The Modern Flower Press is a storybook full of facts, myths, and legends about flowers. Innovative florists Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding expertly take you through the process of pressing flowers, the proper techniques to use, the tools needed, and, most importantly, the lovely works you can create, reinventing the craft into a very contemporary form that celebrates the color, shape, and beauty of flowers. From their own small- and large-scale commissions to lovely ideas that you can make at home by following their clear step-by-step instructions, there are designs here to make the best use of your favorite garden or wildflowers. This celebration of the botanical world is the ideal book for gardeners, artists, crafters, and anyone who is interested in learning about flowers. It is the perfect introduction to the lost art of flower pressing, a sustainable and creative way to capture nature's beauty and incorporate it into your every day. A stunning assortment of blooms and the art you can create with simple pressed flowers. Book jacket.