Paula Pryke's Wreaths and Garlands

by Pryke, Paula

• ISBN13: 9781841727233
• ISBN10: 1841727237
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-01
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Summary

This beautifully illustrated book will fire your creative imagination to make wreaths and garlands for every occasion. Whether you want a year-round display, something scented, a traditional Christmas wreath, or ideas for party decorations, it's all here. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

introduction	6	(4)
room decorations	10	(26)
seashell and starfish wreath	12	(4)
everlasting heart of roses	16	(4)
horseshoe of succulents	20	(4)
gardening-theme wreath	24	(4)
driftwood frame	28	(4)
silk-covered button ring	32	(4)
seasonal wreaths	36	(18)
candle centerpiece	38	(4)
sunflower garland	42	(4)
ring of autumn leaves	46	(4)
christmas wreath	50	(4)
scented wreaths	54	(14)
heart of fresh roses	56	(4)
personalized gardenia display	60	(4)
wreath of lilies and apples	64	(4)
culinary themes	68	(14)
citrus-fruit ring	70	(4)
grape and cherry garland	74	(4)
eggplant and orchid wreath	78	(4)
celebrations	82	(18)
bridal headdress	84	(4)
heart-shaped table centerpiece	88	(4)
chair-back decoration	92	(4)
banister garland	96	(4)
wreath materials	100	(4)
wire frames	102	(1)
large-scale designs	102	(1)
floral foam bases	103	(1)
flexible bases	103	(1)
equipment & techniques	104	(4)
wreath-making equipment	104	(1)
essential tools	104	(1)
conditioning plants	104	(1)
protecting surfaces	104	(1)
drying your own materials	105	(1)
adapting wreath bases	105	(1)
attaching materials to wreath bases	105	(1)
supports	106	(1)
using rope, ribbon, or raffia	106	(1)
maintaining the finished wreath	106	(2)
plant directory	108	(2)
resources	110	(2)
acknowledgments & credits	112