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| Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects | 
 enlarge | Author: Jane Ann Wynn
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 12426
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 1581809727
Dewey Decimal Number: 702.812
EAN: 9781581809725
ASIN: 1581809727
Publication Date: September 20, 2007
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Product Description
Featuring techniques for assemblage and surface alterations never before seen in a mixed-media art book (kit-bashing, wiring, egg-shell texture, casting and more), Altered Curiosities offers a new twist on a hot topic. A fresh variety of projects (such as hair barrettes, jewelry, a drawer pull and a bird feeder) prove that artistic assemblage and collage styles can be expressed beyond wall art. Readers will learn a new storytelling approach to their mixed-media art. Altered Curiosities goes beyond construction techniques to help readers discover how to create a personal narrative with objects and visually tell a story, not just infuse a piece with meaning or symbolism. Two very important things make this book stand out from the crowd of other collage, mixed-media and assemblage titles: the projects (full of oddities and the unexpected) and the techniques--several of which have never been published before. A common element of Jane Wynn's style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes more than once), and she loves using anthropomorphic associations to tell stories in her projects. Step by step, readers will learn her unique method and her sought-after techniques. Along with surface alterations (faux-aging, patinas and the use of unusual household products) Altered Curiosities teaches metal etching with rubber stamps, simple wiring to create dramatic lighting, instruction for altering simple toy figures (making two-headed animals, for instance) and more.
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 So Inspirational January 6, 2009
I enjoyed going through Jane's book and learning different approaches to assembling found objects. The instructions on most of the projects are very clear with accompanying photos. In the beginning of the book, she shows a variety of techniques from creating tiny bezels and soldering to adding painted patinas and breaking a glass jar for use in her projects. Her unique style motivates you to think outside the box and come up with all sorts of ideas on how to use those odds and ends gleaned from thrift stores and flea markets. I enjoyed this one and have referred to it often.
 Interesting & inspirational projects. Some misinformation. December 7, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I do agree that the information provided for some of the projects is misleading (improper materials) for the inexperienced. Otherwise, for the experienced makers of "Altered Art" this book is great for inspiration.
A book to inspire June 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects
I have this book on my coffee table so that I am reminded to look at it many times a week. I am now collecting the odd pieces I come across in a day and am enjoying seeking out that "special object" at garage sales for my new art project(s). The book provides great ideas and direction to give you that creative push into found art work.
most interesting June 2, 2008
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A good book if you are interested in making jewellery, not so much for the artist really, but some beautiful images. The techniques are quite complicated and you'll need a lot of things to buy to achieve what the book shows you, but hey, if you're into that type of thing, go for it.... I guess the title isn't really that clear, perhaps should really have referred to jewellery making...........
A definite MUST HAVE BOOK for artists interested in multi-media creations May 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Creepy cover" was mentioned by one reviewer and yet I found the cover the major reason for my interest in the book. I have had this book for some time and consider it a favorite in many ways. I love the charm of how each project is layed out on the page (e.g. the SECRET INGREDIENTS design marker for each project), GREAT step-by-step images following the descriptions on how to proceed for each project, the use of many objects already laying around the house that are given a "new" life through various applications and transformations of the various projects or techniques described, and the best reason are the numerous artist's descriptions for each project and sections elaborating reasoning behind her design process. I particularly enjoy the "Adorn Yourself: Jewelry with a Story" commentary. These sections are true motivators for me and often crack my periods of artist blahs when I don't feel an ounce of creativity flowing through me. When I read a few of these sections in Wynn's book, my mind begins to whir! The techniques are great in gaining confidence for creating your own designs; however, I do have to say that I absolutely love the octopus necklace design. I made my own, quite a bit different than the author's but with enough flair to see where I got my idea from. I think others will enjoy this book for a variety of reasons - the quaintness of many projects, the bizarreness of others, the sound techniques (with a few minor quirks that may be remedied by an revised edition down the road, I've heard), and most importantly, the motivation provided by the author in a multitude of ways throughout the book. Use this book for many reasons - reference, guide, motivation, resource, etc. It is definitely in my top five of multi-media artwork books available. Enjoy!
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