Materially crafted : a diy primer for the design-obsessed / / Victoria Hudgins

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910164915603321
• Autore: Hudgins Victoria
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, New York : , : STC Craft, , 2015; ©2015
• ISBN: 1-61312-397-3
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (275 pages) : color illustrations
• Collana: Melanie Falick Book
• Disciplina: 684.080082
• Soggetti: Do-it-yourself work
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: The basics. Introduction -- On finding inspiration -- On choosing a project -- On having the right tools -- On executing your ideas -- Materials + projects. Spray paint -- Plaster of Paris -- Concrete -- Paper -- Thread -- Wax -- Wood -- Clay -- Glue -- Fabric -- Metal.
• Sommario/riassunto: Design enthusiasts are bombarded with beautiful inspiration at every turn, but many lack the foundation necessary to re-create their dream projects. Materially Crafted is a must-have guide for design mavens seeking to develop their DIY chops, even if they're embracing their crafty side for the first time. Victoria Hudgins, creator of the popular design blog A Subtle Revelry, uncovers the best and least intimidating ways to work with the most popular crafting materials--from spray paint and concrete to thread, wax, and paper--and presents more than 30 easy projects to get everyone started.