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Modern Dried Flowers

20 everlasting projects to craft, style, keep and share

Angela Maynard author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:5th Apr '22

Should be back in stock very soon

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Modern Dried Flowers is a contemporary guide to the sustainable art of preserving and styling stems. 
 
Versatile, chic, environmentally mindful, affordable and low maintenance – there are many reasons to love dried flowers. 
 
Whether for weddings and special events or simply to bring a touch of ethereal charm to your home, these timeless, reimagined arrangements can bring a room to life.
 
Modern Dried Flowers offers nature-led inspiration and step-by-step instructions to gain all of the basic skills, tools and techniques necessary to grow, cut, dry and style your stems to perfection.
 
Author and celebrated florist Angela Maynard is a founding leader of the classic craft’s revival, and here she reveals her secrets and dispenses expert advice so that you too can master the art of everlasting beauty and wow-worthy décor, no matter what your style.
 
In this practical and visually stunning guide, you will find:

  • 20 beautifully photographed projects, from wearable keepsakes to majestic seasonal centrepieces; 
  • Tips to get creative with the leftover materials; 
  • A handy index of suitable flowers which outlines characteristics, symbols and best combinations. 
 
Play with texture and colour, discover unusual blooms and botanicals, and create something truly original that lasts a lifetime.

For crafters looking to mix up their floral projects, this is a no-brainer.” * Publishers Weekly *
"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color, Modern Dried Flowers is an inspirational pleasure to simply browse through one page at a time." * Midwest Book Review *

ISBN: 9780711257030

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 790g

160 pages