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

Cheryl Stevenson (Author)

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 Description

Learn how fiber artist Cheryl Stevenson recycles inexpensive and easily found materials into breathtaking art. Her techniques are simple, inspiring, and undeniably unique. With a little playfulness and experimentation, any crafter can create an amazing variety of handmade papers and collages.

• Discover how Cheryl recycles paper, fabric, thread, and dried flowers to make exquisite handmade paper

• Explore how to collect, sort, layer, and arrange handmade paper, puzzle pieces, magazine images, postage stamps, and other common materials to create striking collages

• Experiment with projects ranging from simple greeting cards and envelopes to handmade paper shapes and complex kaleidoscope collages

• Includes a wealth of tips and step-by-step instructions for making 15 extraordinary projects that will start you on your own creative journey

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 (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #466,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Collage Book. Great instruction & Many unique projects., May 1, 2000

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)

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

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.