Author, interior designer, and faux flower expert Stevie Storck is based out of York, Pennsylvania and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Susquehanna Style, Lancaster Online, and Houzz Also includes artist profiles of other talented designers and influencers in the floral industry Provides high-quality photography and helpful tips on design, color schemes, texture, technique, and composition Organized by season for year-round faux floral ideas Includes step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, and more Learn to make beautiful, long-lasting home décor accents and arrangements using affordable silk flowers that can be easily found in any craft store

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether or not a flower in an arrangement was real? Faux florals have become very popular decorating accents. They are seen in more and more homes, complementing decorating styles from casual country to contemporary elegant. Through their colour, texture and style, faux floral designs bring a room to life. Here are fifty original floral designs for table decorations, wreaths, swags, topiaries and baskets. All the materials and tools are readily available in hobby and craft shops. Some speciality items can be ordered through your florist. In many ways, faux florals are easier to work with than fresh flowers and the flowers won't wilt or break. You won't believe the flowers aren't real - or how easy it will be to craft them into gorgeous arrangements for your home.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to making artificial flowers out of various materials. With simple diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume aims to teach the novice how to make a range of beautiful flowers including roses, daisies, bluebells, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with a love of handicraft, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Sequence of Work”, “Making Crépe Paper Flowers”, “Suitability of the Material”, “Tools Required”, “Additional Materials”, “Working Methods”, “Direction of Grain”, “Crépe Paper Daisies: Several Varieties”, “Petals and Centres”, “Making the Centres”, “Petal Making”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing “Artificial Flower Making” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving.

'Silk Flowers' demystifies the art of flower arranging, with step-by-step instructions and a simple, concise approach, illustrated with full colour photography.

"A fresh approach to silk flower arranging that includes step-by-step instruction and color photos. Covers all the basics for the beginner--from materials to tools to design philosophies. Includes seasonal arrangements for weddings, christenings and anniversaries, as well as displays for celebrations such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween and New Year's"--Provided by publisher.

Whatever the time of year, you can create beautiful displays with these 35 arrangements for silk flowers and succulents. Whatever the time of year, you can create beautiful displays with these 35 arrangements for silk flowers and succulents. Discover how to present a wide range of beautiful bouquet styles with these delightful projects. Starting with the basics, there are easy single-flower arrangements using stately lilies to add a touch of calm to your home, elegant orchids to make a real visual impact, and tiny succulents in small glasses to sit on a window ledge. For the experienced arranger, there are great ideas for combining varieties to create gorgeous bouquets and even elegant flower baskets to decorate the house and yard. There are also inspiring project variations, so you can experiment with different shapes and shades to create eye-catching floral displays that will brighten up any room. With essential tips on combining colors and understanding the elements of design, plus a mix of both modern and traditional styles, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, you will soon be making exquisite arrangements that you can treasure for ever.

The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update--and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.