| Author | : Betty Belcher |
| Publisher | : Timber Press (OR) |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780881922479 |
Explores flower arranging as an art form, with a special emphasis on creativity and developing your own style.
Creative Flower Arrangement
| Author | : Jean Taylor |
| Publisher | : Random House (UK) |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Flower arrangement |
| ISBN | : 9780091785215 |
Chic & Unique Flower Arrangements
| Author | : Julie Collins |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2013-04-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1446362574 |
Create 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.
Flower Arranging the American Way
| Author | : Nancy D'Oench |
| Publisher | : Abrams |
| Total Pages | : 403 |
| Release | : 2021-03-30 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1683355938 |
Showcasing 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.
The Flower Chef
| Author | : Carly Cylinder |
| Publisher | : Grand Central Life & Style |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2016-03-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1455555509 |
THE 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.
Modern Faux Flower Projects
| Author | : Stevie Storck |
| Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2020-09-08 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1607657198 |
Author, 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
Decorating with Flowers
| Author | : Roberto Caballero |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 513 |
| Release | : 2012-07-03 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1462908616 |
Use 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.
Creative Japanese Flower Arrangement
| Author | : Norman Sparnon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 133 |
| Release | : 2001-11 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780756751500 |
A beautiful & stimulating book by the West's leading authority on Ikebana. Containing 55 full-page color plates, this work is designed for both the advanced student & the beginner. It contains 40 full-page color plates of creative designs with a clear & concise explanation of the thought process behind each arrangement, enhanced by random thoughts of the author gleaned through many years of experience & quotations from the great Ikebana Master, Sofu Teshigahara. The remaining 15 color plates together with 44 black & white photos show step-by-step lessons in the basic principles & styles of the Sogetsu School, the foremost school of modern Ikebana in Japan.
Ikebana
| Author | : Shozo Sato |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 2017-08-22 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780804849753 |
Using 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.
