false 2615194 1 For anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature, pounding flowers is the perfect craft. Using materials that are readily available and following a satisfyingly simple technique, readers can produce beautiful botanical impressions that make great gifts, appealing wearable art, or attractive home accessories. In this lavishly illustrated book, author Laura C. Martin describes projects that anyone of any skill level can do. All one needs are a few flowers and leaves, a hammer, a solid surface to pound on, and paper or fabric to receive the image. Examples of the 48 projects include tablecloths and napkins, sleep pillows, lampshades, place mats, gift wrap, scarves, and greeting cards A complete plant guide covers all the best plant materials to use and details how to grow, harvest, and hammer each one for surefire success every time. Few crafts offer the gorgeous results available from flower pounding along with the complete ease of execution. Gardeners, nature-lovers, and crafters of all ages and skill levels will be delighted with this fun and fascinating way of preserving, enjoying, and sharing nature's beauty season after season. 2639844 6 2001 The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers: No Ink, No Paint, Just a Hammer total:1|4:1| 1 4 3 1 2615194 1928998410 9781928998419 1 1 4.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2615194.The_Art_and_Craft_of_Pounding_Flowers_No_Ink_No_Paint_Just_a_Hammer 0 0 false Fri Feb 22 13:51:06 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 22 13:51:41 -0800 2008 2615194 1928998410 9781928998419 1 1 4.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2615194.The_Art_and_Craft_of_Pounding_Flowers_No_Ink_No_Paint_Just_a_Hammer 4 0 false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Apr 21 16:17:23 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 16:23:33 -0700 2009 2615194 1928998410 9781928998419 1 1 4.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2615194.The_Art_and_Craft_of_Pounding_Flowers_No_Ink_No_Paint_Just_a_Hammer 0 0 false Mon Oct 20 12:38:57 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 20 12:38:57 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2615194