Paper Crafts: A Maker's Guide (V\u0026A A Maker's Guide) By Victoria Albert Museum
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An innovative presentation of the craft book genre this volume offers an informative guide to paper crafts and projects by makers at the leading edge of today s craft revival Paper crafts are as old as paper itself with a profusion of different traditions originating around the world The latest volume in the VA s Maker s Guides series Paper Crafts introduces a range of these fascinating traditions offering paper projects inspired by a variety of diverse techniques which are exemplified by objects from the VA collection From the classic Japanese art of origami to the gorgeously colorful and festive Polish Wycinanki folk decorations the international scope of Paper Crafts is astonishing Paper Crafts also features a practical guide to tools techniques and materials for the modern paper crafter Step by step projects contributed by experienced teachers and practitioners allow aspiring and established paper artists to hone their craft With projects ranging from braided paper string jewelry to a concertina papercut peepshow from a silhouette family portrait to a handmade paper notebook this book will introduce crafters to the immensely exciting creative possibilities of paper c 230 illustrations Paper Crafts A Maker s Guide V u0026A A Maker s Guide 
Historical and contemporary combine artfully to offer hours of enjoyment for papercrafters. Paper craft straws Review for LJ Paperback Loved the instructions Paperback Awesome paper projects for gifts and decor and most of them are easy to find the supplies and easy to execute Paperback There are many good things in here I made little Christmas cards inspired by this book Paperback Beautiful ideas excellent and clear instructions Paperback I checked this book out of our library I have a love of paper papercrafts and a deep respect for the Victoria and Albert Museum where I ve had the pleasure to spend many happy hours. The big book of holiday paper crafts This book does a nice job of reviewing paper tools and historical fashions of paper crafts Because the British Empire spanned continents you will find paper arts from several other countries in addition to England I particularly enjoyed the moneygami directions for peep show vignettes and basic papermaking and book binding The section on papercutting was fascinating I wish there d been opportunity for photos with better colour This is a great overview book for people interested in paper arts crafts and art history You will find historical background and details as well as instructions and patterns for making your creations For those interested in particular aspects of paper art this may seem a little basic Paperback Borrowed this one from the library though I m not very likely to make any of the projects I appreciate that they are quire unique and with a lot of background information I really enjoyed scrolling through it Paperback A beautiful blend of images of objects from the museum s collections with historical blurbs of varying lengths plus crafts by modern makers with clear straightforward instructions aimed I believe at those of us who are already crafty but would like to start exploring a new skill Really a lovely book Paperback I ve read and rated several origami books classifying them in one of three categories beginner advanced and Martha Stewart After reading this book none of the three categories are appropriate This book goes beyond all three designations and is in line with someone having a PhD in paper craft skills. Klutz 564777 tissue paper crafts book kit If you like this book and are looking to specialize in paper jewelry look at Origami Jewelry by Ayako Brodek Paperback Bought this one for the library because it s published by the Victoria and Albert Museum While I am not likely to actually do any of these projects except the finger knit paper necklace but in wool yarn I enjoyed the brief summaries of different types of paper crafts and historic examples I m inspired to see if the VA has examples from their collection If you re a crafter there s a lot of great projects in here Paperback.