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Take a Tin: 16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home

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You will never look at a baked-bean tin in the same way after delving into this collection of original and innovative makes that celebrate the humble tin. This household staple comes into its own, whether it be an interesting vintage food tin, cake tin, cookie cutter or one you picked up at the supermarket yesterday – they can all be transformed into an array of stylish and satisfying items. Upcycling has never been such fun! Jemima Schlee shows you how to cut, paint, pierce and spray with her clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. All the techniques, templates and equipment required are provided so all you need to worry about is getting that tin collection started. Projects will include:Tiered storage stand, Desk lamp, Pendant light, Cookie cutter decorations, Box pincushion, Ring-pull bracelet and a Memory Tin AUTHOR: Jemima Schlee is a prolific designer and maker. Her artistic, creative and crafting career began with a short spell at Edinburgh University (Italian and Art History), which was followed by a BA at Bath (Visual Communication). Subsequently, Jemima worked in the design industry for nine years as a graphic designer and as Global Art Director for Interiors at Laura Ashley Ltd. Jemima later trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton on the south coast of England, where she now teaches profoundly deaf teenagers. In addition to writing the ‘Take A ‘ series, Jemima has contributed to lifestyle and craft magazines including Country Homes and Interiors and Period Living.

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Dimensions 190 × 230 mm
ISBN

9781784941109

Dimensions

190 x 230 mm

Book Type

Paperback / softback

Author

Jemima Schlee

Author Bio

Jemima Schlee is a prolific contributor to craft magazines, including Country Homes & Interiors. She has worked in the design industry for nine years as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd (Interiors and Fashion worldwide). Jemima then trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton, England. Her previous books for GMC in the same series are Take a Tea Towel, Take a Bandana (9781861087881) and Take a Ball of String (9781861087935). http://www.jemimaschlee.co.uk

Number of Pages

136

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