
Making Magic Windows
Creating Papel Picado/Cut-Paper Art
Carmen Lomas Garza(Author)
Children's Book Press,U.S.
Published on 1. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-89239-159-2 (ISBN)
Description
This workbook introduces children and their families to the traditional Mexican craft of papel picado. Following the hands-on format of her highly successful papel picado workshops, this book shows, step by step, how to create beautiful designs and banners by simply folding and cutting tissue paper.
Projects you will learn to make include: the Four Cardinal Points, a design reminiscent of the four points of a compass; Tiles, echoing the colorful hand-painted tiles that decorate many Mexican buildings; and The Fan, one of Carmen's favorite designs, featuring leaves, hummingbirds, and flowers. For more advanced students there is a section on using the craft knife safely, and a sample Sunburst project to create.
More details
Series
Edition
Bilingual edition
Language
English
Spanish
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 13 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Edition type
Bilingual edition
Product notice
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89239-159-2 (9780892391592)
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Person
Carmen Lomas Garza is one of the most prominent Mexican American painters working today. Born and raised in Texas, she now lives in San Francisco, California. Her paintings have traveled all over the United States and Mexico in numerous exhibitions. Visit her website at carmenlomasgarza.com.