The Art of Contemporary Woven Paper Basketry
Explorations in Diagonal Twill
$48.00
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
7 December 2021
Summary
Using hundreds of strips of paper at a time, strips that are cut 3 millimeters wide with a pasta cutter from watercolour paper painted with acrylics, McGuinness weaves in original ways that build unique and intriguing forms. Her creations, whether baskets or sculptural art, exude energy and elegance. Here she shares for the first time, in fascinating photos and practical text, how to weave several basket shapes in diagonal twill, including instructions in undulating twill. Explore new structu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764362132 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764362135 |
| Author: | Dorothy McGuinness |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 7 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 907g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 229mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“I can vouch for the beauty of her work as I had the pleasure of seeing it at a museum exhibit… there’s no doubt in my mind that the book will be gorgeous too.” - All Things Paper
“I can vouch for the beauty of her work as I had the pleasure of seeing it at a museum exhibit… there’s no doubt in my mind that the book will be gorgeous too.” - All Things Paper – All Things Paper
About The Author
Dorothy McGuinness
Dorothy McGuinness has been weaving sculptural baskets using diagonal twill for over 20 years. She utilizes watercolor paper and acrylic paints as her medium. She has gathered extensive basketry knowledge from 30 years of learning and exploring various basketry techniques.
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