The Complete Guide To Shadowboxes And Framing Objects

"This book will lead you step-by-step through the entire process of shadowboxes, from design, structures, and permanent and removable mounting to fitting and finishing as well as marketing. There's also a chapter on shadowbox tips and tricks."--P. [4] of cover.

Gain new expertise in picture framing designs and mounting options with the three categories of Direct Contact Overlays described in this book. More than 165 photographs and detailed illustrations provide clear and concise instructions for the design and creation of these innovative, preservation-quality mounts using clear polyester film, fine-mesh fabrics, and acrylic glazing, using ordinary shop tools.

Hundreds of budget-friendly projects include edible homemade goodies, holiday decorations, toys, musical instruments, and gifts made from wood, metal, glass, leather, clay, and found objects

Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success—even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

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For many people, art is at once a form of self-expression and discovery. Perhaps that's why collage—which is based on the idea of spontaneously layering images and symbols—is a favorite medium for crafters of all kinds. This book approaches the topic by theme: 5 chapters present 20 projects that deal with expressing personal creativity, exploring and recording relationships, dreaming and wishing, finding inspiration in nature, and creating visual memoirs. The instructions tell how to create a personalized project, sharing necessary techniques while suggesting ideas for substituting personal themes and materials. The directions are a starting point to encourage the reader's own artistic journey, guiding the reader to contemplate, explore, and express thoughts and feelings through the medium of collage. An inspirational gallery concludes the book, with another 26 projects by leading artists in the field. Whether a person's passion is stamping, decoupage, painting or paper art, this book shows how various collage techniques can combine to help any crafter or artist improve their craft and enrich their soul.

Do you want to make your ordinary crafts into extraordinary ones? Are you looking for creative project ideas for having fun? If you answered yes to these questions, then "The Ultimate Crafting Guide” is the right book for you! In this comprehensive guide, written for beginners, but also for those who already have some basic knowledge and want to enrich their artistic background, you can learn all the techniques to have a lot of fun and create useful projects for any occasion and for your home. You can learn how to cut paper into long dainty strips, folding and squeezing the pieces in to various shapes, and afterward sticking the ways together to frame enlivening artistry, thanks to this book. If you can dream of doing it and you can knot it, then you can accomplish it. Due to the accuracy of the knotting procedure, deliberately made Macramé articles are amazingly engaging. Thus, they make perfect gifts and can likewise be used for individual use. Cricut, as you have probably known, is basically a die-cutting machine. It gives you the ability to create something beautiful out of unique materials. It has been used by many to create such novelties as: Logos, Design for T-shirts, decorations, tote-bags, book covers, stickers, Vinyl appliques among many other things. In the first book, “Quilling for Beginners”, you’ll find: · Types of Paper Recommended for Quilling · Tools and Material · Quilling Basics for Beginners · Fundamental Techniques In the second book, “Quilling Patterns for Beginners”, you’ll find: · Quilling tips · Project Ideas · Various quilling patterns In the third book, “Macramè For Beginners", we’ll talk about: · Story and Tradition of Macramé · Types of Macramé Knots and Techniques · Examples of Celtic Knots Design · Step by Step Macramé Projects In the fourth book, “Cricut For Beginners”, you’ll learn: · How to set up your Cricut machine on any device · Some DIY projects to get your inspiration from · How to get your Cricut machine to last for a lifetime · How to resolve common problems related to your machine This guide will assist you in creating something for yourself as well as for your friends and family and it shows you everything you need to get results; you'll be surprised by yourself! What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now!

Covers all aspects of the framing process.