebana, using a shallow platter filled with water Natural Style Ikebana—arrangements that imitate nature Once you've created your own arrangements, you can display them or give them as gifts, sharing a part of nature—and your creativity—with the people around you.
