The Complete Guide to Flower Arranging -- inspiration for both novice and experienced flower arrangers. User-friendly access to detailed, practical information. Clear, full--color photographs and illustrations.
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Although her earlier book, Jane Packer's New Flower Arranging, was a feast for the eyes, specific instructional material was kept to a minimum. Her new book is as practical as it is gorgeous, with beautifully photographed, step-by-step directions for every arrangement. Packer's floral designs reflect a refreshing, exuberant sensibility in combining texture, color, and container. Among the fresh and dried offerings are a bridal bouquet and informal hanging bunches of herbs and flowering plants. Included is a glossary describing specific traits of many flowers; professional tricks of the florist's trade are illustrated, helping ensure successful ventures even for the complete novice. Alice Joyce
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...practical as it is gorgeous, with beautifully photographed, step-by-step directions for every arrangement...professional tricks of the florist's trade are illustrated, helping ensure successful ventures even for the complete novice. -- Booklist
An excellent guide for the person who has to cook the dinner, set the table, and worry about the flowers in double time. -- Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec 6th
An excellent guide for the person who has to cook the dinner, set the table, and worry about the flowers in double time. -- Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec 6th
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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Learn how the pros make flower arranging look easy,
By kahanatom@aol.com (New Orleans, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Guide to Flower Arranging (Hardcover)
If you love flowers but can never figure out what to do with them, this is the book for you. Whether you prefer elaborate arrangements wired into perfection or would just like to be able to make a bunch of tulips stand up in a vase, Packer's beautifully illustrated book will show you the way.The innovative use of dried flowers and unusual containers is also covered in some detail. Artichokes in a flower arrangement? Packer makes it work! And the proper use of the "tools of the trade" such as floral foam, wires, tapes, and cutters is explained in easy to understand terms. Don't leave this one on the coffee table--use it!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Practical and Inspiring,
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This review is from: Complete Guide To Flower Arranging (DK Living) (Paperback)
It seems most floristry books are either helpful or pretty. Jane Packer has managed to combine both elements in Complete Guide To Flower Arranging, resulting in a practical reference book that doesn't just provide visual guides but includes practical tips and inspirational designs for new florists. An absolute must for those starting work with flowers and building a reference library.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
less interesting than her "Fast flower arranging" book,
By Nathalie DESTRUEL (Philadelphie, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Guide To Flower Arranging (DK Living) (Paperback)
I guess the "fast flower arranging'" book is really more worth buying than this one. You will find the same great tips but the arrangements will be more appealing than the ones shown in The complete guide to flower arranging.
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vase displays, double leg mount, fine floral wires, hairpin hooks, bun moss, dry foam, sheet moss, poppy pods, foam ring, leg mounts, wooden basket Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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vase displays, double leg mount, fine floral wires, hairpin hooks, bun moss, dry foam, sheet moss, poppy pods, foam ring, leg mounts, wooden basket Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Large-scale Arrangements, Small-scale Arrangements, The Principles of Flower Arranging, Foam-based Arrangements, Planted Arrangements Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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