Printing (Step by Step (Heinemann Library)) [Library Binding]

Michelle Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000 | Series: Step by Step (Heinemann Library)

A collection of ideas for projects using printing. There is a history of the craft and an introduction to the equipment and techniques used. Then the projects are presented, with step-by-step instructions and photographs to illustrate the procedures.

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Reviewed with Judy Balchin's Papier Mache.

Gr. 4-7. Clear, attractive, and thorough, these titles in the new Step-by-Step series combine easy-to-follow projects with interesting background on the crafts. An introductory spread sets the art forms in historical context: Papier Mache touches on the surprisingly varied ways the craft has been used over the centuries, including its application in architecture, boat design, and furniture. Printing briefly traces the medium back to Egypt and mentions various printing methods, although it does not distinguish between relief prints, intaglio, etc. The crafts that follow are appealing and easily replicable, with crisp photos of each stage of assembly. Teachers looking for classroom art projects or kids with craft inclinations will find a wealth of excellent ideas here. More titles are listed in the Series Roundup. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575723298
• ISBN-13: 978-1575723297
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,568,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas -- great results, December 15, 2011

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This review is from: Printing (Step-by-Step Children's Crafts) (Paperback)

This book offers great ideas for projects that your child can do with minimal help from Mom. Depending on the craft you choose, you may need to spend money on materials (ink pads, fabric paint, self-adhesive foam... But potatoes and paint and card stock -- we have that stuff, and we made quite a few interesting projects while we were studying Matisse.

The projects in this book go nicely with the Matisse biography "Drawing with Scissors" Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors (Smart About Art).

Lots of tie-ins for cultural units -- there are Aztec style birthday cards and Egyptian style dominoes to be created, Chinese pots and tile mosaics, batik-style paisleys and cave-art style printed crafts.

Awesome instructions -- clear, easy to follow, and illustrated with photographs.