Jazzy Jars: Glorious Gift Ideas

Jazzy Jars: Glorious Gift Ideas by Marie Browning (Author)
This is an excellent work for replicating decorative, recycled, plastic and other types of jars. The author describes how to utilize air-dry enamel paints, the surface preparation, basecoats and lid decoration. In addition, the use of acryllic paints is demonstrated for decorating lids. A strength of this work is that it is easy to read. In addition, the many diagrams depict the process of preparing jars in accordance with various decorating techniques of preparation and conditioning. Photos are terrific. The directions are detailed and easy to follow. Wonderfully, fabulous jars to create!!
Handmade gifts take a lot more thoughtful preparation than just fashioning the actual gift. After all, packaging, too, indicates a high level of care and special attention lavished on the present which is the entire focus of Canadian crafter Browning's latest book. First, the basics are introduced, including types of jars to use (old and new) and cleaning tips as well as instructions for different techniques, from painting and decoupage to polymer clay and resin coating. Then, more than 45 one-page patterns, complete with color photographs and directions, follow; most are fairly easy to complete. Of inordinate help, even more so than the jars, are the ideas for filling the packaged jar--like ingredients for a cake, along with the recipe, or a sewing kit sandwiched inside a decorated jar. A good source for those needing inspiration.
Book Details
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (October 28, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402708580
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402708589
  • Book Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • List Price: $14.95
  • Amazon.com Price: $11.66
  • You Save: $3.29 (22%)
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