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Achieve fantastic results from paper in an instant! Discover the quick technique of covering newspaper with strips of paper mache to create a unique array of flat and 3D figures.A fun and quirky range of over 25 designs will inspire crafters of all abilities. From fancy fishes, dogs and dragons to elves, robots and racing cars, you will find a fun design to suit all recipients.Practical three-dimensional projects to decorate your home include bowls, vases and mirror frames. Each project features full step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and artworks to inspire you to get sculpting!
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James C. Cochrane studied Theatre Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. As well as exhibiting and selling his designs across England, James also works as an illustrator and teaches his paper sculpting technique at adult education classes. James lives in Oxford.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
James Cochrane uses the simple and easy technique of making papier mache to create fun sculptures. By taping newspaper together before applying strips of papier mache the whole process is rendered less time-consuming. Papier mache is a very versatile medium and this is a quick way to make larger objects.
This bright and colourful 128 page book explores this technique through 25 projects from dogs and hares (the best projects in the book in my opinion) to dragons and starfish. Each project has a character and shows Cochrane's sense of humour. He shows how to achieve character in 'creature features', a section that explores animal faces. There is even the Queen's corgi here. Another really fun project is the robot. Many of the projects are further adorned and decorated with sequins or beads.
Nicely laid out, clear instructions are beautifully photographed and presented. Useful templates for the projects are given at the back of the book. The introduction is brief and precise and further instructions are given within the projects themselves, where the basic techniques are explained. Adults and children alike will enjoy making these projects, which are also a good springboard for your own ideas. It's a great way to recycle. Not only does newspaper become a brand new useful or decorative object, but Cochrane also makes use of plastic bottles to make vases. Imagine creating a papier mache sculpture of your own dog or pet.
This bright and colourful 128 page book explores this technique through 25 projects from dogs and hares (the best projects in the book in my opinion) to dragons and starfish. Each project has a character and shows Cochrane's sense of humour. He shows how to achieve character in 'creature features', a section that explores animal faces. There is even the Queen's corgi here. Another really fun project is the robot. Many of the projects are further adorned and decorated with sequins or beads.
Nicely laid out, clear instructions are beautifully photographed and presented. Useful templates for the projects are given at the back of the book. The introduction is brief and precise and further instructions are given within the projects themselves, where the basic techniques are explained. Adults and children alike will enjoy making these projects, which are also a good springboard for your own ideas. It's a great way to recycle. Not only does newspaper become a brand new useful or decorative object, but Cochrane also makes use of plastic bottles to make vases. Imagine creating a papier mache sculpture of your own dog or pet.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I totally agree, with the previous review, this is a very good book and I higly recommend it.
I would like to add that not only this book is full of clear exolanations to create lovely decorations using recycled materials, copying the suggested projects, it also has something that I couldn't find in similar books: suggestions and tips to create your own personalized items. Papier mache is a beatiful technique which allows you to do a lot of different stuff and realize your ideas, the technique itself is very simple and most of the books describing it just give an amount of projects to copy. This book gives you more, according to my opinion. I love it!
I would like to add that not only this book is full of clear exolanations to create lovely decorations using recycled materials, copying the suggested projects, it also has something that I couldn't find in similar books: suggestions and tips to create your own personalized items. Papier mache is a beatiful technique which allows you to do a lot of different stuff and realize your ideas, the technique itself is very simple and most of the books describing it just give an amount of projects to copy. This book gives you more, according to my opinion. I love it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Paper Mache is a great medium to work with and very versatile. I am in the process of making the 'cow jumps over the moon' clock. The book has easy to follow instructions and plenty of illustrations. Worth every penny!!
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