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Author Michel, Karen.

Title Green guide for artists : nontoxic recipes, green art ideas, & resources for the eco-conscious artist / Karen Michel. [O'Reilly electronic resource]

Imprint Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, 2009.
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Description 1 online resource (128 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-126).
Contents Greening your studio. Product safety ; Paints and mediums ; Adhesives ; Paper ; Canvas ; Safety in the studio -- Green recipes. Making paint ; Paint recipes ; Adhesive recipes -- Green projects. Repurposing unused projects into art ; Papier-mâché : a fresh look at an old medium ; Bookmaking : notepads and journals from recycled materials ; Using found objects in your art ; Using photos in your art -- Artists' gallery.
Summary The Green Guide for Artists inspires artists to make better eco-conscious choices within their work and their studios and shows them how. The book has four sections: The first contains recipes for DIY art supplies such as ones for mixing your own non-toxic paints and adhesives and making your own papers from recycled paper. The second offers safe and green practices for the workspace. The next section shares a fresh look at using recycled materials through creative step-by-step projects and a gallery section. The final section contains a resource guide for eco-friendly materials and supplies,
Subject Artists' materials.
Art -- Environmental aspects.
Matériel d'artistes.
Art -- Aspect de l'environnement.
artists' materials.
Art -- Environmental aspects
Artists' materials
Other Form: Print version: Michel, Karen. Green guide for artists. Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, 2009 9781592535187 (DLC) 2008049266 (OCoLC)255891288
ISBN 161673549X (electronic bk. ; Adobe Digital Editions)
1299937721 (ebk)
9781299937727 (ebk)
9781616735494 (electronic bk.)
Standard No. 080665004841
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