Modern Dried Flowers : 20 everlasting projects to craft, style, keep and share
by Maynard, Angela
The arts
Published 05/04/2022 by Quarto Publishing PLC (White Lion Publishing) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 160 pages, 190
217 x 258 x 23mm | 838gModern 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 decor, 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.
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