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Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
Michael de Meng
North Light Books, 2007
REFRESHING
To say this is not a "How To" book is ridiculous. If that's what one is looking for (a step by step holding your hand venue), then one needs to go to a craft store. Michael de Mange's book is about creating ART !
You can't sit down and just read it once. It's ...
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Paper Transformed: A Handbook of Surface-Design Recipes and Creative Paper Projects
Julia Andrus
Quarry Books, 2007
Paper Transformed
I have this book and love the organized, easy to follow directions. There are so many techniques in this book that are new and exciting to try. Some of the techniques are easy and some are more complicated. Julia uses Perfect Pearls in many of her techniques (it's ...
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Art Making, Collections, and Obsessions: An Intimate Exploration of the Mixed-Media Work and Collections of ...
Lynne Perrella
Quarry Books, 2008
Loved It!
I have always loved the work of Lynne Perrella, but she has outshone even herself by compiling this book of artists from the same ilk as herself.
Being a compulsive collecter and an artist myself, this book was irrestible and to see what other artists collect is both ...
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Collage Unleashed
Traci Bautista
North Light Books, 2006
Unleash Yourself!
I love art books but prefer to check them out from the library instead of buying them - I'd rather spend my $$ on supplies. However, when I find a book I want to refer to over and over again, I buy it. This is one of those books! Traci takes you from simple, quick ...
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Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects
Jane Ann Wynn
North Light Books, 2007
A definite MUST HAVE BOOK for artists interested in multi-media creations
"Creepy cover" was mentioned by one reviewer and yet I found the cover the major reason for my interest in the book. I have had this book for some time and consider it a favorite in many ways. I love the charm of how each project is layed out on the page (e.g. the ...
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A Charming Exchange: 25 Jewelry Projects To Create & Share
Kelly Snelling, Ruth Rae
North Light Books, 2008
Delightful and unique!
Each and every project in the delightful book is unique and beautiful. The writing is interesting and inspirational. If your interested in collaborative projects, this book is a great jump start. If you work alone, this book will provide you with a wealth of new ...
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Pockets, Pull-outs, and Hiding Places: Interactive Elements for Altered Books, Memory Art, and Collage
Jenn Mason
Quarry Books, 2005
Innovative Ideas
I found the various different ways of creating sketchbook/journals exhibited in this book very helpful in offering my students creative options to bookmaking.
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Stitched Collage: Creative Effects on Paper and Fabric
Sherrill Kahn
Martingale & Co Inc, 2008
Delighted in Los Angeles
I am, first of all, stunned at the vitriolic attitudes of some of the reviewers. I am relativly new to collage and fabric, but have been a painter and sculptor for many years. All of her books have a place in my library and have always been the first "go to" ...
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric
Colette Wolff
Chilton Book Company, 1996
Just plain amazing !!
First let me say that I am a simple quiltmaker. But I am a fantastic dreamer! This author has taken all of my dreams and made them come true. I cannot believe the things she does with the most common of fabrics. She sews designs and stuffs them with batting, then ...
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Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About
Kevin Trudeau
Alliance Publishing, 2005
Not for the wimpy mided
Kevin Trudeau may well be as much all about the money as he blames the whole world, have crime records, and more. Yet, people still have to listen to him. Most people in America are very negligent about their obesity and diet despite the epidemics of cancer and more ...
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Utopia Parkway: The Life And Work Of Joseph Cornell
Deborah Solomon
MFA Publications, 2004
Examining the life and influences of an enigmatic artist
Deborah Solomon's biography of artist Joseph Cornell in Utopia Parkway: The Life And Work Of Joseph Cornell, joins other outstanding titles in the MFA's 'artWorks' series but stands well independently, providing a reprint of a 1977 original examining the life and ...
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Vintage Collage-Works: Artful Ideas with Antique Ephemera
Mary Jo Koch, Sunny Koch
Quarry Books, 2008
Vintage Collage-works by MAryjo & Sunny Koch
I love this book! I am an admitted fan of Maryjo Koch's work since discovering her feather art on some wrapping paper. Unlike many other books on collage I own, every image in this book appeals to me. Her "technique" instructions are helpful and there is a great ...
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Foolsgold: Making Something from Nothing and Freeing Your Creative Process
Susan G. Wooldridge
Harmony, 2007
jump-start your creative side
I purchased this book yesterday, hoping it would reach the stellar heights of Poemcrazy, and so far, Susan has not let me down. I have read about one quarter of the book and the only thing preventing me from being further along(I'm a fast reader)is the fact I have been ...
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Creative Collage: Making Memories in Mixed Media
Marie Browning
Sterling, 2008
Marie Browning Rocks!
Leave it to Marie to define "Collage", and explain in detail all of the goods that goes into them.
As a beginning "altered art", "collage" artist, I am happy with her book more than any other because she tells me what to use, and how to use it!
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Koos Couture Collage: Inspiration & Techniques
Linda Chang Teufel
Dragon Threads, 2003
a good book for design inspiration and learning new techniques
This book is useful for people who want to know how Koos gets his effects with fabric. The author and designer are quite generous about sharing techniques that home sewers can use to design their own garments. I feel the book is inspiring and satisfying in that ...
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