Papercraft Books
   Includes paper making, stamping, decorating and marbling

A glorious exploration of the use of colour and effects on paper. Clear, step-by-step instructions, plus lavish illustrations lead you through silk paper, mulberry tissue paper, watercolour paper, commercial writing paper and brown wrapping paper.

Paint and print on papers using texture gels, powders, varnishes and waxes plus metallic effects (metallic bronze, pearlised, and lustre powders as well as metallic paints and inks).

Gloriously-patterned paper plays an important part in so many crafts - wouldn't it be great if you could make your own? You can with Marie's book!

The papers you'll decorate are more rewarding and less expensive than any you'll see in stores. With only simple tools and materials that are readily available you'll create and combine some extraordinary treatments, from traditional to contemporary. Start with the easy ones, such as using tea or coffee to stain paper and give it an ancient patina.

Tap into your artistry with some more advanced ones - including printing plants, feathers, fish, and other natural objects. Ideas throughout will inspire you to craft a travel journal, a placemat, and bookmarks.

Whether you work on paper or fabric, every print you'll make will be one-of-a-kind. Learn how to make your own tools, use paints effectively, and create the three basic patterns, plus many variations.

Set aside a weekend to learn the beautiful art of papermaking, and use your papers to create fabulous decorative and functional objects. The techniques are fun and the results elegant. Recycle old sewing patterns to make handsome butterscotch-coloured paper. Turn straw into striking sheets of textured paper.

Emboss your handmade papers with everything from buttons to yarn. You can even spray paint on the papers to enhance them. Use your one-of-a-kind papers to create journals, envelopes, buttons, a vase, stamped box, and a paper lantern.

Take a detailed look at papermaking, including the many diverse techniques used today, giving artists and crafters alike a reference unlike any before.

Discover the history of papermaking, and then find out how to make your own .