Blottentots and How to Make Them is a charming and whimsical guide to creating your own mischievous little creatures known as Blottentots. The author, John Prosper Carmel, provides detailed instructions on how to fashion these adorable beings out of simple materials like paper, glue, and paint.

What sets this book apart is Carmel's inventive and imaginative descriptions of the different types of Blottentots you can create, from fuzzy Fluffernutters to sparkly Glittergiggles. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, making it a fun project for both children and adults alike.

In addition to the crafting aspect, Carmel includes playful anecdotes and stories about the Blottentots and their misadventures, adding a delightful narrative element to the book. The illustrations are whimsical and colorful, bringing the Blottentots to life on the page.

Overall, Blottentots and How to Make Them is a delightful and creative book that will inspire readers to unleash their inner artist and create their own magical creatures. It's a perfect read for anyone looking for a fun and imaginative crafting project.

Book Description:

This is very short, but it is a book with lots of pictures, and it will be even better if you can look at the pictures in the book at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44898 while you listen to the verses.

There are many short verses: the first verses tell you how to make a blottentot with a blot of ink on a piece of paper. You then fold the paper and press it gently to spread out the ink into peculiar shapes. The rest of the verses describe the funny creatures which you can make. I'm sure it could also be done with different colours using thin paint instead of ink, and it looks a lot of fun!

The author John Prosper Carmel is believed to be a pseudonym of Raymond Carter, who was the calligrapher, but of whom also nothing is known.