The Crafter's Complete Guide to Collage (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Including materials, step-by-step demonstrations, and 25 projects in paper, fabric, three-dimensional, and computer collage, plus decoupage, photo-montage, and mixed media techniques, this book brings the simple creative pleasure of one of the most universal crafts to readers of all ages. 200 color illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill; First Edition edition (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823002586
• ISBN-13: 978-0823002580
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,922 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight - I'm so glad I bought this book!, July 21, 1998

By A Customer

I wanted to explore collage as an aspect of other paper crafts I'm trying to learn. I picked this one first and I really like it. Many other collage books are meant for people narrowly focused on collage who see beauty in their collages ..... that is truly not obvious to other people - so esoteric it appeals to a very narrow audience. The Crafter's Complete Guide to Collage is different. It's visually attractive. The samples of collages have much broader appeal. The excellent how-to photographs are tremendously helpful and NOT intimidating. It opened my mind up to more than paper possibilities - it discusses collages of paper, found objects, mixed media, fabric, multi-dimensional, decoupage, photomontage, even computer collage. Its a treat - I think you'd enjoy this book!

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide to all kinds of collage, inspirational, June 12, 2001

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

This is a fantastic book on creating a wide variety of great collage projects. It covers numerous collage techniques including using paper, mixed-media, fabric, decoupage, photomontage, computer art, found and three-dimensional objects. The beautiful galleries after each collage type are sure to inspire you.

In addition to the collage techniques you also get the basics of papermaking, papier mache, marbling and batik as well as painting and dyeing fabric. There are step-by-step instructions accompanied by demonstrating photos for all the techniques and projects. Don't expect to make exact replicas of the projects since your sources and materials will vary. Rather, the author expects you will follow her assembling directions to create a unique masterpiece of your own.

Some of the sixteen projects include a gorgeous butterfly lampshade, a painted paper fruit bowl collage, a clock decorated with magazine scraps and nature objects, and a sewn fabric book cover. Another great project is an easy to make yet sophisticated looking Japanese box covered with scraps of yuzen or chiyogami papers.

This book filled with fresh and interesting ideas is sure to help you create gorgeous collage artwork.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Collage Library Addition, August 19, 2005

By	S. H. Johnson "staceyrobinhj.com" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a collage artist, I found this book to be great for a beginner or a expert. The photos and precise instructions are excellent. The creative inspiration is remarkable. This a very nice "starter" the curious and a great reference for the practicing artist. This book really runs the gamut: paper collage, mixed-media w/found objects, fabric collage and digital. It's a an all-around sampler for someone trying to use collage as a creative outlet but not yet settled on the "how" of it. Check out Claudine Hellmuth as well. Enjoy . . . I sure did.