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Complete Guide To Flower Arranging (DK Living)
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Product Details
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
Editorial Reviews
Booklist
...practical as it is gorgeous, with beautifully photographed, step-by-step directions for every arrangement...professional tricks of the florist's trade are illustrated, helping ensure successful ventures even for the complete novice.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec 6th
An excellent guide for the person who has to cook the dinner, set the table, and worry about the flowers in double time.
From the Inside Flap
Jane Packer's inventive and dramatic use of flowers, foliage, and other materials has put her at the forefront of contemporary floral design. Step-by-step sequences show how to build up each style of arrangement, from opulent table decorations bursting with color and scent to the simplest hanging bunches of dried flowers. An easy-to-follow guide at the back of the book demystifies all the essential flower-preparation techniques, from using floral wires to drying flowers. The Complete Guide to Flower Arranging will appeal to beginners and more experienced flower arranges alike.
Customer Reviews
less interesting than her "Fast flower arranging" book
I guess the "fast flower arranging'" book is really more worth buying than this one. You will find the same great tips but the arrangements will be more appealing than the ones shown in The complete guide to flower arranging.
Practical and Inspiring
It seems most floristry books are either helpful or pretty. Jane Packer has managed to combine both elements in Complete Guide To Flower Arranging, resulting in a practical reference book that doesn't just provide visual guides but includes practical tips and inspirational designs for new florists. An absolute must for those starting work with flowers and building a reference library.
Arrange like a florist--not necessarily a compliment!
While this book is nicely photographed, well-organized and easy to follow, the focus is very controlled arrangements. Because I prefer the more natural, "just picked from my garden" look, this book did not appeal to me.
