Book Description
Following The Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay, this second book in the series takes an exciting look at one of the most popular materials in crafting today: paper. Artists have constantly pushed the envelope of this versatile medium; these pages showcase their innovative techniques along with gorgeous work that’s sure to inspire. And no previous jewelry-making experience is needed! All the basics are beautifully laid out, from an overview of the variety of available papers to an exploration of techniques. Easy-to-follow how-to photos clarify each step. Best of all are the stunning projects, including Yael Friedman’s simple “diamond” solitaire rings; K. Dana Kagrise’s elegant white bracelet made from vellum; and Dorthea Hosom’s brooches that feature sophisticated collages.
Customer Reviews:
Did we read the same book?.......2007-10-06
I'm surprised that the book has received such stellar ratings. I feel like I didn't read the same book as the other reviewers!
I enjoy origami, quilling, and other paper crafts, so I expected to find some wonderful ideas for putting what I know and maybe some things I didn't know to work for me in jewelry making. I'm not sure this is the book for it.
While many of the projects are doubtlessly imaginative, most are not something a person would really wear. It's like if your house is on fire and you decide to grab your jewelry, I don't think these items will be among your saved treasures. Which is unfortunate, because papercrafts can produce some amazing things. For the most part the designs were intended to impress the reader with the "cleverness" of the artist. I could see some of them as art displays, but I can't imagine wearing many of them.
The organza origami cranes were lovely as rings; certainly in the proper venue they would do a lot to dress up a gown, as they do in the photography of the model. The velum circle bracelet on the front cover is quite nice and will please those of you who enjoy making your own books. Essentially its a collection of half circle signatures sewn together and joined. The embroidered or crewel pendants were also clever, although I thought the designs were rather dull and lifeless. Most of the dimensional, folded or rolled paper beads were too large and bulky. The decopàge beads, however, were very nice as were the tissue triangles and wire cage earrings.
All in all, I found only a very few of the design ideas were anything I'd use, and even then the illustrated works were uninspiring. Anyone with a love of paper crafting, even those who consider themselves amateurs, can definitely do better than this. For the price, I'd make another selection.
The most fun you can have with paper!.......2007-07-01
I got this book for ideas on inexpensive jewelry to make with middle schoolers. Some of this jewelry may be difficult for them, but I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of jewelry you can make from paper. I would have given the book five stars for clear instructions and imagination. The only reason I downgraded it to four was that a number of the projects will not hold up to normal wear. They're all fun for at least a day, though.
At last a brilliant Paper Jewellery Book .......2007-01-07
At last a book that takes paper beyond rolling around a straw! A handy reference section at the start with good explanations of the type of papers available, leading to tools and supplies. The 35 projects contained within are all achievable with a little patience. The step by step instructions are clear and consice. Some projects also include hand drawn diagrams to assist in construction whilst others also give you the benefit of templates to copy - very handy. But it is the beautiful pictures of the finished projects and the stunning gallery that I enjoy the most. When using this book in classes, I often hide the title "paper" and show students photos, asking them to tell me what the item is made of, rarely do they guess paper and then they are totally captured to try this wonderful medium. Thanks Lark/Marthe for another great book.
Book Description
Perfect for paper crafters, beginner and experienced.
Creative Cards is a how-to guide to turning plain paper into personalized and unique gift cards, boxes, bags, tags, and wrapping paper. The book shows how to transform plain paper into something special, and how to wrap a gift for a beautiful presentation.
The techniques section explains all the basics, such as using a bone folder, embellishing edges, choosing the right adhesive, working with 3-D decorations, stamping, gilding, die-cutting, and folding, with lots of how-to photographs.
Projects are suited to making a single card or large quantities, and are coded to indicate how long they may take to complete. Tip boxes offer handy pointers and there are ready-to-use templates at the back of the book plus a section on choosing and laying out text on a computer.
The step-by-step projects include:
- Baby shower invitation
- Birth announcement
- Children's party invitation
- Birthday card for a man
- Wedding folder
- 50th anniversary card
- New home
- Valentine
- Halloween
- Christmas card
For the occasional crafter or the experienced hobbyist,
Creative Cards is rich with expert advice and colorful inspiration.
Customer Reviews:
Good for all levels.......2006-06-30
This book takes you step-by-step of every project. Good and easy to follow pictures and explanation. Couple of the projects even have templates to work with. Outcome always nice and fancy, 100% surprised by the results. Very excited to get the book!
Customer Reviews:
Thank you so much..........2007-01-10
I am really apreciative about my purchase. Happy new year to you and
good luck. Thank you.
Must-have for making paper from plants.......2000-05-02
This is a must have book for anyone who wants to make paper from plants. It is packed with information not found elsewhere. The full-color illustrations & step-by-step instructions guide you seamlessly through the papermaking process.
The author starts out by explaining the many kinds of plant fibers and how to find, harvest and store them. All equipment needed is detailed next. Processing the fiber including cooking, beating, and retting is then covered.
Using dyes & additives as well as making your own is also discussed. Both Japanese and western sheet formation are then covered. Instructions are included for making your own paper press, mold & deckle and high-tech drying box.
Many recipes including mulberry, rose-of-sharon, & seaweed follow. Several projects including vegetable papyrus & shaped envelopes are next. A chart with many fibers listed by type can be used to make additional paper types.
I love this book.......2000-04-23
This book guids you through the magical world of plants and paper...Using it is an excellent way to learn papermaking,loving it and understanding plants and their formation. It is an excellent guide for those who love paper and its art.CONGRADULATIONS !
I LOVE this book!.......2000-01-03
I always wanted to make paper. However, the idea of making paper out of paper, seems idiotic to me. Then I found this book. It's everything I ever wanted. I recommend it for anyone. I would also make a great gift.
If I could only have one papermaking book,this would be it........1999-10-09
As a beginner papermaker interested in working with plant fibers, this book fulfills most of my papermaking needs: clear, concise instructions and illustrations; some good basic recipes; and great ideas to get the creative juices flowing. All this in a beautiful book that is also an interesting read.
Book Description
More Than 20 Fun, Step-by-Step Projects That Turn Paper Into Dazzling Decorations, Treasures and Gifts
Frisky Squirrel, Perky Turkey, Valentine Keeper, Flutter by Butterfly. Kids will adore these easy and irresistible art projects. Created and classroom tested by an artist in schools, projects include templates and complete how-to's for turning paper into beautiful works of art!
Average customer rating:
- Useful Guidelines
- Useless
- A Must Need for High School Students
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10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports, and Speeches (10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports and Speeches)
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"The design of haystacks: conventions, climates and aesthetics"; "Theories on animal extinction during the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary period"; "How noises affect the body." If none of these term-paper suggestions appeal, never fear, you've got 9997 more choices in the revised and updated fifth edition of 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports, and Speeches. Appropriate for both high school and college-level assignments, the suggested topics cover 130 subject areas (from advertising to weather), and include a section entitled "Contemporary Issues" with topics such as "Homosexual clergy"; "Should sex education be taught in public schools?" and "Is suicide ever justified?" Entries that require a large public or college library for sufficient research are noted, as are those mandating special expertise or supporting evidence (i.e., don't pick one of these if your paper is due tomorrow morning). The book also offers a page of compare-and-contrast ideas (personality vs. character, atheism vs. agnosticism, and sex vs. love, to name a few) that will at the least make for enlivened party conversation. One thing is for certain--with this fecund reference you'll never again be able to say, "I can't think of anything to write about." --Brangien Davis
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This edition is out of print with no new editions planned at this time.
Customer Reviews:
Useful Guidelines.......2001-11-06
This book is full of many useful ideas to stimulate additional research and thought. As a professional writer, I use the book frequently to generate ideas for columns, articles, and reports.
Most of the ideas listed in the book are somewhat broad and need refining, but that's the point. This book will provide clear, easy to understand categories that help you determine specific areas of interest. And as any writer knows, finding the topic is often the hardest part of the process.
Useless.......2001-02-28
As a teacher of writing, all I can say is that this book perpetuates the worst and most harmful ideas about researched writing, ideas that lead to boring and lifeless papers that cause headache and disgust on both students' and teachers' part.
A Must Need for High School Students.......2000-06-20
This book is very good in helping students get their ideas together and putting them down. As a high school student I use this book frequently to make speeches for clubs and other things.
Book Description
Paper crafters will warmly welcome this first-of-its kind volume, which presents the richness and variety of a newly popular technique. Whether it’s used in scrapbooks or on handmade cards, for decorative effects or functional bindings, stitched paper is found everywhere these days. The spectacular results are unique and impossible to achieve with just glue or folding. Explore a cornucopia of different papers and threads. Follow the clever tips for preventing delicate papers from tearing and for machine-stitching around curves. Best of all, you can create a beautiful baby mobile; a “family tree” to frame; and a "slipcover” for a bud vase.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Book Description
Safe, easy, fast, and fun: paper crafts are the perfect creative activity for children. And these 48 unique projects—engagingly displayed on colorful pages—prove there’s more to paper art than cutting out hearts. A special section starts kids off by introducing them to different papers and tools, while six technique-based chapters present imaginative possibilities for transforming everything from corrugated cardboard to vellum. Best of all, they’ll learn how to turn their own crafty ideas into reality.
Customer Reviews:
Great Entertainment and Source of Creativity.......2007-02-06
My 7 year old daughter loves to craft, with anything! She'll take anything she can get her hands on and make something out of it. Although she still does this, I wanted to focus her a little more into gifts she could make or crafts that looked more like what she was trying to do. I never told her that I didn't like the other creations though and they are still all over the house! However, I could see her beginning frustration at not having the right things to make the crafts she wanted to.
Then with this book, she found the guide she needed. She knows what materials to look for for certain projects and gets new ideas and makes her own gifts for birthday's and holidays and decorations. She's been even more inspired to create, if that's possible now and I'm glad I got this book. It is very child friendly and full of great ideas!
So, if you have an avid crafter that loves to work with paper, scissors and glue, this is the book to get and watch their imaginations blossom. If you have a child that you would like to get interested in crafts, this book would be very useful too. It's kid friendly and could be adapted for older and younger kids too.
Book Description
Sandi Reinke has already made her mark on the crafting world as a designer whose work has appeared on TV and in major magazines, and as owner of the enormously successful company Loose Ends. Now she brings her unfettered imagination to books, sharing a wealth of information about different papers, incorporating found images, and a range of techniques. More than 50 projects, divided into themes such as Fiesta and Beach Party, use hand-painted papers, as well as papers with bits of bamboo, exotic foliage, full leaves, or colorful blossoms. The range is amazing, including surprising items such as rugs, hats, placemats, and embellished furniture.
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That important paper is due soon and you don't know where to start. You're out of ideas and out of time. Don't panic-- writing great research papers is not as daunting a task as you think. It's just a process—and with The Everything(r) Guide to Writing Research Papers, you can master that process in no time.
Professional educator and writer Cathy Spalding guides you step -by-step through the writing process—from brainstorming ideas to polishing your final work. With dozens of timesaving tips on organization, research, and revision, you'll find the actual writing easier than ever before.
This easy-to-follow handbook answers all of your questions:
What are the different types of research papers—and which should you write?
How can you focus your research efforts, saving time and aggravation?
Yikes! You're three pages short - now what?
What can you do to protect yourself from plagiarism?
How do you find and cite all of your sources?
Perfect for high school and college students juggling multiple assignments, The Everything(r) Guide to Writing Research Papers shows you how to take control of your assignments - before they take control of you!
Average customer rating:
- A Decent Springboard
- these ideas are not at the college level!
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10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports & Speeches (Arco 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports & Speeches)
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Got a looming deadline and a bone-dry idea tank? Take a gander at Kathryn Lamm's compendium, which includes thousands of ideas from every discipline--English, history, social studies, journalism, art, and so forth. The range of topics is truly dizzying. And the ideas are ranked from average difficulty ("Swimming safety") to those requiring specialized knowledge ("Compare the Romanesque architecture of Ste. Madeline of Vezelay and St. Benoit-sur-Loire, France").
Customer Reviews:
A Decent Springboard.......2004-10-23
This book and other like it have to be taken for what they are. Springboards to solid ideas. No, I have no desire to write about the pitfalls a vegetarianism, but it got me thinking about other lifestyles and habits we commonly see and what their pitfalls may be, whether political, financial, emotional or otherwise.
Many of the ideas are simply too broad to be used as they are. Instead, they are great to get you thinking in new directions and find some facet of a broad issue that intrigues you enough to write about it. I use the book to help me come up with ideas for articles. The final product is often far removed from the phrase that launched it.
these ideas are not at the college level!.......1999-01-31
at least not at the level of anyone at my college, anyway. i found this book to be of absolutely no use to me. maybe ill give it to my twelve year old sister. furthermore, i was very disappointed in the non-neutrality of the selection of topics. it is obviously that ms lamm is very conservative. the pitfalls of vegetarianism? the pros and cons of womens rights? what cave did she just crawl out of? i hope her eyes adjusted to the light before she wrote her second edition.
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- The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction
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