The Kew Book of Paper Gardens - by Fideli Sundqvist (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper: create dreamy floral bouquets, sculptural houseplants and stunning trees with The Kew Book of Paper Gardens.

Step into a world of paper botanicals with celebrated artist Fideli Sundqvist.

Discover the enchanting art of paper crafting with this inspiring guide endorsed by the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this book will help you to transform your home into a year-round paper garden.

The book leads budding paper gardeners through a variety of 50 leaves, flowers and potted plants, from bold monstera leaves and dainty forget-me-nots to trailing ivy and a fruit-laden lemon tree.

• Starting with a beginner-friendly guide to the basic materials and techniques required, the book contains handy step-by-step tutorials and ready-to-trace full-size templates. Interspersed throughout are stunning 'exploded flower' photographs, enabling you to see the components close up
• Learn essential papercrafting techniques, from basic folding and cutting to more advanced paper modelling, using wires as armatures to give your plants and flowers structure and life
• Unleash your imagination and experiment with different paper types and textures, including crepe and tissue
• Create a garden of verdant, hand-crafted beauty, where paper blossoms burst into life

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to the art, this book offers the inspiration and guidance you need to create stunning botanical decor. Transform your home into a year-round paper paradise!

About the Author

Fideli Sundqvist, a Swedish artist and designer, developed a passion for papercraft as a college student. Inspired by Chinese papercuts and the work of Rob Ryan, she began experimenting with paper cutting, eventually transitioning to three-dimensional paper sculptures. After graduating, Sundqvist joined an agency and began collaborating with photographers to elevate her paper creations through lighting and digital techniques. Her work has since expanded to include various commercial projects, from building props for campaigns to designing entire environments for advertising and editorial contexts. Sundqvist's unique approach to papercraft involves a blend of technical precision and artistic expression, resulting in captivating and imaginative pieces. In recent years Fideli has been working with her husband, Hannes Anderzen, who is a photographer and animator. She lives and works in Sweden.

Visit her website at fidelisundqvist.com and follow her on Instagram: @fidelisundqvist where she has 68,600 followers.