SynopsisWhat's old is new-discarded items from a bygone era unite to form unorthodox collage jewelry, cards, journals and more. Collage Lost and Found delivers projects that not only have a saucy style, but a story to tell as well. From a sailor missing the love he left ashore, to a school boy's crush on his teacher, the stunning pages of this book will inspire you to dust off the vintage ephemera you've been collecting for years and combine it with basic collage elements to create romantic pieces you can wear as well as display. In addition to delectable inspiration for a multitude of projects, you'll learn several practical techniques that can aid you in all your creative endeavors, including: Simple soldering techniques that anyone can do right away The art of layering with beeswax to add an intriguing depth to your work Magic tricks for turning metal repair tape into aged sheet metal In-the-know sources for finding vintage ephemera, as well as tips for transforming new items into ones that appear to have stood the test of time Give in to the seduction of the past. Let Collage Lost and Found take you to a world where collage sings to you of a simpler time where your creativity knows no bounds!, Combines basic collage techniques and found objects to create crafts with not only style, but a story to tell as well. This book includes 20 step-by-step projects with fashionable designs for greeting cards, magnets, necklaces, journals and more. It also provides information on basic collage, collecting ephemera and jewelry techniques., What's old is new--discarded items from a bygone era unite to form unorthodox collage jewelry, cards, journals and more. Collage Lost and Found delivers projects that not only have a saucy style, but a story to tell as well. From a sailor missing the love he left ashore, to a school boy's crush on his teacher, the stunning pages of this book will inspire you to dust off the vintage ephemera you've been collecting for years and combine it with basic collage elements to create romantic pieces you can wear as well as display. In addition to delectable inspiration for a multitude of projects, you'll learn several practical techniques that can aid you in all your creative endeavors, including: Simple soldering techniques that anyone can do right away The art of layering with beeswax to add an intriguing depth to your work Magic tricks for turning metal repair tape into aged sheet metal In-the-know sources for finding vintage ephemera, as well as tips for transforming new items into ones that appear to have stood the test of time Give in to the seduction of the past. Let Collage Lost and Found take you to a world where collage sings to you of a simpler time where your creativity knows no bounds!, Now there's a hip way for crafters to bring family history into their daily lives. Collage Lost and Found combines basic collage techniques and found objects to create edgy and unusual crafts with not only style, but a story to tell, as well. Highlights include: -20 step-by-step projects with easy, fashionable designs for greeting cards, magnets, necklaces, journals, and more -Sassy, and alluring artwork that reflects the author's old-world Sicilian upbringing and her fascination with a bygone era -Inspirational photo galleries packed with ideas, as well as information on basic collage, collecting ephemera, and jewelry techniques Readers won't be able to resist these clever ideas for turning long-forgotten treasures into items they can wear, display, or send!, What's old is new--discarded items from a bygone era unite to form unorthodox collage jewelry, cards, journals and more. Collage Lost and Found delivers projects that not only have a saucy style, but a story to tell as well. From a sailor missing the love he left ashore, to a school boy's crush on his teacher, the stunning pages of this book will inspire you to dust off the vintage ephemera you've been collecting for years and combine it with basic collage elements to create romantic pieces you can wear as well as display. In addition to delectable inspiration for a multitude of projects, you'll learn several practical techniques that can aid you in all your creative endeavors, including: Simple soldering techniques that anyone can do right away The art of layering with beeswax to add an intriguing depth to your work Magic tricks for turning metal repair tape into aged sheet metal In-the-know sources for finding vintage ephemera, as well as tips for transforming new items into ones that appear to have stood the test of time Give in to the seduction of the past. Let Collage Lost and Found take you to a world where collage sings to you of a simpler time where your creativity knows no bounds
LC Classification NumberTT910.C5 2006