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Papier Mache: Projects, Techniques, Pull Out Designs
Papier Mache Projects Techniques Pull Out Designs Author:Juliet Bawden A colorful guide to this simple yet satisfying craft, with 16 stylish projects aimed specifically at the beginner, from a gem-studded brooch to a dazzling sunflower serving bowl. Filled with color photos and ready-to-use designs, now in a paperback edition. Combining the tactile enjoyment of layering and molding paper with the imaginativ... more »e process of painting and finishing, papier mache can transform the most humble materials into delightful, feather-light creations. In Papier Mache, Juliet Bawden guides the reader through 16 projects using a range of papers, from old newsprint to brightly colored foils and elegant handmade sheets. Start with simple constructions, such as celestial napkin rings or a farmyard mobile, before trying your hand at a gilded bowl, a witty country clock, or a clutch of pastel tulips. The projects require only the most basic materials, and 110 step-by-step color photos clarify techniques. Also covered is a vast range of finishes--such as painting, glazing, wax resist, and decoupage--and 12 pages of pull-out templates provide all the necessary designs. Among Juliet Bawden's many books are Clock Works, Decorative Boxes, and The Hat Box. 96 pp 8 1/2 x 11 110 color photos, 40 color artworks« less