The Book Of Paper Cutting: A Complete Guide To All The Techniques - With More Than 100 Project Ideas

by Chris Rich

Make bookmarks, gift ribbons, wall hangings, three-dimensional ornaments, mobiles. "Beginning and experienced paper cutters will treasure this book, which features clear and easy-to-follow directions, projects graded for difficulty, attractive diagrams, and photographs of masterworks."-- School Library Journal . "...full of ideas."-- Arts & Activities .

Genres: Art, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1993

Reviews

[Sarah Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book goes over the history of paper cutting by hand, some different types and then has lots of examples as well as some instructions on how to cut some yourself. This is probably a good book for someone who is super serious enough to want the history along with the how to, but I was just looking for templates of cute designs. To me some of these designs are a bit to dated, ethic or traditional for what projects I am working on.

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't much interested in the history of paper cutting but many of the historical examples were very interesting. The skill of pieces done in the 18th century is incredible. The projects run from very simple to complex-looking but doable, to crazy (Three-dimension Christmas Centerpiece). Lots of photographs and helpful graphics.

[Irina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too basic for what I was looking for.

[Artlab]

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[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful book on paper cutting.