Paper Quilling Chinese Style

Author: Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602200440
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Paper quilling, a classic papercraft art that creates designs using paper strips in clever, inventive ways, gets an Asian flavor in Paper Quilling Chinese Style. Sure to delight the myriad and diverse group of crafters who have fallen in love with quilling, this lovely book uses traditional Chinese arts to create an array of paper quilling projects with a distinctly Chinese design. A flexible and limitless art form, paper quilling allows so much individual expression that it has attracted fans around the world. By showcasing the bold and inventive use of color, composition and traditional symbols, this book is sure to bring a new level of depth and beauty to your work. With simple tools and materials easily found at most craft stores, you will be able to explore the boundaries of Western handicraft and traditional Chinese culture and your own creativity!

Paper Quilling Adorable Animals Chinese Style

Author: Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602206104
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Learn to wrap and loop paper to make adorable animals—from galloping horses to mighty dragons. Paper quilling is an ancient art form which uses the elasticity and flexibility of paper strips to create seemingly complex designs. By forming basic coils, you can create your own lively menagerie. This book includes: 24 animal projects An introduction to the art of paper quilling Information about the 12 animals of the zodiac, Chinese culture and relevant Chinese folktales Straightforward, step-by-step instructions that allow room for creativity and use basic quilling tools These delicate and unique works of art can be used to decorate cards and gifts, or be framed and hung as artwork in your home.

Paper Quilling Four Seasons Chinese Style

Author: Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200333
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Create stunning papercraft works of art for every season with this creative and easy-to-follow Chinese paper quilling book. Quilling, the art of coiling and shaping narrow paper strips into 3-D designs, has been popular with crafters for some time but the art form is hundreds of years old. This seasonal guide links beloved Western crafting with traditional Chinese Arts. Paper has a flexibility and elasticity that gives it endless possibilities. All you need to get started is strips of paper, glue, and a tool to roll the paper. You can readily get these at any craft store or use what you already have: recycled paper and a bamboo skewer or toothpick work well. This guide offers: Examples of various forms of Chinese art for inspiration. Different modes of composition. The unique styles of Chinese paper quilling Each season is depicted in all its distinct color and beauty through the unique art of paper quilling.

Quilling

Author: Sena Runa
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781784945619
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Following on from the success of her first book, Sena Runa presents a brand new collection of exciting projects to make. This absorbing pastime can be picked up and put down, fitting into busy lives and offering moments of calm enjoyment.

All Things Paper

Author: Ann Martin
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462911706
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 437

Book Description
Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Quilling

Author: Philippa Reid
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006142
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Quilling is a centuries-old art, which requires just three elements - your fingers, paper strips and glue. This practical guide demonstrates the techniques with step-by-step instructions and photos, and explains the best way to develop your skills and thereby push the creative boundaries of this art. Written by a passionate paper artist, it is a comprehensive guide that will inspire both novice and experienced quillers, as well as mixed media artists wishing to explore the potential of paper filigree work. Projects covered within this book include making vortex coils, pixie-hood loops, huskings, multi-strip open coils, fringed flowers, ring coil tracery patterns, folded ring coils and rolling a perfect spiral-centred coil without the need for a quilling tool. There is also advice on forming letters and abstract shapes with quilling and building 3D models from solid coils. It is beautifully illustrated with 173 colour images. Philippa Reid is a fully Accredited Fellow of the Quilling Guild and edits both the Guild's magazine and blog.

Quilled Flowers

Author: Alli Bartkowski
Publisher: Union Square & Company
ISBN: 9781454701200
Category : Crafts and hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Roll, mold, and shape colorful strips of paper into a bevy of petals, blooms, and bouquets for all occasions"--P. [4] of cover.

Quilling

Author: Jane Jenkins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855329907
Category : Paper quillwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Easy-to-learn, delightful, decorative results, inexpensive - and fun to do, quilling is the art of rolling, scrolling, coiling and fringing narrow strips of paper to create exquisite designs.

Pretty Quilled Cards

Author: Cecelia Louie
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781454707844
Category : Greeting cards
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offers twenty-five quilled card projects, including designs for weddings, baby showers, and holidays.

Paper Collage Chinese Style

Author: Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum
Publisher: Shanghai Press
ISBN: 9781602200234
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This beautifully illustrated guide to Chinese paper collage art demonstrates the techniques and philosophy behind this creative and fun art form. Paper collage art has a special charm. It can be as exquisite as oil painting or as freehand (xieyi) as ink wash painting. A paper collage art is a perfect mean to express humor and romance, demonstrate subjective perspectives and emotions, record special moments, and depict favorite scenes. Collage Art teaches you how to pick up some magazines, newspaper, and color paper around you that are no longer needed and put your ideas onto a piece of paper. You can create some decorations for your desk, bedroom, office, as well as some collage crafts for your friends on festivals and weddings. These collages not only present your unique style but also will also get lots of compliments!