The Art of Handmade Paper and Collage: Transforming the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary [Paperback]

Cheryl Stevenson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1998

Eight striking step-by-step projects illustrate how to recycle inexpensive and easily found materials into breathtaking paper and collage art.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Fiber artist Stevenson provides excellent tools for learning both papermaking and collage. She covers absolutely every element of papermaking and then uses varied (and unexpected) materials to create unique collages. Collage is a friendly and forgiving art form perfect for beginners, children, designers, quilters, and anyone seeking a creative outlet. To create texture, color, and layers, collage is broadened to include paper sculpture, dried flowers, fabric, thread, puzzle pieces, greeting cards, wrapping paper, stamps, and other common materials. Colorful kaleidoscopic collage is a special bonus. Presented with very detailed instructions, these projects are the ultimate in recycling. Iva Freeman

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564771563
• ISBN-13: 978-1564771568
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #972,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Collage Book. Great instruction & Many unique projects., May 1, 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 of Handmade Paper and Collage: Transforming the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary (Paperback)

This is the best collage book I have ever read. I love the look of collage, but have always had a hard time getting started. The beautiful artwork and advice here have helped me to create many masterpieces.

The author starts out by taking you step by step though the papermaking process. Materials used include mostly common household items and scraps. Making a mold & deckle is also demonstrated.

Next, many interesting surface techniques are covered including wet/dry embossing, glue-gun embossing, coffee overdyeing, watercolor dyeing, & crayon resist. The collage section has tips on collecting, sorting, arrangement, & materials.

I loved the many unique projects that followed including making envelopes, greeting cards, fabric motifs, paper sculptures & kaleidoscope collages. There are also some templates and a great list of suppliers in the back

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most elegant and inspirational guide to collage, January 20, 2000

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Jolene Emily Cook - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Handmade Paper and Collage: Transforming the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary (Paperback)

I saw the ads for this book in Somerset Studio (coincidently this book is very like their style of photos and intructions), and had to have it the day it was released! The Photos are glorious and illustrate the authors points well. You will love this book if you are a begginer or have been pack-ratting and collaging for years!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly written & illustrated, for beginners & experienced., May 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Handmade Paper and Collage: Transforming the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary (Paperback)

I received this book on ILL from a library yesterday and am buying it for myself today. Everyone who handled the book in the library was impressed by its beauty. It seems clearly written, easy enough for beginners and stimulating for more experienced crafters.