Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets, Keepsakes
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ready, Set, Solder!
  • A book overflowing with love for art and life.
  • Scrapbooking under glass
  • GET READY FOR FUN FUN FUN!!!!
  • A lovely book but I returned it
Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets, Keepsakes
Sally Jean Alexander
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581808429

Book Description

Whimsical and Elegant Projects from Well-Known Collage Artist Sally Jean Alexander

*Shares 27 projects with 30 variations for additional inspiration
*Uses vintage ephemera to create charms, vials, miniature shrines, and reliquary boxes
*Features author Sally Jean Alexander's signature style

With Pretty Little Things, readers will find collage projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. The twenty-seven projects and thirty variations feature vintage ephemera soldered within glass, for finished works that tell a romantic or whimsical story. All exhibit Sally Jean Alexander's signature style--a style that brings new life to antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ready, Set, Solder!.......2007-10-02

I originally checked this book out of the library, but was so entranced I had to order a copy for my own library. The book is filled with lots of small projects, like many others - but what's so enchanting (and different) about it is that you end up with USABLE ingredients for other projects when you're done!

Learn to solder - start small, with different types of charms. Progressively more involved pieces teach more advanced techniques. When you've completed just 2 or 3 'mini projects' you've got a set of workable charms for future work - an excellent use of the bits you've made, and SO wonderful when compared to many other books I've seen where you make weird oddments that have no other use when completed other than to have demonstrated a technique. This book builds your technique AND your supplies - a definite winner. I heartily recommend it to artists who are starting to explore other media!

5 out of 5 stars A book overflowing with love for art and life........2007-10-02

I have read all of the reviews here for Sally Jean's "Pretty Little Things." One can see those reviews of the people who perceive the world as half empty.
For me, Sally's book is a glass overflowing with creativity, eye candy and the love for the art that she creates. It's a wonderful insight to see how this amazing artist processes all the inspiration that surrounds her.
Sally gives us a tour of her inner soul...that playful, joyous spirit we all see in her classes. She has translated onto the written page all of her enthusiasm for her art and life.
"Pretty Little Things" is a joy to read. I loved the way that Sally's personality shines through...something that can be lost in a "how to" book. Buy this book, then take one of Sally's classes and you'll see what I mean!

5 out of 5 stars Scrapbooking under glass.......2007-08-27

This book is so much fun. I am a stained glass and scrapbooking hobbyist and have found this book to be a combination of both things and a great source for glass collage. I have had lots of fun with it and have encouraged others to try their hand at this mixed media.

5 out of 5 stars GET READY FOR FUN FUN FUN!!!!.......2007-08-26

FIND YOUR GUMPTION AND HAVE YOUR WITTS ABOUT YOU!
this book is not just great to look at, the projects are fun to do.
i would say this BOOK is for anyone who likes to gain inspiration from fun projects, the PROJECTS are for those self starters willing to be patient with themselves and their project. for instance a lot of these projects reqiure soldering. if you have never done soldering go get you an iron an start slow- mind you- i said slow-hence the patience part i mentioned. dont be afraid to get help-look in your phone book and see if there is anyone doing stained glass in your area- call and ask for a quickie lesson. plumbers use solder too. once you get the hang of it you'll pee your pants with glee because this one skill opens up sooo many possibilities for your all your crafts. sally gives a lot of recommendations for supplies and i learned her recommendatons are based on her extensive experience. be prepared to spend some dough on really good equipment I.e. temperature control soldering iron, gel flux, taurus ring saw(the big red one in her book),silvergleem solder. get the things she recommends. i tried being cheap and my results show it. then i tried her recommendations and my results reflected much better. i checked out the links for product in the back and i found i could buy ALL the supplies i needed on ebay for a lot less than the links. the ring saw is a blast and a halfand i found it on ebay too! cuts glass like butter and you CANNOT cut yourself. the "lifes a beach" pendant on page 83 was my first project. i had some sand from a special beach trip we took and i found a wad of test tubes at the flee market-cut those up,taped,soldered-not too bad! tried again-much better! as i said this book is a great looker and doer!

3 out of 5 stars A lovely book but I returned it.......2007-08-09

This book is lovely to look at, but if you do not have any jewellery making skills or tools the projects are not for you. I ended up returning this book because the projects involved more than I had thought, and required jewellery making tools that I do not own. It wasn't quite what I hoped for, but was still a lovely book to look at.
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Cheap and Easy
  • Mixed-media delight
  • Beautiful images
  • wonderful
  • Great Image Transfer Reference
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More
Karen Michel
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592531776

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Cheap and Easy.......2007-08-23

This book came in a good condition within a decent amount of time. It was way cheaper than other stores/sites. Cheap and easy is what I like, so this book was a great buy for me. Kudos to the seller: I'd shop again with them anytime!

5 out of 5 stars Mixed-media delight.......2007-06-27

This is a great book and a wonderful journey into the world of mixed media. I loved the section on how to alter real photos!

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful images.......2007-05-27

This book has many wonderful pictures and lists the items need to use for the effects but the instructions are not specific enough for a beginner to dive right in if they are not familiar with certain products. I find myself looking through for techniques that I have not used and really wish that several of the projects were a bit more specific. Overall I really love the book but could see that it could be overwelming for someone who is shy from trying new things.

5 out of 5 stars wonderful.......2007-03-25

in my job as graphic designer I often get stuck in a certain way or ideas of a design and this book just popped me into a totally new way of thinking and giving me a ton of fresh ideas

4 out of 5 stars Great Image Transfer Reference.......2007-02-03

I checked this book out from the library twice, and liked it so much I decided to buy it. My favorite feature: the book explains many methods to use for image transfers from copier, inkjet, and other image sources. It also has tons of full-color examples. I don't particularly care for the author's style of art, but the varied ideas, as well as the gallery of other artists' work, make up for it.
Collage Unleashed
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Plenty of Pep and Sparkle, but . . . .
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  • On the road
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  • Best Collage Book I've Read!
Collage Unleashed
Traci Bautista
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581808453

Book Description

The funky, colorful projects in Collage Unleashed encourage readers to turn off their inner critics and tap into a childlike sense of wonder and imagination. With projects that range from art books and fabric journals to mixed-media paintings, this book:

-Showcases three of the most popular trends in papercrafting--collage, altered fabric and journaling

-Features a wide range of techniques for crafters at every level, including crayon transfers, funky embroidery, freestyle hand lettering and creative book binding

-Combines paper, fabric, beads, dyes, paints and more in unexpected ways

Everyone from collage artists and book-making enthusiasts to papercrafters will want to put this title at the top of their personal wish lists.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Plenty of Pep and Sparkle, but . . . . .......2007-09-27

Traci Bautista is clearly a tremendously imaginative and energetic artist. I expect her book will help to fire up many inhibited or hesitant young readers -- or will at least give them plenty of new ideas with regard to tools and techniques. As other reviewers have noted, the sheer number of ideas the author introduces is prodigious. The photographs of her own work reveal a plethora of fanciful, upbeat productions which may well have wide appeal.

On the other hand, I can not think this book will be a good "fit" for everyone who works with collage. In fact, I expected to like the book much more than I did. It is hard to put my finger on just what disappointed me -- possibly the whole unleash-yourself tone. Do I really want to incorporate lots of randomly dyed paper towels in my collages? Will my art truly benefit from the addition of crayons melted in my oven?

I suspect the book may appeal more to younger (post-
Boomer) people who value fast, fun creative experiences -- and who like the idea of accumulating whole stockpiles of colorful materials (such as the aforementioned dyed paper towels) to incorporate in future scads of collages. I guess I am more the stodgy, plodding type of artist -- the type who is currently studying a completed nixed-media collage (no crayons or paper towels) over a period of several days, trying to decide whether to add one more acrylic glaze. Frankly, I am also the type who tends to cringe ever so slightly when confronting instructions for, say, doodling "girlie glam faces"--"My journals are filled with doodles of these girls; they're fun, feminine, and pretty," writes Ms. Bautista on page 49.

In fairness, those who are into sewing and needlework may appreciate some of the projects requiring a sewing machine or a penchant for tying macrame knots. The directions for experimenting with book binding are also interesting and quite accessible even to the interested beginner. Ms. Bautists is clearly skilled in this area, and she offers up some interesting possibilities for combining stitchery with other modalities.

Moreover, in the interests of full disclosure, I did decide to experiment with a judicious pinch or two of glitter after perusing this book. I liked the result. It definitely pepped up my latest collage.

I would suggest paging through the book before purchasing it and seeing whether Traci Bautista's own creations, choice of materials, etc., appeal to you at least as much as your own. If so, go for it! I am still, for the most part, inordinately content with my traditionalist-media. I will probably stay back here on the leash for a while longer.

5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2007-08-22

This is one of my favorites in my vast art book collection. The collage techniques that Traci Bautista presents are fun, easy to follow, and encourage you to be creative. (I am not into "projects," but even the ones she included are open ended.) In addition, her graphics and use of color are awesome! Her style is a combination of American graffiti, calligraphic illumination, and a little of Picasso. You will not regret getting this book!

5 out of 5 stars On the road.......2007-08-13

Bought this book to take on a road trip. SO HAPPY to be back home so I can create with Traci as my inspiration!

Some of the techiniques in book-binding seem a little complicated, but it won't stop me! I am eager to try lots & lots of new things.

5 out of 5 stars collage unleashed.......2007-08-10

I love this book, is extremely creative and give you many ideas for many themes and design applications. I highly recommend this book to anybody involved in design

5 out of 5 stars Best Collage Book I've Read!.......2007-08-06

*****
This collage book is chock-full of ideas, examples, and text that helps you to give yourself permission to play, to experiment, and to come up with creative and unusual ideas of your own. There is a plethora of techniques covered, including fun things to do with text (which I especially liked), more than enough to keep me busy for a long, long time. It is staggering what can be done with collage, and "Collage Unleashed" does exactly what it promises---unleashes your imagination and gives you tools to explore with collage!

Highly recommended!
*****
Collage Lost And Found: Creating Unique Projects With Vintage Ephemera
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lots of supplies needed!
  • Collages
  • Collage Lost and Found
  • Beautiful and inspiring
  • Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera
Collage Lost And Found: Creating Unique Projects With Vintage Ephemera
Giuseppina Cirincione
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581807872

Book Description

Now there's a hip way for crafters to bring family history into their daily lives. Collage Lost and Found combines basic collage techniques and found objects to create edgy and unusual crafts with not only style, but a story to tell, as well. Highlights include:

-20 step-by-step projects with easy, fashionable designs for greeting cards, magnets, necklaces, journals, and more

-Sassy, and alluring artwork that reflects the author's old-world Sicilian upbringing and her fascination with a bygone era

-Inspirational photo galleries packed with ideas, as well as information on basic collage, collecting ephemera, and jewelry techniques

Readers won't be able to resist these clever ideas for turning long-forgotten treasures into items they can wear, display, or send!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lots of supplies needed!.......2007-06-09

I bought this book because I am interested in collage. My interest lies mostly in ATCs (artist trading cards), and I was hoping to find some techniques here that I could scale down and use.

There are lots of nice examples and instructions, but I found myself getting overwhelmed in some sections. Plus, I would probably have to buy a lot of supplies for some of the projects (especially the ones that involve soldering). I've read through much of the book, and I'm trying to remember what I liked and didn't like about it. What I've realized is that the projects must not be all that memorable (at least not to me) because few examples come to mind!

I suppose, for inspiration, it's an okay book to have. And if you're looking at doing three-dimensional collages or other altered artwork, it's just fine. It just wasn't quite what I was looking for.

4 out of 5 stars Collages.......2007-05-17

This is a very informative book dealing with making different projects out of found items. The book gives great direction and lists supplies and tools that will be needed.

I received it within a week of ordering it.

4 out of 5 stars Collage Lost and Found.......2007-02-21

Vintage -passion for new technique and unique, can't wait to create several projects from Collage Lost and found

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring.......2007-02-19

This book is lovely. The photos are clear and the instructions are as well. It is a great resource for making something different. There are many ideas and finished products to jump-start your imagination. Nicely laid out and balanced with instructions and photos.

4 out of 5 stars Collage Lost and Found: Creating Unique Projects with Vintage Ephemera.......2007-01-11

Beautiful ideas and well written. Great inspiration.
Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What A Fantastic Book
  • Thanks!
  • Lots of ideas in this one
  • Incredibly Informative Guide
  • Very useful and inspiring!
Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera
Claudine Hellmuth
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: 1581803435

Book Description

Inside readers will find more than a dozen innovative techniques and step by step demonstrations of 12 different collage projects specifically designed to help them achieve the modern, eclectic collage effect that's so popular today.

Collage Discovery Workshop shows readers how to rust or antique any object for collage and includes four recipes for creating amazing collage backgrounds from peeling paper to textured paint and so much more. In addition, five different image transfer techniques--for layering vintage photos and other art--along with creative excercises, journaling prompts and tips on altering books are included. Projects consist of the following:

*Collaged tin refrigerator magnets
*Heritage collage to honor a friend or relative
*Miniature candy tin assemblages
*Shadowboxes
*Beeswax collages

For stampers, paper and altered books artists--crafters of any skill level--Collage Discovery Workshop opens up whole new worlds of creativity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What A Fantastic Book.......2007-09-06

I just so love this book. It gets straight to the point, It is incredibly detailed plus for beginners like myself who are new to collage it makes perfect sense.

3 out of 5 stars Thanks!.......2007-08-11

Book was in great conditon, but I purchased the book for a project and by the time it came... we were done with the project.

5 out of 5 stars Lots of ideas in this one.......2007-08-10

Without a question Claudine gives great advice and instruction in this book. Lots of ideas for scrapbooking, collage and just crafty folks. I would definitely recommend her other book "Beyond the Unexpected" as well. She also has DVDs that are awesome for those of us who learn by watching. She's a hoot!

5 out of 5 stars Incredibly Informative Guide.......2007-07-12

Claudine's information is so inspiring, I wanted to stop reading and try each technique immediately. The instructions are easy to follow, the techniques are real creative and the personality she blends in with her writing style made me feel like I was one of her best friends having a coffee break right there in her studio!

5 out of 5 stars Very useful and inspiring!.......2007-06-04

This book is a great source for techniques. Instructions were clearly explained, with photos showing how to do everything. I would definitely buy another book by this author.
Altered Books Workshop: 18 Creative Techniques for Self-Expression
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Interesting, good instructions
  • iI cannot put down that book!!!
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  • Nice
Altered Books Workshop: 18 Creative Techniques for Self-Expression
Bev Brazelton
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581805357

Book Description

Transform old books into one-of-a-kind pieces of art with Altered Books Workshop! In this book, readers receive detailed instructions for the newest craft craze--altered books--which combines bookmaking, collage, journaling, rubber stamping, papercrafting, stitching, embellishing and much more.

Readers will discover how to construct each page of the book, using paint, decoupage, ribbon fibers, photos, charms, rubber stamps or anything that captures their imagination. Bev Brazelton walks them step-by-step through the process, teaching readers a wide range of mixed media and papercrafting techniques. In addition, gallery pages showcase sample books with variations of each technique to infuse readers' brains with creative ideas of their own.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great resource, Excellent source for beginners.......2007-08-23

This book is filled with inspirational ideas and all the techniques needed to complete projects. Excellent for someone new to the craft.

5 out of 5 stars Interesting, good instructions.......2007-05-13

I bought this book, and several others, to use for a project in my highschool art classes. This is the one the kids looked at most. It had good instructions and ideas.

5 out of 5 stars iI cannot put down that book!!!.......2007-03-25

I have bought this book as an introduction to altered books and since then I cannot put it down. It is true that people who are experienced in the art of altering books may find it a little limited. But Bev Brazelton is such a talented artist! It is a yummy book for the eyes!
The book itself is devided is different parts showing different techniques from the most elementary ones to the more elaborated ones.
I truly recommand this book.
It is so inspiring!

4 out of 5 stars Good beginner hands-on book.......2007-02-19

I've done almost no altered-book work, and I've done a bit more collage. I took this book out of the library as part of some research into paper art techniques.

This book's organization is straightforward. Brazelton starts by explaining the basic materials and supplies used, in an organized and detailed fashion, and then teaches one specific technique at a time. This method seems good for people who know very little about the art and like to learn by working hands-on with a specific set of instructions. The author is very encouraging.

A couple of minor criticisms: My enjoyment of the book was marred a bit because I just don't like the author's artistic style very much. I also found it irritating that Brazelton used the same basic approach over and over (multiple layers of color washes) on each segment. I wish the author had added at least a few photos of other artist's works so I could see some other ways to approach altered books.

5 out of 5 stars Nice.......2007-02-16

This book is an awesome purchase for someone interested in learning about altered books. Detailed, good examples, techniques. Good choice.
Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists (Quarry Book)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fun and Inspirational
  • Best guide for collage
  • Definitely has some inspiration but...
  • Portable Inspiration
  • So many ideas!
Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists (Quarry Book)
Lynne Perrella
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592531768

Book Description

Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experiementation developing at such a fast pace, it is pertinent to know how various techniques and combinations work and whether they are right for your latest project. Alphabetica illuminates new techniques through detailed visuals and rich, explanatory text. From cover to cover, readers absorb the specialties of each contributing artist, such as Judi Riesch's use of vintage photographs, and Lesley Riley's sophisticated fabric transfers, and are able to get an "over the shoulder" glance at how these artists work.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fun and Inspirational.......2007-08-09

This book is loaded with fun and funky ideas for any artist. Some reviewers mentioned that they believe the ideas contained here to be geared more toward altered book artists, but I disagree. Any artist can adapt the principles found in this book to inspire their own work. This book is a go-to resource for me on a regular basis. Love it!

5 out of 5 stars Best guide for collage.......2007-07-30

This book is well laid-out and easy to follow. The illustrations are exciting and explanatory. This allows me to use a little or a lot of collage in my artwork.

4 out of 5 stars Definitely has some inspiration but..........2007-05-18

I collect a lot of books as an artist because I like to have multiple avenues of inspiration around me when I'm creating. This book definitely has many ideas but my one problem with it is that it's not that well organized. It covers each letter in the alphabet, like the title suggests, but jumps around, is not sequential, and the connections to each letter are not predictable so you really have to look through the whole book to find each idea. Letters for key words are repeated throughout the book...though the ideas are all original. For example: B is for buckle; B is for blocks; B is for brainstorming...etc.

For a quick reference however, it's great. Nice imagery and exemplars, with some inspirational ideas. If you are a book artist looking for more ways to alter and express your ideas, this is a great resource. If you are an artist looking to enhance your journals...this is a great book. If you are a teacher, this is also a great resource.

The back end of the book has 27 pages of workshops with detailed ideas. Here are some examples: Faux & Ancient Surfaces; Transparencies; Attachments; Building a Surface with Patterning; Metal Tape and Altered Images; Creating with Recycled Papers; Working Intuitively.

Each workshop page has an inspirational related quote, what to try, how to get started, tips, creating, a list of influences/exemplary artists, and studio essentials- a list of materials needed to complete this workshop.

5 out of 5 stars Portable Inspiration.......2007-03-24

I love the ability to take this book with me wherever I want to go to fuel my inspirational fires whenever needed. This slim book is about the size of a magazine, so it'll go into a backpack or any other kind of "carrying bag" with ease. Even though there are few pages compared to some art books, this book is FULL. Not one centimeter of this book was left untouched by the talents of the artists collaborating on this project. I'm hungry for more and will certainly be making future purchase from any one of the artists listed in this book.

5 out of 5 stars So many ideas!.......2007-03-08

A very interesting book. I have only tried one idea from it so far, but I was impressed with the results.
Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond The Unexpected
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond The Unexpected
Claudine Hellmuth
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581806787

Book Description

A follow-up to the best-selling Collage Discovery Workshop, this book taps into a whole new level of creativity. It's packed with original ideas and artwork, including:

-16 new collage techniques and 12 new step-by-step projects - Exciting ways for readers to personalize their work with color, photos, lettering and hand drawn elements -A wide variety of fun surfaces like canvas, fabric, altered books, paper, and more -An inspiring gallery of work by the author and other top collage artists

Whether they're fans of the first book or brand new to collage, readers will flip for the appealing artwork and easy-to-follow instruction found here.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2007-10-02

I'm new to collage and this book is clear with good steps by steps. A lot of ideas , easy and nice. Just I love it.

5 out of 5 stars Beyond Great!.......2007-09-11

I love this book! Claudine's projects and techniques are easy to follow and her conversational style makes this book a joy to read. The techniques can be adapted to any type of art you like!

5 out of 5 stars how-to that you'll want to.......2007-08-18

Plenty of CLEAR how-to on techniques you will want to try. These projects easily work for artists of different levels, even kids. I can make creative, clever art or cards, and my kids can join in. I really like the sense of humor throughout.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Information.......2007-08-10

This book gave clear instructions and ideas. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in scrapbooking, collage, or just crafts in general. Great information. Claudine also has wonderful instructional DVDs if you are a learn by watching person.

4 out of 5 stars Claudine does it again!.......2007-08-09

She shares her secrets of collage and how she creates her sweet collages in her own personal style. Lots of great pictures and instructions, also if you have any questions about a technique, Claudine has a yahoo group, and pops in quite often to answer questions.
Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry: Innovative Projects Featuring Resin, Polymer Clay, Fiber, Glass, Ceramics, Collage Materials, and More
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry: Innovative Projects Featuring Resin, Polymer Clay, Fiber, Glass, Ceramics, Collage Materials, and More
Sherri Haab
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823030628
Release Date: 2006-12-20

Book Description

Metal clay plus more, more, more!
* Follow-up to the best-selling Art of Metal Clay
* Author has sold more than two million books!
* Metal clay is hot with crafters, artists--anyone who wants to try alchemy

Metal clay starts as clay and turns into metal. Does it get any more magical? Now it does--with Metal Clay and Mixed Media. Author Sherri Haab takes this compelling material, today's hottest craft item, to the next level, brilliantly combining it with other media ranging from the timeless to the unexpected. Ribbons, gold leaf, pottery shards, transparent resin, polymer clay, leather, and more are used in stunning jewelry, decorative pieces, and works of art. Beautiful photography showcases these innovative pieces, and full step-by-step instructions make it easy to re-create them. New formulations of metal clay and newly developed firing techniques are presented clearly so that crafters can achieve professional results. Sophisticated enough for artists yet simple enough for beginners, Metal Clay and Mixed Media is the only book that blends metal clay with mixed media to make magic.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Add other media to your metal clay creations .......2007-09-24

This book's cover features a gorgeous silver charm bracelet to invite you to look into incorporating resins and other media into your metal clay pieces. The book follows Sherri's 2003 Art of Metal Clay and 2006 Art of Resin Jewelry and includes the best of both. She begins with fairly thorough metal clay instructions (although I consider a class essential for safety considerations, especially for people who have not previously used a torch or a kiln). Learning how to plan a design prior to opening a package of metal clay is also an important class lesson because the binder in metal clay dries so quickly.

What sets this book apart from other metal clay books are the instructions on making findings, supports and bezels from metal clay. Other books show jewelry projects and, because many jewelers like to use precious metal findings, Sherri's instructions on findings and bezels are most welcome. There's also a section on the use of color, images, and surface design. If you've enjoyed working with metal clay and want to expand its use, this book is for you.

4 out of 5 stars Review Metal Clay & Mixed Media Jewelry.......2007-06-07

Wonderful book with great layout, pictures and instruction.

If you are starting in metal clay this is a good book to read.

5 out of 5 stars inspiring!.......2007-04-20

This book is jammed packed with helpful information and a ton of eye candy that has me perusing the pages over and over! Having taken a PMC class and having read many books on the subject I was very impressed with the plethora of projects and the detailed instructions. Even the most minute details are covered. And the gallery is absolutely stunning and inspiring!

Many books fall short when attempting to describe step-by-step instructions, but Sherri Haab's book goes the extra mile. The steps outlined are detailed, easy to follow, and understand. The beautiful photos are so incredible that I can hardly wait to try several of the projects covered! In fact, I have already started playing with resin: Fun, fun, FUN!

Anyone purchasing this metal clay book will not be sorry. Reading Sherri's book has definitely taken my art work to a higher level. KUDOS!!!

1 out of 5 stars disappointing.......2007-03-26

I was anxiously awaiting the release of Sherri's second book and must say that I was disappointed when I finally received it. Many of the projects seemed to be near copies of projects in the metal clay book that Louise Duhamel had in her book. There was the same bicycle reflector pendant, a similar project using cement, a project using images covered in resin, a "Moon Baby" project etc. The rest of the projects had very dull and basic metal clay work. There was a bracelet cuff project made with fabric where she made simple molded buttons. The crocheted bracelet had simple metal clay circles on it. There was a leather bracelet with a rectangle of letters, similar to a piece in her first book. Other projects were simple findings such as buckles and toggle clasps. Even the gallery pictures were disappointing. I recognized most of them from previous magazines and books. Many from years ago. I guess what I am saying is that I expected innovation and didn't get it. I understand that Sherri has written many books lately. Perhaps she hasn't had time to spend really diving in and working with the medium, testing the metal clay boundries. I did find Louise Duhamel's book to contain innovation. I hope someone else will step up to the plate again sometime soon.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful book.......2007-03-08

Very imformative & interesting book. Some wonderful techniques I look forward to trying
Metal Craft Discovery Workshop: Create Unique Jewelry, Art Dolls, Collage Art, Keepsakes and More!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Metal Craft Discovery Workshop: Create Unique Jewelry, Art Dolls, Collage Art, Keepsakes and More!
Linda O'Brien , and Opie O'Brien
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581806469

Book Description

Metal is the newest big trend, and crafters are hungry for ideas for using it in everything from jewelry and home décor to scrapbooking and mixed media art. In Metal Craft Discovery Workshop, artists Linda and Opie O'Brien show easy ways to manipulate, emboss, twist and join metal without using complex soldering or traditional metal-smithing methods. They provide:

-20 unique projects including a bottle cap bracelet, mesh book cover, magnetic photo card, tin can doll and mixed-metal clock

-An extensive technique section that teaches etching, hole punching, image transferring, and metal aging

-Creative approaches for using copper, tin, brass, aluminum, found objects and recycled metals

-A special gallery section featuring even more inspirational work

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Metalcraft Workshop.......2007-05-17

This is the book you will want if you want to learn how to creatively make jewelry, collages and dolls. They provide you with clear instruction , lists of tools needed, and supplies to do the creating.

I received this book within a week of ordering.

5 out of 5 stars Just Plain Fun!.......2007-01-10

This book is great fun, whether you work with metal or not! It's nicely photographed and well written, and the projects are all fun(ky). Very enjoyable experience. I especially loved learning how to patina metals with potato chips... something I would like to try if only I could keep my kids out of the bowl!

5 out of 5 stars Metal Craft Discovery Workshop.......2007-01-10

The book is very helpful and provides you with all of the tools you will need for the techniques in the book. Very helpful for someone just getting started with working with metal.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2006-09-13

Lots of great ideas and tips. A wonderful book for any artist seeking to expand their skills. This book will stay on my desk
to refer to time and again. The step by step how to's alone make it well worth the price. I have now added an aviation snips to my tool chest and have cut up every tin in sight. Get it! You will love it!

5 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive!.......2006-06-09

I'm a mixed media collage artist, which very regularly implements metal into my design, this book is amazing! It shows different transfer techniques as well as giving your metal a patina (either with ammonia or patina kits that can be purchased at Michaels).
It has some great inspirational pieces.
I'm also a fan of product lists (instead of vague references), which this book has in spades. It will flat out tell you what product works best.
A++++

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