Japanese Paper Flowers

Elegant Kirigami Blossoms, Bouquets, Wreaths and More

Hiromi Yamazaki

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English

Tuttle
12 March 2019

Art & Architecture; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Origami

This book shows you how to create decorative works of floral art from the least expensive and most versatile craft material available — colored paper! Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are among the most delicate and beautiful examples of paper art in the world. This inspirational how-to guide showcases 31 gorgeous Japanese floral designs that can virtually pass for the real thing — although they never wilt!

Are you looking for a creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home or workplace, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding or other special event?

All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including:

5 different romantic roses

Frilly carnations

Sensuous tulips

Dramatic anemones

Flashy dahlias

3 types of cheerful daisies

3 types of bold sunflowers

3 types of graceful lilies

And many more!

Simple instructions and colorful step-by-step photos show novice paper crafters how to make each flower, as well as how to gather them into jaw dropping bouquets. There are even instructions describing how the flowers can be used in 18 amazing ways — for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining — including:

Spectacular wreaths

Decorative ornaments

Floral pens

Customized photo frames

Individualized bookmarks

Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! Simply cut the papers into the appropriate shapes, curl and arrange the leaves and petals as indicated, and use a dot of craft glue to create realistic paper blossoms and bouquets. Create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!

By: Hiromi Yamazaki
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: Japan
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9784805314982
ISBN 10: 4805314982
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 12 March 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hiromi Yamazaki teaches paper flower-making classes at the Boule De Neige floral paper art shop in Tokyo. She specializes in decorative floral creations for weddings and other special events.

Reviews for Japanese Paper Flowers: Elegant Kirigami Blossoms, Bouquets, Wreaths and More

Whether or not they're already familiar with the Japanese art of origami, crafters can follow Yamazaki's instructions for fashioning exquisite and realistic-looking flowers from paper...Tips are nestled into almost every page, like how to curl petals or cut out challenging pieces. Paper-crafters will delight in growing a garden without all that mess of potting, watering, and cultivating. -Booklist Starred Review Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue-all of which can be found online and in paper stores-you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all! - Library Journal