Blooming Paper

Book excerpt: Paper flower making is an accessible craft that uses simple tools and humble materials. Professional Laura Reed, experienced in creating amazing display windows featuring paper botanicals, shares the world of flowers that can be created with paper, and offers a straightforward, methodical approach suitable for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts. Starting with basic techniques, enjoy 7 projects that take you through the mindful processes of petal forming through to designing full paper flower projects. The designs are bold and feature modern, graphical blooms. Starting with the basics, you'll gain a solid understanding of the foundations of paper flower design and construction. Step-by-step tutorials help you make a wide range of flowers, and flowing on from that are 7 guided projects. Readers are encouraged to get creative and apply their own ideas throughout. The book concludes with a photo gallery projects to inspire. All templates are provided. The eco-friendly side can't be ignored; the flowers last a lifetime, unlike their fresh counterparts. Any waste material is recyclable, and you may also choose to use eco-friendly/recycled papers. By the end of the book, you will not only know how to make a range of flowers, but also understand how to design your own blooms and use them in a wide range of projects. You'll confidently choose suitable materials, tools and techniques to produce successful finished pieces.