Fresh start

Step-by-step photographs and text describe activities and techniques for working with cardboard.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to make paper and create art objects by tearing, folding, and weaving paper.

Gives instructions, in step-by-step photographs, for preparing clay and making thumb and coil pots and decorated tiles and how to use glaze.

Step-by-step photographs and accompanying text explain how to make string puppets, rod puppets, hand or glove puppets, and shadow puppets.

Describes the various materials and techniques used by artists and provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating variety of art projects.

Introduces basic crayon activities and suggests some techniques for young people to try with a little help from an adult.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making Christmas decorations, cards, models, and mobiles.

Shows how to construct mobiles, pop-ups, dolls, animals, and other moving objects, using different types of paper, foils, and fabrics.

Photographs and step-by-step pictures reveal how theatrical makeup can create faces of clowns, robots, animals, dolls, and the elderly. Includes suggestions for further activities and information on both suppliers and the techniques of professionals in the field.

Examines the crafts that can be made using different yarns, threads, and fabrics.