Kew Book of Paper Gardens

Fideli Sundqvist is a Swedish artist and designer. She developed a passion for papercraft at college and, inspired by Chinese papercuts and the work of Rob Ryan, she began experimenting with paper cutting, eventually transitioning to three-dimensional paper sculptures.Sundqvist collaborates with photographers to elevate her paper creations through lighting and digital techniques. Her work includes commercial projects, from building props for campaigns to designing entire environments for advertising and editorial projects. Sundqvist’s unique approach to papercraft involves a blend of technical precision and artistic expression, resulting in captivating and imaginative pieces.She is passionate about animal rights and nature preservation, and The Kew Book of Paper Gardens is a reflection of her love for the natural world. Fideli Sundqvist lives and works in Sweden.Find her at www.fidelisundqvist.com or on Instagram @fidelisundqvist where she has over 68k followers.THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organization, internationally respected for its outstanding collections and scientific expertise in plant and fungal diversity, conservation, and sustainable development in the UK and around the globe. Kew’s extensive collections include 200,000 botanical illustrations assembled over the last 200 years.

• Preface How it beganIntroduction Basic materialsBasic techniques GlossaryLeavesGeneral step-by-step instructionsAssorted leavesRowan berryAcornFir coneStemsFluted leafMonsteraFan palmCycas palmRhubarbPhilodendronFernFlowersGeneral step-by-step instructionsSimple flowersOxeye daisyButtercupForget-me-notPoppyRanunculusRosePot plantsPotCactiChristmas cactusChinese money plantFalse shamrockIvyAloe veraMonsteraCycas palmFernBranchesPolka-dot begoniaFiddle-leaf figPelargonium x 2Fig treeLemon treeRose grapeAbutilonFrom flora to fauna2D/3DBirdsWater surfacesThanks

Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from leaves and bouquets to potted plants. This beginner-friendly guide has essential techniques from basic folding and cutting, to more advanced paper modelling, using wires.