Paper Cutouts [Paperback]

Helene Leroux-Hugon (Author), Juliette Vicart (Author), Xavier Scheinkmann (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2007

45 spectacular designs for handcrafting with paper cuttings.

The art of paper cutting has a long history. Ancient cuttings, some dating from before 1000 B.C., have been excavated in China's Xinjiang province. Today, paper cutting is a popular handcraft worldwide, with a variety of applications.

Paper Cutouts features 45 designs of stunning motifs that can be used around the home or framed as elegant artworks. Each design includes a full-sized template to photocopy in advance. The authors provide step-by-step instructions that explain how to fold and cut, with the intricate designs revealed in white or colored paper.

The designs include:

• A hanging lamp
• Room dividers and screens
• Motif rounds (swans, winter chalets, angels)
• Motif squares (spring, summer, winter, autumn)
• Wall friezes (under the sea; garden; on the farm)
• Repeating motifs (bird on a branch, fern, scarabs)
• Mirror motifs (dragons, herons).

Paper Cutouts is a beautiful how-to guidebook for this ancient handcraft and a unique showcase of modern designs for artists and crafters.

(20071208)

Editorial Reviews

Review

An eclectic selection... the finished wall and window decorations are worth the effort. Suitable for general crafts collections. (Library Journal 20071118)

This is a prime find for those who love stenciled designs. (Kay Reynolds The Virginian-Pilot 200804)

All you need to make unique, expensive-looking wall art is colored paper, scissors and a copy of "Paper Cutouts." (Arlington Heights Daily Herald 20071215)

45 dazzling motifs, complete with step-by-step instructions... Even a novice can reproduce these beautiful designs just right for modern tastes. (Crafts 'n Things 200709)

Full of inspiration and encouragement. (Susan Smith-Durisek Herald-Leader (Lexington KY) )

Study this ancient art and use the fold-out templates to rev up the "wow" factor on your seasonal invitations, greeting cards, wrapping paper and to-and-from tags.

I bet you'll find yourself redecorating room after room once you start with this engaging book. (Rainbo Electronic Reviews )

About the Author

Hélène Leroux-Hugon graduated from the School of Fine Arts at Angers, France, and is a graphic designer as well as an author.

Juliette Vicart is a self-taught artist and the author of several books.

(20080215)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (September 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554073200
• ISBN-13: 978-1554073207
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OPEN the book, April 22, 2010

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S. Elliott "craft junkie" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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Well, yes, as a previous reviewer complained I did find 3 patterns with chickens; but what do you expect from a farmyard pattern? And with 42 patterns in the book I don't fault them for that, and I don't even care for chickens. What I did find was a great book with a variety of patterns large enough to get your scissors into.

And don't forget to unfold the large-format patterns. Some of them are that long. And guess what, galleylama? When I opened the pattern of Two Herons, on the inside of the fold was the Dragon pattern you so longed for. And unfolding the Persian Cypresses pattern revealed the matching dragon! I hope you didn't return the book before discovering those.

Hint to readers: When you are turning the pages and some of them feel a bit thicker than the rest, there's a reason for that. You are feeling the fold of a long pattern, and there is one on each side of the page. Now that's what I call getting your money's worth.

This book was even more than I hoped for.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely designs, July 5, 2009

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Amateur papercutter (Davie, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paper Cutouts (Paperback)

I thought this book's designs for paper cutting were lovely. I prefer designs based on nature and found many delightful ones and what I consider to be good variety. The directions might be a bit skimpy for beginners, but readers with a little familiarity with the craft of paper cutting will be in good shape.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite!, February 6, 2010

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Carol C. Pasqualetti "Cosmetic Queen" (Coos Bay Or. USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a very unique and exciting book of interesting patterns and technique.I highly recommend it.