Compendium of Cardmaking Techniques

Compendium of Cardmaking Techniques by Various

There is something here to suit crafters of all abilities from paper crafts, embroidery and embossing to glass painting. Each project is clearly explained with simple step-by-step photography. The complete contents includes tea bag folding, iris folding, lacé, peel-offs, embroidery, punches, silk painting, glass painting, metal and wire, polymer clay, rubber stamping and embossing. Discover how to set a favourite photograph into a card, embroider a beautiful heart, paint a rose on silk, mould a mini wedding cake in polymer clay and fold tea bag papers into a delicate shapes. Be inspired to make innovative cards from all kinds of different materials!

May 05

If you yearn to have a go at all these modern papercrafts but don't know where to start then you might find this book a godsendThis is surely just the thing for anybody who has stood in a craft shop and wondered what all those intriguing items were for - lots of helpful photographic stages, explanations of equipment needed and the nature of the beast in general and in particular.

There are old favorites such as rubber stamping and embroidery, Dutch newcomers such as Lace, iris folding and teabag folding and less obvious methods like polymer clay and metalwork. Each section is taken from Search Press' hugely popular Cardmaking series, and gives you the basics about the craft, tells you what you need and gives you usually two projects and a gallery. Useful for a complete beginner (and easy enough to follow) it is just as useful for people who have done a few of the methods and want to have a go at the others. Knowing what you need to obtain is a huge help, particularly in deciding whether a certain method is for you. This book is not a substitute for these other titles as it does not give each book in full, but at GBP12.99/$25.99 it certainly gives a taster for not all that much outlay. I wish it had been available when I took up papercrafts! A very user-friendly primer that has something to say to all most cardmakers as well as beginners.

* Myshelf.com *

Jul 05

This book comprises of projects and ideas taken from the Handmade Greetings Cards series and provides excellent value for money. Included are basic techniques and projects aplenty - from tea bag and iris folding, lace, peel-offs, embroidery, plus silk and glass painting. You'll also find expert advice on incorporating punches, metal, wire and polymer clay into your card designs. Take a look - you'll find it hard to find a technique that isn't covered!

* Papercraft Inspirations *

Aug 05

Everything you've ever wanted to know about cardmaking - including low-downs on teabag- and iris-folding - is contained within the pages of this inspirational, definitive book.

* Popular Crafts *

Jul 05

...is just the thing to provide a good basic knowledge of multiple card making skills. Here, nine craft designers show you 12 different crafting techniques that can be used to create beautiful and diverse cards. Methods include iris folding, silk painting, stamping, polymer clay embellishments and lace...The layout is clear and colourful - a real winner!

* Practical crafts *

Iss 10, Sep 05

The expert Search Press team is at it again...whether you want to fold, stamp, embroider, punch, paint or emboss, or use peel-offs, metal & wire or clay - it's all here...Whether you want to look up a specific technique or just dip into the pages when you're stuck for ideas, this comprehensive publication is certain to add to your crafting knowledge and ability. From beginner to advanced crafter, this has to be the one to own.

* SIMPLY CARDS & PAPERCRAFT *

Judy Balchinis a lettering artist and the author of more than 20 craft guides, including Art Nouveau Designs, Decorative Painting, and Peel-Off Greeting Cards.Ann Cox runs her own company selling silk ribbons and kits and teaches at colleges and in her own studio. She is the author of A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers, Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery, and Silk Ribbon Greeting Cards. Barbara Gray is the inventor of the transparent art stamp and the author of Greeting Cards to Make & Treasure and Handmade Clear Stamped Cards. Polly Pinder is a designer and the author of more than 10 books, including Garden Flower Designs, Handmade Cards, and Traditional Japanese Designs. Joanna Sheen is the owner of Joanna Sheen Ltd and the author of more than 30 books, including Handmade Victorian Cards, Joanna Sheen's Paperlace Greeting Cards, and Twenty to Make: Layered Cards. Patricia Wing runs an arts and crafts shop and is the author of Beaded Greeting Cards, Greeting Cards to Make & Treasure, and Handmade Paper Pierced Cards.

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ISBN 13	9781844480739
ISBN 10	1844480739
Title	Compendium of Cardmaking Techniques
Author	Various
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2005-04-01
Number of pages	192
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