Uncommon Paper Flowers

by Kate Alarcon

This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.

• ISBN13: 9781452176932
• Publish Date: 15 October 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 22 January 2022
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Chronicle Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• URL: https://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/book/9781452176932-uncommon-paper-flowers/

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

Uncommon Paper Flowers is a gallery and tutorial book full of incredibly realistic paper/crepe flowers. Due out 15th Oct 2019 from Chronicle books, it's 240 pages and will be available in ebook and hardcover formats.

This is a really well written and gloriously photographed book full of recognizable sculptured flowers and plants. The layout is logical and accessible. The first part of the book is an herbal with the botanical names of the plants along with some basic info. Each of the plant sculptures is photographed along with some explanatory text.

The second chapter includes basic instructions for building up the elements used for each of the individual plants and flowers in the third part of the book. The photographs and accompanying tutorial texts are clear and understandable.

The tutorials themselves include step by step instructions, tools and supplies listed bullet-point style in a sidebar, as well as tutorial photos showing the process. The tools and supplies are generally easily sourced (there's no resource or links list included, but I was able to easily find all of the supplies online - most well stocked crafts stores will have pretty much everything as well). The book includes full sized well marked templates and an index.

Beautifully presented, easy to understand, clearly photographed - very well done. Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.