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This is a season-by-season guide to creating dried-flower arrangements for the home. Its 20 projects - ranging from an Easter basket to a summer-hat wall-hanging, from a harvest corn arrangement to a Christmas garland - make it possible for the reader to create elegant and professional-looking arrangements for any situation. Detailed step-by-step instructions show how each project is put together, and a wealth of "tricks of the trade" include how to steam open tightly budded roses, lengthen stems and wire broken flower-heads. There is advice on picking, drying and storing plants from the garden, on how to group colours to achieve the best effects and on planning arrangements for particular areas of the home, such as an alcove, the top of a cupboard or a table centre.
This guide investigates the practical techniques and seasonal strategies required to successfully harvest, preserve, and display dried floral arrangements within a domestic setting. Authors Jenny Raworth and Susan Berry provide a comprehensive manual that bridges the gap between garden cultivation and interior decoration. By organizing the material chronologically, the text offers a structured framework for readers to maintain a year-round supply of decorative botanical materials while mastering professional assembly methods.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a practical, instructional resource designed for hobbyists seeking to master the specific mechanics of floral preservation. The framing suggests an accessible, project-oriented approach that prioritizes technical proficiency and aesthetic application for the home environment.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1994-01-01
Publisher:
Angus & Robertson
ISBN-10:
0207186103
ISBN-13:
9780207186103
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