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Description of book
Beautifully strong, yet with smooth and translucent surfaces, vellum and parchment have long been the papers of choice for wedding invitations and flyleaves in books. Their fine qualities also work wonderfully for crafting and really stand up to intricate piercing, cutting, and folding. A well-respected artist and designer presents a variety of techniques from image transfers and stamping to embossing and flower pressing for a dimensional look; the elegant and classic projects include cards, containers, lanterns, and other decorations. Edge notepaper with borders inspired by antique lace and make lampshades that glow warmly under the light, cornucopia sachets, framed nature prints, window and woven cards, three-panel luminaries, a foldout book, and incandescent star ornaments. The design possibilities are practically unlimited!
Editorial Reviews
Crafts ‘N Things Magazine
Translucent vellum and parchment have long been the papers of choice for wedding invitations and flyleaves in books. Their fine qualities also work wonderfully for crafting. A well-respected artist presents a variety of techniques from image transfers and stamping to embossing and flower pressing. "…A lovely luminary…an elegant Valentine with pressed flowers and leaves, a charming packet with fragrant potpourri, a stunning Japanese lantern with a simple bamboo design…they're just a few of the many exciting paper projects… You'll be amazed at the versatility and creativity shown in these simple…designs. It's no wonder these papers are so popular! “The possibilities are limitless.”
Somerset Studio Magazine
Crafting with vellum and parchment introduces readers to the beauty and creative possibilities of sheer paper. As author Marie Browning notes, most people are familiar with vellum and parchment because they’re often used for wedding invitations and the flyleaves of books, but many have yet to discover how to use these papers for crafts. Browning shows how – with the right tools and tracing techniques –you can make translucent cards, candle shades, photo frames, luminaries, sachets and other projects. She even includes the patterns for tracing flowers, boarders and other lacy effects. This book will inspire anyone who loves the sheer beauty of parchment.
Crafts Beautiful Magazine (Britain)
Anything to do with paper crafts is hot stuff at the moment, so when it comes to looking for advice on how to get started, or simply building on existing skills, a new book packed with great ideas is always welcome. New Paper Crafts by Marie Browning offers a fresh approach to working with parchment and vellum.
Reviews
Gorgeous, July 2, 2002
Reviewer from USA
Although most authors who seem to dabble in multiple crafts just long enough to sell books on each subject, I am admittedly partial to Marie Browning, who always adds innovative and elegant touches to everything she does -- and buy each of her books as soon as they're written. This book is equally wonderful. The gorgeous photographs and clear directives make this well worth the purchase price. The variety is extensive (from sachets to lampshades, boxes, picture frames, picture mats, cards, and a zillion things in between), and everything shown is gorgeous.
Wonderful Vellum! November 3, 2001
5 Stars
Reviewer from Carson City, NV USA
This book has beautiful, clear, detailed photos of crafting with vellum & parchment! I've tried Pergamano in the past, which was difficult for me to understand. This book clarifies essentially the same concepts magnificently! This book is a real asset to the paper/rubberstamper crafter who wants to expand creativeness!
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