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Step-by-step instructions for the process of creating "painting" with flowers. Col photos. Quarto.
Covers all aspects of the art of pressing flowers, leaves, seeds, and grasses.
A ground-breaking book on the art of pressed flowers and leaf works from leading flower artist, Jennie Ashmore. Our love for flowers and leaves has never been more pronounced and in this book, we teach you how to make the most of the rediscovered pressed flower art, from choice of flowers (including roses, oak leaves and seaweed), the various ways of pressing them, designing with pressed flowers and leaves, achieving symmetry, the use of colour, and combining pressed flowers with watercolour and gouache, painted background, and gold and silver paper. The highly experienced author gives a range of insider tips from using the ribs of leaves to create pattern and movement, pressing both sides of a leaf, and capturing the seasons in one piece of work. She also provides templates to help you get started. A plant directory at the back of the book allows you to see what various plants look like when pressed. A stunningly beautiful book that opens up a traditional art to a very contemporary expression for all crafters and nature lovers.
The former actress shares her sense of floral aesthetics, discloses the secrets of flower pressing, examines the portrayal of flowers throughout history in the arts, and discusses the use of flowers as beauty aids and home remedies
The art of using pressed flower materials to create pictures and designs has been popular throughout history in cultures around the world. Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes on the craft in this handy, full-color how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs that demonstrate basic skills, an assortment of projects, patterns and design ideas, tips for choosing the right frame, and more. Hidden lay-flat spiral binding for easy use.
The book has all the basic techniques and information about the preparation and pressing of flowers. It gives suggestions about frames and backgrounds and have devoted a large section to the actual construction of good, basic design.
Pressing flowers has always been a popular t hing to do but now using the techniques that Joanna Sheen de scribes, it is possible to press flowers that previously wou ld have stayed unattempted. Her main innovative technique is to use the microwave oven. '