Every now and then comes along something that inspires us so much, it completely changes our status as crafters. Encourages the possibility of working with new materials, triggers a skill you never considered picking up as a crafter but now suddenly want to give a try? This was that book!
Tarina Tarantino’s The Sparkle Factory is without a doubt the best investment in a craft book I have ever made. Months later, flipping through never fails to give me pure inspiration. It gets me excited at the idea of making a certain accessory or to even just try out her techniques. I’ve so far made the Techno Tribal Collar (the pins and pearls necklace) and several cameo moulds.
The layout is whimsical, the photos demand attention and Tarantino offers amazing insight into her business; as well as including the history of how she became one of the biggest names in Accessory design, she offers handy tips like an ideal layout for your own design studio and ‘Inspirationarium’, or resource library.
Accessories are a great way to spice up the simplest of wardrobes, and Tarantino has preached the word to be a little braver in personal style.
Please please please write a sequel, please!!!
Final Score: 11/5!!!
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