Collage Supplies:
Books & Magazines (Printed and How-to)

 
Steampunkery, Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Projects Book

An inspirational book even if you don't work in clay! By artist and teacher Christi Friesen. Good ideas on embellishments for any (steampunk-themed) collaged project, little sidebar tutorials on things like antiquing metals, and a nice little gallery, too.

And the main tutorials (well-written and with lots of photos) may entice you to try your hand at polymer clay (I especially like the hinged heart pendant).

Softcover, full-color, 93 pages
Book size: 9-1/4 x6 inches

$12.99 $14.99

 
Steampunk Style Jewelry
Victorian, Fantasy and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings

A fun book with lots of projects made from items you may not associate with jewelry. Includes how-to tutorials and projects by 12 artists (including Design Team Member Barbe Saint John). And be sure to read the review by Barbe.

$19.99 $24.99

 
Haute Handbags — Autumn '09 Issue

Inspiration for handmade purses, clutches, totes, pouches and more. The Autumn 2009 issue contains over 100 projects from petite pochettes, reused fabric and findings to leather creations.

In addition to my photos (click on the thumbnails for larger pictures), more photos here.

$11.99 $14.99

 
Enchanted Adornments
Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal, Clay, Wire, Resin & More

Enchantment, to artist and first-time author Cynthia Thornton, comes in many forms, including nature and fairy tales. Even the deconstruction of your best friend's wardrobe - in terms of color, shape, texture. Her how-to's are concise, concentrating on a few basics with the rest left to self-teaching, other artists, or simply chance. Whimsicalities follow, each prefaced with a watercolor-illustrated diary of sorts explaining her inspirations (mermaids, Italy...), then detailing the instructions. Steps are clear, as are the color photographs and lists of necessities, along with at least one variation on each design.

$17.99 $24.99

 
The Cat's Pajamas Die-Cut Storybook

The Cats' Pajamas is a delightful tale of a fashion conscious cat and her two kittens. After receiving brand new stylish pajamas, the small kittens promptly ruin them with reckless play, but, as they discover, a mother's love surpasses even beautiful pajamas.

Approx. 11" x 10"; 16 pages.

Click on the photos to see more details + text pages.

$9.95

 
 
Plush-o-Rama Book

Great book for making silly stuffed toys/creatures; I received one as a gift and had to buy some for the site. Has patterns in the back (you'll need to copy them (and maybe enlarge them with grid paper) unless you want to cut up the pages in the book). Or you might just want to look at the pics for inspiration.

$8.95* $14.95*

 
Simply Soldered

One of my personal faves. Nice selection of easy soldering projects. This was briefly out of print but I grabbed some as soon as it became available again.

36 pages / over 80 projects

$12.95