The Ultimate Book of Fresh & Dried Flowers: A Complete Guide to Floral Arranging - Hardcover

Fiona Barnett; Terence Moore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085723790X ISBN 13: 9780857237903

Publisher: Hermes House, 2016

Synopsis

A beautiful and practical step-by-step guide to making decorative displays from fresh and dried flowers Over 290 innovative projects for every occasion, including basket displays, simple posies, opulent wedding decorations, stunning garlands, and much more Over 1700 superb colour photographs and simple-to-follow instructions make every design easy to achieve Expert advice on essential floristry techniques, from conditioning and wiring fresh flowers, to harvesting and preserving dried materials How to make exquisite posies, pomanders, nosegays, swags, candle rings, wreaths, garlands, centrepieces, bouquets and headdresses Designs to suit every room of the house, plus ideas for conservatories and outdoor display Inspirational pictures throughout by award-winning photographer Michelle Garrett This beautiful book by two leading floral designers is a complete guide to creating innovative designs and inspirations using natural fresh and dried materials. Every project is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions and photographic sequences so even the most complex creations can be achieved with success. For the beginner, all the basics are fully explained: from choosing your containers and materials, to floristry techniques such as conditioning flowers, wiring and creating false stems. For the more experienced artist, the creative combinations of colour and texture shown in imaginative designs will inspire you to look afresh at floral design. Celebrate the arrive of the earliest flowers by creating a magnificent arrangement of spring blossoms in a neo-classical urn, or assemble a profusion of old-fashioned roses for a display that evokes the romance of summer. For year-round interest, dried flowers can be enhanced with natural materials such as shells, pine cones and nuts, or create a display of dried peonies and sea shells or an aromatic ring with dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks. With projects ranging from simple posies to brighten a bedroom, to ornate themed designs for special occasions, this comprehensive craft volume brings the beauty of nature into your home.

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About the Author

Fiona Barnett is a wonderful young flower designer who has shot to fame in the last few years as a result of her spectacular floral designs. She learnt her skills working with the top floral decorators and now runs her own thriving business, Manic Botanic. She has worked with the photographer Debbie Patterson on several books, notably Wedding Flowers. Terence Moore designs and creates a highly distinctive range of decorative arrangements made entirely from natural objects and materials. Today, his country barn workshop produces a wide variety of such arrangements, from individual commissions to more than a hundred constantly changing designs supplied to outlets all over the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 085723790X
• ISBN 13: 9780857237903
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512