Die skrywer gee aanwysings vir alles van stempel- en stensilwerk tot verskeie reliefdrukwerkmetodes, insluitend lino-, tekstuurplaat- en kallograafdrukwerk, asook vier soorte skermdrukwerk. Hierbenewens is daar projekte met son- en sianotipe drukwerk en kan jy leer hoe om roes en plantmateriaal vir "eko"-tipe afdrukke te gebruik . Daar is 'n unieke benadering tot oordragmetodes en gewysigde afdrukke wat hierdie druktegnieke baie toeganklik maak. Verreweg die grootste en opwindendste deel van die boek is die oor mono-afdrukke en monotipe afdrukke, met die klem op gela-afdrukke. Angie Franke gebruik haar gelatienbasis-drukkussings (die resep is ingesluit), asook Gelli Plate-drukkussings en klei-afdrukke om monodrukwerktegnieke op vele verskillende maniere aan te bied. Hiermee saam gebruik sy ander prosesse in die boek om 'n fassinerende eindproduk te skep: laag-op-laag ryklik gekombineerde kleurafdrukke wat met stempel-, stensil-, maskeer- en tekstuurplaat-toerusting geskep word. Die aanwysings is maklik om te volg en die manjifieke foto's sal 'n ieder en 'n elk inspireer om afdrukmakery op die proef te stel.

Hierdie boek oorbrug die gaping tussen kuns en handwerk en verduidelik maklike hand-werk-tegnieke wat enigeen kan gebruik om oorspronklike kunswerke te skep. Leer hoe om op 'n verskeidenheid oppervlakke met enigiets van die tradisionele akriel- en olieverf tot kraakvuller, sement en sand moderne blok-kuns te skep. Treffende foto's van al die voltooide projekte, vergesel van duidelike stap-vir-stap aanwysings en nabyskote, wys jou hoe en sal die sluimerende kunstenaar in jou laat ontwaak. Benewens die onweerstaanbare projekte, is daar inligting oor basiese tegnieke, kleur, tekstuur-mediums, kleefmiddels, oplosmiddels, afwerkings en verseelmiddels, asook 'n nuttige woordelys van tegnieke en apparaat. Die boek bevat die gewildste projekte uit Kitskuns, Slimkuns en Blitskuns.

Bridging the gap between craft and art, this book showcases ways to use simple craft techniques to create original display art. Learn to produce modern-art canvases and block art using any-thing from traditional acrylics and oils to crack filler, cement and sand on various supports. Stunning commissioned photographs of all finished projects, accompanied by step-by-step instructions, show you how and will awaken the budding artist in you. Basic techniques, colour, texture mediums, adhesives, solvents, finishes and sealants are all covered, with a useful glossary of requirements and tools filling in any gaps. This book features the most popular projects from Quick art, Smart art and Fast art.

Kunsprojekte met gemengde media kombineer tekstuur, lyn en kleur op 'n unieke manier deur middel van collage, gewysigde kuns en montage, en maak hierdie gewilde kunsvorm vir almal toeganklik. Die treffende laag-op-laagprojekte waarvoor tallose tegnieke gebruik word, sal jou inspireer om te eksperimenteer, en jou eie skeppingsdrang laat ontwaak. Die pragfoto's van die oorspronklike kunswerke is daar vir plesier en om van te leer. Die boek dien ook as 'n heerlike bron van ontwerp idees om jou skeppende selfvertroue 'n stewige hupstoot te gee al dink jy dat jy nie kan teken nie.

A book that combines texture, line and colour in unique form by way of collage, altered art and montage, Artful ways with mixed media makes this popular form of expression accessible and appealing to all. Stunning layered projects using a myriad of techniques will get your creative juices flowing and inspire you to experiment. Lavishly illustrated both to please and to teach, this book is a great source of design ideas and will boost creative confidence - a perfect companion for your artistic endeavours, even if you feel you can't draw.

In addition to stamping and stencilling, various relief methods of printmaking, including lino, texture plate and collagraph, the author has included four different types of screen printing and sun and cyanotype print projects as well as how to use rust and plant materials for 'eco' type printing. Transfer methods and altered art prints offer a different take on conventional approaches to this easily accessible art form. But by far the most exciting, and largest section of the book is devoted to monotype prints and monoprinting with the focus on gel printing. Angie Franke uses her gelatine based printing pads (you'll get the recipe) and the commercial Gelli Plate - as well as a fascinating venture into clay bed printing - to explore monoprint methods in many different ways, drawing on other processes in the book to build fascinating results of richly combined layers of colour with stamp, stencil, mask and texture plate tools. Easy to follow instructions with stylish photographs will inspire anyone to give printmaking a go!

Projects range from simple, practical suggestions for beautifying useful objects such as pots, pathways, birdbaths, tables and screens to the more decorative sculptures and murals.

They have recycled wherever they could, using broken pots, left over cement, plastic bottles and lots more to create an appealing environment. Whether you are limited to a blank outside wall, want to decorate a roof top garden, or have the privilege of living on a rolling estate, there will be something to stimulate your interest and skills: art, craft or DIY.

Brighten and beautify your garden, veranda, patio, beaches, fences, blank walls, wherever ...with your own take on our art.

Whether it is pewter work, wall art, cardmaking, fabric painting and printing, embroidery or paper craft that inspires you, you will find the design you want in this collection of original line drawings created over many years of crafting by two top visual artists. A source book no crafter can afford to be without

Fabric painting is a forgiving craft, allowing you to add your personal touch when you apply paint to textiles. This title is filled with fresh ideas for this evergreen craft and gives a modern take on a timeless pastime. Fabric painting is for everyone and the authors delight in sharing their secrets discovered over many years of hands-on painting and teaching. Here's what the title offers: new ideas on colour and colour mixing; advice on choosing fabric, design, paint and colours; a wide range of fabric painting techniques explained; step-by-step photographs and instructions for over 50 projects; many more ideas from finished items photographed in stunning surrounds; completely original designs with templates included.

More than 75 techniques for dyeing, painting, printing and applying interesting embellishments. The focus of this title is on decorating fabric, with loads of inspiration and ideas for crafters, teachers, quilters, fibre artists and anyone who is fascinated by textiles. Photographs illustrate how off the peg items can be zhooshed up and plain lengths decorated for any purpose, including material for quilting fat quarters. Authors use clear, step-by-step presentation to demonstrate the layering of the featured techniques creating rich, sumptuous effects. The enthusiastic and descriptive writing style will whet your appetite and encourage even the absolute novice to play and experiment.

Kombineer weggooigoed en optelgoed met konvensionele kunsmateriaal en omskep dit in uitstalgoed! Leer hoe om met dryfhout, herwinde blikkies en ander metaal- en glashouers, asook alledaagse items soos botteldoppies en gebruikte teesakkies kunswerke te skep wat in die beste galerye vertoon kan word. Vir beeldhoumateriaal is daar klei, draad en papierpap, gekombineer met boumateriaal soos sement, en handwerkelemente soos krale en goudblad, alles uniek en skeppend gekombineer. Die foto's van elke voltooide projek, aangevul deur duidelik geillustreerde stap-vir-stap aanwysings en verdere idees sal ongetwyfeld die kunstenaar in elke handwerker wakker maak en na 'n verfkwas laat gryp.

Die skrywers deel met genoee die geheime wat hulle oor baie jare van klasgee en verf ontdek het. Titel bevat: nuwe idees oor kleur en kleurvermenging; advies oor die kies van lap, ontwerpe, verf en kleure; 'n wye reeks tegnieke wat verstaanbaar verduidelik word; duidelike stap-vir-stap foto's en aanwysings vir meer as 50 projekte; oorspronklike ontwerpe waarvoor die patrone ingesluit is.

This guide to printmaking plunges you into dozens of ways to leave your mark on the world-and on your walls, tablecloths, garments, and every other surface imaginable. Emphasizing the joy and energy of printmaking, the 41 projects use everyday materials, and don't require any previous experience. Learn 15 main printmaking methods and their submethods, including relief printing, stamping, screen printing, collagraphy, monoprinting, cyanotypes, botanical prints, and many more. Transform your fingerprint into a huge graphic print with the "We're All Thumbs" project. Using cut stamps, make the exciting combination of bandanna and coordinating game-pieces in "Mr. Potatohead Plays Chess." Enjoy solar printing with "Like Snowflakes in the Sun." Included throughout are plenty of options, variations, and encouragement to make your prints your own way.