Paper Flowers - Paperback

by Jessie Chui (Author)

New in Paperback Paper Flowers is an inspirational book showing you how to create realistic, everlasting paper flowers and foliage for use in stunning bouquets, buttonholes and table displays.

The clear step-by-step photographs and instructions in this book will guide you in making delicate paper blooms for focal pieces, accents, or for height and texture. In addition, there's a range of beautiful vines and foliage. There are over 30 projects to make, including flowers, vines, foliage and arrangements.

The flowers include both dramatic and romantic species, such as:

• Rose
• Peony
• Anemone
• Cosmos
• Dahlia
• Tulip
• Ranunculus
• Sweet pea

As well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques, including paper manipulation and coloring, there is a fascinating section on the fine art principles of flower arranging. This includes color scheme considerations, scale, positive/negative space, and how to create movement, texture, depth, shape, form and line.

Finally, there are instructions on making a range of exquisite bouquets, plus guidance on the aftercare and handling of the finished pieces.

Paper Flowers is the new Paperback edition of Paper Flower Art (Hardback).

Author Biography

Jessie Chui is a self-taught paper floral artist, as well as a lawyer and teacher. She has a business called Crafted to Bloom, which provides bespoke paper florals and floral arrangements and also offers workshops, private lessons and online learning. She has been featured on various blogs and in magazines, including 100 Layer Cake, Lia Griffith's Artist Interview Series, The Paper Place and Wedluxe Magazine, to name a few. Jessie lives in Canada in the Greater Toronto Area.