The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers

by MARTIN, LAURA C.

• ISBN13: 9781579548650
• ISBN10: 1579548652
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-09-13
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

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!

Author Biography

Laura C. Martin is an accomplished writer, botanical illustrator, lecturer, and storyteller. She has published more than 15 books on gardening and nature crafts. Ms. Martin lives in Atlanta, where she writes, quilts, paints, and spends as much time as possible in her garden.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. viii
Get Ready	p. 1
Choosing and Using Plants	p. 3
Choosing Fabrics, Paper, and Other Materials	p. 10
Tools of the Trade	p. 15
Making Sample Cards	p. 18
Get Set	p. 21
Pretreating Fabrics	p. 23
Hammering Techniques	p. 25
Using Cover Materials	p. 27
Setting the Design	p. 29
Duplicating the Images	p. 29
Enhancing the Images	p. 33
Creating a Pleasing Design	p. 35
Caring for Fabric Projects	p. 37
Beyond Paper and Fabric	p. 38
Go!	p. 41
Easy-to-Make Projects: Home Decor	p. 43
Wearable Art	p. 83
Gifts and Accessories	p. 103
Celebration Ware	p. 129
More Info	p. 153
Plant Guide	p. 154
Quick Reference Chart	p. 175
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