Dried Flowers Books

Microwaved Pressed Flowers, Vol. 8: New Techniques for Brilliant Pressed Flowers (Microwaved Pressed Flowers)

Joanna Sheen

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

She Does It Again 5 out of 5 stars.
67 of 68 people found this review helpful.

They said it best when they wrote, "Joanna Sheen is a leading authority on pressed flowers and all things floral." It's so wonderful to have a book written by someone who has been doing this craft for 21 years....now THAT'S when experience talks! I've been pressing flowers and other botanicals in books and wooden presses for ages, and I'm so glad to have discoverd the revolutionary method of microwave pressing.

Like all of her books, Joanna takes you step-by-step through the process: when and how to collect the best specimens, materials and construction of your microwave press (as WELL as tips on traditional book pressing and wooden presses), using your press, preserving and storing your pressed flowers when finished, keeping microwave records, tips on improving your end results, common problems and troubleshooting, and then she has a number of GORGEOUS and crafty projects you can use them for. She even gives you some great tips on pressing VEGETABLES, and has a table of suitable flowers to press, including their names, colors, and pressing notes/coments/tips. See her website www.joannasheen.com for some great examples of her pressed flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

Some of the projects in the book include, but not nearly limited to: decorated scented drawer liner, floral lampshade, pressing and displaying wedding and special occasion flowers, decorated a dressing table, picture frames, a recipe box (with chillie peppers!)and cards, hat boxes, flower pots, bottles, pencil boxes, and various floral framed art.

The back of the book has several blank pages with lines for you to take notes when experimenting on your own, which she recomends in the book. And facing each lined page are gorgeous scans of specimens she has pressed.

If you enjoy plants and flowers in art, and you enjoy crafts, you can't live without this book for your personal library. TRUST ME!

Editorial Review:

Thanks to the revolutionary techniques and the step-by-step instructions in this unique manual, the art of flower pressing is easier, quicker, and promises more beautiful results than ever before--using an ordinary microwave. 90 color illustrations.

A Passion for Flowers

Carolyne Roehm

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Nothing lights up a room like flowers. Whether it's baby's breath draped on a table at a wedding reception, clusters of daffodils in small pots scattered throughout a living room or a bucket of sunflowers on a picnic table, a strategically placed bouquet has the power to create a mood and make us feel special. Unfortunately, most of us don't know how to display flowers properly, and they often end up clumsily thrown together in a vase.

In A Passion for Flowers, Carolyne Roehm teaches readers how to create arrangements that set off a flower's natural beauty. She discusses the overall features of dozens of the most popular flowers and helps readers understand how these elements relate to each other. Though the book is filled with ideas for brightening holidays and special occasions, Roehm stresses that the magic of flowers should be enjoyed year-round. Organized by season to profile the blossoms as they come into their glory, bouquet "recipes" with step-by-step instructions are sprinkled throughout along with special care instructions for more sensitive blooms. Sections detailing containers, conditioning flowers and elements of floral design are included at the end of the book. A Passion for Flowers features 250 breathtaking photographs and is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration that will help readers stop and smell the roses every day.

Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Keiko Kubo, Erich Schrempp

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Keoko's Ikebana 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 13 people found this review helpful.

This book is a pleasure to read and look at even if you don't do flower arranging. The illustrations are beautiful and the writing is clear and direct. I bought multiple copies and gave them to clients for holiday presents, and it was very well received.

Editorial Review:

Keiko's Ikebana offers an introduction to this international art form that is both practical and contemporary. Keiko's unique approach combines traditional techniques with modern tastes, incorporating influences ranging from sculpture to today's Western styles. The result is a one-of-a-kind look that is authentic, easy to create and attractive.

The book includes easy-to-follow instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements to help readers bring this traditional Japanese art into their own homes. Readers will also be introduced to the history of ikebana, including its evolution from ancient times into the world of modern design, the basic 'rules' of ikebana design and suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies.

Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart Living Magazine

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Gorgeous, easy to make ideas for every season! 5 out of 5 stars.
27 of 28 people found this review helpful.

This book is the easiest I have ever read on wreath making! They have several gorgeous wreaths that are truly amazing! I recommend this book to anyone who loves wreaths, Martha, or easy crafts.

Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful.

Just as Martha's magazine is a joy of visual delights, this book get's the creative juices flowing. Divided into wreath making by types: wire wreaths, living wreaths, gathered wreaths etc. it is also written with a focus of wreaths presented by the 50 States with the bounties of each state proudly displayed in stunning wreath form. Maybe because it is fall and the beautiful changing leaves in Minnesota make me feel all homey, I am stirred to actual creation. Unlike some of Martha's projects when I say to myself, "yeah, sure...." I truly believe I can do these! This would make a wonderful birthday or Holiday gift to anyone who loves visual delight or poking in nature. "It's a good thing."

Editorial Review:

Both a how-to craft book and a decorating guide, Wreaths offers 51 projects for delightful wreaths--complete with step-by-step instructions--honoring the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Designed for use throughout the year, these wreaths are made from materials inspired by their locations: i.e. an oak leaf and acorn wreath as a homage to the nation's capital; cranberries for Massachusetts; and golden wheat to symbolize Oklahoma. Full color.

The Center of Attention

Ron Morgan

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Inspirational elegance 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

WOW! I was just given "The Center of Attention" as a holiday gift and was stunned as I opened each page. The cover did not do the contents justice. Some of his concepts seem simple enough for someone like me to replicate. The photograpahy and lighting was beautiful. This is a book to keep out for others to enjoy as well as a perfect gift for anyone with an eye for beauty.

As inspiring as his classes 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a long awaited book by Ron.This is as wonderful as the classes he has given on floral design.I would put him in the same catogory as Kenneth Turner.

A splendor-filled book that eschews mere words 5 out of 5 stars.
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Aside from a brief text forward, The Center Of Attention is a splendor-filled book that eschews mere words and devotes itself entirely to photographs of eye-catching and heart-stopping tablescapes using flowers, vegetables, and other plant themes as created by master floral designer Ron Morgan. Powerfully enhanced with a wealth of full-color photographs by Pamela J. (works of art in and of themselves), The Center Of Attention fully captures Morgan's beautiful floral design masterpieces ranging in a wide variety of moods from fresh spring morning to somber candlelight evening. The Center Of Attention is enthusiastically recommended for serious and dedicated students of floral design, as well as the non-specialist general reader with an appreciation of skilled and artistic flower arrangements.

Editorial Review:

Filled with lavish photographs, Center of Attention shares the secrets of internationally recognized floral designer Ron Morgan. Morgan offers step-by-step guidelines for selecting flowers, containers, props, and other decorations, as well as getting creative with unusual plants, making arrangements last longer, and saving money with local, seasonal blooms.

Easy Ikebana: Floral Accents for the Home

Reiko Takenaka

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It IS easy! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I really enjoyed this book. It gave me many new ideas. The arrangements can be created easily, quickly, and inexpensively. I recommend the book highly for anyone interested in Ikebana--especially for "beginners" or those who might enjoy a slight "twist" on the "traditonal."

Editorial Review:

This book includes simple step-by-step directions for constructing fifty-five of your own ikebana creations.

How to Do Wreaths If You Think You Can't (How to Arrange Florals If You Think You Can't) (How to Arrange Florals If You Think You Can't)

Leisure Artsstaff

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Wreaths pictured are very unattractive. 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I was very disappointed in the wreaths that the author was going to help me make, because as many as there were (a lot) I found them overloaded with decorations, unbalanced and nothing I would make to give or sell. The step by step "recipes" for each wreath did have some helpful tips for the novice.

Ultimate book on creating beautiful wreaths for your home 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is a wonderful book! It has been in my collection for several years now and I have used it a countless number of times for inspiration and as a valuable reference guide in creating my own floral designs.

Whether you are a novice or have been making floral crafts for years, this is the ultimate book on creating beautiful wreaths for your home. It outlines everything you need to know to get started: identifying and explaining in detail the different types of tools, supplies and floral materials commonly used in floral crafting, as well as providing step-by-step instructions for basic floral techniques and bow making. Once you get a feel for the basics, there are 94 beautifully illustrated projects to create or to be inspired by, including some neat alternatives to the basic wreath. I highly recommend this book.

The Book of Dried Flowers : A Complete Guide to Growing, Drying, and Arranging

Malcolm Hillier, Colin Hilton

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Dried Flower Growing, Harvesting, and Arranging Made Easy 5 out of 5 stars.
27 of 28 people found this review helpful.

This book makes you want to run right out and cut a bundle of something to dry so you can make something gorgeous right away.

The fact that this book was first published in 1987 and is still being printed is testimony to the valuable information and beautiful photos contained inside.

When the two authors first penned this book, they had already been in the dried flower business for 17 years. Their expertise and understanding of their craft shows in every word they write.

Chapters include instructions for growing the plants, viewing what the plants look like when dried, choosing your wreath bases or making your own, constructing wreaths, hangings, bouquets, swags, and choosing containers for table arrangements.

One of the best features of this book is the chart at the back of the book that lists a hundred or more plants, their botanic names, which season to harvest the flowers or leaves and which drying method is the preferred for that plant.

There is a short reference to potpourri with several recipes, as well as a couple of pages on pressing flowers.

The section on Seasons and Special Occasions covers, not only the obligatory Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but gives innovative ideas for weddings.

It is wonderful that the authors actually grow much of what they dry and that they air dry most of what they pick.

Every page has a tip or set of instructions to make your arrangements with dried flowers both successful and fun.

Scented Room

Barbara Milo Ohrbach

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Scented Room 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This book is wonderful. I have had this book for about ten years and, although I have purchased many beautiful books since, this one remains a favorite. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are easy to follow. Also, sources for purchasing any ingredients you would need are listed at the back of the book. Buy it -- you will cherish it!

Editorial Review:

Although published over a decade ago, The Scented Room remains a classic guide on potpourri, sachets, pomanders, flower arrangements, and floral room decor. Accompanied by stunning color photos, the thorough instructions provide numerous recipes for potpourri and floral/herbal waters; suggestions for alternative scent sources, including candles, pine cones, and essential oils; ideas for home decor items such as wreaths and flower arrangements; and extensive directions for creating a working garden and drying and storing florals. The lengthy source guide lists other useful books, gardens worth visiting, and shops and mail-order sources.

The Mini Pressed Flower Kit

Caroline Tiger

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

I'm hard pressed to think of a better book 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Simply put, this book by Ms. Tiger is the most expressive piece of literary non-fiction I've ever read. Huzzah, huzzah!

This is SO cute!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I first picked this up as a gift for my niece--now I've bought them for all the kids I know. They're perfect little presents. The press really does work, even though it is tiny. You can't go wrong with this one.

Editorial Review:

Here's a way to make special memories last a lifetime! Complete with a mini flower press, acid-free paper for mounting flowers, and a 32page book with instructions and information on the art of pressing flowers, The Mini Pressed Flower Kit contains everything needed to make a keepsake out of any violet, forget-me-not, or buttercup. Also available in a full-size kit