The Art and Craft of Paper [Paperback]

Faith Shannon (Author), Peter Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1994

Produced in association with the Florentine marbling firm, Il Papiro, this lavishly illustrated introduction to hand-crafted paper reveals how anyone, without special artistic training, can make an irresistible array of elegant paper artifacts, devise an ?innovative paper sculpture, or bind a handmade book. From basic instructions on pulping, drying, and forming paper sheets, to creating marbled, block-printed, and textured paper, or fashioning decorative coverings for trays, boxes, frames, and screens, The Art and Craft of Paper opens the door to a unique medium for ?creative self-expression.

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YA--Fitch discusses history and ethnic traditions, describes basic tools and materials, and provides projects that use found as well as purchased materials. Examples of work by jewelry designers add further inspiration. Shannon covers the use of paper for decoration and in creating three-dimensional projects such as screens, boxes, cards, and desk accessories. She also gives a concise introduction to bookbinding. Useful glossaries; sources of supplies; gorgeous, full-color photographs; and detailed illustrations and instructions are included. Art teachers and students will welcome these attractive titles.

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About the Author

Faith Shannon is an award-winning bookbinder whose work is represented in both British and American collections. A former teacher at Brighton Polytechnic Faculty of Art and Design in England, she has contributed her expertise on craft topics to numerous ma

Peter Marshall is a London-based still-life photographer whose many projects in publishing, design, and advertising include a successful series of books on paper and fabric decoration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811807886
• ISBN-13: 978-0811807883
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,911,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wide variety of techniques, great gift, June 5, 2000

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Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art and Craft of Paper (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book that teaches you the essentials of papermaking, decorating paper, marbling, papier mache and bookbinding. The step-by-step instructions accompanied by simple illustrations for each technique or project are easy to follow.

The book starts out with a brief history of papermaking. It then teaches you how to make a mold and deckle as well as a paper press. Making pulp from both recycled papers and plants; forming sheets and then drying the paper is then demonstrated. There is a great two-page layout showing the results of using 12 different plants.

A variety of techniques for decorating the paper are then covered. Some include fluting, piercing, impressing, weaving, making patterns, using a resist and block printing. Marbling both with and without sizing is also covered.

My favorite section uses the decorated papers for three-dimensional art. It covers various papier mache methods as well as how to cover objects such as boxes, tabletops and trays. It also shows you how to make lampshades, window shades/blinds, privacy screens, jewelry, frames, cards, purses and folders.

The last section demonstrates bookbinding techniques for single section, multi-section, soft and hardcover books. I have done quite a bit of bookbinding and I felt the instruction here was somewhat lacking and hard to follow.

A glossary, index, small list of suppliers and bibliography of books that cover each one of the crafts more in depth is very useful. Overall this book is great for anyone seeking to learn the basics of a variety of paper arts without having to buy a bunch of books. It also makes a great gift.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas!, April 7, 2011

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This review is from: The Art and Craft of Paper (Paperback)

I had this book before, gave it away to a friend. I am so glad I found it again! This book is very informative, and the instructions are easy to follow. Just flipping through the pages, gives my creativity a boast!