Printing from the Garden: Create Stunning, One-of-a-Kind Prints with Flowers and Leaves by Alison Kelly

Create gorgeous floral prints on fabric and paper using the natural pigments of common garden plants, flowers, and leaves with this stunning guide to the art of botanical contact printing. A first-of-its-kind visual guide and instructional handbook, Printing from the Garden showcases the stunning results one can achieve by using 30 common leaves and flowers to print on cloth and paper, capturing their unique forms and colors. No experience required: teacher and textile artist Alison Kelly provides step-by-step, photographed instructions for bundle dyeing, mirror printing, and printing on clothing. She offers many examples to illustrate the beautiful results that are possible. Anyone can create vibrant botanical artworks using nature’s design wonders: Eucalyptus Rose of Sharon Daylily Coreopsis Queen Anne's lace And many more Read more

From the Publisher A beginner-friendly guide to making beautiful floral prints No experience? No problem! With expert advice from teacher and textile artist Alison Kelly, readers will be guided through everything they need to know about the art of botanical contact printing. Step-by-step visual instructions Learn how to bundle dye, mirror print, and print on clothing through colorful photographs and accompanying written instructions. Nature’s design wonders Discover 30 common leaves and flowers that are easy to find anywhere you are and can be used to print on both fabric and paper. Printing with the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature with Cyanotypes Collage Your Life: Techniques, Prompts, and Inspiration for Creative Self-Exp... Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder: 162 Recipes, Crafts, Tips, Techniques, and... Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 3 222 944 70 Price $33 41 $14 31 $13 50 $28 59 More from Storey Publishing: Use the power of the sun to capture the beauty of nature with this step-by-step guide to cyanotype printing. Artist and teacher Melanie Mowinski teaches a variety of core techniques and provides dozens of prompts to encourage crafters to explore the versatility of collage. Undergo a personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions in this creativity-inspiring craft book. The joy and wonder of a garden-inspired lifestyle is captured in this colorfully photographed, through-the-seasons sourcebook filled with recipes, gardening wisdom, craft and wellness projects, and nature-based activities.