SHELLS, 20 PRACTICAL INSPIRATIONS

Clare Nicholson, Lorenz 1996.

 Artists, craftspeople and designers have made frequent use of seashore symbols in their work. Whether as realistic images or abstract representations, they are constantly re-interpreted in new and original ways.

This charming gift book is both inspirational and practical. It presents 20 irresistible, achievable and beautiful craft and decorating projects, each making the most of the highly fashionable shell and seashore motifs.

The projects cover a wide variety of ideas and applications – such as boxes, bags, frames, cushions, mobiles, mirrors, lamps, candleholders and gift-wrap – as well as a broad range of art and craft techniques from painting, stamping and papercrafts to needlecrafts, tinwork, gilding and more.

 It is hugely satisfying to create beautiful objects that reflect the newest and most innovative themes, and this original gift book is full of wonderful hands-on ideas on how to create these these most stylish designs and gifts yourself, at home. With specially commissioned designs from leading artists and craftspeople and over 100 beautiful colour photographs. Shells is perfect to give, receive and to keep for yourself.

Both the book and the dust jacket are in good condition, and there are colour plates throughout the book.