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The Art & Craft of Handmade Paper
by Studley, Vance
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition/Good condition
- ISBN 10
- 028970846X
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708460
- Seller
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Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
London : Studio Vista, 1978. First edition . Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Good condition. Quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Endpapers, front and back, have some faint scattered foxing. Text appears to be free of any foxing All edges neat and clean with a small mark on top edge near spine Front board corner, bottom corner, is bumped The opening chapter of Vance Studley's clearly outlined, beautifully illustrated text introduces the reader to the origin and development of paper, describes its use in history, examines cultures that made paper and explains why quality paper is ideal for creative use.
The author then shows you in detail how to make attractive and useful paper in a vast number of sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. Details of the papermaking process range from scissoring the raw material and beating the pulp, to blending the contents and forming, pressing, drying, and separating the sheets.
Step-by-step instructions and over 160 sharply detailed illustrations introduce professional artists as well as students of all ages and levels of expertise to necessary materials, tools, and equipment. A final chapter suggests a variety of projects, including the compilation of a portfolio, creating papers for printmaking and drawing, and producing a collage from the designer's finished product.
An invaluable book for the craftsperson interested in learning a satisfying and fascinating hobby, this comprehensive manual will also appeal to artists in search of distinctive papers and teachers looking for a refreshing change in classroom projects.
B & W illustrations and photo
The author then shows you in detail how to make attractive and useful paper in a vast number of sizes, shapes, textures, and colors. Details of the papermaking process range from scissoring the raw material and beating the pulp, to blending the contents and forming, pressing, drying, and separating the sheets.
Step-by-step instructions and over 160 sharply detailed illustrations introduce professional artists as well as students of all ages and levels of expertise to necessary materials, tools, and equipment. A final chapter suggests a variety of projects, including the compilation of a portfolio, creating papers for printmaking and drawing, and producing a collage from the designer's finished product.
An invaluable book for the craftsperson interested in learning a satisfying and fascinating hobby, this comprehensive manual will also appeal to artists in search of distinctive papers and teachers looking for a refreshing change in classroom projects.
B & W illustrations and photo
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Details
- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55994
- Title
- The Art & Craft of Handmade Paper
- Author
- Studley, Vance
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 028970846X
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708460
- Publisher
- Studio Vista
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
- Pages
- 112
- Size
- Quarto
- Keywords
- Paper Crafts handmade paper, craft, paper making
- X weight
- 700 kg
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