Simple Watercolour Backgrounds for Scrapbooks (Step-by-Step Scrapbooking) - Softcover

Pinder, Polly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844480747 ISBN 13: 9781844480746

Publisher: Search Press, 2005

Synopsis

Packed with brilliant ideas for embellishing pages, this book shows how to produce stylish designs with simple watercolour techniques.

About this title

About the Author

Polly Pinderhas written and illustrated a number of books on everything from cake decoration and growing herbs to papermaking and paper crafts. Her illustrations in "Muck and Magic" were commended when that book won the 1993 Sir Peter Kent Conservation Book Prize.

Review

Mar 06 Ever thought about dabbling with watercolours and creating your own backing papers? If so [this is] the perfect way to build up your skills, providing a wealth of inspiration. * Papercraft Inspirations * Feb 06 Have you ever considered making your own background papers, but haven't been sure where to start? This book introduces you to all the exciting effects that watercolour can produce, including wash effects, blending, spattering and resist techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced painter, this book has something to offer. It starts with the basics, introducing you to materials and providing clear step-by-step guides, and concludes showing you how to produce your own background papers. Take a look. You'll quickly find yourself immersed in the wonderful world of watercolour. * Papercraft Inspirations *

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1844480747
• ISBN 13: 9781844480746
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48