Editorial Reviews
Review
Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal : Miles beyond the projects you may remember from grade school... takes papier-mache beyond craft and into art.
Kliatt : This attractive, copiously illustrated, and easy to use how-to-do-it book touches all the bases.
Canadian Materials : An abundance of color photographs... well designed layout make... an attractive book... It's not hard to be inspired.
Montreal Gazette : McGraw's easy-to-follow illustrations, her chatty descriptions and unusual ideas will motivate readers.
Book Description
Virtually everyone has worked in papier-mâché at one time or another, but very few know how to make the most of this craft. Papier-mâché has tremendous scope for creativity. With its wide variety of sculptural treatments and finishing techniques it satisfies the sculptor, the painter and the craftsperson.
This is a book of papier-mâché projects ranging from the simple to the ambitious. Clear instructions, accompanied by color photos convey how to make animals, monsters and home décor items such as trays, bowls and paperweights -- 16 exciting kinds of projects in all. Beautifully photographed opening spreads introduce each creation.
All forms of papier-mâché construction are discussed and there is an extensive section on finishing techniques. The beautiful results of this satisfying craft are conveyed by color photographs on each page. Papier-mâché is accessible and rewarding for people of all ages.
Papier-Mache Today,Sheila McGraw,Firefly Books,0920668852,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Handicrafts,Hobbies/Crafts,Paper Crafts,Paper craft,Papercrafts,Papier-mãachâe,Juvenile Nonfiction / Art / Sculpture,Papier-Mache
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