The Kew Book of Paper Gardens: 50 Botanical Paper Projects to Make

di Fideli Sundqvist (Autore)

Search Press Ltd, 2025

Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from delicate leaves and dreamy floral bouquets to sculptural potted plants. Step into a world of paper botanicals with celebrated artist Fideli Sundqvist. Discover the enchanting art of paper crafting with this inspiring guide endorsed by the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this book will help you to transform your home into a year-round paper garden. The book leads budding paper gardeners through a variety of 50 leaves, flowers and potted plants, from bold monstera leaves and dainty forget-me-nots to trailing ivy and a fruit-laden lemon tree. Starting with a beginner-friendly guide to the basic materials and techniques required, the book contains handy step-by-step tutorials and ready-to-trace full-size templates. Interspersed throughout are stunning 'exploded flower' photographs, enabling you to see the components close up. Learn essential papercrafting techniques, from basic folding and cutting to more advanced paper modelling, using wires as armatures to give your plants and flowers structure and life, and using small amounts of double-sided tape or glue to secure your creations. Unleash your imagination and experiment with different paper types and textures, including crepe and tissue. Create a garden of verdant, hand-crafted beauty, where paper blossoms burst into life. This is a translation of the popular Swedish title from paper-crafter Fideli Sundqvist.

• Autore: Fideli Sundqvist
• Editore: Search Press Ltd
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 128 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 190 mm
• Peso: 612 gr.
• EAN: 9781800923423

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