Paper Flowers

Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangements

Jessie Chui

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Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
01 September 2022

Book & paper crafts; Flower arranging & floral crafts

Paper Flowers is an inspirational book showing you how to create realistic, everlasting paper flowers and foliage for use in stunning bouquets, buttonholes and table displays. The clear step-by-step photographs and instructions in this book will guide you in making delicate paper flowers for focal pieces, accents, or for height and texture. In addition, there's a range of beautiful vines and foliage. The flowers include both dramatic and romantic blooms, such as rose, peony, anemone, cosmos, dahlia, tulip, ranunculus and sweet pea. As well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques, including paper manipulation and colouring, there is a fascinating section on the fine art principles of flower arranging. This includes colour scheme considerations, scale, positive/negative space, and how to create movement, texture, depth, shape, form and line. Finally, there are instructions on making a range of exquisite flower arrangements and bouquets, plus guidance on the aftercare and handling of the finished pieces.

AUTHOR: Jessie Chui is a self-taught paper floral artist, as well as a lawyer and teacher. She has a business called Crafted to Bloom, which provides bespoke paper florals and floral arrangements and also offers workshops, private lessons and online learning. She has been featured in various blogs and magazines, including 100 Layer Cake, Lia Griffith and Wedluxe. Jessie lives in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

By: Jessie Chui
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781784946425
ISBN 10: 1784946427
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Jessie Chui is a self-taught paper floral artist, as well as a lawyer and teacher. She has a business called Crafted to Bloom, which provides bespoke paper florals and floral arrangements and also offers workshops, private lessons and online learning. She has been featured in various blogs and magazines, including 100 Layer Cake, Lia Griffith and Wedluxe. Jessie lives in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

Reviews for Paper Flowers: Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangements

Canadian Jessie Chui's book Paper Flowers hit the shelves this month, and to say we're excited about it is a vast understatement! ... Jessie's book will guide you through everything you need to know to make your very own stunning bouquets or solo blooms. Throughout this beautiful book you'll be provided with the knowledge of how to manipulate and colour paper to achieve a professional look and finish. -- Simply Cards & Papercraft Frankly, dear crafters, we simply cannot get enough of paper flowers. Vibrant, versatile and ready to be endlessly customised, we think they're a trend that's here to stay. If you haven't jumped on this crafty bandwagon just yet, then Jessie Chui's guide to the art form is a good place to start. Jessie talks you through several of her resplendent projects, and even takes the extra step of advising you on how to colour crepe paper yourself. -- Papercrafter Paper Flower Art by Jessie Chui is one of those books you simply can't resist picking up thanks to its photography and lifelike florals. Step-by-step instructions and clear headshots offer a comprehensive guide to the budding crafter who's keen to give the art of crepe paper flowers a go... -- Paper Craft Magazine If you're looking for something different why not try your hand at creating everlasting paper flowers? Chui's designs for 25 delicate paper flowers, vines and foliage are both realistic and breath-taking. She offers clear step by step instructions and beautiful photos to break down the process, from coloring to manipulating paper, as well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques for each flower. The only book you will need to begin creating superb everlasting floral art. -- Embroidery Magazine Beautifully and profusely illustrated with full color photography throughout, Paper Flower Art: Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangement is a complete DIY instructional guide and manual that will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Flower Arranging and Paper Craft reference collections. -- Mid-West Book Review The flowers in this book look so realistic, it's hard to believe that they're actually made from paper! Jessie Chui demonstrates how to make a wide variety of everlasting blooms and foliage, taking you through techniques such as paper manipulation and colouring, plus essential tools and materials. In addition, there is a section on flower arranging, to show your creations off to perfection. -- Craft Beautiful Magazine