Wreaths : fresh, foraged & dried floral arrangements
Smyth, Katie2018
Book
Total copies: 1
Wreaths explores the art of creating wonderful floral pieces, to gift or keep, through a collection of 22 beautiful and natural designs. Learn how to play around with colour, foliage, texture, and architectural forms with a craft that is no longer just for Christmas. Packed with ideas, skills and techniques, Katie and Terri will inspire you to bring a touch of nature indoors as they offer a fresh and modern approach to wreath design. Going beyond the traditional shapes, this book will equip you with the know-how to create impressive statement pieces, tropical and dried wreaths, as well as beautiful garlands and a late summer chandelier. Presented through exquisite photography and step-by-step instructions, Wreaths shows how best to maintain and display these botanical creations in your home. Discover the joy of foraging and master the art of making natural wreath frames with this irresistible book.
Main title:
Wreaths : fresh, foraged & dried floral arrangements / Katie Smyth & Terri Chandler ; photography by Kristin Perers.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Quadrille, 2018.©2018.
Collation:
143 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Equipment -- Types of wreaths -- Basic wreath shape -- How to soak floral foam -- Wiring -- Fresh -- Rose chair wreath -- Descending rope wreath -- Meadow ball -- Wild spring wreath -- Midsummer wreath -- Foraged -- Geometric foliage shapes -- Mirror garland -- Late summer chandelier -- Copper foliage wreath -- Dried -- Flower wall -- Rustic wall hanging -- Tropical wreath -- Honesty mobile -- Kitchen herb bundles -- Autumnal wreath -- Festive -- Giant pine wreath -- Gift wrap mini wreath -- Festive wreath factory.
ISBN:
9781787131200
Dewey class:
745.92
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
601336