From pearlised cards and translucent vellum, to petal-embossed sheets and marbled prints, the paper available for papercrafting is excitingly varied. The characteristics of different papers are clearly explained and illustrated in the introduction and suggestions given for the crafts they are most suited to, with practical tips on cutting and folding techniques and the best adhesives to use. The 38 project ideas use all different types of paper, and include cards, gift wrap, stationery, boxes and scented sachets. There is a step-by-step guide to basic techniques, plus ideas are provided for decorating plain papers including embroidery, stamping, gilding, relief pens and hole punching.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Newton Abbot
Großbritannien
Maße
Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-1409-8 (9780715314098)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Cheryl Owen is a highly versatile craftsperson and designer. After working in the fashion industry, she went on to apply her design and drawing skills to mixed craft media. Author of a wide range of titles, Cheryl is also a regular contributor of craft projects and articles to leading homestyle magazines. She is the author of Handmade Gift Cards, Simple Glass Painting and Making Decorative Boxes, also published by David & Charles. Cheryl lives in Highgate, London.
PAPER: AN INTRODUCTION Tissues and translucents: From traditional Japanese tissues to upbeat patterned contemporary vellums Textured and surface decorated: From handmade papers impregnated with seeds, yarns and petals, to luxurious sheets embroidered with metallic threads. Card and board: From basic card for construction and utility cards such as corrugated, to those with special finishes. BASIC TECHNIQUES EXPLAINED: Simple paper-decorating techniques: stamping - stencilling - pinpricking - embroidery - cutwork - sponging - relief painting - gold leaf Cutting, scoring and folding Tools and equipment THE 19 PROJECTS Bird Embossed Parchment Stationery - Velvet Paper Stationery Portfolio - Pin Pricked Wedding Gift Box - Origami Boxes - Roman Quilling Pictures - Tissue Paper Sweet Pea Circlet - Floral Party Lights - Scalloped Honesty Window Panel - Celtic Mosaic Decoupage Box - Cutwork Candle Shade - Embroidered Paper Albums - Moroccan Honeycomb Lanterns - Paper Sculpture Animals - Fern and Leaf Stationery Set - Wood Veneer Tree Silhouettes - Translucent Christmas Baubles - Paisley Pricked and Embroidered Table Decorations - Photo Transfer Keepsake Box - Oriental Concertina Notebooks TEMPLATES - SUPPLIERS - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - INDEX
