Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers

English

ISBN: 1579548652

EAN: 9781579548650

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Flower Arranging/Crafts & Hobbies / Nature Crafts/

Publisher: Rodale Press, Incorporated

Release Date: 09/01/2003

Synopsis: The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers No ink, no paint--just a hammer! Who would imagine that flowers and leaves from your garden, from a houseplant, or even from a store, could be used--without the fuss of ink or paint--to make beautiful, lasting images? This remarkable new book shows you how to transfer pigment directly from a flower or leaf onto fabric or paper for an exquisite imprint--with just a hammer! Complete instructions on choosing the best plants, selecting fabrics and paper, hammering flowers, and preserving your botanical impressions More than 50 projects, including greeting cards, wrapping paper and ribbon, journals, place mats, napkins, throw pillows, wall hangings, curtains, T-shirts, scarves, baby gifts, Christmas ornaments, and much more--all with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions Gorgeous color photographs and illustrations throughout Craft and gardening enthusiasts alike will enjoy this beautiful book that combines two of the most popular and rewarding hobbies in America. Parents, teachers, and children will love it, too!

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Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.48 inches

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 10.04 inches

Weight: 25.75 oz

Pages: 182