Readers will find fresh ways to celebrate children's artistic expressions with these unique ideas. Learn how to transform children's drawings into functional pieces that will be cherished forever - from an Op Art Lantern for the living room to elegant jewellery to wear with pride. This book is not only for parents, but also for grandparents, troop leaders, and elementary school teachers - any adult interested in preserving the artistic endeavours of children everywhere. The 15 projects presented will take elements of the child's art and apply it to an adult craft. McGuire explains many of the basic principles of design, as well as the elements that all child art shares while guiding the reader through a variety of media applications including polymer clay, paper, ceramics, glass, wood, paint and more. Learn how to immortalise children's expressive art, while forging bonds that encourage and promote their unique creations.
- ISBN10 0873419855
- ISBN13 9780873419857
- Publish Date 7 November 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 December 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint KP Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English