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This is a prime find for those who love stenciled designs.--Kay Reynolds"The Virginian-Pilot" (12/08/2007) Full of inspiration and encouragement for future research, this book is a starting point for replacing empty wall space with designs from around the world.--Susan Smith-Durisek"Herald-Leader (Lexington KY)" (12/15/2007) Study this ancient art and use the fold-out templates to rev up the "wow" factor on your seasonal invitations, greeting cards, wrapping paper and to-and-from tags. An eclectic selection of full-size patterns ... this finished wall and window decorations are worth the effort. Suitable for general crafts collections.-- (02/15/2008) All you need to make unique, expensive-looking wall art is colored paper, scissors and a copy of "Paper Cutouts."--Arlington Heights Daily Herald (11/18/2007) The authors provide 45 dazzling motifs, complete with step-by-step instructions for a variety of designs.... Even a novice can reproduce these beautiful designs just right for modern tastes.-- (04/01/2008) Better plan on setting aside a few weekends, because I bet you'll find yourself redecorating room after room once you start with this engaging book.--Rainbo Electronic Reviews (09/01/2007)
Reseña del editor:
45 spectacular designs for handcrafting with paper cuttings. The art of paper cutting has a long history. Ancient cuttings, some dating from before 1000 B.C., have been excavated in China's Xinjiang province. Today, paper cutting is a popular handcraft worldwide, with a variety of applications. Paper Cutouts features 45 designs of stunning motifs that can be used around the home or framed as elegant artworks. Each design includes a full-sized template to photocopy in advance. The authors provide step-by-step instructions that explain how to fold and cut, with the intricate designs revealed in white or colored paper. The designs include: A hanging lamp Room dividers and screens Motif rounds (swans, winter chalets, angels) Motif squares (spring, summer, winter, autumn) Wall friezes (under the sea; garden; on the farm) Repeating motifs (bird on a branch, fern, scarabs) Mirror motifs (dragons, herons). Paper Cutouts is a beautiful how-to guidebook for this ancient handcraft and a unique showcase of modern designs for artists and crafters.
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