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E-book Title: "Floral Design Secrets"
Author: Robert Hickey
Book Description: Chapter 1: The ABC of Design and Color
What are the basic principles of floral design
The use of design in flower arrangement
The effect of color on floral design
How you can create good design
Color mixing basics
9 illustrations of movement, scale and balance, the author's designers guide, and color mixing
Why color harmonies and the moods of color are important
Chapter 2: Things You Will Need
Essential tools in floral design
3 detailed illustrations on securing a holder to a container, a selection of holders, and a variety of bases
What are suitable types of containers and holders
Chapter 3: Tips on Flowers
The best time of year to cut flowers
The right and wrong way to trim flowers
How to make your flowers last longer
A guide to prolongation & more...
Chapter 4: Simple Arrangements for the Beginner
What are the steps to starting a floral arrangement
Useful tips for getting started
8 illustrations of starter arrangements and design angles
How to use round design, line composition, period arrangements & more...
Chapter 5: Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement)
How Ikebana influences floral design
5 illustrations on the use of Ikebana
The basic principles of Ikebana and using them in your arrangements
Chapter 6: The Setting for Your Arrangement
Ideas on how to add plants to each room in your house
How to create a miniature flower arrangement
Suggestions on plant material
Unique container ideas
Preparing a window box for planting
Preparing the soil for planting
20 illustrations of arrangements in the home, miniature arrangements, and window boxes
Seasonal list of plant materials for your window box
Chapter 7: Table Decoration
Suggestions on floral arrangements for a wedding
9 illustrations on table arrangements, occasion cakes, wedding arrangements, and centerpieces
Ideas for floral decorations on occasion cakes
How to design a centerpiece & more...
Chapter 8: Arrangements By The Season
What flower material is available throughout the year
Flower arrangements for Fall and Winter
Types of flowers to plant in Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall
List of flower shop material available throughout the year
3 illustrations on tree blossoms and birthday flowers
List of Birthday flowers (each month has a corresponding flower) & more...
Chapter 9: Winter Arrangements
Ideas for finding plant material for designing throughout the year
The drying procedure explained
6 illustrations of dried plants and materials
Tips on winter floral arrangements
Chapter 10: Holiday Decorations
Floral design ideas for the holidays
How to use floral foam in your design
8 illustrations of the use of floral foam and holiday arrangements
Some easy to follow examples & more...
Chapter 11: To Wear
How to make your own corsage
8 illustrations of corsages
Step-by-step examples of creating corsages
Chapter 12: Accent on Foliage
What foliage does for your arrangement
Tips on using foliage without flowers
5 illustrations of foliage charts and glass containers
Suggestions on arrangements in a glass container
Chapter 13: Let's Make Our Own
What is needed in your workshop
Ideas on what to make in the workshop
20 illustrations of flower holders, containers, and baskets
How to make your own flower holder and basket & more
Chapter 14: Something Different
How to use odds 'n ends around the house in your designs
6 illustrations of various arrangements
Using ends of pottery, and adaptable container materials in your arrangements
Chapter 15: Some Suggested Arrangements
Suggestions on gift ideas
9 illustrations on gift ideas and various others
Examples of various assortments More... | |
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