Art educator Peggy Flores hosts this introduction to the craft of simple bookmaking aimed at younger viewers, which opens with an overview of necessary materials, including cardboard, yarn, wrapping paper, or pipe cleaners. Primarily presented with an overhead view of Flores' hands while she works and offers solid instruction, Making Books demonstrates how to make three types of books: a decoupage book with a fold-over cover using tissue paper and a simple stitch yarn binding; a book with a two-piece cover and a slightly more complex binding using either a pipe cleaner or yarn; and an accordion-style pop-up book. A practical and fun project for any art classroom or young arts and crafts enthusiast at home, this is recommended. Aud: I, J, P. (E. Gieschen)
Making Books
(2009) 25 min. DVD or VHS: $29.95. Crystal Productions (tel: 800-255-8629, web: <a href="http://www.crystalproductions.com/">www.crystalproductions.com</a>). PPR. ISBN: 978-1-56290-619-1 (dvd), 978-1-56290-620-7 (vhs). July 20, 2009
Making Books
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