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New in Paperback Paper Flowers is an inspirational book showing you how to create realistic, everlasting paper flowers and foliage for use in stunning bouquets, buttonholes and table displays.
The clear step-by-step photographs and instructions in this book will guide you in making delicate paper blooms for focal pieces, accents, or for height and texture. In addition, there's a range of beautiful vines and foliage. There are over 30 projects to make, including flowers, vines, foliage and arrangements.
The flowers include both dramatic and romantic species, such as:
- Rose
- Peony
- Anemone
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Tulip
- Ranunculus
- Sweet pea
As well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques, including paper manipulation and coloring, there is a fascinating section on the fine art principles of flower arranging. This includes color scheme considerations, scale, positive/negative space, and how to create movement, texture, depth, shape, form and line.
Finally, there are instructions on making a range of exquisite bouquets, plus guidance on the aftercare and handling of the finished pieces.
Paper Flowers is the new Paperback edition of Paper Flower Art (Hardback).
"Jessie's book will guide you through everything you need to know to make your very own stunning bouquets or solo blooms. Throughout this beautiful book you'll be provided with the knowledge of how to manipulate and colour paper to achieve a professional look and finish."—Simply Cards & Papercraft
"...we simply cannot get enough of paper flowers. Vibrant, versatile and ready to be endlessly customised, we think they're a trend that's here to stay. If you haven't jumped on this crafty bandwagon just yet, then Jessie Chui's guide to the art form is a good place to start."—Papercrafter"...realistic and breath-taking...clear step by step instructions and beautiful photos to break down the process, from coloring to manipulating paper, as well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques for each flower. The only book you will need to begin creating superb everlasting floral art."—Embroidery
"The flowers in this book look so realistic, it’s hard to believe that they’re actually made from paper! Jessie Chui demonstrates how to make a wide variety of everlasting blooms and foliage, taking you through techniques such as paper manipulation and colouring, plus essential tools and materials. In addition, there is a section on flower arranging, to show your creations off to perfection."—Craft Beautiful
Praise for the hardback edition:
"Beautifully and profusely illustrated with full color photography throughout, "Paper Flower Art: Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangement" is a complete DIY instructional guide and manual that will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Flower Arranging and Paper Craft reference collections."—Mid-West Book Review
"Paper Flower Art by Jessie Chui is one of those books you simply can’t resist picking up thanks to its photography and lifelike florals. Step-by-step instructions and clear headshots offer a comprehensive guide to the budding crafter who’s keen to give the art of crepe paper flowers a go."—Paper Craft
Introduction 6
Tools and materials 8
General techniques 18
Colouring techniques 26
Paper manipulation techniques 38
Anatomy of a paper flower 45
FOCAL FLOWERS
Anemone 48
Wild rose 54
Juliet rose 60
Small garden rose 68
Koko loko rose 76
Coral charm peony 82
ACCENT FLOWERS
Chocolate cosmos 90
Cupcake cosmos 94
Collerette dahlia 100
Ball dahlia 106
Parrot tulip 114
Open ranunculus 122
Closed ranunculus 128
TEXTURE FLOWERS
Panicle hydrangea 136
Rosebuds 142
Sweet pea 148
Phlox 154
FLOWERING STEMS
Campanula 160
Clematis 166
Berry branch 172
Fruit blossom branch 178
FOLIAGE
Basic leaf foliage 184
Rose foliage 188
Eucalyptus 192
Olive leaves 196
Italian ruscus 200
Variegated boxwood 204
Fern 208
ARRANGEMENTS
Fine art principles 214
Preparations and tools for bouquets 220
Preparations and tools for arrangements 222
Yellow and blue arrangement 224
Peach and pink arrangement 228
Coral and magenta arrangement 232
White and green arrangement 236
Purple and mauve bouquet 240
Templates 244
Resources 252
About the author 253
Author's acknowledgements 253
Index 254