Reviewed by annieb123 on
Papier Mache is an exuberant and appealing tutorial and technique guide by Sarah Hand. Due out 2nd March 2021 from Quarto on their Walter Foster imprint, it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.
This is a fun tutorial guide for all ages to making and styling papier mache sculptures. I liked the book's logical layout and the author's easy to understand writing style and instructions. It includes a good introduction with chapters covering tools and supplies, basic general techniques, and finishing instructions. The following chapters include 13 really appealing and colorful projects. The tutorials each have a description, tools and materials lists, and step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear full color photos of each step.
The projects and finished objects are simple, folksy, and primitive (in a good way). The techniques taught in the book could of course be utilized to create finished objects of whatever style the crafter wishes.
This would be a good choice for home crafting library, public or school library, maker's groups, activity groups and similar. Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Reading updates
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- 15 February, 2021: Finished reading
- 15 February, 2021: Reviewed