Download or read book Handmade Silk Flowers written by Bruce W. Miller and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1986 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handmade Fabric Flowers written by You-Zhen Lu and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Learn how to make flowers in the traditional and classic manner using heated irons and a range of stunning materials like silk, lace, velvet, and ribbons. With step-by-step directions, close-up photographs, clearly illustrated diagrams, and full-size flower templates every flower in the book is a breeze to make. The full-color photographs of each bloom provide inspiration for the many ways to use them – such as corsages, brooches, hair ornaments, headbands, bracelets, and more.” –Back cover.
Download or read book Handmade Flowers from Paper and Fabric written by Steve Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials and techniques - Dyeing and sizing - Assembling a bridal bouquet and corsage - Arranging handmade flowers.
Download or read book Basic Millinery for the Stage written by Tim Dial and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a beret or brimmed, straw, felt, or cloth, a pillbox or cone-hats can define a time and place, be it on the street or on stage. In this practical workbook, Tim Dial takes readers through the process of design and construction of hats, using specific exercises to create basic kinds of headwear that can easily be adapted to different historic periods. Learn about measuring and patterning, using tools, and achieving apparently contradictory goals-hats that are theatrically appropriate, but also strong, durable, and efficient to build. Tim's book incorporates these special features essential to hat making: a modern-day perspective highlighting contemporary tools and skills clear instructions and safety notes for use in or out of the classroom progressive exercises that make it easy to explore and expand on techniques a focus on working with buckram, straw, and cloth-staples of the milliner's art plentiful high-quality photos that guide readers through each project. Take advantage of Tim's tips, techniques, and philosophies-some traditional, some familiar but improved, many totally new, all very doable. Then explore your own artistry.
Download or read book A Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers written by Ann Cox and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for beginners, this project guide features step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography for more than 30 flowers designs in a wide variety of styles. A comprehensive tutorial on techniques covers all of the basic skills needed to make beautiful ribbon flowers, including how to handle and work with ribbon, transfer a design to fabric using a template, and paint ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. Each design includes a template and diagrams while inspirational ideas for variations on the main design expand the range and style of the projects. Information on ribbon stitches and gathering techniques and types of materials rounds out this useful reference.
Download or read book Modern Faux Flower Projects written by Stevie Storck and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Beautiful Wreaths written by Melissa Skidmore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own spring, summer, fall, or winter wreaths to welcome guests all year round. Why wait for Christmas to purchase and hang a wreath on your front door? Beckon family and friends into your home with your very own handmade, statement-making wreath centerpiece—all year round! In Melissa Skidmore’s childhood home, her front door was never without a gorgeous wreath to welcome a guest. Now, she hopes to bring the same creativity, warmth, and comfort into every family home. In the style of a rustic, modern farmhouse, Beautiful Wreaths provides forty wreath tutorials for every season. Choose from spring flowers, summer greenery, fall branches, and winter evergreens to craft your own stunning art piece: Fresh Succulent, Magnolia Garland, and Grapevine Bunny Wreaths for Spring Fern and Moss, Artificial Floral, and Fourth of July Wreaths for Summer Cornucopia, Corn Husk, and Pumpkin Wreaths for Fall Greenery and Cinnamon Stick, Grapevine Snowman, and Toy Wreaths for Winter And more! Including non-traditional wreaths that use old rakes, vintage picture frames, chalkboard, and burlap bags, Beautiful Wreaths also features basic supplies and tips for wreath making, wreath form basics, and bow-tying tutorials. Full of beautiful photographs and whimsical illustrations, this is the perfect guide that belongs to any crafter’s and home decorator’s shelf.
Download or read book Martha s Flowers written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing healthy, beautiful blooms, every year. The indispensable lessons she learned then--and those she has since picked up from master gardeners--form the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. For the first time, she compiles the wisdom of a lifetime spent gardening into a practical yet inspired book. Learn how and when to plant, nurture, and at the perfect time, cut from your garden. With lush blooms in hand, discover how to build stunning arrangements. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of displays in Martha's home, bursting with ideas, and covering every step from seed to vase, Martha's Flowers is a must-have handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Download or read book Artificial Flower Makers written by Mary Van Kleeck and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crepe Paper Flowers written by Lia Griffith and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 30 projects and an introduction to both crafting paper flowers and working with crepe paper, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice for beginners. If you have a Cricut Maker, you can download the templates to your machine so you can enjoy your own homemade bouquets in no time. Crepe paper is the best material for creating paper flowers, especially for beginners. It's forgiving and malleable--easy to cut, bend, curl, and shape into peony petals, daffodil trumpets, chrysanthemum blooms, and more. And if you have a Cricut Maker, you can easily cut out the shapes from templates you download for free on Lia Griffith's website using a code. Then, follow instructions for crafting the flowers to arrange and display in vases and pots and as bouquets and wreaths.
Download or read book Folded Flowers written by Kumiko Sudo and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful and simple, this book contains designs and step-by-step instructions for Japanese-inspired origami quilts and purses.
Download or read book Handmade Silk Paper written by Kath Russon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...step-by-step photographs in this book feature the author, Kath Russon, demonstrating how to make silk papers. " -- title verso.
Download or read book Amsterdam written by Pia Jane Bijkerk and published by Little Bookroom. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second Made by Hand guide by stylist Pia Jane Bijkerk. The first, Paris: Made by Hand, received an ecstatic reception around the world from magazines such as British House and Garden, Vogue Living, and Martha Stewart Living, and on dozens and dozens of design blogs from design*sponge to decor8.
Download or read book The Flower Chef written by Carly Cylinder and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Fabric Into Flowers written by Judy F. Hogan and published by Epm Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 1984 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Faux Flowers written by Richard Kollath and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rose is a rose. But is it really? Take a closer look. Faux flowers have never looked so good, and today they're more popular than ever. Multihued hydrangeas, gossamer poppies, slender lilies, and hundreds of other varieties are widely available and incredibly lifelike. In this beautifully illustrated guide, floral designer Richard Kollath and writer Ed McCann demonstrate how easy it is to use faux flowers to add lasting, blooming color to every room of the house. A collection of anemones in tiny glass bottles cheers up a sunny windowsill. A lush arrangement of ranunculus in a ceramic cachepot brightens a corner nook, and a table arrangement of red hibiscus blossoms and candles sets an exotic mood for a dinner party. These are just a few of the more than 100 simple ideas in Faux Flowers. With tips on designing, constructing, and displaying the arrangements, full-color photographs, unique container ideas, and an extensive suppliers list, Faux Flowers is the ultimate guide to creating beautiful arrangements that last.
Download or read book Fabric Blooms written by Megan Hunt and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flowers are a perennial favorite among crafters--especially when theyre quick to create, and made with felt, pretty fabrics, and eye-catching stitched embellishments. These 42 floral projects include a simple stemmed marigold; a cascade of silk poppies; an embroidered bouquet for a lucky bride; roses entwined in a summer headband; a dapper little boutonnière; and a velvet succulent wreath to adorn a door.
