Transparent Art: Imaginative Techniques to Enchance Your Crafting Projects

By Somerset Studio

The hottest trend in papercrafts and mixed media, Transparent Art showcases the exciting versatility of acetate, glass and other see-through materials. Featuring an array of innovative projects with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971729654
• ISBN13: 9780971729650
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Stampington & Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Magical

This book is really magical. I'd been looking for some information on using transparencies and this is excellent. You'll be inspired.

The Art of Transparency

This is a beautiful book of wonderful pieces of art which are all done with transparent collage images. The reason I got this book was because I love to work with this medium. They have that see-thru quality that resonates into a different look at art. So much of the art work in this book is so easy to do, I was amazed. The directions are clear and concise and even a novice can do some of these projects. Working with varied mediums such as glass, wood and fabric made the transparent images look different and new. I would recommend this book to anyone who hasn't tried their hand at working with transparencies in their collages or altered art. They will be surprised at how this medium will enhance their art.

Great Content

This soft cover on transparent art, though a little pricey, finally puts techniques for using this medium all in one place for those who are serious about learning how to use transfer medium in their artwork. As with most books of this type, the artist/crafter must own or invest in a significant amount of other supplies in order to duplicate the projects. The book is well done; the explanations clear; the photographs of the processes clear. Somerset Studio, as usual, has done a good job.

Beautiful!

Being a huge fan of Somerset Studio, I had an inkling before I ever saw this book that it was going to be gorgeous. It truly is a work of art. The projects are breathtaking, the paper quality, printing quality and photography of this book are exceptional. Unlike some of the altered art books hitting the market, Transparent Art's projects/tips/instructions are on the cutting edge of the paper arts industry. After reading this book, I started playing around with transparencies in earnest. The information elevated the quality of my own mixed media art pieces immensely. I am jazzed by some of the results and have surprised even myself! I have a special shelf in my bookcase for my absolute favorite books that I return to again and again for inspiration. Transparent Art went immediately on this shelf when I finished reading it.

All you ever wanted to know about transparent art - and more

A virtual textbook of Transparent Art, it includes large close-up photos, step-by-step how-tos, step-by-step techniques, and so much information & inspiration that you really will find something new every time you open this book. You may be able to find one or even several techniques for working transparently in some of the other altered art how-to books, but NOWHERE ELSE will you find so much for so little. This book is an excellent value in every way.