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B2965. Artful Journal: Making and Embellishing Memory Books...
Artful Journals: Making and Embellishing Memory Books, Garden Diaries & Travel Albums by Janet
Takahashi. 2007. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover. Cover Price $19.95.
This guide covers both creating book structures and working with ready made journals. Presents 21 projects that include a seasonal journal with handmade papers decorated with natural items, a fan book of travel postcards, an accordion book of must-remember things said, a romantic journal and a spiral book for recipes. Beautiful watercolor art throughout.
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B2800. Bookbinding: The Classic Arts & Ma
Bookbinding: The Classic Arts & Crafts Manual
By Douglas Cockerell. 2005. 252pp. 5-3/8"x8". Paper.
First published in 1901.
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B2986. Mixed-Media Nature Journnals
B2986. Mixed-Media Nature Journals: New Techniques for Exploring Nature, Life, and Memory by Lori Kay Ludwig. 2008. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.99.
This inspiring book is filled with projects for creating beautiful imagery for journals -- without drawing or painting! The techniques presented include creative twists on leaf rubbings, plant pressings, non-traditional printmaking and block printing. One of the more unique projects involves using patina solutions for nature printing on metal mesh. Photo manipulations, layering techniques and clever ways of incorporating three-dimensional natural objects are also mentioned, but there are many more ideas and inspiration. If you are a nature lover and feel that journaling is mostly drawing or painting, this book will help you explore journaling in a new light! Peppered throughout the book are quotes that will inspire, along with ideas for themes and many tips and variations. Includes a gallery of work by a range of artists.
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B2989. Paper Transformed
B2989. Paper Transformed: A Handbook of Surface-Design Recipes and Creative Paper Projects by Julia Andrus. 2007. 176pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.95.
Andrus’ book showcases over 100 techniques for transforming paper. There are step-by-step illustrated instructions for many traditional processes – many with new variations. Also included are new and original paper treatments and project applications. Some of the projects include beeswax collage, soot printing, leather paper and a gorgeous effect called Northern Lights. The final chapter includes 2 dozen *Sparkling Paper Projects* that use techniques from throughout the book. This book was so popular that the publisher had to order a second printing almost immediately!
Chapters include: Old Favorites and New Variations, Original Designer Papers, Metal Look-Alikes, Special Paper Treatments, Stamping Techniques, Stippling, Sponging, Stenciling, Paper Finales, & Sparkling Paper Projects.
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B2988. Painted Paper
B2988. Painted Paper: Techniques and Projects for Handmade Books & Cards by Alisa Golden. 2008. 178pp. Hardcover. List price $24.95 .
Alisa Golden shows how to paint paper using water-based media--primarily acrylic inks, gesso and paste. She first provides advice on paper/ink/paint choices, and introduces the tools needed to complete the projects. Every following chapter showcases multiple methods of painting techniques: washes, stencils, masking, gesso resist, paste papers (an entire chapter!), layered inks, and more. After working your way through the techniques presented, you will have a wealth of beautiful papers -- and in the final chapter, Alisa shows exactly how to use these great papers. Color photos and diagrams illustrate book/paper projects designed specifically to transform your newly painted papers into: an origami envelope, an accordion-folded album, and a decorative box, and much more! Packed with painting techniques and book projects, this title will keep your creative fires ablaze.
Chapters: Papers, Colors, and Tools; Acrylic Inks; Gesso & Stencils; Masking; Paints & Paste; Books and Projects.
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B2985. Art Journals & Creative Healing
Art Journals & Creative Healing: Restoring the Spirit Through Self-Expression
By Sharon Soneff. 2008. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.99.
With excerpts from beautiful and unusual artistic journals, demonstrates that journaling can be a tool supporting personal growth and in navigating through life's challeges. Through a marriage of beautiful imagery, uplifting and literary quotations, journaling worksheets and journal prompts the book helps readers get started with their own journals. Includs using mediums as metaphors, journaling for cathartic expression, gaining wisdom through introspection and reflection, finding strength in the midst of suffering.
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