Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers

by Sophie Longhurst

Overview

"Exquisite full-page color photos showcase the intricate projects, and the step-by-step instructions are accompanied with photographs. This master class will entice crafters both seasoned and new." -Publishers Weekly

The delicate art of paper flower craft has been around for centuries, originating in China in 100BC. Since then, the art has remained a powerful tool in calming the mind and encouraging a slower pace of life.

Whatever your background, lifestyle or commitments, this book contains projects to nurture your personal skill set. Step-by-step instructions and inspiring illustrations will guide you through the process from start to finish.

Paper crafting is an accessible hobby that can be easily practised at home by everyone of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding activity to share with your children, or something to help you unwind after a long workday, paper flower crafting is a perfect choice.

Use your newfound skills to create your own decorations for display or pleasure, and discover the wonder of nature in all its glorious detail by paying special attention to the coloring, textures and intricate details of your projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526784674
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	01/12/2022
Series:	Crafts
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	56 MB
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About the Author

Sophie was born and raised by the sea in Runswick Bay, close to Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast. Born into a successful entrepreneurial family, it wasn't long before she was to follow her own callings and establish a floristry business, 'Ginger & Flynn', whose name was inspired after one of her sons and her ginger hair!Sophie lives with her husband Andy, and four boys, Hughie, Flynn, Samson and Kit. They have four dogs, chickens, a cat and a horse, 'Lady' - and their lifestyle is just the right balance of mayhem and love. Sophie’s home is her workplace, and being tucked away in the North York Moors surrounded by nature deeply inspires her work and everyday creativity.

Table of Contents

Introduction 06

How to use this book 09

Materials 10

Techniques 20

The anatomy of a flower 29

Poppy 32

Evening Primrose 36

Floribunda Rose 42

Geum 48

Dahlia 52

Rowan Berries 58

Hybrid Musk Rose 62

Cherry Blossom 66

Hydrangea Paniculata 72

Echinacea Pallida 76

Echinacea Double Scoop 80

Larkspur 86

Alcalthaea Suffrutescens 92

Japanese Anemone 98

Climbing Rose 102

Clematis 108

Verbascum 112

Wallflower 118

China Rose 122

Hellebore 126

Using your paper flowers 130

Templates 134

About the author 144

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Florist Longhurst offers a first-rate guide to creating beautiful, realistic paper flowers in her standout debut. She starts by covering materials, laying out everything readers will need, including crepe paper, paper creasers, tacky glue, floral tape, Mod Podge glue, and long-nose pliers. Then come techniques, such as cutting ribbons, tracing templates, and fringing, and a break-down of basic flower anatomy. The projects are fit for all skill levels: beginners can start with "simple elegant" poppies and evening primrose, while the more experienced have Christmas rose and cherry blossoms to choose from. Longhurst urges crafters to use her projects as a jumping-off point, and to that end provides tips and tricks for dying paper with coffee and tea, replicating pollen with chalk, and using paper straws to create thicker stems. She rounds things out with ideas for using the paper flowers once they're done, such as in wedding bouquets, in a traditional Japanese Ikebana arrangement, or to top a wrapped gift, for example. Exquisite full-page color photos showcase the intricate projects, and the step-by-step instructions are accompanied with photographs. This master class will entice crafters both seasoned and new. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

"Elegant color photographs, brief descriptions, and well-plotted, step-by-step directions enable novices to conquer the art of the “is it real or fake” flower, while templates in the appendix provide good outlines to copy."

Booklist

Paper flower making is a slow, contemplative process that requires the crafter to consider what a flower really looks like in nature in order to replicate it. The aim is beauty and realism, not perfection. Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers is a beautiful, inspirational, and aspirational guide to making paper flowers that look like they came right out of the garden.

Foreword Reviews