Snowflakes Sunbursts And Stars

Two experts guide papercrafters in capturing the perfect geometry and delicate beauty of some of nature's most glorious creations—using origami, quilling, and kirigami. Ayoko Brodek and Shannon Voigt help readers craft seventy-five shapes that can then be used to fashion a multitude of decorative and practical pieces. First, they clearly explain the essentials, such as tools, paper choices, and instructional symbols. Then, Brodek demonstrates the core techniques of origami (folding) and kirigami (cutting), while Voigt covers quilling (curling). Skill level is indicated for each design, along with detailed directions, step-by-step photos, beautiful color shots of completed designs and projects, and templates where needed. The book is organized by craft and then motif within each section. An entire chapter of projects, including quilled window ornaments, coasters, and mobile; origami earrings, gift tags, and garland; and kirigami place cards, notecards, and silhouettes, offer readers many ideas for showcasing their stunning creations.

Capture the perfect geometry and delicate beauty of stars, snowflake and sunbursts in paper. This book explains all the techniques you need to create 75 exquisite shapes. You can cut, fold, and curl your very own blizzard or galaxy The core techniques of origami, kirigami, and quilling are clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Each design includes detailed written instructions, helpful hints, and templates where required.

Don't just fold and look at your origami work - wear it! Using papers in a dazzling array of colours and wonderful patterns, textures, and finishes, and with traditional folding skills and simple jewellery-making techniques, you'll learn to fashion pendants, pins, earrings and other exquisite accessories. Categorised by season and with a special section devoted to Japanese motifs, these imaginative projects will have you folding all year long.

With the 45 elegant designs in this book and a pair of sharp scissors, you can cut up a snowstorm of beautiful paper snowflakes, perfect for Christmas tree ornaments and other holiday decorations. The airy, lacy designs can also be adapted as valentines, greeting cards, table centerpieces, and decorations of all kinds.

A complete guide to exquisite papercraft techniques - from uniquely textured handmade paper to intricate folded origami and graphic paper cut-outs. A comprehensive collection of techniques are described with beautiful examples collected from artists around the world - plus clear instructions and step-by-step photographs and artwork diagrams. Includes projects to help inspire you and invite you to put theory into practice.

For many years the byword for pretty and refined French taste, the esteemed haberdasher Maison Sajou was founded in 1857 and today is still supplying an eager audience with the finest materials money can buy, from embroidery silks and linens to ribbons for trimming. In this, Sajou’s first sewing book, 20 gorgeous projects for the home take the reader from basic embroideries to more complex, but still achievable, endeavours. Easy-to-follow and fully illustrated instructions ensure that you can tackle all the projects, whatever your level of sewing ability.

Forty original models range from simple to advanced and produce striking stars that can be used as decorations and awards. Full-color photos illustrate Map Compass, Radioactive Star, Sun, many other patterns.

Presents techniques, ideas, and exercises for original doodles made with materials such as paint, markers, and gel pens. Eighteen contributors share inventive prompts to jumpstart and expand your inspiration for drawing abstract designs and doodles.--