Using a variety of materials and techniques in a project can be a challenge, but when they meld together beautifully, you can’t help but be on top of the world. In the August Art Lesson from Cloth Paper Scissors, Libby Williamson brings together several techniques that work so well, you’ll come back to them again and…
It’s never too early to start thinking about handmade holiday gifts! Making something by hand for your loved ones is the ultimate way to say you care. So leave yourself enough time to plan and create without pressure—and by all means, consult these fantastic books and videos. They have everything you need to get started…
We are happy to announce the finalists for our Jaw-Dropping Journal Pages reader challenge. Thank you to all who participated in the challenge, and congratulations to the finalists. Finalists, please send your artwork to us by September 22, 2018. F+W Media, Inc. ATT: Jaw-Dropping Journal Pages 2 Mill and Main Place Suite 610 Maynard, MA…
Suzanne McNeill has a knack for using all kinds of materials and techniques in creative ways to tell stories with her art. In this Art Lesson (Volume 19) she shows how to incorporate molding paste, several kinds actually, in all kinds of great art pieces. Suzanne demonstrates how to feature simple things in a piece of…
Laura Lavender’s Lettering Lesson, Heraldry-Inspired Lettering (Volume 21), will send you back in time for inspiration. Learn about supporters, banners, and decorative elements with regal roots, and build a custom design. Add new styles to your hand-lettering repertoire that will give a historic feel to your art. Then, create an inspiring piece that incorporates your…
What shape is your mixed-media library in? Maybe you need a dose of instruction and inspiration, especially on days when the muse needs a little nudge. If that library needs some new acquisitions, we have just the resources for you. We’ve chosen two standout books in six categories of mixed-media art that you shouldn’t be…
Hand lettering is an adventure with any writing tools: Finding which ones work best, learning how to use them, and finding the ones you like working with is just the beginning. But once you have that down, it’s time to spread your wings, and what better way than to make your own hand-lettering tools. In…
Having a magazine subscription is a commitment. We get that. But Cloth Paper Scissors is more than just a magazine. We’ve got the same passion for mixed media that you do, and that’s why we get so excited when we plan a new issue. What amazing projects can we bring you? Which incredible artists can…
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