Hammered Flowers

Michelle Moore creates eco-friendly botanical prints with home-grown and foraged plants. She studied Textile & Surface Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and teaches art and design at the State University of New York. She can be found on social media at @michellemooredesigns.

• INTRODUCTIONPART ONE: GETTING STARTEDSourcing the best botanicals for printingTools and materialsPreparation and hammeringScouring, mordanting, and using modifiersWashing and aftercarePART TWO: THE PROJECTSProjects on fabricTreasure pouches – Garment patches – Hand-torn ribbons – Cosmos garden socks – Black hollyhock butterfly bandanna – Summer striped linen blouse – Velvet flower scarf – Japanese indigo table runner – Tomato tea towelProjects on paper and woodFlowery gift tags – Botanical bookmarks – Bouquet greeting card – Decoupage flower journal – Wildflower wooden coastersInspirational piecesViola and pansy tote bag – Vintage boho dress – Floral fabric – Wildflower garden apron – Vintage table runnerFinishing touchesStencils – Resists – Artwork – Digitizing your work – Embroidery – Paper punchesPractice pagesHand holding flowers – Peace wreath – On the windowsillGLOSSARYRESOURCES