Modern Faux Flower Projects
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Flowers breathe fresh air into our home décor, but constantly replacing and maintaining fresh flowers can be expensive and tricky. With today’s faux florals becoming more realistic than ever, you can make lovely, long-lasting home décor with silk flowers! Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, tabletop centerpieces, and other innovative projects using faux flowers that fresh flowers can’t accomplish. Arranged by spring, summer, autumn, and winter DIY creations, this book also includes step-by-step instructions, helpful design, color scheme, texture, technique, and composition tips, and beautifully staged in-home photography to help you see all the possibilities and let your creativity bloom year-round! Written by an interior designer based out of York, Pennsylvania, author Stevie Storck has been featured in the <i>Huffington Post</i>, <i>Susquehanna Style</i>, <i>Lancaster Online</i>, and <i>Houzz</i>. In this book, she provides her expertise and passion for making good design simple so you can take advantage of silk flowers’ longevity and create stunning home décor!
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Stevie Storck. Modern Faux Flower Projects
Contents
Introduction. FAKE FLOWERS, REAL BEAUTY
MY CRAFTING MANIFESTO
CHAPTER 1: FAUX FLORALS 101
How to Choose Flowers
Quality/Realism
Season
Color
Focal Flower First
CHAPTER 2: TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Basic Tools. Wire Cutters
Dry Floral Foam
Floral Foam Tools
Floral Tape
Floral Wire
Greening Pins
Chicken Wire
Floral Frog
Hot Glue Gun
Safety Glasses
Protective Gloves
Lazy Susan
Other Items
Wreath Forms
Wire
Grapevine
Foam
Straw
Metal Hoop
Other Options
CHAPTER 3: COLLECTING INSPIRATION
ROSEMARY & RUST. Meghan Connors and Shea Mack
BROOKLYN BLOOMS. LaParis Phillips
THE MACADAMIA SHOP. Eveline Leake
GOOSEBERRY HILL FARM. Anna Falkon
THE BLUE DAISY FLORAL DESIGNS. Stephanie Kirby
THE ROGUE PETAL CO. Alyssa Grogan
LORRAINE’S COTTAGE. Stephanie Petrak
CHAPTER 4: FRESH AND FAUX
Cleaning and Maintenance
CHAPTER 5: FLORAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS. Principles of Design
Balance
Emphasis
Rhythm
Proportion
Scale
Unity
My Basic Formula: Frame, Foundation, Focal, and Filler
Frame
Foundation
Focal
Filler
Choosing a Vessel
Color Schemes to Try
Monochromatic
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Floral Arranging Techniques
Floral Tape Grid
Chicken Wire
Floral Foam
Floral Pin Frog
Acrylic Water
Basic Wreath
Basic Garland
Ideas for Using Scraps
Classic Lilacs and Tulips
Instructions
Pastel Peony and Eucalyptus Wreath
Instructions
Hanging Herb Garden
Instructions
Summer Meadow Flowers
Instructions
Feathery Fern and Wildflower Wreath
Instructions
Birdcage Succulent Garden
Instructions
Autumnal Fruit and Foliage
Instructions
Dahlia Gold Hoop Wreath
Instructions
Marigold and Butterfly Cloche
Instructions
Holiday Rose and Hellebore Centerpiece
Instructions
Frosty Thistle and Juniper Wreath
Instructions
Magnolia and Boxwood Garland
Instructions
Inspiration Gallery
Resources
Afloral
Crate & Barrel
FloraCraft
Flower & Home Marketplace
Jamali Garden
Magnolia
Pottery Barn
Save on Crafts
Terrain
West Elm
Acknowledgments
Credits
About the Author