About this title: With "Pretty Little Things", readers will find collage projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. Sally Jean Alexander's signature style brings new life to antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more. Now, crafters can capture the same sense of wonder that makes her work so special. Readers will learn techniques for using vintage ephemera soldered within glass to create finished works that tell a romantic or whimsical story. Sally Jean's friendly instruction and magical style make this charming book a crafter's fairy tale.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: North Light Books
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781581808421ISBN:1581808429
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NORTH LIGHT/WRITERS DIGEST
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781581808421ISBN:1581808429
Description: New. A well-known collage artist shares 27 projects with 30 variations to create charms, vials, miniature shrines, reliquary boxes, and more. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: F&W Publications Inc
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781581808421ISBN:1581808429
Description: New. Provides a collage of projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. This book presents antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more. It offers techniques for using vintage ephemera soldered within glass to... read more
"The title says it all . . . lots of step-by-step pictures to complete various projects. A beautiful illustrated idea book/ how-to manual for art/auction projects."
"A really lovely book and a joy to have on my shelf. Most of the things she gives instructions for making are a little too advanced for me at the moment, but it's a wonderful book for inspiration."
"I admit I was very frustrated by this book. Touted as an insight into making soldered craft, I was keen to get my hands on it. As I'm in Australia, this meant ordering it in specially and paying a premium price of $45. I was happy to do that, though.
Sally Jean is obviously a skilled artist. You can see this in the fine photographs of her work that you'll find throughout the book. In addition, she has an affiliation with whimsy that I appreciate.
However, her instructions aren't clear. In fact, they're downright vague. There are no details regarding measurements, the type of iron or solder used, no references to environmentally aware materials (eg. lead free versus lead solder), the differences between the wattage of the iron and for what purposes they are used (I have since discovered there is a very clear difference depending on what you use the iron and materials for).
I feel ripped off by this purchase. Sally Jean may well be an accomplished trinket maker but she's no author."
"This book is what inspired me to buy a soldering gun and learn to make soldered charms. It's absolutely beautiful, and Sally Jean is an incredible artist. I'll treasure this book always."
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