Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines

Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines
by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines
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Author: Kathy Cano-Murillo
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09
ISBN: 1564968952
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Book Reviews of Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines

Book Review: Coming from a shrine making goddess...
Summary: 5 Stars

I was very impressed with this book. I have been making shrines and collage boxes (for personal, not commerical purposes) in all shapes and sizes for a few years now and have noticed how much this art form has come into the mainstream.
What I liked about this book is that it didn't fall into the usual rubber stamping and gift tag syndrome I see in so many art magazines and books. I like that all the designs and themes shown here are very original and innovative without the use of the entire stock of a scrap book store. I also like how there is a lot of text that goes into the meaning. This is one of those areas where you really have to know the history behind it before you start. First and foremost, shrine making is a way to heal and inspire yourself to better yourself. This showed healing without being hokey. But I have to say my all time favorite is that skeleton French cafe box (from Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday). I wish it would have had directions. Otherwise, I really have to say I picked up on a some new ideas in an area where I thought I had tried everything. I encourage EVERYONE to make a shrine or collage box, you won't regret the experience. This book is a great launchpad.

Summary of Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines

Throughout history, human beings have kept physical reminders and mementos of loved ones, popular icons and significant life events. Shrines and shadow boxes - three-dimensional collages set into a box or housing - have become popular ways of collecting and displaying these meaningful objects as an artistic assemblage. This book offers ideas for 32 shrines and shadow boxes with themes ranging from personal expression to memory-keeping to historical tributes and celebrations. There is also a gallery of 10 more professionally designed works and tips for collecting the right materials for this type of creation.

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