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CONTENTS

Introduction
How to use this book

Materials and tools
Paper and card
Color (bold vs natural)
Weight/gsm
Finish/texture
Project suitability
Cutting
Hand cutting
Machine cutting
Forming
Curling
Folding
Crinkling
Glue
Tape and wire

Techniques to study

Petal formation
Long cut/shallow petal
Shop cut/steep petal
Shaping
Inward curl
Outward curl
Corner curl
Rolled
Pinched
Folded
Crinkled
Offset layers

Shaping

Length curl
Width curl
Score and fold

Flower centres
Vertical
Horizontal
Combinations
Adding to flowers
Hints and tips

Foliage
Individual leaves
Stems
Flower stems
Bases
Finishes

Simple flowers to practice
Introduction (realistic vs stylised)
Applying the techniques
Bases
Petal layouts
Petal shapes
1 or 2 layers plus center
The flowers:
Poppy
Daisy
Peony
Tulip
Lily
Carnation
Foliage
Tips to design your own

Advanced flowers and foliage to try
Introduction
Multiple layers/depths
Mixing techniques
The flowers:
Dahlia
Ranunculus
Rose
Daffodil
Freesia
Sunflower
Eucalyptus

Step-by-step Projects
Introduction
How to use the templates

Bouquet
Boutonniere
Table arrangement
Wreath
Garland
Hanging chandelier
Cake Topper

Installations to inspire

Templates
Acknowledgments

About the Author

Professional designer-maker Laura Reed engineers a variety of amazing paper art and is especially known for her botanical designs. Her paper creations have been seen in visual merchandising by Duo Boots, Crabtree & Evelyn, Lancaster Paris, and others. laurareeddesign.co.uk

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