"The Beginner's Guide to Floristry is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to floristry and will delight amateur flower arrangers and professionals alike with its combination of practical advice and inspiration. Step-by-step instructions are provided for a wide range of basic floristry skills, from wiring and taping through to making a bridal bouquet. Inspirational pages feature a range of finished designs, both traditional and modern."

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Moving far beyond the standard dried-flower arrangement, this imaginative book presents a veritable harvest of innovative ideas. From the simplest lavender- and rosebud-filled terracotta pot to breathtaking structures of lichen, leaves and twigs, there are projects here to suit both traditional and contemporary tastes - and every level of ability. There are also designs for summer wedding pews, attractive posies and special gifts. With over 500 colour photographs, this book is highly practical, with over 140 projects explained through step-by-step instruction and visual examples. Details of basic techniques, materials and tools are included, as well as advice on preserving the finished work. This comprehensive book ensures that you have all the information you need to create original and beautiful displays for every occasion.