Product Description

Everything you ever wanted to know about mixed-media fabric collage. Includes more than 40 original techniques.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35125 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781571205803
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Rebekah Meier is a self-taught mixed-media artist and designer. She is also the author of several books on a variety of crafting subjects.

Customer Reviews

Exciting and inspiring!
This wonderful book is a comprehensive coverage of fabric and mixed media collage techniques, and its clear instructions and superb visuals should inspire and excite you whether you are a beginner or an accomplished collage artist. It is "stuffed" with information, but even if I never used all that information I would enjoy owning it for the pleasure of browsing in the splendid examples of Ms Meier's creativity and skill. I consider it to be the most promising book in its field which I have purchased in several years.

The heart of this book is its eight sections covering 40+ techniques. These include: formation of interesting and unique collage bases, creation of impressive embellishments, use of innovative painting and dying techniques,and incorporation of other techniques such as embossing, distressing, needle felting and heat tool utilization. Each of the sections includes clear instructions, careful process photos, some intriguing tips and a wealth of beautiful samples in a variety of color ranges.

The "Project" section illustrates splendidly the book's greatest strength. It lists five projects, but without advancing a set of directions for "cookie cutter" replication. Rather each project presents a summary of the artist's approach to creating the piece, as well as specific construction techniques which are cross referenced to other sections of the book. The result is a set of projects which instruct and inspire without attempting to influence the reader's individual creativity.

I was immediately impressed by this book's approach to a complex creative subject. One of my first reactions was to formulate a plan for working through the techniques one at a time, and as I thought of that plan I realized that this is a book which will take me a long time to exhaust. I think that you, too, might find it to be the only book you will need for quite a while!

Terrific guide to getting started with mixed media techniques
Without a doubt Rebekah's work is beautiful and if you're new to the world of mixed media then you'll find this book an invaluable reference. The author covers a wide range of techniques for adding color, texture, stitching and embellishments to fabric along with ways to create distressed fabrics and work with heat tools. There's no in depth look at any of the techniques but she gives enough information to get the reader started along with variations to consider and helpful tips. There are 5 small quilt projects provided and a five page gallery of the authors work provides a lot of eye candy and inspiration. Artist new to the mixed media art form will find this book easy to read and follow and a great guide for jumping in and experimenting with a wide range of techniques. Experienced mixed media artists will find it a nice reference to have on hand especially when looking for inspiration, a finishing touch technique for their own pieces or a memory jogger for a technique they haven't used in a while.

Is there a 10 Star Category?
If there was a category where you could give 10 stars to a single book, I would give it to this one hands down. If there were no words in the book, the pictures alone would make it worthwhile. Some of Rebekah's work is so beautiful you just want to sit and stare at it but then you can't wait to look at the next page. But there are words and her descriptions, tidbits, ideas, concepts etc., are written well and very easy to understand. The book is not simply a how to, it really inspires you to want to to make something beautiful. Luckily I have a room full of fabric, lace, inks, and just about everything necessary to try my hand at Fabric Art Collage, and I can't wait to start. Thank you Rebekah for sharing your art with us. If I had paid $100.00 for this one, I would have considered it money well spent.