Paper Cutouts (Paperback)

~ Helene Leroux-Hugon (Author), Juliette Vicart (Author), Xavier Scheinkmann (Photographer) "Based on archeological excavations carried out in China, the origins of paper cutting may date back as far as 2,000 years before Christ..." (more)
Key Phrases: precision scissors, cut out the motif, art knife

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a prime find for those who love stenciled designs. (Kay Reynolds The Virginian-Pilot 20080215)

All you need to make unique, expensive-looking wall art is colored paper, scissors and a copy of "Paper Cutouts." (Arlington Heights Daily Herald 200804)

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

Product Description

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.

(20071118)

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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: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic, September 17, 2008

By	galleylama "galleylama" - See all my reviews

This book is very dissapointing...a very simplistic book. The beautiful dragons on the cover are only featured inside in a tiny picture...nothing to use to make them...if you are into chickens go for it, lots of those

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.