This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Netted flax flowers”.
This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Netted flax flowers”.
July 29th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Hi Ali
Have already puchased your 2 books on Making flowers from flax. I would love to purchase the one on netted flowers. This is so amazing and you are also talented.
What is the price for this book Please send details. Regards
Mei
July 29th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Hello Mei
The price for the booklet of the additional pages in the third edition — which include instructions for making netted flowers and ideas for flowers for weddings and special occasions — is $15 which includes postage and packaging. You can pay by direct credit into my Westpac bank account 03–0823–0516382–000. Let me know when you’ve made the payment and email me your postal address.
July 29th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
I saw some netted flax flowers in a salvation army store in the weekend, funny noticing things after you’ve just learned about them! They weren’t as nice as these though, the netted flax was being used more as a decoration than a structural part of the flower.
July 30th, 2013 at 7:59 am
Hi Will
As far as I know, netted flax has, up until now, mostly been used as foliage for flower arrangements rather than for making the flowers themselves. However, netted flax is very versatile and has potential for much more.
August 5th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Kia ora Ali
Awesome. I ‘d love to purchase your book on netted flowers.You are so talented. I will pay into your bank account and then email you.
Cheers
August 5th, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Kia ora Ali, thank you for your book received recently, I would also like to purchase the netted flowers booklet please also, from the information above you say its $15. this would help greatly, thank you. Hei kona, Oriwia
August 5th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Hi Ali
I love this book and will buy it soon I do have your flax flower book which is really lovely
Thank you. Sharon
August 6th, 2013 at 4:20 pm
hi do you still have the parts for sale for the pohutakawa flowers, as would like to purchase both
August 12th, 2013 at 9:11 am
Hi Cathy
Yes I do still have the Pohutukawa booklet as well as the pages on netted flowers and ideas for weddings. The cost for both, including postage and packaging, is $25.
August 21st, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Hi Ali
Love your work! I would like to enquire about the third edition of your book & if the instructions re: netted flax are part of the book, not an additional supplement? Also, how many days will it take for the book to arrive once it is paid/ordered? thank you
August 21st, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Hi Bianca
Yes the instructions for the netted flax flowers are part of the third edition of my book Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax. NZ Post says 1-3 days for letter post, and the next day for Fast Post. Courier is another option for fast delivery.
August 27th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Hi Ali, My mum learned flax weaving whilst on holiday here in NZ and has your book - I doubt she would have a pasta machine anyway but do you know if it would be illegal to use it to net flax in the UK or be able to advise where it could be purchased locally?
Thanks
August 27th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Hi Helen
I don’t know for sure but I imagine that the patent would be worldwide.
No I don’t know where it could be purchased in the UK. Sema at Hapene will be able to tell you.
September 26th, 2013 at 8:44 am
Hi Ali
Wow cool you have another book thats really good to hear I would love to purchase that book if I could have details on that.
And also what about the book on baskets have you finished that one yet.
Thanks alot Ali your work is awesome
Pukerewa
October 2nd, 2013 at 7:07 am
Hi Pukerewa
This is the third edition of Weaving Flowers from New Zealand flax It has all the original flowers and foliage in it and also includes instructions on making flowers with netted flax and ideas for weddings. It is $35 which includes postage and packaging and can be purchased directly from me. Check out my Shop page for details.
November 2nd, 2013 at 1:28 pm
Hi Ali, yea we have sent off our money to you and you can send the book to P.O.Box 983 Kerikeri Northland Bay of Islands under Pukerewa Freda Rameka thanks alot.
November 5th, 2013 at 7:50 am
Good morning Ali, I’m just wondering if you have received our payment for your third edition of the netted flowers I havn’t got a response from you so I know if I will receive the book. Could you please reply so we know thank you so much.Pukerewa
November 5th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Hello Pukerewa
Yes I have received your payment and posted the book to you today. I hope you enjoy it.
Happy weaving!
November 6th, 2013 at 6:44 am
Good morning Ali, thank you so much for that yes I will enjoy your new book awesome. I was given 2 other books from a kuia from Te Hapua they are called Nana’s Koha and the book is called How to make a Pingao Putiputi they are just awesome I love these books. I have learnt how to make pingao putiputis it was so easy it only took me a day how to make them. She is also the 1 up there that has bought back our pingao plants on our beaches and I have never met her she even gave some seeds for us to plant at home. I am going to meet her 1 day and I will learn more about my favourite plant which it is now. And find out more info on our to save our pingao at home. Thanks Ali
November 11th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
kiaora Ali,I came across your website while browsing the net, I’m so fascinated by your work that I would like to purchase your books your first edition Weaving Flower from New Zealand-Beachcombing for flaxworks-Netted Flax Flower, I don’t know if they are in the one book, if not I will have these books please. can I have your bank details so I can make the deposit. I Will enter my address when I make an International transfer or e-mail when you recieve the money. kiaora
November 18th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Kia ora Ngaire
My book, Weaving Flowers from New Zealand flax, is in its third edition and has the flowers made from netted flax and the pohutukawa in it. I also have a booklet called Weaving a large container from New Zealand flax which you may be interested in. The best way to pay from Australia is to use Paypal. I can send you an invoice for this method of payment if you like. Let me know. The international transfer is quite expensive.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:16 am
Hello Ali, i didnt no you had another book just come out, netted flax,how much is it and bank acc please.Hear frm you soon
Jo
January 7th, 2014 at 12:44 pm
Hi very interested in getting my hands on the netted flax book.
Please email me.
Thanks
M.S
January 16th, 2014 at 4:07 am
Hi - I am living on the Acores and flax is growing here all over, but nobody knows what to do with it besides to fix things. Please email me, my email to you failed. I want to buy your book and need the IBAN and SWIFT codes and the fees to Europe.
Thanks
Sibylle
January 21st, 2014 at 6:40 pm
Hello Sibylle
It’s nice to hear from you and interesting to know that flax grows in the Acores. The cost for my book Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax and the booklet Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand flax is NZ$67.60 altogether. This includes postage and packaging. I can accept foreign currency through Paypal so I’ll send you a Paypal invoice to pay on.
March 29th, 2014 at 11:00 am
Hello Ali, I have just discovered your most amazing website and am very intrigued, I would appreciate being able to purchase all 3 of your publications as I find manipulating leaves of any kind justfasinating and I’m told that I always seem to have some new ideas! They’re nor really as Its a constant search on the web that enables me to try some of the findings out.Would you please let me know what the total cost in GBP(if possible) to purchase these books.
Many thanks Jan (England)
March 30th, 2014 at 8:58 am
Hello Jan
Nice to hear from you and thanks for your comments.
The books I have published are Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax (third edition) and Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand Flax, which is a booklet rather than a book. The third edition of the Flowers book contains all the information that’s in the previous books plus more.
The total cost to send these two books to England is NZ69.60 which at today’s rate is GBP36.23
Let me know if you’d like both and I’ll send you a Paypal invoice.
May 11th, 2014 at 8:38 pm
Hi Ali
I have your book weaving with flowers and have been inspired to learn all aspects of weaving would it be possible to bye the booklet netted flax please look forward to your reply
cheers sheryl
May 12th, 2014 at 11:31 am
Hello Sheryl
Yes the booklet on Netted Flowers is $15 which includes postage and packaging. You can pay by direct credit into my back account Westpac 03-0823-0516382-00. Don’t forget to email me with your postal address.
May 20th, 2014 at 9:49 am
I’m definitely hooked!!!
November 21st, 2014 at 2:50 pm
Hi there, I think I’m a little confused. So the pages on netted flax flowers are already in the book or do we need to purchase that separately?
November 21st, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Hi Tipare
The pages on netted flax flowers are in the third edition of Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax so if you have that edition, or wish to purchase it, there’s no need to buy the separate booklet.
April 20th, 2015 at 9:19 am
I see I am very late to this game — I just now ran across photos of your work and information about your books. I am very interested in purchasing at least one copy of your book Weaving Flowers . . ., one for myself and one as a gift. I checked Amazon.com, and there was not a listing there.
Please send me information on how to purchase this. Thank you
Terry Godfrey
June 13th, 2015 at 8:23 am
Hello please can I have the total to pay you for the
Third Edition of flower weaving from nz flax book, and your bank details to pay you.
My address is 21 Lynden Ave, Hillcrest , Northshore Auckland.
Your work is beautiful
Thankyou for all your time
Kind Regards
Lily Grace
June 15th, 2015 at 9:36 am
Hello Lily
The total cost, which includes postage and packaging, for my book “Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax” is $35.30. The bank account to make the payment into is Westpac 03-0823-0516382-000.
Thanks for your kind comments about the book.
January 5th, 2016 at 9:24 pm
Hi Ali I am an admirer of your work and live in Falkirk in Scotland. Can you please let me know how much it would cost to send me a copy of your latest edition of Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax?
Kind Regards
Helen
January 9th, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Hello Helen
Thanks for your contact. Scotland is one of my favourite places.
“Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax” is now in its fourth edition. The cost for the book plus postage and packaging to Scotland is NZ62.40 which is GBP28.11 at today’s rate.
I have just published my third book “Weaving Baskets, Backpacks, Boxes and Other Projects using diagonal weaving techniques”. If you are interested in purchasing that one as well as my second book “Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand Flax” as well as the flowers book, let me know and I’ll send you the cost.
January 19th, 2016 at 11:35 pm
Hi Ali, I have your book of flowers plus the booklet with pohutukawa flowere instructions. I would like the book “Weaving Baskets, Backpacks, Boxes and Other Projects using diagonal weaving techniques” and the “Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand Flax” plus the booklet on netted flowers please. Can you let me know the cost please to Auckland. Thank you. Hoping to get to another of your workshops in Chch one day. Regards Helene.
January 22nd, 2016 at 11:51 am
Hello Helene
The cost for all three is:
Basket Bk 35.00
Container Bk 10.00
Netted Bk 10.00
P&P 9.99
Total 64.99
However I am in the process of adding to the Container book so you may want to wait a few weeks for that one. Let me know.
March 25th, 2016 at 12:09 am
How much for weaving baskets, weaving a large container and netted book and postage
March 29th, 2016 at 5:52 pm
Hello Miriam
The cost for Weaving Baskets, Backpacks, Boxes and Other projects”, “Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand Flax” and The Supplement including netted flowers is $78 altogether, including postage and packaging, to a New Zealand address. If the address is a rural one, there’s an extra $2.80.
November 2nd, 2016 at 7:41 pm
Hi Ali,
I have quite a few of your books and your netted flax flower book looks great. Could I purchase it please.
It will be a real treat, just before Christmas.
many thanks
November 5th, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Hello Monika
Instructions for the netted flax flowers are in my book Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax. You can purchase this through my Shop.
May 22nd, 2017 at 7:45 am
Hi Ali, I’ve just received your Weaving Flowers book (4th edition). It’s fantastic-so many projects and ideas!
I have a question about the flowers made from netted flax. When you give measurements for width of netted flax to be used e.g. 1.5cm wide, does that mean the width of the weaving strip prior to being netted should be 1.5cm or is it the width once the flax has been netted and dried?
Thank you.
May 24th, 2017 at 7:48 pm
hello Rebecca
The measurement of 1.5 cm wide, for example, refers to the width after being netted but before being spread out.
April 19th, 2018 at 1:49 pm
Hi Ali
Could you please tell me as I am unsure of what has been crossed out re your info on making netted flowers with a pasta machine.
Is this still illegal to do?
Janice
April 20th, 2018 at 5:56 pm
Hi Janice, as the patent has lapsed my understanding is that it’s fine to use a pasta machine to make netted flax.
April 13th, 2019 at 3:46 pm
Hi Ali,
Do you have instructions for the flower in this clip that looks like an arrowhead please? Some of the colours are quite dark and hard to see but there are some closeups of the same in a bright green. Thanks, Teresa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFA-3MoaesY
April 13th, 2019 at 6:10 pm
Hi Teresa, I do know how to do it but don’t have instructions. I could possibly do some instructions in the not too distant future. I’ll let you know if I do.
July 29th, 2019 at 6:42 pm
Hi Ali
Is your book still available?
I would like to buy
thans
July 30th, 2019 at 6:34 pm
Hi Christine, yes I have three books available, Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax, Weaving Baskets, Backpacks, Boxes and Other Projects and Weaving a Large Container from New Zealand Flax. You can purchase them directly from me through my Shop page.
May 16th, 2021 at 8:11 am
Kia ora ra Ali,
I just purchased a set of your weaving books (just made payment this morning). Im wondering if you still have any books on how to make netted flax in particular the tulips (netting style)
cheers,
William
May 16th, 2021 at 7:20 pm
Kia ora William, the information about making flowers with netted flax is in my book Weaving Flowers from New Zealand Flax.