Blooming Paper

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

• CONTENTS Introduction How to use this book Materials and tools Paper and cardColor (bold vs natural)Weight/gsmFinish/textureProject suitabilityCuttingHand cuttingMachine cuttingFormingCurlingFoldingCrinklingGlueTape and wire Techniques to study Petal formation Long cut/shallow petalShop cut/steep petalShaping Inward curlOutward curlCorner curlRolledPinchedFoldedCrinkledOffset layers Shaping Length curlWidth curlScore and fold Flower centres VerticalHorizontalCombinations Adding to flowersHints and tips Foliage Individual leavesStemsFlower stemsBasesFinishes Simple flowers to practiceIntroduction (realistic vs stylised)Applying the techniques BasesPetal layoutsPetal shapes1 or 2 layers plus centerThe flowers:PoppyDaisyPeonyTulipLilyCarnationFoliageTips to design your own Advanced flowers and foliage to tryIntroduction Multiple layers/depthsMixing techniques The flowers:DahliaRanunculus RoseDaffodilFreesiaSunflowerEucalyptus Step-by-step ProjectsIntroductionHow to use the templates BouquetBoutonniereTable arrangementWreathGarlandHanging chandelierCake Topper Installations to inspire TemplatesAcknowledgments