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Following the huge success of The Art of Faery (2003), the collaborators have once again come together to create another astonishing collection. These are the most imaginative and beautiful images produced by the best fairy artists working today, all superbly reproduced for fans and connoisseurs. New contributors have joined some of those showcased in the last anthology, and their pieces use every form of media in a rich and magical mix: watercolor, pen and ink, oil, and pastel. Among those represented: Amy Brown, Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. From Josephine Wall's gentle Caught by a Sunbeam, with its sweetly sleeping fairy, to Marc Potts' slightly sinister The Changeling, each one depicts a world of fantasy.
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Beautiful.......2006-09-21
I just wish id not waited a whole year before ordering this book..Ive had it saved in my file for that long and just finaly took the plunge..Boy am glad I did..its a nice book..beautiful...and lists many faery artists...so one can easly follow up on what strikes your fancy....B.W.
I Love this book.......2006-03-01
I really love this book. There are so many pictures that inspire me to create new art. I like that this book has featured so many different artists, as now I have been introduced to some new artists that I didn't know before. Also, from this book I have discovered several different art forms. I love looking at the pictures and reading about the aritsts.
Pretty but..........2006-02-21
Ok, it's a nice coffee table book but other than that, I think I'll be happier viewing the images online and ordering the prints of the ones I really like.
A stunning insight of contemporary Fairy Artists .......2005-10-11
Its here `The World of Faery' a companion to the wonderful `Art of Faery Book' (2003)where I first became aquainted with the new wave of 21st century Faery Artists so aptly introduced to us by Brian Froud that master illustrator who with Alan Lee penned their best seller Faeries way back twenty seven years ago. After reading `The Art of Faery' I was intrigued, hooked and wanted more and was able to find delightful websites from the information in the index which I have been able to follow the work and careers of those artists. This book is a real WOW of the Faery World, introduced to us by no less than Alan Lee that master of middle earth and now acclaimed conceptual designer and Academy award winner of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings film. That both Froud and Lee have chosen to mentor the artists within these books is no surprise when you see the glorious creative imagination and varied display and interpretation in the new volume `The World of Faery'.
My mother, bless her, introduced me to fairies as a child with a wonderful very large book called a `Day in Fairyland', how wonderful to discover that the artist Ann Mari Sjogren is still alive and at 87 has contributed her work and her life story into this book, it somehow brings back all the magic of my childhood a sort of Fairy Godmother amongst today's greats and surely tomorrows as well. `The World of Faery' is a feast of talent, this book takes us forward with the work and lives of the artists I was introduced to in `The Art of Faery' and if that wasn't exciting enough introduces ten new exciting artists, who expand the horizons further.
From the Gothic vision of an Amy Brown front jacket ( Luna Sprite) inviting us to an outstanding foreword and images by Alan Lee are captured within the covers of this colorful edition, the cherubic and whimsy of Myrea Pettit and James Brown, the variety to be found is seemingly endless, and has been comprised of all mediums: watercolor, ink, oil, and pastel and now a small use of digital work has been added to show the possibilities of 21st century mediums but used only by artists whose background skills using other media is accepted, here Renee Biertempfel shows how she excels, John Arthur (his colourful drawing a tribute for his wife Maureen sadly ill with cancer), Jasmine Becket-Griffith ( those eyes fascinate), Linda Biggs ( I've seen her twice now on TV with her art), Hazel Brown (I would love to walk in a wood with her just to see the amazing images in pen and ink evolve), Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly( beginning now to develop her own style), Jessica Galbreth (introduces us to her fairy visions, she is such a creative artist) , Natalia Pierandrei,( stylish Italian and colourful), Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (imaginative detailed but always graceful), Linda Ravenscroft (Stunning , rich and very moving, just look at that Goblin Tree), Paulina Stuckey-Cassidy (whimsical delight), Ryu Takeuchi ( A Japanese fairy force really going places) Kim Turner (shows bold colourful Australian fairies) Maria J. William ( beautiful drawing). What is so pleasing is that so many new male artists are introduced painting the fairy genre, Corey Randall, Scott Grimando, Jeff Spackman and Marc Potts are all recognised for their talents here, but for me it is the widening of the interests in this book of mind, body, and soul, and the spiritual enlightenment to mother earth that held me spellbound ,Virginia Lee ( where did she get that creative imagination?) and Josephine Wall ( a contribution so detailed her imagination excels). The use of double page spreads in this book Flight of the Lynx ( Josephine Wall), Mystic Garden (Linda Ravenscroft ) and Swan Lake (Scott Grimando) add to the excitement and detail that here indeed are the crème de la crème of fairy artists of this part the 21st century. This coffee table book is a delight for all ages to appreciate the genre and become involved and deserving of six stars if that were possible.
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- Excellent reference book
- FABULOUS, GREAT INSTRUCTIONS!!!!
- a delightful and long awaited dollmaking book!
- Okay for Paper MacHe
- Great for the beginner, enough technical, great instructions
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Dollmaking With Papier Mache and Paper Clay
Doris Rockwell Gottilly
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Customer Reviews:
Excellent reference book.......2002-01-04
This book is an excellent reference source for working in papier mache and paper clay. The photos and instructions are very detailed. I have recommended this book many times and bought it as a gift. Beautiful photos and lots of inspiration.
FABULOUS, GREAT INSTRUCTIONS!!!!.......2001-08-03
DOLLMAKING WITH PAPIER MACHE & PAPER CLAY HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED MY IDEA OF HOW TO BOOKS. THIS BOOK IS NOT ONLY HOW TO MAKE DOLL CRAFTS, BUT HAS OTHER BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS TO MAKE; SUCH AS A LARGE 26" RABBIT & AN ADORABLE GOAT.COMPLETE,EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN. I LOVE THIS BOOK.
a delightful and long awaited dollmaking book!.......2001-07-31
This book is illustrated with many magnificent and easily followed directions. You can really make a doll that is more meaningful then all others because you have made it with your own hands. The authors step by step instructions are so simple to follow! Your finished product is your own masterpiece, thanks to Doris. Bravo, Doris.
Okay for Paper MacHe.......2001-07-22
I'm not really interested in Paper MacHe but I've been a dollmaker for quite some time and am very interested in learning more about Paperclay. There is another book that is supposedly the best for Paperclay - "Sculpting Doll in Paperclay" by Robert McKinley but it's sold out and difficult to find - so I opted for this one. I found this book to be fairly similar in techinique to many other dollmaking books in other media. There wasn't all that much that made it stand apart. I guess if you're very interested in Paper MacHe, then this is the book for you. If you're wanting to learn more about Paperclay techniques, skip this book and look for the one by McKinley instead.
Great for the beginner, enough technical, great instructions.......1999-09-06
I am new to doll-making but not paper mache. I found I was moving to dolls and came across this book. It's very good technically and the photos are excellent. The methods are great and well thought out and explained. I have just begun playing with the paper clay product and this gives it a good testimonial. Good job! Also, Ms. Gottilly's dolls are fabulous!
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Every Media, Every Skill Level.......2000-06-02
This book offers a great variety of options for 3D projects with all the information to get your started, over what ever fear you might have and into the creative fun that can be had! The author starts with essentials, paper mache, styrofoam and brown paper that anyone can use and shows some wonderful projects for beginners. They include excellent masks, wonderful creapy creatures. Some of the urethane foam work is completely unexpected and not such a common starting point for most people. The author includes wire framing, puppets - just an incredible assortment. I purchased this book for myself and love it, but it would have been great to have when I had children around looking for things to do. Truly a book for all ages
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surprise.......2004-04-21
the price on the cover is rated 29.95 us dollars!!!!!!!!!1
how come you offer it for 199.95 dollars????????????????
The Best in My Library.......2002-06-02
I have a number of books on paper mache, and have worked with the medium for several years. This book is far and away the best of the bunch in terms of ideas, techniques, and instructions.
The Contemporary Craft of Paper Mache.......2000-05-12
Paper Mache is not just for children anymore! I love this book. The book has easy to follow instructions. The projects are great. This is a must for all paper macher's and want-to-be paper macher's.
Sophisticated, contemporary artistry from paper........1998-05-06
This book is for the sculptor in you. The authors describe all of the materials used in the craft and present the pros and cons of each. Bravo! There is a good deal of information in its chapters, but the writing is so clear, it is quite easy to undersand. The photos of finished objects d'art present the projects literally in their best light. The photos are also accompanied by illustrations in 3-D. It's a beautiful book presenting the indigenous, the contemporary, and the commonplace in forms that the papier mache crafter can do. I found the the "how to" sections to be outstanding.
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.
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Love it!.......2002-01-19
I really like this book.
It's easy to read and understand .
I made the dog armature witout any trouble. I did need to change the head somewhat though for the breed I wanted.
I am not a cat person but that cat planter is just too cute and I will probably make that.
The only thing I didn't like about this book is the author recommends buying paper pulp mix and I think that is a waste of money when it's simple to make your own.
But
I still love this book!
it has some great projects and lots of great tips too!
A true learning experience =).......1999-11-25
Our school used this book for art class! We're a little alternative school and everyone loved the projects....we had a hard time just choosing one =) It was easy for us to come to class day after day and work on projects for an hour n want to even work more on them....we all became really proud of the projects this book helped us make =)
Fantastic Fun!.......1999-08-17
A ton of really creative and fun projects. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and there are lots of photos. Highly recommended!
Excellent ideas and instructions for modern projects........1998-05-06
This book begins with the basics, including an explanation of materials and techniques used. There are great color photos, and the book shows the development of many projects step by step. The book is not targeted at small children - there are other books that are. A good quarter of the finished projects, however, are appealing to children and perhaps, the kids can help out at times. This book is for pre-teen through adult, and the instructional design and photography offer tips to the beginner or the advanced. Only one criticism, the projects in the book are made with newspaper as the paper of choice, when tissue paper that is matte on one side and shiny on the other, i.e., reinforced with special fibers would be an easier medium to work with, more durable overall, and more "finished" looking. I am not a purist, I just want the results of my labor to look terrific! Good luck!
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Beautiful book!.......2003-09-07
Beautiful examples, very clear instructions with drawings of the steps. First 66 pages are all on techniques. The rest gets into actual things to make like bowls, frames, jewelry etc. Quite an inspiration.
What a beautiful art form.......2003-01-09
I would recommend any of Juliet Bawdens books. While in a friend art store a few years ago I saw some bowls like the ones Ms Bawden makes and was intrigued and I admit I said to myself that I could make similar bowls. Had I had this book to begin with I also admit that the journey would have been much easier. I also like the fact that you can use things around the home or inexpensive items as molds. Be it deflate type balls, big cones, or even balloons blown up. And if you take the time and are willing to follow her wisdom you will discover you can make high end pieces that would fit in well within any quality home.
Terrific , Informative, & Inspiring!.......2002-01-13
Great book!
I love the pictures, especially pages 128 &129 of the life size paper mache people. They are awesome!
The recipe for pulp is the best I have ever used.
My papier mache bible............2001-09-25
After picking up this book I became enthralled with papier mache. (BTW, Angel wrote a very accurate review!) This book touches on a variety of techniques for both small and large papier mache objects. The supplies needed are listed clearly, the photographs of the project representing each technique are inspiring, and the instructions are easy to follow while still allowing for experimentation and personal expression. This is just an awesome book!
Everything you need to know about papier mache.......2000-06-06
This is a wonderful book that teaches you everything you need to know about making papier mache objects. Throughout the book you find many full-color photos of beautiful and unique artwork.
The book starts out with a brief history of papier mache as well as discussion of modern folk art practices. Then equipment and supplies, including choosing a mold, are covered. Several techniques including pulp making, covering a mold, using a wire armature, forming a plaster mold, creating a lino print, using a gesso base and adding a rim, handle or spout are explained. Instructions are step-by-step and include simple illustrations.
The techniques are then used in the projects. The projects include a box with lid, frame, plaque, bangle bracelet, hat, carnival mask, doll and figure. The projects are not "do exactly as I do". There are no templates and such. They simply give you basics of construction and allow you to add your own personality and creativity to the artwork.
Conveniently, there is a glossary and index as well as a list of addresses for all of the artists (most are British) in the back. If you are looking for great easy-to-follow instructions and lots inspiration this is the book for you.
Book Description
Endlessly versatile, yet astoundingly simple, papier-mâché is a treasure trove for creative inspiration. Explore both pulp and strip papier-mâché, and experiment with decorative paint techniques like spattering, sponging, distressing, collage, and freehand for any look you desire. Faux fruit, masks, bowls, key cabinets, jugs--there are dozens and dozens of designs to choose from. Templates, patterns, and color schemes are all provided, while leaving plenty of room to let your imagination roam free. 96 pages (all in color), 6 1/2 x 9 1/2.
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Home décor projects have an exciting new medium—paper!
This new book offers readers clear, step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for the craft of paper casting. Covers the basics of casting, drying, tinting, and surface finishing, as well as project ideas for making paper casts with readily available molds and rubber stamps. Readers will also learn how to make their own molds with everyday objects, such as brass plates, bowls, shells, leaves, and paw prints. Paper-casted bowls, plaques, and other items can be decorated and embellished to suit any home décor.
Arnold Grummer is also the author of Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking.
• Easy-to-follow directions are accompanied by detailed photographs
• 12 exciting projects for home décor and gift items
Customer Reviews:
Great book on Paper Casting!.......2003-12-03
This book has it all. From start to finish you learn to create great casts. I especially liked the section that explained how to make your own molds. I highly recommend this book.
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Papier Mache: Projects, Techniques, Pull Out Designs
Juliet Bawden
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
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A colorful guide to this simple yet satisfying craft, with 16 stylish projects aimed specifically at the beginner, from a gem-studded brooch to a dazzling sunflower serving bowl. Filled with color photos and ready-to-use designs, now in a paperback edition. Combining the tactile enjoyment of layering and molding paper with the imaginative process of painting and finishing, papier mache can transform the most humble materials into delightful, feather-light creations. In Papier Mache, Juliet Bawden guides the reader through 16 projects using a range of papers, from old newsprint to brightly colored foils and elegant handmade sheets. Start with simple constructions, such as celestial napkin rings or a farmyard mobile, before trying your hand at a gilded bowl, a witty country clock, or a clutch of pastel tulips. The projects require only the most basic materials, and 110 step-by-step color photos clarify techniques. Also covered is a vast range of finishes--such as painting, glazing, wax resist, and decoupage--and 12 pages of pull-out templates provide all the necessary designs. Among Juliet Bawden's many books are Clock Works, Decorative Boxes, and The Hat Box. 96 pp 8 1/2 x 11 110 color photos, 40 color artworks
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- Great book for Kids and Kid-Like craftspeople, 2 thumbs Up.
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Step-by-step, easy instructions show how to make pigs, cats, masks, monsters and more. Eight great projects in all! Everyone has the basic ingredients for papier-mâché around the house - newspaper, flour and water - and everyone can do this creative, satisfying craft that allows you to build big, small, crazy and decorative sculpture.
More than 150 color pictures guide you through the steps and show lots of variations on the results. Try it - it's fun!
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Great book for Kids and Kid-Like craftspeople, 2 thumbs Up........1998-05-12
My son and I have been looking for a book just like this one, that shows not only how to make the papier mache but some of the tricks in how to construct the physical structures for building the pieces. We are happy to find this informative book. My wife is a teacher of little folks, and as soon as we master the techniques, I'm sure there will be projects at school. We will be working on the NBA puppets...you may have seen some on TV as of late...we will let you know how these puppets turn out...I'm an architect/designer/artist...and hope to use this medium in some serious projects as well as the fun ones. Thanks...Norm Catlett...ncatlett@hdrinc.com
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Crafts Library: Paper Mache
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