The Art and Craft of Paper - Softcover

Shannon, Faith

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9780811807883: The Art and Craft of Paper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811807886 ISBN 13: 9780811807883

Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc, 1994

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Produced in association with the Florentine marbling firm, Il Papiro, this lavishly illustrated introduction to hand-crafted paper reveals how anyone, without special artistic training, can make an irresistible array of elegant paper artifacts, devise an ?innovative paper sculpture, or bind a handmade book. From basic instructions on pulping, drying, and forming paper sheets, to creating marbled, block-printed, and textured paper, or fashioning decorative coverings for trays, boxes, frames, and screens, The Art and Craft of Paper opens the door to a unique medium for ?creative self-expression.

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About the Author:

Faith Shannon is an award-winning bookbinder whose work is represented in both British and American collections. A former teacher at Brighton Polytechnic Faculty of Art and Design in England, she has contributed her expertise on craft topics to numerous ma

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YA--Fitch discusses history and ethnic traditions, describes basic tools and materials, and provides projects that use found as well as purchased materials. Examples of work by jewelry designers add further inspiration. Shannon covers the use of paper for decoration and in creating three-dimensional projects such as screens, boxes, cards, and desk accessories. She also gives a concise introduction to bookbinding. Useful glossaries; sources of supplies; gorgeous, full-color photographs; and detailed illustrations and instructions are included. Art teachers and students will welcome these attractive titles.

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