Description:
How do you carry it? That’s the question Somerset Studio & Belle Armoire would like to help answer through their new and exciting special publication titled Haute Handbags. Whether we use purses, clutches, totes, portfolios, sacks, bags, or attachés, there are many styles made with an astounding array of materials emerging from all corners of the creative world – all vying to be made and enjoyed.
Haute Handbags will feature numerous technique-based articles that teach you how to construct or alter one-of-a-kind creations including:
* Painted leather attaché
* Collaged suitcase
* Decoupaged papiér måché purse
* Embellished wooden clutch
* Quilted tote
* Recycled metal case
* Felted mini purse
* And much, much more
Haute Handbags also includes a gallery section featuring gorgeous photographs of more than 20 extraordinary bags by multi-media artists, along with brief sample instructions. Haute Handbags will inspire you to redefine the handbag as an exciting foundation from which art can be created and carried with style.
Of particular interest to clay enthusiasts in this issue:
"Polymer Clay Critter Purses" by Nina Owens
