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Cut & Dry: The Modern Guide to Dried Flowers from Growing to Styling
Learn how to make stylish dried floral designs that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets.
Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch.
Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion.
Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry.
Dried flowers are perfect
• DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements
• Stylish home décor
• Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way
This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.
Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch.
Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion.
Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry.
Dried flowers are perfect
• DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements
• Stylish home décor
• Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way
This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.
- GenresGardening
176 pages, Hardcover
Published May 18, 2021
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July 13, 2023
This book gave me lots of inspiration on how to use plants I am already growing. I just wish there would be more technical explanations and tutorials. Other than that, it is a well designed book, and it was a pleasure to read it.
December 26, 2023
I did not appreciate this book the first time I read it but now that I have been drying flowers and making arrangements this is my go to book - I have checked it out of the library many times and finally just took the time to take notes and add to my flower cards.
August 15, 2025
This quick read enhanced my botanical knowledge, and further gave me insightful tips on preserving flowers in a semi-permanent state.
Some learnings:
- Red, purple, mauve and blue colored flowers keep their original color the longest.
- Ikebana is a Japanese way of floral arrangement from the 8th century, that celebrates asymmetry.
- Glycerine can be used to preserve roses or berries.
- Use S-hooks to hang dried flowers, and avoid sunlight or they'll get bleached out.
- I loved the use of 'fragile necks' to describe dried stems.
Some learnings:
- Red, purple, mauve and blue colored flowers keep their original color the longest.
- Ikebana is a Japanese way of floral arrangement from the 8th century, that celebrates asymmetry.
- Glycerine can be used to preserve roses or berries.
- Use S-hooks to hang dried flowers, and avoid sunlight or they'll get bleached out.
- I loved the use of 'fragile necks' to describe dried stems.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews