In 'Alchemy Arts: Recycling is Chic', Kate MacKay and Di Jennings combine tales of mythical creatures and ancient customs with up-to-date tips for ethical fashion in a craft book that seeks to inspire rather than simply instruct. Inviting collaborations from across the globe and with illustrations to accompany each project, their fabulously inventive ideas include top hats made out of playing cards, dresses made from charity shop ties and a bikini made from carrier bags. Alchemy Arts enables all budding artists to find 'the potential carnival in the dustbin'.
256 pages; published by Marion Boyars, 2010.
