Paper Pleasure: The creative guide to papercraft

Paper Pleasure: The creative guide to papercraft by Faith Shannon. Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, New York, NY, 1987. 1st American Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Oblong. Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 168 Pgs. ISBN 1555841058. LCCN 87-21047. The beauty of paper celebrated in more than 100 pages of color photographs. This practical book shows how people of any age, without artistic training, can create useful, ornamental designs from paper. This book starts with a historical survey of paper, an how to make paper at home using readily available equipment and materials. Then follows projects for manipulating paper to make simple sculptural forms; pattern making methods; making paper objects in three dimensions, such as lampshades and jewelry; and the last sections takes the mystique out of bookbinding. It includes a glossary and a list of useful suppliers. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 14766.