Bent, Bound And Stitched: Collage, Cards And Jewelry With A Twist (Paperback)

by Giuseppina Cirincione (Author)
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Product Description
Just as they were with Collage Lost and Found, readers will be inspired by simply flipping through the pages of Bent, Bound & Stitched. In addition to great-looking projects, numerous techniques are demonstrated which include adding texture to papers, combining different gauges of wire, reworking found objects into jewelry and using a basic silkscreen process. The author's projects are a unique blend of romantic collage, simplistic folk and industrial minimalism, which is what readers crave. The techniques featured can be applied across a variety of craft projects thus increasing the appeal of the book and providing endless inspiration to readers.

About the Author
Josie (Giuseppina) is the author of Collage Lost and Found and a contributor in Artist Trading Card Workshop. A mixed-media, jewelry artist, Josie sells her work to many boutiques and trendy stores in the greater Phoenix area. She designs rubber stamps for Stampotique Originals, and packages found collage materials for sale at local stamp stores. She has studied at Phoenix College and is currently designing her own product line.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (May 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610609
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610608
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,802 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loveloveLOVE it!, June 6, 2008

By	Elizabeth Metz "Muse" (Crescent, Iowa, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was a big fan of the author's first book, "Collage Lost and Found", and I had the second on preorder from the minute I heard about it.

Sequels can be tricky. I kind of expected this one to fall a little flatter than the first, since the first was so good.

But I was wrong. Gleefully *wrong*.

Where the first book was more about collage (go figure), this book has you use those skills you've already learned to go further -- making objects with wire and metal and collagebits, learning new techniques and building on what you know thusfar. The projects are more than just pretty little geegaws, too -- they're useful and gorgeous with lots of ideas for taking what you learn and running with it to create your own works of art.

It took me almost three hours just to flip through the book, because I kept having to stop and try things she'd presented (wire letters! scribble-filled wire hearts with attached book text!). And really, any book that can not only inspire, but motivate me to get up out of the chair and *make something* is well-worth the price. I can tell this will be one book that I *use* instead of just *own*.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, new and fun!, July 6, 2008

By	Susan Bleiweiss "Sue b" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

If you're looking for something new to add to your collages and artwork then you'll want to check out this book. The author shows you how to take a piece of wire, add a few bends and twists to create wonderful motifs and embellishments that you can use on everything from collages and cards to journal pages and just about anything else you can think of. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs insure that even if you've never worked with wire before you'll have no trouble creating the projects in this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Love Bent, Bound and Stitched!, August 24, 2008

By	Elizabeth Lipham (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having been a longtime admirer of Josie's work and creativity, the book Bent, Bound and Stitched is a perfect compilation of instructions and ideas to take your skills to the next level. The uses of wire and sewing are inventive without being intimidating; the book is gorgeous and a source of real inspiration! It totally makes you want to "try this at home".

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow, with great photos that demonstrate exactly what is described in the text. What a pleasure to have a book that encourages you to make the projects and teaches new techniques you can apply to your own ideas. It's eye candy with beautiful visuals, and fun to read with Josie's insights and writing style.

A new favorite how-to for your art and craft collection!