Folk Art: Style & Design by Stewart Walton
Just because the acquiring of American folk art has become a serious passion, it doesn't mean that contemporary examples can't be fashioned--if readers are handy at crafts--and enjoyed. The Waltons have produced a crafts book paying homage to native artisans, a tome to be used for its excellent instructions and step-by-step color photographs.
Included among their 30-some projects are things both whimsical and practical, including a wooden sheep dummy head, a Baltimore beauty hooked rug, a chalkware compote, and a metal weather vane. Introductions to each craft are brief in words but long on pictures; unfortunately, the teaching of basic techniques--from needlepoint to wood carving--is best delegated to other books.
Barbara Jacobs From the Publisher Create beautiful, decorative, and practical crafts in the authentic folk art style. Lavishly illustrated, this exquisite volume blends historical information and inspirational examples with more than 30 wonderful projects, including painting on walls, furniture, and small accessories; textile creations like quilts and rag rugs; wood, plaster, and paper crafts; cut and pierced metalwork; and authentic period toys and games.
Long used by ordinary people to adorn everything from furniture to eating. .)
Published/Edition: (October 1993) . ISBN/0806904089
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| Description | Folk Art: Style & Design by Stewart Walton by Sterling Publications. Just because the acquiring of American folk art has become a serious passion, it doesn't mean that contemporary examples can't be fashioned--if readers are handy at crafts--and enjoyed. The Waltons have produced a crafts book paying homage to native artisans, a tome to be used for its excellent instructions and step-by-step color photographs. Included among their 30-some projects are things both whimsical and practical, including a wooden sheep dummy head, a Baltimore beauty hooked rug, a chalkware compote, and a metal weather vane. Introductions to each craft are brief in words but long on pictures; unfortunately, the teaching of basic techniques--from needlepoint to wood carving--is best delegated to other books. Barbara Jacobs From the Publisher Create beautiful, decorative, and practical crafts in the authentic folk art style. Lavishly illustrated, this exquisite volume blends historical information and inspirational examples with more than 30 wonderful projects, including painting on walls, furniture, and small accessories; textile creations like quilts and rag rugs; wood, plaster, and paper crafts; cut and pierced metalwork; and authentic period toys and games. Long used by ordinary people to adorn everything from furniture to eating. .) Published/Edition: (October 1993) . ISBN/0806904089 |
