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B3402. PUSH Paper: 30 Artists of Paper Art
PUSH Paper: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Paper Art. 2011. 176pp. 9"x7". Hardcover
A stunning gallery of innovative, interesting, and exciting work of 30 contemporary paper artists. The pieces include cutting, sculpture, installations, pop ups, paper toys, and more. Includes a biography of each artist. A visual feast of paper art and craft.
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B3406. Surface Treatment Workshop / McElroy & Wilson
Surface Treatment Workship by Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson. 2011. 144pp. 8.25x10.75. Paperback $24.99
Forty-five mixed-media techniques to add depth to your artwork.
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B3166. Painted Paper (Paperback) / Golden
Painted Paper: Techniques & Projects for Handmade Books & Cards by Alisa Golden. 2008. 176pp. 8.5" x 10". Paper $17.95.
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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B3442. Fold / Moote
Fold by Cherryl Moote. 2011. 120pp. 8.5"x11". Spiralbound (paper).
Shows you how to use simple paper folding techniques to create books, envelopes, fold-outs, explosion folds, 3D structures, and cards. A fold is a magical thing. With just one crease a flat piece of paper is transformed and on its way to become a new creation. The instructions for over 20 projects are complete, well-illustrated, easy to follow and thoroughly tested. Also includes detailed information about paper crafting tools, materials and work techniques. All the info you need to create your own magical and fun paperworks. Black & white illustrations, full-color gallery.
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B3447. Artistry in Paper / Jackson
Artistry in Paper: Creating Beautiful Things with Origami, Papier Mâché, Pop-ups and Other Papercrafts by Paul Jackson. 2006. 192pp. 8.75"x8.75". Paper $18.95. SALE
The first section presents a step-by-step guide to the fundamental techniques of the major paper arts - paper weaving, paper making, pulp and cut-paper sculpture, pop-ups and more. The second section is a gallery of outstanding paperworks showcasing high-quality and innovative work by an international array of paper engineers and craftspeople.
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LR17-4. LAR Greeting Card Issue: Vol.17, No.4
LAR Greeting Card Issue. (Volume 17, No. 4)
Features a wide selection of calligraphic greeting cards for Christmas, New Year's, and other holidays. Includes printed and handmade cards, personal and commercial designs. 120 examples from 94 artists representing the USA and 12 other countries. Approximately half are reproduced in full color.
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B3391. Pop-Up Design & Paper Mechanics / Birmingham
Pop-Up Design and Paper Mechanics: How to Make Folding Paper Sculpture by Duncan Birmingham. 2011. 176pp. 8.25x10.87. Paper
This comprehensive guide is a delightful introduction to a fun and fascinating craft - and it's perfect for designers, illustrators, and hobbyists. Duncan Birmingham's accessible and logical approach to pop-ups eliminates measuring and requires only card, scissors and glue to make highly complex folding sculptures. He demonstrates how to construct sophisticated pop-up designs, fashion a 3D reference book, design beautiful greeting cards, and more.
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B3204. Making Mechanical Cards: 25 Paper-Engineered Designs
Making Mechanical Cards: 25 Paper-Engineered Designs by Sheila Sturrock. 2009. 160pp. 8.25"x10-7/8". Paper $17.95.
Mostly based on Victorian and Edwardian cards featuring paper engineering, the techniques/designs in this book include pull-tab butterflies, bouquets, fans and scrolls; dissolving pictures and kaleidoscopes; and Venetian blind variations. Also, a puzzle purse, a box stage with musicians playing, and animals on a revolving wheel. The designs progress from very simple to really intricate, all with good step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Templates are provided for you to photocopy onto your card stock.
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B3305. Self-made Stationery / Udagawa
Self-made Stationery: Handmade Goods Designed by Me by Kazumi Udagawa. 2009. 96pp + 7 pages of full-color templates. 8"x10". Paper $17.95.
Projects include a rubber band notebook, side-stitch travelers memo pad, tear-off memo board, monthly file made from envelopes, pen/pencil case box, sewn tote book, bookmarks, greeting cards and more. It’s a nicely designed book with easy, fun projects.
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B3157. Pushing the Envelope / Le Van
Pushing The Envelope: Crafty Packaging for Cards of All Kinds by Marthe Le Van. 2009. 8.5" x 10". 128pp. Paper $17.95.
Instead of focusing on what’s in the envelope, this book has projects on the envelopes themselves. Some projects involve embellishing commercial envelopes with surface treatments, such as stamping and stenciling. Others explore folding techniques, and a few use unconventional and recycled materials. There are projects for packaging CDs, photographs, gift cards, and more.
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