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Title:
Crafting authentic paper flowers : the beginner's guide to creating beautiful lifelike paper blooms with step-by-step projects
Author:
Longhurst, Sophie, author.
ISBN:
9781526784667
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
ix, 144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Materials -- Techniques -- The anatomy of a flower -- Poppy -- Evening primrose -- Floribunda rose -- Geum -- Dahlia -- Rowan berries -- Hybrid musk rose -- Cherry blossum -- Hydrangea paniculata -- Echinacea pallida -- Echinacea double scoop -- Larkspur -- Alcalthaea suffrutescens -- Japanese anemone -- Climbing rose -- Clematis -- Verbascum -- Wallflower -- China rose -- Hellebore -- Using your paper flowers -- Templates.
Abstract:
"The delicate art of paper flower craft has been around for centuries, originating in China in 100BC. This beautifully photographed book contains projects for every skill level. Step-by-step instructions and inspiring illustrations will guide you through the process from start to finish. You'll discover the colour, texture and detail of nature as you learn how to create your own lifelike floral decorations. Paper flower crafting is a fun hobby, perfect for all ages."--Page 4 of cover.