A guide to pressing and arranging flowers foliage, this practical craft book covers every aspect of the art of pressing flowers, leaves, seeds and grasses, and arranges them in original and attractive groupings. From a sumptuous summer frieze to a romantic wedding bouquet, from a cheerful kitchen poster to a lavish garland of flowers, this book is packed full of Penny Black's inspirational ideas. She demonstrates the many different applications of the art, from flower "samplers", perfumed sachets and greeting cards to incorporating flower pictures on textiles, ornaments and furniture. Penny takes the reader step-by-step through all stages of making a flower picture from pressing flowers to arraning the composition. There is an extensive section on the different flowers and foliage that can be pressed, including those from the garden. Advice is given on choosing a flower press, and there are clear instructions on the different pressing techniques involved.

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