The Artful Ribbon by Candace Kling

Description

From bud to full bloom, from leaf tip to tendril twist, this book shows how to make flowers from ribbon. The Artful Ribbon: Beauties in Bloom overflows with exquisite examples of vintage ribbonwork, a centuries-old artform. Using new materials, the author demonstrates making roses, pansies, fuchsias and stems, tendrils, berries, buds, and stamens.

In years past, ladies' bonnets and other accessories were adorned with delicate flowers made from silk ribbon. With the decline in popularity of fancy trimmings, the art of making these flowers was almost lost. However, here is everything the ribbon-flower crafter needs to know about using modern materials in an old-fashioned way. Full-color photographs and diagrams describe materials, techniques, and finished products. Many products of collector's items from the 1920s as well as modern examples are included.

1996 Softcover book is in like new condition.

Added on Oct 31, 2009