- ISBN13: 9781600610615
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product DescriptionMixed-media artists and DIY crafters will be excited about all the endless possibilities of working with a variety of plastic materials such as acrylic sheeting (otherwise known as Plexiglas), clear vinyl and even shrink plastic. In Sexy Plexi, readers will be amazed at the versatility of these various plastics, the ease of use and forgiveness plastic possesses, and how plastics can mimic glass in numerous applications. The author guides readers through 25 step-by-s. . . More >>
I was excited to receive this book but after spending ten minutes with it I had exhausted its’ appeal. If cutting edge means stamping on plexiglass with a dubious recommendation of third-party ink then then this is the booklet for you.
Rating: 1 / 5
I loved this book. There are so many cute ideas in it. I can’t wait to make the jewelery. And then there are cute ideas for purses and night lights that my kids loved!!! It is one of the best craft books I have seen. There instructions are so easy, clear and not so scattered like other books are! The moron that reviewed this book the first time must not be very creative!
Rating: 5 / 5
Plexi Class-Cutting Edge Projects in Plastic
Tonia Davenport
North Light Books
June 2008
I happen to like books. In fact, I actually love them. I would far prefer a good book to a TV show any day of the week. I’m rather particular about my books. I don’t review a book unless I can say without hesitation that it’s worth your time to buy it. I highly recommend Plexi Class-Cutting Edge Projects in Plastic by Tonia Davenport. Ms. Davenport has created a fantastic book on how to get started using Plexiglas in your jewelry and artwork. She covers everything succinctly and with total clarity and she makes the sorts of projects that inspire you to race out and give a new material a whirl. That’s no small feat. Everything about the book from the clever sheer plastic cover to the punny title to the beautiful designs to the easy to follow instructions to the gorgeous layout and photography all invites the reader in to explore freely. I felt as if I were having high tea with an artist who has a true passion for her medium and that she was kind enough to share with me all of the things she’d discovered on her creative journey.
I found all of the designs to be absolutely enchanting. Usually when you look at a craft title, perhaps you like some of the designs or you see things that spark ideas for you but maybe aren’t your style, but this book was filled from start to finish with designs I not only loved but I would buy if I saw them at a retail store. I have never seen any designs quite like these, which makes them unique and exciting. I fell madly in love with the Show and Tell Purse, which reminded me of the wonderful vintage Lucite bags from the early 1950s. The Knotted Nautical Necklace which looks like a tiny tide pool was another favorite. The Heart on a String, with its rustic stitched wire center, resonated with this girl who has had her heart broken more than a time or too
This isn’t just a craft book, it’s an art tutorial and it is a book that won’t gather dust on my book shelf. What North Light does brilliantly is to create books for the novice that aren’t cheesy or lightweight. They have substance and they have style. Their books stand out because they’re detailed, easy to follow and they aren’t pretentious or off putting. When I read a craft book, I want to feel as if the author is sharing something they truly love with me and not as if I’m being lectured or condescended to. Ms. Davenport has created a wonderful beginner’s guide to designing with plastic that is totally thorough but utterly lacking in pretense. I’m very excited to explore this book further in my studio and delighted that Ms. Davenport has so generously shared her secrets with us. I think you will be too!
Margot Potter
The Impatient Crafter(tm)
Author The Impatient Beader Series
Rating: 5 / 5
I Viewed the book on line and thought it was the same one I had looked at in person at a local book store, the picture cover was the same. Then I looked
to see if you had it. I thought it was the same. Now that I have the book, the cover is different from the one pictured on line and the projects are also different from the one I had looked at here. The projects are more jewelry and less praticial than the book I wanted. It does show me the basic
things needed to cut and use the plexi glass. The instructions are easy to follow and understand, it is a good book for someone wanting to make jewelry, pocketbooks and other accesories.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve been making my own jewelry for about five years. After learning how to string beads and execute beginning techniques, I took a college course in metalsmithing. While it was fun to learn professional-level skills, it’s frankly a lot of work and very expensive, especially with the cost of sterling silver these days!
Tonia Davenport has taken a seldom-used material in jewelry making and made it accessible to everyone from beginners to advanced beaders. If you’re interested in metalsmithing, this is not the book for you. But if you are a crafter who loves to try new skills, make cute things that you and your friends will enjoy wearing and playing with a new material that won’t break your budget, Plexi Class is a wonderful book to add to your collection.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tonia’s designs. While they are minimalist in style, they are not simplistic in skill or quality. They are projects just about anyone can complete with a little practice.
While I’ve played with acrylic as a medium in scrapbooking, it never dawned on me to see the plastic with fresh eyes and adapt it to my jewelry toolbox. I’m really looking forward to digging through my scraps to make some cool projects, like her Beachcomber Earrings, or her Lack of Concentration Bracelet.
The other fun thing about the book is that it’s not just jewelry. Tonia includes projects to make picture frames, hair ties, book covers and night lights. The best thing about this book is you can tell the author is really excited about what she’s doing. Her love of acrylic shines through and her enthusiasm is contagious.
Rating: 4 / 5