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Blooming Paper: How to Handcraft Paper Flowers and Botanicals

Autor Laura Reed
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 feb 2022
Learn to create bold, modern paper flowers from an award-winning professional design-maker in the field. Professional designer-maker Laura Reed creates a variety of amazing paper art, and is especially known for her botanical designs. Her detailed, colorful paper creations are works of art, and this guide inspires you to recreate her floral designs that bring immediate joy as well as permanent beauty. Paper flower making is an accessible craft that uses simple tools and humble materials, and Reed’s methodical approach is perfect for beginners and more-advanced enthusiasts. Reed personally walks you through basic techniques, then step-by-step tutorials to make specific flower forms, each labeled with skill level. Finally, enjoy 7 projects that take you through shaping the first petal to designing full paper flower displays. Projects include a bouquet, boutonniere, table arrangement, wreath, hanging chandelier, garland, and cake topper. By the end of the book, you will not only know how to make a range of flowers but also understand how to design your own blooms and use them in projects. All templates are provided.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780764362088
ISBN-10: 0764362089
Pagini: 168
Ilustrații: 400 color images
Dimensiuni: 216 x 254 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.71 kg
Editura: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Colecția Schiffer Craft
Locul publicării:United States

Cuprins

CONTENTS

Introduction
How to use this book

Materials and tools
Paper and card
Color (bold vs natural)
Weight/gsm
Finish/texture
Project suitability
Cutting
Hand cutting
Machine cutting
Forming
Curling
Folding
Crinkling
Glue
Tape and wire

Techniques to study

Petal formation
Long cut/shallow petal
Shop cut/steep petal
Shaping
Inward curl
Outward curl
Corner curl
Rolled
Pinched
Folded
Crinkled
Offset layers

Shaping

Length curl
Width curl
Score and fold

Flower centres
Vertical
Horizontal
Combinations
Adding to flowers
Hints and tips

Foliage
Individual leaves
Stems
Flower stems
Bases
Finishes

Simple flowers to practice
Introduction (realistic vs stylised)
Applying the techniques
Bases
Petal layouts
Petal shapes
1 or 2 layers plus center
The flowers:
Poppy
Daisy
Peony
Tulip
Lily
Carnation
Foliage
Tips to design your own

Advanced flowers and foliage to try
Introduction
Multiple layers/depths
Mixing techniques
The flowers:
Dahlia
Ranunculus
Rose
Daffodil
Freesia
Sunflower
Eucalyptus

Step-by-step Projects
Introduction
How to use the templates

Bouquet
Boutonniere
Table arrangement
Wreath
Garland
Hanging chandelier
Cake Topper

Installations to inspire

Templates
Acknowledgments

Comentariile autorului

  • Learn to create bold, modern paper flowers from an award-winning professional in the field
  • Perfect for makers ready to try something new, and for stylists, event planners, and display designers
  • While making 7 paper flower projects, be inspired by amazing photos of Reed's renowned creations