Altered Book Collage

Altered Book Collage

Author: Barbara Matthiessen

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781402740428

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Describes techniques in cutting, pasting, sewing, beading, stenciling and decoupaging involved with creating altered collage books. Presents 101 illustrated design ideas with tips and instructions.


Altered Books 101

Altered Books 101

Author: Beth Cote

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574214772

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Discarded books, paper, glue and assorted embellishments are all you need to start this rewarding craft!


Fabric Art Journals

Fabric Art Journals

Author: Pam Sussman

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592531967

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Offers vital information on choosing fabrics and creating patterns through basic sewing techniques. After learning how to make various styles of fabric books, readers will learn embellishment techniques that include painting, writing, decorative stitching, machine and hand embroidery, print and transfer techniques.


Altered Books

Altered Books

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9781610593939

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An adventurous romp through some of the latest creations coming out of the book-arts world.


Art Made from Books

Art Made from Books

Author:

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1452129460

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Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today's most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell's whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmer and an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection.


Arts Based Research

Arts Based Research

Author: Tom Barone

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-03-28

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1412982472

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Designed to be used as both a class text and a resource for researchers and practitioners, Arts Based Research provides a framework for those who seek to broaden the domain of qualitative inquiry in the social sciences by incorporating the arts as forms that represent human knowing.


Artful Journals

Artful Journals

Author: Janet Takahashi

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781600590696

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This inspiration-packed guide, with beautiful watercolor art throughout, offers a wealth of creative ideas for creating attractive journals from scratch as well as embellishing store-bought ones. The 21 creative projects range from a seasonal journal that features stunning handmade papers decorated with natural items (such as twigs and leaves) to a lovely book made from travel postcards that opens like a fan.


Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places

Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places

Author: Jenn Mason

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781610580069

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More and more scrapbookers and paper artists are seeking clever ways to make their albums and paper projects more interesting and three-dimensional. One of the most exciting ways of accomplishing this is by adding interactive elements, such as doors that open and reveal hidden layers, and envelopes and pockets that hold secret text, personal letters, or special photos. Pockets, Pull Outs and Hiding Places: A Guide to Interactive Scrapbooking, Memory Art and Paper Art teaches the paper engineering techniques for making three dimensional and interactive ôpaper toolsö such as vellum pockets, hinged doors that reveal mini booklets underneath. These tools are applicable to scrapbookers, memory, and paper artists at any level of experience. The tools are also adjustable enough to be used in any style of work.


Humanitarian Aid Work

Humanitarian Aid Work

Author: Carlos Martín Beristain

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2008-09-24

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780812220537

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He suggests alternative ideas for social reconstruction in such areas as prevention, care of victims, collective memory, respect for human rights, and help for the helpers."