Paper marbling is a beautiful craft with a long history that can be traced back to Japan in the twelfth century. This practical book introduces traditional patterns and explains the techniques that are used creatively today. It covers the history of marbling - from its origins in Japan to Persia, Turkey and then Europe in the seventeenth century. Details on equipment and materials are given along with what you need to get started and to set up a studio. The process from preparing the size, to adding the paints, creating the pattern and then treating the sheets is covered in detail. It introduces traditional patterns such as spot and combed patterns, as well as advanced techniques. Creative uses for marbling are given including step-by-step sequences for a range of projects. Making Traditional Marbled Papers is a visual treasure and shows how paper marbling can be practised and appreciated by all, from children to professionals.

Hierdie boek wys jou hoe om 'n groot verskeidenheid dekoratiewe en funksionele boksies en sakkies te maak, ideaal om vir geskenke te gebruik, maar ook nuttig in die huis. Deur die gedetailleerde aanwysings en stap-vir-stap foto's te volg, kan jy met gom, fotoplakboekpapier, kartonvelle, lap, lint, kant, washi-lint, tooisels of wat jy ook al beskikbaar het, self pragtige boksies en houers maak. Leer om langwerpige, vierkantige, seskantige, piramied-, ster-, hartvormige en vensterboksies te maak, of probeer eenvoudige origami-boksies, koevertboksies en geskenksakkies maak. Daar is boksies van verskeie groottes en vorms, en hulle kan vir verskillende doeleindes benut word. Treffende volbladfoto's van die voltooide projekte is nie net 'n lus vir die oog nie, maar gee ook gebruiksvoorstelle. Die ingeslote patrone met vergrotingsmates maak dit maklik om die boksies te skep.

The typesetting system TeX, invented by Donald Knuth, is thirty-two years old in 2010. For this anniversary, a commemorative book has been prepared containing example papers by Knuth and the Stanford graduate students who helped develop TeX. These papers all were selected from the TeX Users Group's TUGboat journal archive.

Spread the joy and craft of books in your family with Making Books with Kids. This inspiring collection features more than 25 creative, kid-friendly projects in design, illustration, paper decorating, binding techniques, and more. Book artist and author Esther K. Smith offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs and illustrations. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as the inspiring work of a prominent book artist. Whether you use these projects independently or as a curriculum for hands-on, family-friendly, bookmaking experiences, you'll find that the lessons in this book are open-ended so they can be explored over and over-with different results each time! Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. Making Books with Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new art teachers. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. Encourage the artistic spirit in the children in your life with Making Books with Kids.

This title features 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. Bring your tangle designs to life with brilliant colour! Inside you'll find 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You'll love these easy and beautiful techniques for combining cool colours with mixed media. You can unleash your imagination and brighten your tangle experience. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. You can relax and feel the Zen as tangles flow from your hand in vivid living colour.

Words for paper, art and craft creations is the first of its kind. In this title, artists, crafters and creative souls are inspired and taught how to make use of words in their creations, be they cards, scrapbook pages, wall art or fine art. Learn: Why it is important to use words in creations. Where to get inspiration and words. How to incorporate words in creations. The bulk of the title is filled with words, making the hunt for the right words for a specific situation an absolute pleasure! The writer's love and passion for South Africa also makes this book unique. Most of the poems, phrases and words used in the book, are of South African origin.

This title includes stunning works from both breakthrough artists and professionals. Zentangle[registered] is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. Selected by the editors of Design Originals, the No. 1 publisher of Zentangle art, this amazing collection of Zentangle-inspired masterpieces encompasses a wide range of styles. Stunning works are included from breakthrough artists and CZTs like Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen Bartholomew and many more. Their inventive tangles are at the forefront of a new wave of creative expression and personal freedom.