Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects

Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects

<p><b>Discover a curious world of assemblage with projects that have a story to tell!</b></p><p>Step inside <i>Altered Curiosities</i>, where a wisdom tooth gets its own shrine, a honeybee lights up the room and a taxidermy eye becomes the eye in the back of your head. As author Jane Wynn shares her unique approach to mixed-media art, you'll learn to alter, age and transform odd objects into novel new works of your own creation.</p><p>Step-by-step instructions guide you in making delightfully different projects that go way beyond art for the wall - including jewelry, hair accessories, a keepsake box, a bird feeder and more - all accompanied by a story about the inspiration behind the project.</p><p>You'll also learn to:<ul><li>Find your personal symbols and incorporate them into your work.</li><li>Alter toy figures to create curious new creatures.</li><li>Master simple soldering techniques that take you beyond the soldering iron.</li><li>Apply beautiful patinas and etchings to brass and copper.</li><li>Transform cast resin into pieces that look like metal.</li></ul>The endless possibilities of assemblage are yours to discover! Let <i>Altered Curiosities</i> inspire you to create a new world that's all your own.</p>