Tired of the clicheacute;s often trotted out about craft; Perri Lewis makes it her task to bring the world of making into the 21st century.In Material World; Perri enlists the help of luminaries from the worlds of art; craft; design and fashion to share their knowledge and advice. Among these include Rob Ryan; Emma Bridgewater; Grayson Perry; Philip Treacy; Tatty Devine; Topshop and Tracey Emin. Instead of just giving the reader individual projects; you can learn the techniques for crafts such as paper-cutting; dress-making; printing; encrusting; leather work and tailoring. However; if you prefer more guidance; there are 15 projects to make; including deacute;coupage shoes; a patchwork Louis chair and a printed scarf. With the compiled words of wisdom of these experts; and Perris own timeless advice; youll be up and running with scissors in no time.
#2866777 in eBooks 2012-11-02 2012-11-02File Name: B00A0P98Y4
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy HannahAn interesting read that gives a variety of different topics/opinions in the art world.2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Its a skewl book full of essays by art theorists ...By suzanne adamsIts a skewl book full of essays by art theorists. You know. The people who want to be involved with art without having to be an actual artist. I have to say that the $20 words they use here; ad nauseam; do more to confuse than explain the actual art.0 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy EvelinaVery intense reading!