Synopses & Reviews
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Synopsis
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Making Your Flower Press
Basic Flower Press
Variation: The C-Clamp Flower Press]
Using the Flower Press
Pressing Flowers
What to Press
Pressable Flowers, Foliage, and Herbs
Getting Started
Simple Projects for Beginners
Fresh-Pressed-Flower Plates
Place Mats
Intermediate Projects
Miniature Framed Flowers
Decorating Candles
Embellishing Wooden Boxes
Bookmarks
Stationery Items
Advanced Projects
Fern and Pansy Country Heart Tray
Formal Pressed-Flower Tea Tray
Tips for Preserving Your Projects
Keeping an Album of Your Work
Selling Your Pressed Flower Projects