This book is ideal for those crafters who want to learn the basics of dried floral arranging so they can let their creativity soar. Starting with foolproof methods for selecting and drying flowers, this guide walks readers through the process of wiring, mounting and binding dried flowers to make all kinds of dazzling floral creations. * Covers every technique, from harvesting flowers to creating wreaths, swags, garlands, bouquets and table arrangements * Features projects for all occasions, including weddings, holidays and home decor * Presents each project with full-color photographs and numbered steps In addition to 50+ step-by-step techniques, this guide also features amazing, creative project ideas readers can admire and adapt, including examples of gorgeous topiaries, tree decorations, gift wrapping, baskets and more.
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Anne Ballard is a successful dried flower artist whose work has been featured in numerous magazines and television shows. She started her own dried flower business in Worcestershire, England, where she grows, harvests and designs specialty flowers for her own designs. She teaches at workshops and seminars throughout the United Kingdom.
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Ideal beginners book.,
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This review is from: Dried Flower Techniques Book: Over 50 Techniques for Creating Beautiful Arrangements (Paperback)
Gives a few basic pages on how to dry flowers using several different methods, then progresses to how to store and prepare them for arrangements. The rest of the book it taken up with detailed instructions on how to build a variety of different arrangements in different styles and for different occasions, like Christmas, thanksgiving, weddings etc. The Each double page offers several photographs along with the detailed instructions so you can build the finished arrangement they are showing. Excellent book for those wanting to get a feel for things or trying out a new method or arrangement.
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Tracking down the necessary equipment for dried flower arranging should not be a problem as garden centers and craft shops have a huge range. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coco moss, double leg wire, light green reindeer moss, voile ribbon, natural garden twine, artificial red berries, dyed oak, orange tagetes, dark blue larkspur, broom bloom, white larkspur, red amaranthus, alder cones, gilt cream, pale blue larkspur, wired bunches, binding wire, purple zinnia, turquoise berries, foam sphere, green zinnia, anchor tape, yellow achillea, binding tape, pink larkspur New!
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Tracking down the necessary equipment for dried flower arranging should not be a problem as garden centers and craft shops have a huge range. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coco moss, double leg wire, light green reindeer moss, voile ribbon, natural garden twine, artificial red berries, dyed oak, orange tagetes, dark blue larkspur, broom bloom, white larkspur, red amaranthus, alder cones, gilt cream, pale blue larkspur, wired bunches, binding wire, purple zinnia, turquoise berries, foam sphere, green zinnia, anchor tape, yellow achillea, binding tape, pink larkspur New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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