Description
Here are clear instructions on how to create 30 stunning displays of flower designs carved from common vegetables. as well as 22 arrangements for holidays and special occasions.
These displays are the creation of award-winning Inja. Nam, who has shown her works at numerous prestigious affairs at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Each one is beautifully photographed in color in one of the public rooms at The Waldorf-Astoria
Instructions are easy to follow and no special tools are required. Four basic illustrated steps for each display are accompanied by information on raw materials and tools, in addition to the photograph of the finished result. Each flower design is carved from vegetables that are available in most commercial markets, fruit stands, or supermarkets. No artificial colors or materials are used.
Features of the guide include tips on how to:
โข Select the best vegetables for different types of displays
โข Use knives, melon scoops, vegetable slicers, and other tools safely and effectively
โข Select props such as vases, bowls, and baskets that enhance the presentation
โข Incorporate leaves, rattan sticks, and wicker in centerpiece bouquets for dramatic effect
โข Use bamboo, toothpicks, rubber bands, and other items to support the display
Flexibility, good taste, and creativity are evident in displays that utilize squash, beets, car- rots, eggplant, leeks, radishes, red and yellow peppers, and other vegetables. Advice is included on how to minimize waste, prevent vegetables from drying out too fast, and make the best use of leftovers.
ISBN:9780471284741
