Review
Fairies seem to be going through a period of great popularity at the moment, and here is a whole book of cards with a fairy theme. Apart from that, they have nothing in common and use a wide range of different techniques: glass painting, collage, rubber stamping, polymer clay, shaker cards and embossing on metal. As a fairy fan myself I was keen to get hold of this book, and am not disappointed. There are some lovely cards in here, featuring fairies in several different styles from Victorian illustrations from a CD through Art Nouveau and some contemporary funky variations. I also like the way that each card takes a basic method and tweaks it a little to make it seem new and interesting. Use modelling clay to make a fairy instead of jewellery for example, or back your glass painting with hologram paper to make it sparkle. Metal sheet gets covered with glitter, leftover beads and sequins get stuck on to make an all-over pattern and more. At the end of each chapter more ideas are given, along with the patterns so every card in the book can be made. The snow and ice fairies are suitable for Christmas, making it a book for all year round. A title worth having for any fairy lover! --MyShelf.com
Judy Balchin is 'away with the fairies' in this lovely book and once you've acquired the skills of drawing and painting fairies, you'll want to go on to making your own cards. There are six fantastic projects including different techniques and styles, from fun polymer clay to elegant metal embossing. It's great for children and adults and there are 18 alternative designs for inspiration. --Machine Knitting Monthly, Dec 08
Judy Balchin is 'away with the fairies' in this lovely book and once you've acquired the skills of drawing and painting fairies, you'll want to go on to making your own cards. There are six fantastic projects including different techniques and styles, from fun polymer clay to elegant metal embossing. It's great for children and adults and there are 18 alternative designs for inspiration. --Machine Knitting Monthly, Dec 08
Judy Balchin is 'away with the fairies' in this lovely book and once you've acquired the skills of drawing and painting fairies, you'll want to go on to making your own cards. There are six fantastic projects including different techniques and styles, from fun polymer clay to elegant metal embossing. It's great for children and adults and there are 18 alternative designs for inspiration. --Machine Knitting Monthly, Dec 08
Judy Balchin is 'away with the fairies' in this lovely book and once you've acquired the skills of drawing and painting fairies, you'll want to go on to making your own cards. There are six fantastic projects including different techniques and styles, from fun polymer clay to elegant metal embossing. It's great for children and adults and there are 18 alternative designs for inspiration. --Machine Knitting Monthly, Dec 08
Product Description
Helps you to explore the world of fairies. This book includes six projects that explore different techniques and styles, from fun polymer clay to elegant metal embossing. It also includes six projects, each with a different technique. It offers eighteen alternative designs. It is suitable for children and adults.
About the Author
Judy Balchin studied art at Cardiff College of Art, and then specialised in graphic design at Kent Institute of Art and Design. She spent two years at the BBC working as a graphics assistant, and a further two years in an art studio as a lettering artist. She now designs titles for book jackets and television titles. She also designs craft kits and runs workshops in silk painting, glass painting and painting on porcelain. Judy has appeared on television as a craft demonstrator, and is the author of numerous craft books articles for craft magazines.
