Paper Sculpture: A Step-by-Step Guide

Paper Sculpture: A Step-by-Step Guide
Average customer rating:

good but not necessarily for the beginner

Beautiful, but not for beginners

Superb!

Relief-Style Paper Sculpture

Beautiful galleries, Some great projects

Paper Sculpture: A Step-by-Step Guide
Kathleen Ziegler , and Nick Greco
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

"Paper Sculpture: A Step-By-Step Guide" will teach you the technical skills necessary to create visually appealing paper sculptures. Through easy to follow Photographs and text, you will learn a variety of white, coloured, painted and specialty paper techniques. The pristine beauty of paper sculpture is illustrated by nine artists who describe the curling, scoring and folding techniques used to create a wide variety of provocative paper sculptures. Full colour portfolio pieces by each artist demonstrate the myriad applications of paper as an illustrative medium. This must-have guide, for the novice or seasoned professional, will awaken your creative energy and assist you in producing your own artistic paper sculptures.

Customer Reviews:

good but not necessarily for the beginner.......2003-08-17

This is a good book for inspiration of ideas, however, it's not a step by step guide. Like just about every book that I've seen so far on paper sculpture, they skip crucial steps which will lose the layperson. Even I had to reread the book serveral times only to go about it on my own. The authors would do better to give a more thoruogh explanation of a work than fill the book with artist showcases. I am sick of picking up coffee table books. I want a book that gives time on paper quality and tools, and techniques first and foremost.

Beautiful, but not for beginners.......2003-03-23

A remarkable book showing what can be accomplished in paper sculpture, but definetly not for beginners. It shows some step-by-step projects, but not really the technique used. Good for inspiration, but it assumes that you already know what you are doing. Good reference when you are up and running.

Superb!.......2002-01-22

I consider myself an intermediate since I started with Clive Stevens' Fun with Paper Sculpture--I didn't really learn much more than I already knew. However, this book is suitable for anyone from a rank beginner to polished professional. I picked up some new techniques and discovered new types of paper and paints to use in my work. I've gotten the most use from the artist galleries beacuse they spur my own creativity to no end! I never tire of looking at the gorgeous pieces and find myself reading this book from cover to cover every now and then.

I don't draw very well, but I've found that I can easily build flowers and other objects from component shapes. The professional quality of featured projects spur me to do my very best to make my own stuff as polished and professional as possible. You'll be amazed with what you can create with little more than white glue and some cut up paper. There's even a lobster project that can be made from cereal boxes or toilet paper tubes! Great book, geat hobby, great price.

Relief-Style Paper Sculpture.......2001-11-12

I liked this book's diversity of relief-style paper sculptures. By relief-style I mean paper that is cut and then folded, rolled, mounted, etc. onto a flat surface. Other types of paper sculpture, such as cast paper sculpture are not covered. If you are interested in other ways to use paper I recommend the book The Art of Sculpting with Paper by Michael G. Lafosse.

This book is a combination gallery of each artist's work plus one project each artist did step-by-step demonstrating their techniques. The beginning chapter gives an overview of the basic techniques every relief-paper sculptor uses and types of paper suitable for relief paper-sculpting. It then launches into the artist demo/gallery format. The nice thing about the step-by-step demos is that you can copy that project for practice if you wish (although patterns are not provided so you would need to recreate the pattern on your own.) Each step-by-step demo is definitely of professional quality. Most, if not all, of the artists featured are graphic illustrators who work on these kind of projects as a living for various commercial clients. Therefore, you can expect that the art displayed inside is of similar quality to the cover photo.

Using this book I've begun a small project that I designed myself. It's definitely fun but I can see how it could become more time consumming. One thing I would've liked to have seen in this book was an estimate of the time it took for each artist to complete their project (not including the very initial sketch design). This would give me a better estimate of how long a similar project might be for me (although I'd estimate about 1/2 to 2/3 more time since I'm a beginner). I've enjoyed this book so much I plan to get the sequel. It's an excellent introduction to this style of paper art.

Beautiful galleries, Some great projects.......2001-03-18

This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in paper sculpture. Each project is followed by a wonderful gallery of similar work by the demonstrating artist. These make the book worthwhile for anyone who appreciates the medium even if they don't do the work themselves.

The book starts out with a brief introduction to paper sculpture and overview of paper sculpture techniques. Nine projects, each directed by a different artist, follow. Though the instructions are arranged step-by-step with photos, there are some advanced techniques involved and some experience and talent would be needed to create some of the more elaborate projects. There are also no templates, so making a project that looks exactly like the one in the book it almost impossible.

I didn't try all the projects, but did enjoy making the sun. It is fairly simple and looks so great using marbled papers. I would have liked to try the goldfish and the swan shown on the cover, but I felt they were a bit to time-consuming and complex for me. Other projects, like the Liberty Bell and too cute chicken wreath, just didn't perk my interest.

All in all, I'm glad I bought the book. The artwork examples are great and have inspired me to try some things on my own such as butterflies, fish and landscapes. I like that they list all the artists with contact information, awards they've earned and clients they've served. A list of schools that offer professional instruction is also a nice bonus.

Paper in Three Dimensions: Origami, Pop-ups, Sculpture, Baskets, Boxes, and More
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best in its field (of one)

Where are the patterns?

Good artistic selections

Paper in Three Dimensions: Origami, Pop-ups, Sculpture, Baskets, Boxes, and More
Diane V. Maurer-Mathison
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Release Date: 2006-06-01

Book Description

• Full range of paper-crafting techniques
• Author is an expert on paper art, with work in major museums
• Exciting, upscale projects

From richly textured handmade paper to elegant pop-ups, Paper in Three Dimensions brings paper crafting to new levels. Author Diane Maurer-Mathison uses the 3-D concept as a springboard to creativity, so her readers can do the same. The hottest paper-crafting topics are all here, including origami, pop-ups, paper sculpture, cast and handmade papers, dimensional sculpture, and boxes and baskets, each presented with fresh projects. Lavishly illustrated step-by-step directions make it simple to create an origami bowl with origami lilies; a greeting card in the shape of the Eiffel Tower; and a pop-up sculpture garden, complete with trees, gated walls, and flowers. Unusual and sophisticated, Paper in Three Dimensions is sure to delight paper crafters from the ground up, up, up!

Customer Reviews:

best in its field (of one).......2007-10-01

This is the best book I've seen (and I've looked through EVERYTHING at Barnes and Noble and Borders stores) on making all kinds of three-dimensional paper creations. In fact, it's pretty much one of a kind. True, as another reviewer says, it doesn't have patterns for the illustrated projects, but it does have good instructions. I would think that most people would want to come up with their own works by using the illustrated techniques, and being inspired by the author's finished projects. After all, the idea is to be creative, isn't it?

Where are the patterns?.......2007-06-27

The illustrations were beautiful, and I was disappointed to learn that patterns were not included.

Good artistic selections.......2007-04-03

Diane Maure-Mathison does a good job of putting together a nice selection of creative ideas with paper. She focuses on creativity and simple ideas that can be easily expanded. Her work on pop-ups which I was looking for covers the basics but does not go into the details of more complex design.

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Origami instructions
difficult to follow
Best book by Montroll
Excellent detail
The FINEST book of Montroll!!

Origami Sculptures (Origami)
John Montroll
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Easy-to-follow instructions for creating paper models of a swan, walrus, dachshund, penguin, peacock, camel, rhinoceros, panda, and 16 other subjects. Every finished sculpture is shown in a photograph. Includes explanation of folding symbols and brief history of origami.

Customer Reviews:

Origami instructions.......2007-05-14

I am really very new to origami, but the illustrations and instructions are very easy to follow.

difficult to follow.......2007-02-04

I found the instructions difficult to follow; some steps are not clear on how to get there. I bought this book to share it with my kids. It turned out to be quite useless because we couldn't make any of them.

Best book by Montroll.......2001-01-06

If you like John's origami books, this one is a must! I would rate it as my favorite of all of his, and that's saying a lot. In addition to the models mentioned by others, this book has the two bases in it, which I found particularly fun to play with on my own. I used the dog base to fold my own versions of about a dozen different dog breeds. I'm sure any experienced folder could come up with others!

Excellent detail.......1999-07-01

This, in my opinion, is Montroll's best book out there. The small details of the models are superb, especially the panda bear and the camel. Most of the animals stand up by themselves and make great displays.

The FINEST book of Montroll!!.......1998-11-11

In this book Montroll not only makes some of the best animal models so far but also creates systems of folding 4-leg animals and 6-leg insects. The folding steps in each model are very natural, with great logic and wits. Montroll is so scintillating in these designs that he creates 2 outstanding origami bases, Montroll's Dog base and Montroll's Insect base. In application of these 2 bases many vivid animals (REALLY VIVID!) are folded and exhibited. Other animals are well-designed too, including a cock, a penguin from the front side, etc. In my opinion, this is the finest among Montroll's origami books.

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A great invitation to craft, fun, and inspiration

Paper Mask Making
Michael Grater
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Book Description

This do-it-yourself guide gives detailed instructions for making paper masks — how to cut, fold, score, model, paint, and decorate them. Make masks of people, clowns, birds, and animals: lion, cat, dog, fox, bear, monkey, more. 93 black-and-white illustrations.

Customer Reviews:

A great invitation to craft, fun, and inspiration.......2000-01-19

I'm a high School teacher.I bought Michael Grater's book because it looked like even I could use it, and because it looked like I could use it for something. Just browsing it, I had to try it because all I needed was a piece of paper to start with and a pair of scissors. I couldn't stop. I brought it into a class in which we were studying Commedia dell arte. Even the more multiple-thumbed than I got started. And now with facsimile Commedia models to work from we're making/creating our own. And the kids LOVE it! I've rarely seen a more user friendly guide lead to such sophisticated porducts. It's brilliant!

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Two weeks and I've created a monster!
Possibilities are endless!
Unleash Your Creativity!
Tons of Fun
Are you sure you'll never need this book?

Simple Screamer, The (A Falcon Book)
Dan Reeder
Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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8 1/4 X 10 3/4 In, 96Pp, 20 Full-Color and 130 Black & White Photos, Ages 7 To Adult It's Art At Its Ugliest. But Isn't It Wonderful? Lively Prose and Step-By-Step Photographs Will Have You Bringing MacAbre and Whimsical Screamers To Life In No Time--Even If You Have No Artistic Talent. Dan Reeder, Well Known In The Pacific Northwest As "Dan The Monster Man, " Has A Semi-Twisted, Humorous Style That Dances Through His Instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Two weeks and I've created a monster!.......2005-08-14

I've never done paper mache before and I wanted to make a "Monster under the bed" for a Halloween prop. The book is very easy to understand and follow. It took less than two weeks to make the project and it came out much better than I could of ever imagined. I would highly recommend this book!!!

Possibilities are endless!.......2004-02-24

I love this book! I especially appreciate the photos included with the projects in all different stages. I will use this book again and again.

Unleash Your Creativity!.......2003-08-21

Before I ordered "The Simple Screamer", I thought this book was going to be flimsy magazine-paper type book. But, I was mistaken (for the better), this book's paper cover, is of a very hard-wearing variety and the pages are of good paper and the photographs very clear. I should also note that the directional photographs are black-&-white, but that does not hinder the information provided through them and no problems should arise because of this.

The directions Dan Reeder provides are easily understood and at times quite funny (there are all sorts of little things that he manages to include that tweak my funny bone, just look at the "items needed" page at the front of each chapter. I also particularly enjoyed looking at his own creations, in full color at the back of the book, they are full of creativity and have inspired many "screamers" from me.

Although there are an infinite types of screamers you could make following the directions in this book, I would also recommend getting the sequel, "Make Something Ugly, For a Change" that book will teach you a lot more techniques for making Screamers, although purchasing it is not necessary (but I highly recommend it all the same!)

Making Screamers is lots of fun, but I probably should lend a few cautionary notices. Some stages can be quite tough, especially the ones with clothes hangers, so completing a Screamer may take a couple days for there are many steps, some of them very hard. Also, I would recommend very strong masking tape for making Screamers, along with an abundance of patience. I have also found that making Screamers with your friends is much more fun than doing it in solitude. There are many more laughs, more patience, and a much more light-hearted attitude (although the downside to group Screamer-making is some unaccountable urge from all to make lame "pun" jokes, so beware).

BOTTOM LINE: Buy this book! Make a Screamer!

Tons of Fun.......2003-05-24

I am 36 years old and I came across this book when I was in college. I grabbed it up and immediately started in creating my own screamers, using the wonderful photos in the book for inspiration. In no time my apartment was crawling with weird creatures from my imagination. Soon I had too many and had to give them away to friends...they are totally unique gifts. The author of the book provides everything you need: complete supply lists, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions with photos, color images of finished screamers to help jump-start your own creativity, plus there is the added bonus of the writer's tounge-in-cheek writing. Making screamers would be fun for anyone at any age. Buy this book and let out you inner monster!

Are you sure you'll never need this book?.......2002-03-24

When I first saw a copy of this book back in '85, I thought it was a really great idea, but I never had time to actually build one. The thought was tucked away in the depths of my memory, however, awaiting the opportunity to be explored and applied. Fast forward to 2000. I was in a puppet troupe for the city of Orlando, Florida, and was required to build sets and props for an original show set in ancient Egypt. A large statue of Bas-tet, the cat goddess, was needed and that old thought jumped to the front of my brain. A quick online session to Amazon.com and a couple of weeks later, I had a new copy of Dan Reeder's Simple Screamer aquiring drips of glue while I created the statue. Great project. Great book.

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New Ceramic Design
Edmund De Waal
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Little Oh
Nicely illustrated story for kids aged 5 and up.
Absolutely Magical!Winsome Story & Illustrations to Match
Wonderful!

Little Oh
Laura Krauss Melmed
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Illustrated with exquisite paintings, this original fairy tale about an origami girl who comes to life is a tender and exciting adventure. From her wild river ride aboard a teacup boat to her escape from an angry dog to her flight home on the neck of a crane to her transformation into a real little girl, Little Oh is sure to capture your heart.

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Customer Reviews:

Little Oh.......2007-03-12

I just read this story to my soon to be five year-old daughter. We borrowed from our local library. She loved it and I loved it. We are going to add this book to our personal library.

Nicely illustrated story for kids aged 5 and up........2001-12-15

I read this to my 3 1/2 year old and the story was a bit lengthy and above her head. The illustrations are nicely done and the story's premise is quaint.

A paper doll named Little Oh gets lost and tries to find her mother - the woman who created her.

I'd recommend it for kids closer to five years of age and up with a longer attention span and ability to focus on a longer plot than the typical picture book.

Absolutely Magical!Winsome Story & Illustrations to Match.......1999-07-09

The first time my daughter and I read "Little Oh" I knew we would need a copy of it in her personal library. Little Oh rates right up there with Mulan when it comes to stories for little girls.

Wonderful!.......1999-04-08

This is my 6 year old daughter's favorite boo

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The Magic of Paper Sculpture
David Swinton
Manufacturer: Cassell
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Binding: Hardcover

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sweet story
Published Reviews
A charming, full-color picture book
Beautiful book with a touching story

Butterflies for Kiri
Cathryn Falwell
Manufacturer: Lee & Low Books
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Book Description

Kiri is delighted with a birthday gift she receives: colorful origami papers and a special book of instructions. But when she can't seem to properly make a purple butterfly, she begins to feel frustrated. Things get worse when she thinks she's ruined one of the paintings she's working on. Then she remembers the origami papers. She fashions one into a flower to improve the picture, and soon she's cutting more shapes for it. As she begins to feel more confident with the delicate papers, she tries again, this time easily creating a bright yellow origami butterfly. Illustrated with eye-catching cut-paper collages, this book celebrates one child's determination and creativity.

Customer Reviews:

sweet story.......2005-01-22

Kiri is very excited when she gets a origami kit from her aunt as a birthday gift. She tries right away to make a butterfly with the kit. After several tries she gets fustrated with it and almost gives up. As she practices she gets better and better. Instructions are included on how to make your ouw butterfly. Remember it's not easy and you will have to work on it just like Kiri but it will be really neat in the end.

The story has a great lesson. The lesson I learned from this story is that practice makes perfect and to never give up.
This book would be neat to share in the classroom or at a storytime while learning about origami and or Asian countries.

Published Reviews.......2003-07-14

-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
"A Japanese American child receives an origami kit for her birthday. The brightly colored papers are "as thin as butterfly wings" and she handles them with care and reverence, spreading them out "like a rainbow." Kiri pores over the diagrams in the instruction book and tries to "Fold crisply" and "Crease sharply!" The steps become more complicated and when the delicate sheet tears, she cries in frustration. Afraid of ripping another piece, she puts the papers away. As time passes, Kiri enjoys other artistic pursuits, like painting and chalk drawing, but she is still intrigued by the art of origami and continues to practice her folds on notebook paper. When her watercolors run together on make a soggy hole in the center of her picture, she finds another use for the origami papers. she cuts out flower shapes and as she glues them on her painting, "The colors began to dance." Feeling emboldened, she selects a sheet of yellow paper and sucessfully folds a butterfly. Falwell's cut-and-torn paper collages are the perfect medium for the story. Kiri's disappointments are realistically captured, as is her creative spirit. Instructions on how to make an origami butterfly are included.
-BOOKLIST:
"Colorful and bright, this story of frustration and determination will appeal to children who have experienced both . . . . The cut-and-torn paper collages are just the right medium for this story, and Falwell uses her papers to good effect-sometimes very simply, sometimes in elaborate ways-to capture both the enthusiasm of the child and the enthusiasm apparent in Kiri's art. A final page offers instructions for making an origami butterfly; as with Kiri, it may take children awhile to master the project, but they should enjoy practicing."
MORNING NEWS:
"Butterflies gives young readers the feeling of having a book in a book with Kiri's own story of her birthday treasure. More practically, readers can try out origami using some of the instructions included in the story. Author/illustrator Cathryn Falwell cleverly spreads the joy through Kiri's own words as she calls out the instructions from her book, "'Fold crisply. Crease sharply.' the book said." Kids, try the step-by-step picture instructions at the end of the book to make your own origami butterfly. It looks easy enough even for grown-ups. -THE DALLAS

A charming, full-color picture book.......2003-05-23

Butterflies For Kiri by author/illustrator Cathryn Falwell is the story of Kiri, a young girl who is struggling to learn the art of origami, paper folding to craft a beautiful butterfly from a square sheet of colored paper. Her first tries tear the paper, yet with inspiration, determination and perseverance, Kiri is able to achieve her goal. Instructions for young people to fold their own butterflies are included in this charming, full-color picture book.

Beautiful book with a touching story.......2003-04-23

My children and I were delighted to find this new book by one of our favorite author illustrators. Kiri struggles with learning a new skill the same way my little perfectionist 7-yr-old daughter does. The way Kiri explores her own creative expression while continuing to patiently practice the folding of the origami is really beautiful. When both of these parts come together at the end of the story, Kiri's imagination dances free. My daughter found a kindred spirit in Kiri. The illustrations are gorgeous. My younger children also enjoyed this book.

Paperart : The Art of Sculpting With Paper a Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase

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Paperart: The Art of sculpting paper/ Michael G. Lafosse
Beatiful Galleries, Varitey of projects

Paperart : The Art of Sculpting With Paper a Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase
Michael G. LaFosse
Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
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Enter the artist's world of paper: "Paper Art" celebrates the beauty, versatility, and wonder of paper sculpture, paper folding, paper mache, and paper as a medium for art. In these pages, you will visit paper artists at work in their own studios, and will learn how to apply their special techniques to your own art work. Watch as the work of gifted paper-artists unfolds step-by-step in more than a dozen projects. Gather inspiration from each artist's individual approach to shaping plain pieces of paper into fascinating, dimensional works of art.

Material lists, sketches, and step-by-step photographs document a range of challenging techniques. Full-color gallery sections of commercial and fine art showcase the amazing diversity of paper. Learn from international roster of artists from England, France, Canada, Japan, and the United States.

Customer Reviews:

Paperart: The Art of sculpting paper/ Michael G. Lafosse.......2002-12-18

I bought this book based on the reveiw given by Hamsterdance. While it is a beautiful book to look at, it does not actually provide all the steps needed to take you from the beginning of a project all the way through the end. Partial explanations are given about how the artists does this or that. Other then oragami, neither graphic, nor explanitory descriptive is given in how paper is actually sculpted,casted etc.. If you want a coffee table book, this is it. If you want to learn how to sculp, or cast paper, keep looking.

Beatiful Galleries, Varitey of projects.......2001-03-18

This is a wonderful book filled with over 15 projects including folded paper (origami), assembled paper (paper sculpture) and art created with paper pulp. Beautiful and inspirational galleries after each project show you more advanced artwork using similar techniques and opening your eyes to endless possibilities.

Each project includes a materials list and is demonstrated step by step with photos and sometimes illustrations. Helpful tips for each are also included. Though the instructions are good, there are no templates and some artistic talent or experience is necessary for many of the projects. My favorite projects include a washi doll, twisted paper box, and a pulp painting.

In the back there is a nice list of suppliers and websites as well as a few organizations and educational programs. There is also a directory of artists with contact information. If you want a sampling of the paper art or just need inspiration this is the book to get.

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