Crafting Oracles: a practical guide on producing tarot and oracle decks
What this book...
is.
~A practical reference for making a tarot deck.
~ Info on design specs, from the art to the final product.
~ An answer to many questions that come up with creating such an extensive project.
isn’t.
~ Going to teach you how to read tarot.
~ A deep dive into the symbolism / card meanings.
~ Super in-depth / comprehensive with all the ins and outs of making a deck.
In other words, this book is for those who have the creative drive but might not be 100 percent sure on where to start bringing their visions to life. It tackles design basics and concerns, including many key terms that you’ll need to consider / discuss with a manufacturer, from card stock to finishes and beyond.
It is brought to life with real-world examples in FULL COLOR, with 25+ photos, some illustrations and embellishments.
Trust Smith’s five-plus years of creating tarot decks, including the super popular Tarot of the Unknown, as he breaks down this undertaking into digestible pieces.
What this book...
is.
~A practical reference for making a tarot deck.
~ Info on design specs, from the art to the final product.
~ An answer to many questions that come up with creating such an extensive project.
isn’t.
~ Going to teach you how to read tarot.
~ A deep dive into the symbolism / card meanings.
~ Super in-depth / comprehensive with all the ins and outs of making a deck.
In other words, this book is for those who have the creative drive but might not be 100 percent sure on where to start bringing their visions to life. It tackles design basics and concerns, including many key terms that you’ll need to consider / discuss with a manufacturer, from card stock to finishes and beyond.
It is brought to life with real-world examples in FULL COLOR, with 25+ photos, some illustrations and embellishments.
Trust Smith’s five-plus years of creating tarot decks, including the super popular Tarot of the Unknown, as he breaks down this undertaking into digestible pieces.
What this book...
is.
~A practical reference for making a tarot deck.
~ Info on design specs, from the art to the final product.
~ An answer to many questions that come up with creating such an extensive project.
isn’t.
~ Going to teach you how to read tarot.
~ A deep dive into the symbolism / card meanings.
~ Super in-depth / comprehensive with all the ins and outs of making a deck.
In other words, this book is for those who have the creative drive but might not be 100 percent sure on where to start bringing their visions to life. It tackles design basics and concerns, including many key terms that you’ll need to consider / discuss with a manufacturer, from card stock to finishes and beyond.
It is brought to life with real-world examples in FULL COLOR, with 25+ photos, some illustrations and embellishments.
Trust Smith’s five-plus years of creating tarot decks, including the super popular Tarot of the Unknown, as he breaks down this undertaking into digestible pieces.