Paper Pleasures

by Faith Shannon, Hannah Lofts (Photographer)

Produced in association with the Florentine marbling firm, Il Papiro, this lavishly illustrated introduction to hand-crafted paper reveals how anyone, without special artistic training, can make an irresistible array of elegant paper artifacts, devise an ?innovative paper sculpture, or bind a handmade book. From basic instructions on pulping, drying, and forming paper sheets, to creating marbled, block-printed, and textured paper, or fashioning decorative coverings for trays, boxes, frames, and screens, The Art and Craft of Paper opens the door to a unique medium for ?creative self-expression.

Genres: Art, Crafts

167 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1987

Reviews

[Libraryassistant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book on the art of paper— making it and using it to make art.
It has lots of history about paper making, excellent lessons on making and decorating your own an great photography throughout.
Makes me want to try this; but the last thing I need is another hobby, lol!

[Grab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a standalone resource when looking to papermaking and decoration, but an excellent place to start for a new paper maker working from a home or kitchen studio.

[Artlab]

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[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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[Jobiska (Cindy) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has gorgeous and inventive samples and clear instructions for all sorts of papercraft.