The New Art of Paper Flowers: The Complete Guide to Crafting Gorgeous Crepe Paper Flowers

by Quynh Nguyen, Blue Star Press (Produced by)

Overview

Learn how to craft a blossoming garden of vibrant crepe paper flowers with 30+ detailed tutorials from master artist Quynh Nguyen

Delve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper.

What You'll Find Inside:

• More than 30 detailed flower tutorials with step-by-step instructions and photos: roses, dahlias, peonies, and more
• Complete materials and tools list
• Unique ways to use your floral creations, from bouquets and home decor to wearable flowers and sculptural art
• Guidance for flower artists of any skill level that ranges from beginner-friendly techniques to tips that take your craft to the next level

Journey through every stage of the artistic process—from choosing materials to mastering the intricate techniques that breathe life into your arrangements. With Nguyen's detailed guidance and striking photography, let your creativity flourish as you bring more handmade beauty into your life and home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781958803783
Publisher:	Blue Star Press
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Quynh D. Nguyen is the paper artist behind Pink and Posey’s stunning fine art installations. Drawing on her extensive experience and educational background in marketing and finance, her goal is to empower others wherever they may be on their creative journey. She shares her knowledge about entrepreneurship and paper flower artistry through speaking engagements, workshops, online classes, and co-hosting Paper Talk Podcast. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, both nationally and locally in the Seattle area. Learn more at PinkandPosey.com.

Editorial Reviews

10/21/2024

This eye-catching if demanding debut manual from paper artist Nguyen shows how to create flowers from crepe paper. Breaking down basic techniques, Nguyen describes how to make realistic leaves by joining two pieces of green crepe paper so their grains run diagonally away from each other, and how to curve crepe petals by gently rolling them between one’s fingers. Unfortunately, the scant photo illustrations and sometimes vague directions make certain techniques difficult to follow, such as those for modifying the color of paper. Among the easier projects is the pansy, which requires painting purple accents onto large red petals and attaching them to green wire stems covered in floral tape. The more advanced foxglove involves painting dots on enough petals to create 30 florets, and the dahlia requires cutting out and curling 80 individual petals of varying sizes. Nguyen also describes how to incorporate the flowers into wearables and floral arrangements, including a headpiece and a heart-shaped bridal bouquet. The flowers are stunningly realistic, though readers may need quite a bit of practice before theirs resemble Nguyen’s. This challenges and rewards in equal measure. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

"Amazing tutorials! Given I am new to paper flowers, there were some techniques I was not familiar with, such as “darts", but the explanation of how darts were used on paper flowers was easy to understand. Super happy with the flower I created.”
—Maria Groeschel

“I loved the tutorial, and the spray garden rose turned out great! …it was an easy tutorial to understand and follow, and I can't wait to make more.”
—Naomi Groeschel

“I really enjoyed the process of making the Claire de Lune flower… It's fun to be a bit creative as you place the petals and set the leaves.”
—Marisa

"Thorough and playful, with a dash of charming whimsey! The New Art of Paper Flowers by Quynh is not only an informative and helpful guide to everything you wanted to know about how to create your own stunning paper botanicals, but it is so artfully compared and laid out that these pages will keep inviting you back for more aesthetically pleasing delights. Quynh breaks this incredible art form down into the most approachable basics, sharing her top tips and tricks from the tools you really need, her favorite resources to her tried and true methods that she has honed and perfected. Invaluable knowledge from this incredible artist at the top of her trade!"
—Sarah Simon, artist, author, and educator of TheMintGardener

"With the publication of this long-awaited book, Quynh continues her pursuit of spreading the art of paper flowers with the world. Beautifully shot and concisely written in her own unique voice, Quynh generously shares her wisdom and knowledge of all things paper flowers and beyond. I’m so inspired to try every gorgeous flower tutorial and project in this book!"
—Jessie Chui, artist and author of Paper Flower Art and Paper Flowers

“This eye-catching if demanding debut manual from paper artist Nguyen shows how to create flowers from crepe paper. . . . This challenges and rewards in equal measure.”
—Publishers Weekly

"The New Art of Paper Flowers by Quynh Nguyen is an immersive how-to guide for creating lovely paper flowers. . . . A must-have art guide if you’re looking for something original and perfect for unique projects and decor.”
—Readers' Favorite

"Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization, style, and presentation, The New Art of Paper Flowers is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Paper Art/Crafts instructional reference collections."
—Midwest Book Review

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