The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers

by Laura C. Martin

The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers by Laura C. Martin No ink, no paint--just a hammer! Who would imagine that flowers and leaves from your garden, from a houseplant, or even from a store, could be used--without the fuss of ink or paint--to make beautiful, lasting images? This remarkable new book shows you how to transfer pigment directly from a flower or leaf onto fabric or paper for an exquisite imprint--with just a hammer! Complete instructions on choosing the best plants, selecting fabrics and paper, hammering flowers, and preserving your botanical impressions More than 50 projects, including greeting cards, wrapping paper and ribbon, journals, place mats, napkins, throw pillows, wall hangings, curtains, T-shirts, scarves, baby gifts, Christmas ornaments, and much more--all with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions Gorgeous color photographs and illustrations throughout Craft and gardening enthusiasts alike will enjoy this beautiful book that combines two of the most popular and rewarding hobbies in America. Parents, teachers, and children will love it, too!

Genres: Crafts, Gardening

182 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Holli · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an odd thing to do. Hit flowers with a hammer. But it works. I did some cosmos and bee balm on both watercolor paper and fabric. Looking for ideas of ways to illustrate haiku. Will do more in the future.

[Traci]

f*** u, gardenia!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gives you all the information to start pounding flowers. A fun, and free craft.

[Holli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perennial favorite of mine. I refer to it almost yearly for ideas and to refresh my memory.