Framing Floral Techniques: Floral Design Skill Building, Inspirations & Explorations

by Renee Tucci

Overview

Renee Tucci (AIFD, PFCI) takes the floral enthusiast on a journey through all layers of modern floral design!

Expert teaching for curious and enthusiastic flower fans, both industry—trained and hobbyist.

• This approachable guide, featuring over 500 photos and companion commentary from an innovative floral educator, will take the mystery out of creating floral designs that are a step above the rest.
• With this design inspiration and reference manual that expands on techniques in a real—world way, aspiring and seasoned designers will find encouragement to practice and hone techniques by traveling down a direct, step—by—step path.
• Skills covered: airbrushing, banding, basing, binding, braiding, clustering, collaring, facing, framing, gluing, grouping, hand—tying, kubari, lacing, layering, leafwork, massaging, pavé, pillowing, reflexing, sequencing, shadowing, sheltering, staking, tailoring, terracing, veiling, weaving.
• Important principles and elements of design are woven into the fibers of each project to give the reader a clear understanding of why and how each component is connected to the next.

By working with and practicing each of these projects or techniques, learners see that the artistic options and applications are endless.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764362002
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/29/2021
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Renee Tucci (AIFD, PFCI) has been exploring her insatiable curiosity with flowers and floral design for over 20 years. She is a globally sought—after educator and designer. www.reneetucci.com

Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Foundations
Pearly Petals
Clustered Calm
Bunch Bouquet
Purple Pillows
Stacked Steps
Adorned
Sunflower Sensation
Mod Mood
Summer Classics
Birch on Birch
Metals Mix
Connections
Soft & Spiky
Birch in a Bind
Orchid Dance
Raise the Stakes
Organized
Classic Collar
Magnolia Magic
Lapel Lineup
Feather Flush
Spiral Spiked
Pavé Pattern
Revealed
Braided Bust
Bundled & Braided
Happy Hyacinth Trails
Willow Web
Open Orchids
Gradual Grass
Spiral Sequence
Woven Wildflowers
Covered
Framed by the Bells
Red Lava
Sheltered Sanctuary
Grass under Glass
Tamed Flames
Collaborate
Good Enough to Eat
K9 Collar
Crafted Cone
Dusty Lace
Dripping Decadence
Mold & Sculpt
Slate Shadows
Tailored Tulips
Wrapped Wreath

Index of Techniques
Accent Décor Container Index
Fresh Flower Botanical Name Index
Plant Botanical Name Index

Editorial Reviews

Captures the very essence of floral education. There is something for every ability, and you can feel the joy and passion that has gone into each design. . . . A ‘go—to’ book for floral designers wanting to learn techniques that are new to them.”

Wendy Andrade

A refreshing, up—to—date exploration of floral design for today, with a wonderful focus on contemporary techniques for the professional florist. Read a chapter, implement a technique, and grow your professional skills.”

Leanne Kesler

Renee’s sensible and sophisticated approach to floral design is on full display throughout. . . . She shares the sound mechanics and inventive combinations in a very approachable way.

Matthew Ross

Not only allows others to appreciate the beauty of her work, but allows designers to totally understand the methods and techniques.”

Tim Farrell