Stitch Alchemy: Combining Fabric & Paper for Mixed Media Art

by Kelli Perkins

Description

Mixing the versatility of paper with the dimensional qualities of cloth, this inventive handbook to crafting with "paper-cloth" provides mixed-media artists with the knowledge to easily transform their works into collaged quilts using embellishment techniques, such as painting, stitching, needlefelting, and beading. Though the technique is inexpensive and requires less space, equipment, and skill than dyeing fabrics for quilt making, readers will learn step-by-step how the use of show more paper-cloth--from making the paper-cloth itself; adding color and interest to the foundation with inks, stains, paints, and glazes; texturizing; implementing printmaking techniques; and more--can allow layers of complexity and textural appeal. Common projects include art quilts, art dolls, jewelry, and artist books. Perfect for artists interested in altered art, found and recycled art, needle felting, and nontraditional elements, this original resource is the first to cross the paper and cloth mediums. show less

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Very comprehensive study of various fabric embellishments/treatments to creative fabulous effects on paper/fabric. Also, combination of fabric and paper very well explained. Loved this book and will buy it.

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What a super book - full of ideas! This is a great way to get going with making fabric paper.

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After visiting the book store numerous times to look at this book, I decided I HAD to buy it, even though I am trying to cut down on my book buying. There are so many techniques here, even for someone like me who has been doing mixed media art for years.

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