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Publisher:
Search Press |
Release
Date: May 2004 |
ISBN:
1903975743 |
Awards:
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Format
Reviewed: Large Format Paperback |
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an Excerpt |
Genre:
How-To Books/Greetings Cards |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewer
Notes: If you cannot find materials locally, try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers. |
Copyright
MyShelf.com |
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Embossed Greetings Cards
By Carol Wallis
Brass
and plastic embossing stencils are everywhere these days, and I
confess they were something of a mystery to me until I read a magazine
article on how to use them. This book takes that mystery away and
reveals their potential for card making (they do have other uses
it is true, but look elsewhere for that) and shows that they are
actually rather easy to use and certainly give a neat, professional
look to a card.
The equipment section shows
a somewhat awesome array of tools, many of which you don’t
need (and I, a professional crafter, don’t own), so any potential
buyers are advised to read carefully through the book before splashing
out. When you get down to the projects, they are handsomely showcased,
and the instructions as ever with this series and Search Press in
general are crystal clear. It is soon evident that a minimum of
materials and tools can produce an impressive looking piece of work,
and there are some nice ideas in here. Learn how to make a cat shape
look furry, lines look three-dimensional, and what to do with metal
sheets and vellum when you want a change from thin card. Equipment
lists notwithstanding, this primer does show you how to do a lot
with a little, and provided you purchase a light box and some chalks,
you will be home free as regards specialist gear. I didn’t
know much about stenciling before I opened this book, and now I
do - so thumbs up for a useful text.
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