Amazingly detailed papercutting projects. Very intricate and really beautiful.
They explain what tools to use and what kinds of supplies you will need to do the projects. Then there is some techniques described. Then to the projects! I liked how there are pictures of what inspired the author to do a project, like a drawing or a photo of birds flying and such. Projects go from simpler to more complex, from just cutting out a bunch of bird silhouettes to intricate 3d forms. Templates are provided in the book to trace or copy and print.

I received a digital copy of the book from NetGalley

I love when an artist is able to see the math in nature, and incorporate it into a design. Even better is when that artist can explain what it is about! Patricia Moffett is such an artist. I was captured by this book from page 1. I love the designs and can't wait to try them all!

Stop my heart! I found myself holding my breath as I looked through this book. Beautiful at work- breath-taking. I need to find this book and get a copy to try my hand at some of these. I even know a few paper craft folks who would appreciate copies as gifts. Detailed instructions are in the book for the projects and the book could have used a few more step by step photos, but I'm willing to try the projects with what's given.

I don’t have the steadiest hand for cutting out intricate detail but, I liked shell design in this free sample copy and had a go. The result was a lovely hand made card for my best friends birthday. She loved that I had take the time and care to make it. The instructions are clear there are templates to print off. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be to make the 3D designs. I had lots of fun and would recommend this book to new and more experienced paper sculptors.

I was curious about this book and found it fascinating.
I think that most of the pictures show object that well over my skill but i found it fascinating and entertaining.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Honestly, I think this one is one is way over my skill range, though I might try some of the simpler designs with my Scan n Cut. That said, this is a beautiful book. There’s a lot of detail on what goes into designing these works of art (sorry folks who don’t like math/science, you’ve got some reading to do). But if you don’t care about how to design from scratch, there’s also some templates included (that’s more my speed).

The good news is that if you’re curious about paper cutting, but not sure it’s your dream craft, the only real tools required to start with are a craft knife, paper, a cutting surface, and a ruler. The book does go into more tools you’d want if you decide to carry on with the craft, but to start with you probably already have all of the tools you’ll need.

I probably wouldn’t recommend paper cutting by hand for folks like me who don’t have the steadiest hands. But if you do have steady hands? These some beautiful projects here to get you started. I especially liked Starlings and the Trees of Winter.