Projects for Fiber Art Lovers   For the first time, Rug Hooking magazine and The Quilter Magazine have combined their energies to bring you a blend of coordinated projects that everyone can enjoy. Each project is designed in at least two different ways using the same pattern elements. Learn how to piece, stitch, and finish a ...
	ANDREW MCMEEL PUBLISHING The Origami Writing Set   Origami is the Japanese word for "folding paper." Every time you fold a letter for an envelope or wrap a present, you are doing origami. Providing a stylishly unique and artistic way to create personal stationery, The Origami Writing Set creatively pairs this ancient art with the renewed enthusiasm ...
	ARNOLD GRUMMER'S Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking   This comprehensive guide contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for basic paper making PLUS directions and examples for 27 art and decorative techniques. Get the details on how to add botanicals and other non-paper ingredients to new sheets, plus methods for making paper safe for scrapbooks and more. The book covers both ...
	BARRON'S Ceramic Design Course   Step-by-step tutorials take readers through each stage of the ceramic-making process. Included are: A clearly illustrated summary of essential potter's tools. Instruction on developing design concepts and making prototypes and technical drawings. Making models from drawings. Making sample pieces to test glazes, colors and surfaces. Final design, creating of finished pieces, and development ...
	BARRON'S Mosaic Basics   Those who admire the beauty of mosaic art and decoration often wonder: How on earth does a mosaic artist get started? This big, beautifully illustrated book provides the answer. More than 500 captioned color photos show and explain every aspect of creating mosaic art. Author: Teresa Mills Format: hardcover, 128 pgs., ...
	BARRON'S Pottery Basics   Everything you need to know to start making beautiful ceramics. Working with clay is a deeply satisfying creative hobby, but many would-be potters are put off because they don’t know how to get started. Pottery Basics shows the way. With instructive, clearly captioned, step-by-step photos on every page, it ...
	BARRON'S Sculpting Basics   Art students and ambitious amateur artists can turn to this volume for detailed training in creating original works of sculpture. The book includes advice on setting up, assembling tools and equipment, and using a variety of materials. The volume also presents projects for 17 finished pieces. Subjects include a seated ...
	BETTERWAY BOOKS The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook   This is the first book to contain, in one comprehensive volume, every molding and casting procedure of use to the theater props builder. It guides you through the use of more than 30 molding and casting materials in the design and construction of theater properties and scenic elements. Includes ...
	C&T Create with Transfer Artist Paper   Lesley Riley is one of the inventors of TAP-Transfer Artist Paper. She'll teach you how to create unique fabric transfers from photographs that stay vibrant and colorfast, even after washing. You can use these methods to quickly create your own masterpieces, using your inkjet printer and basic art supplies. ...
	CORNELL MARITIME PRESS Leather Braiding   Leather Braiding has stood for more then forty years as the definitive book in its field. Bruce Grant's clearly written guide to the art of leather braiding contains detailed illustrations, and a wealth of incidental, fascinating information. The book makes accessible to even the novice serviceable and recreational uses ...
	CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL One-of-a-Kind Handmade Weddings   This book is filled with ideas to inspire today's bride-to-be. The book is filled with extra-special touches that will quickly and easily personalize any event. Centerpieces in bloom, candlelit walkways, perfect accessories for flower girls and grooms, a memory scrapbook, table lanterns, and save-the-dates-these are just a few of ...
	CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL Origami 101   Origami 101 includes 50 projects from easiest to most difficult taught with numbered instructions, photos, and folding illustrations. It is written for the absolute beginner in a workbook style that ensure the reader's success and includes an instructional DVD with complete step-by-step video instruction, printable origami papers and a ...
	CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads   Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains fifteen projects for creating ...
	DAVID & CHARLES Decorative Knot Craft   Readers will explore the art of decorative knotting to create over twenty jewelry and accessory projects. Eleven knotting techniques are demonstrated, from basic tying to more intricate macrame and ornamental styles. Each technique is illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photography. Author: Kim Sang Lan ISBN: 9780715329221 Publisher: David & Charles, 2008
	DAVID & CHARLES Micro Mosaics   This book features a stunning collection of jewelry and accessory projects, all using delicate light-weight resin mosaic tiles and a variety of other jewelry findings. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photography show you how to easily combine mosaics with jewelry making. Author: Angie Weston ISBN: 9780715330371 Publisher: David & Charles, 2009
	DAVID & CHARLES The Crafter's Design Library: Fairies   This book has an assortment of fairy friends and scenery to fill the pages. It covers essential techniques for transferring and combining the images to give readers the confidence necessary to develop their own fairyland ideas. The images are shown in various crafts such as glass painting, papercrafting and ...
	DESIGN ORIGINALS Ink Essentials   Packed into this valuable book are dozens of wonderful techniques to get your creative juices flowing with ink and color mediums. Tips and tricks are included to make every project fun and successful. Format: paperback, 52 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Design Originals, 2006
	DOVER 250 Stencil Designs From India   Artists and craftspeople looking for a convenient, affordable source of authentic Indian design will welcome this new collection from internationally recognized textile designer K. Prakash. Over 250 stencil designs for permission-free use include lovely animal and floral motifs, striking paisley designs, intricate geometrics with many border elements, spot illustrations ...
	DOVER Arms and Armor; A Pictorial Archive from Nineteenth-Century Sources   Choose from a rich trove of over 750 illustrations compiled from rare 19th century sources in this extensive volume. Included are detailed, high-quality depictions - arranged chronologically and, to some extent, geographically - of suits of armor, chain mail, swords, halberds, spears, pikes, lances, crossbows, axes, daggers, helmets, shields, ...
	DOVER Art Nouveau Floral Patterns and Stencil Designs in Full Color   This unique collection of beautiful floral patterns and stencil designs showcases the rich, muted colors and distinctive, sinuous lines of the Art Nouveau style. Included are 159 floral and foliate motifs created in the late 1890s by M.P. Verneuil, one of the movement's finest artists. All the designs have ...
	DOVER Leathercraft for Beginners   A great guide for beginners of all ages, this volume offers the perfect introduction to a timeless art. Complete instructions for 11 useful projects — bookmarks, coin purses, belts, and more — feature photographic and illustrated directions, along with the necessary details for acquiring and using simple materials and ...
	DOVER Mehndi Designs Traditional Henna Body Art   More than 160 lovely designs, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of lovely patterns (largely Indian). Used to cover hands, forearms, and feet during the celebration of weddings, births, and other traditional occasions, the designs include fine line, lacy, and ...
	DOVER Secrets of Origami: The Japanese Art of Paper Folding   This book is the perfect place to start if you like to create something out of almost nothing--which is basically what papercrafters do. Compiled by magician and entertainer Rober Harbin, this treasury of Origami projects offers challenges for paperfolders at all levels of expertise. Hundreds of line diagrams give ...
	ENVIRONMENTAL TECH EasyCast Resin Jewelry Booklet   This full color instructional booklet by Marie Browning contains everything you need to know to create jewelry pieces using EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy. The booklet shows you how to cast faux amber, jade, and rose quartz gems, how to make rolled beads, how to make your own molds, ...
	GOOD YEAR BOOKS Celebrating Diversity with Art   This almanac of exciting art activities colors the year with special holidays, events, and issues. Six hands-on projects for every month actively involve students and hold their interest as they explore such themes as National Hobby Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Zoo and Aquarium Month, and more. For ...
	KALMBACH BOOKS More Metal Clay for Beaders   Metal clay, particles of pure precious metals suspended in an organic binder, are easy to work with, require few tools, and yield jewelry that is 99 percent precious metal! With concise instructions and illustrative photos, author Irina Miech will show you how to create unique jewelry components that can ...
	KALMBACH BOOKS Polymer Pizzazz: 27 Great Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects   Polymer Pizzazz is the essential resource for people who want to learn to use polymer clay. This book showcases the many ways of using the material to create beads, pendants brooches, and earrings. Readers will learn to make painted disk beads, marbled beads, filigree beads, and more. Editor: Kristin Schneidler Format: paperback, ...
	KLUTZ Scoubidou: A Book of Lanyard & Lacing   Complete 12 projects with totally tubular plastic cord that you braid, weave, and knot to create super-cute accessories! The book includes instructions and 120 ft. of scoubidou-- enough cord to build your own bracelets, key chains, lanyards, and more. This set contains six strand of scoubidou in the colors ...
	KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL LTD. Artistry in Paper   Artistry in Paper provides exciting, practical, and visual advice and guidance for all papercraft enthusiasts and demonstrates the extraordinary versatility of paper as a creative medium. All the major papercraft techniques are visually described and explained, from origami and paper sculpture to paper mache and papermaking. The book also includes ...
	KP BOOKS Bead & Wire Art Jewelry   Jewelry artists look no further. Bead & Wire Art Jewelry is THE resource you need to bring together two of your favorite mediums – bead and wire. From simple stringing to extensive wirework, author J. Marsha Micheler’s detailed, step-by-step instructions will show you how to create over 50 stunning ...
	KRAUSE Magical Metal Clay Jewelry   This book demonstrates easy-to-follow instructions to create intricate pieces of silver jewelry with few tools and basic silversmith skills. More than 250 step-by-step photos demonstrate techniques needed to mold, fold, shape, cut and more to create more than twenty pieces of original jewelry. Author: Sue Heaser ISBN: 9780896895942 Publisher: Krause, 2008
	KRAUSE Polymer Clay Mixed Media Jewelry   This easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction book will guide you through basic techniques and 25 projects. Discover how to simulate the look of glass, enamel, porcelain and chalked ceramics without a kiln. Techniques also include how to make your own translucent rubber stamps. Author: Shirley Rufener ISBN: 9780896896895 Publisher: Krause, 2009
	KRAUSE The Tile Artist's Motif Bible   Bring color and creativity to your handmade or store-bought tiles with this collection of 200 decorative designs. Every entry features a photograph of the finished design, a full list of equipment needed, and instructions in the order of work. Core techniques are also demonstrated with step-by-step photos. Author: Jacqui Atkin Format: wire-bound ...
	KRAUSE Wire-Jewelry Workshop   This guide covers essential skills including chain maille, cutting wire, making P loops, bending wire, making eye loops, jump rings and using a wrapped bead link technique. There are 20+ projects featured in the book. Author: Susan Ray ISBN: 9780896896680 Publisher: Krause, 2008
	LARK 500 Baskets   Basketry is one of the most enduring and diverse crafts in the world. This diversity is reflected here in 500 beautifully crafted interpretations of the basket maker’s art. The styles range from traditional to avant-garde, as do the forms, some of which are functional, others purely sculptural. Some are constructed ...
	LARK 500 Series   One of Lark's most distinctive and popular lines, this is the series lovers of fine craftsmanship rave about. it provides an overview of the best contemporary work in fields such as ceramics, jewelry making, woodworking, and more. Each book is juried by an expert, features informative introductory text, and ...
	LARK Altered Art   Choose an object—a cigar box, playing cards, an old album cover—and use it as a creative starting point to make beautiful and entirely new items to display and use: that’s “altered art,” the fastest-growing trend in the craft world today. Here is the first book to explore the full range ...
	LARK Goldsmithing & Silver Work   Experience the pleasure of crafting with precious metals, and of using your creativity and skills to produce objects of great beauty. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the procedures in rich detail, and display a breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each project introduces techniques that range from casting, ...
	LARK Image Transfer on Clay: Screen, Relief, Decal & Monoprint Techniques   Ceramics and printmaking have a history together that goes back thousands of years. But today’s computer programs, joined with the latest clay and printing techniques, open up a whole new world of creative possibilities. Award-winning artist Paul Andrew Wandless demonstrates the exciting potential of each method and provides a showcase ...
	LARK New Directions in Metal Clay   Explore the world of the most exciting material in jewelry making today! Metal clay is a soft, malleable substance made or pure silver or gold powder held together by water and an organic binder. Shape and sculpt it like regular clay, then fire it to produce a pure, shiny ...
	LARK Simple Screenprinting: Basic Techniques & Creative Projects   From decorative paper bags to elegant home furnishings, the 26 attractive projects in this beginner’s manual will win converts to the simple, fabulous craft of screen printing. The entire printing process receives in-depth explanations and unfolds in numerous detailed photos. Find out how to select and mix inks, print ...
	LARK The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting   Widely respected artist and teacher Andrew Martin describes and illustrates how to slip-cast identical multiples of one-of-a-kind shapes from molds made using prototype forms. A variety of techniques are explained and illustrated on a series of projects, from bowls to pitchers. Author: Andrew Martin Format: hardback, 160 pgs., 8 3/4 in. ...
	LOGAN Basic Mat Cutting Book   64 pages of instruction, written by Vivian C. Kistler, CPF. Includes text and pictures for mat cutting on various Logan equipment. Useful tool for mat cutters at all levels. Paperback. LOGAN
	LOGAN Guide To Mat Decoration   64-page decorative instruction book by certified professional framer Vivian C. Kistler covers many tips and ideas for decorating mats. Projects include rub-on transfer designs, painting bevels, stencil design, color panels, woven ribbon mats, shadow boxes and much more. Also has a section on using mats for memory album covers. ...
	MAKING MEMORIES A Season of Giving   Learn how to create simple, personalized Christmas projects in minutes from Making Memories' award-winning designers. A Season of Giving will inspire you with unique ideas that prove that it's better to give than to receive! You will be given detailed instructions and cutting-edge techniques for outstanding results on any ...
	MAKING MEMORIES Decorate Life: Scrapbook   This is the book for all those aspiring to Decorate Life through the art of scrapbooking. Award-winning designers introduce fresh ideas and helpful tips to the basic elements of successful layouts. Every scrapbooker, from novice to expert, will benefit from this instructional, essential book. Book specifications; paperback, 140 pgs., 9 ...
	MEMORY MAKERS Cutting Edge Photo Cropping for Scrapbooks, Book 2   Photographs are the heart and soul of scrapbooks and thousands of scrapbookers and photo enthusiasts are discovering exciting and innovative ways to crop their photos with Cutting Edge Photo Cropping for Scrapbooks Book 2. Inside you'll find dozens of photo cropping ideas--from simple to complex--sure to bring focus and ...
	NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK The Book of Gilding   A stunning, inspirational and practical guide, this book explores contemporary approaches to this ancient art, revealing how to gild and enhance all manner of decorative items. This is comprehensive guide to decorative gilding techniques, designs and inspirations using gold, silver and metal leaf. Over 40 glistening, easy-to-follow projects, with ...
	NORTH LIGHT Altered Books Workshop   Turn old books into personalized works of art with Altered Books Workshop. Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and papercrafting techniques including collage, journaling, rubber stamping, embellishing and scrapbooking. The creative possibilities are endless - go where your imagination takes you! Through 18 step-by-step demonstrations and ...
	NORTH LIGHT Artist Trading Card Workshop: Create, Collect, Swap   This book provides both instructions and ideas for memory artist, papercrafters, metal workers, quilters and more. A large selection of techniques are discussed including collage, painting, metal working, stamping and more. Author: Bernie Berlin ISBN: 9781581808483 Publisher: North Light, 2006
	NORTH LIGHT Chained   This book will introduce you to the art of combining metal jump rings into intricate designs. There are clear, detailed step-by-step photos to demonstrate 22 projects from beginner to advanced; each with its own skill level and time investment rating. Endless options include an easy-to-navigate "Weave in a Nutshell" ...
	NORTH LIGHT Collage Discovery Workshop   Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera helps you unlock the artist within. In this book, acclaimed collage artist Claudine Hellmuth shares 15 of her favorite collage techniques and invites you to play with basic collage materials in new and imaginative ...
	NORTH LIGHT Collage Unleashed   Explore the freedom you had creating art as a child again, in the form of intuitive, freeform expression that is Collage Unleashed! Dripping paint, washes of color, layers of fabric, transparencies, and more come together in collage as you’ve never experienced before. Step-by-step photos, instruction, and inspiration guide you through ...
	NORTH LIGHT Creative Bloom: Projects and Inspiration with Fabric and Wire   This book features 21 projects for you art studio, home and wardrobe. Each project features innovative step-by-step techniques that show how to sculpt wire, stretch fabric to wire, make fabric pages and more. Also included are vignettes and advice on gathering the right tools, forcing creative growth to stay ...
	NORTH LIGHT Fairies, Gnomes, & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay   Whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through the polymer clay projects in this beautiful instructional book. You will learn to create an entire fantasy land, from the secret door to enter this fantastic realm to the trolls, gnomes, fairies and sprites who inhabit it. Step-by-step photos allow you to ...
	NORTH LIGHT Inner Excavation   This book will guide you through the expressions of photography, poetry/journaling and mixed media as they pertain to exploring how we see ourselves and how to learn to see new things hiding below the surface. Each sub-topic features a different contributing artist and includes tips, prompts, meditation and other ...
	NORTH LIGHT Mixed-Media Paint Box   This book has creative ideas from 45 artists. Each week, you'll be guided with step-by-step instructions through one of 52 projects or techniques. A variety of instructions include jewelry-making, assemblage, journaling, collage and several painting techniques to incorporate into your own art. Editor and Publisher: North Light ISBN: 9781440309076
	NORTH LIGHT Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets, Keepsakes   This book takes you on a sparkle-filled journey of discovery where you’ll learn to combine vintage treasures with your own collage creations. Over 25 projects teach you to cut glass, solder, and make your own collage magic. Author: Sally Jean Alexander Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: ...
	NORTH LIGHT Wide Open Boxed Kit   This kit includes 50 cards and a creativity notebook to journal your own explorations. Each card in the deck offers an idea to stretch the readers approach to observing and recording daily events. The reader will learn the use of words, explore extreme photography techniques, and discover how to ...
	ON AIR VIDEO Mosaic Basics -- DVD   5000 years ago, artisans in the Middle East began using semi-precious stones, shells, terra-cotta, and gold to decorate furniture, tools, and architecture. Today, mosaics continue to engage craftspersons with new materials, tools, and applications. In this program, craft expert Sharyn Pak will introduce you to the art of mosaics. Through ...
	PAGESAGE An Altered Journey -- DVD   PageSage presents a creative journey with Tim Holtz. You’ve seen Tim’s gorgeous artwork in several books and stamping magazines. You’ve seen his many guest appearances on television. You may have seen him at retreats and conventions. Now his stunning techniques are on DVD: Brushless Watercolor Distressing with Ink Alcohol Agates Brayered Embossing Faux Batik Fragments ...
	PAGESAGE The Journey Continues: Inks, Powders & More -- DVD   This DVD is jam-packed with over 2 1/2 hours of ideas to inspire your creativity. Tim demonstrates step-by-step how to transform ink, embossing powder, and polymer clay into everything from jewelry and home décor items to greeting cards and scrapbook pages. Enjoy a front row seat while Tim demonstrates: Discovering Distress Adventures ...
	PEARL EX Perfectly Pearl Ex: Tips, Techniques & Projects   This informative book presents a number of clearly written and illustrated projects that demonstrate techniques for using Jacquard's Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments. The step-by-step instructions illustrate the incredible versatility of these beautiful pigments. Techniques covered include stamping, watercolor stamping, backgrounds, fabric painting and much more. Book specifications: paperback, 24 pgs., 8 ...
	QUARRY 1000 Steampunk Creations   Steampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre, community, and artform. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of early-nineteenth century industrialization, in part, to restore a sense of wonder to a technology-jaded world. Packed with 1000 color photographs, this book features ...
	QUARRY Alphabetica   Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experimentation developing at such a fast pace, it is pertinent to know how various techniques and combinations ...
	QUARRY Cloth Doll Workshop   In this book, each artists' process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offer unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and ...
	QUARRY Crafter's Devotional    There is something elemental shared among artists and crafters, regardless of chosen medium: creative energy. Crafter's dabble, collaborate, muse, and make, all in their own way and on their own timeline. For all crafts, there are established techniques to follow but wild, innumerable ways to experiment, using basics to ...
	QUARRY Creative Cloth Doll Collection   This comprehensive book guides readers through all the basics of creating cloth figures, with step-by-step fully illustrated instruction. Readers get complete patterns to create several styles of dolls, many with interchangeable parts. The book provides methods for creating beautiful faces, hair, garments, clothing; and instruction in a wide variety ...
	QUARRY Creative Illustration Workshop   Whether you have experience drawing or are completely new to it, this exciting workshop-style book provides practical, inspiring, and creative exercises which will expand your drawing skills and provide a framework for integrating illustration with other mixed-media techniques. You will be lead through the development of several illustration exercised, ...
	QUARRY Cut It, Paste It, Sew It   This book offers both insight into the materials, techniques, and inspiration from a collection of 10 international artists who bring their own distinct style and methodology to the art of collage. The book covers all types of materials including paper, fabric, wood, and found objects. It is unique and ...
	QUARRY Glass Artist Studio Handbook   Most of the glass art books available are devoted to mastering particular techniques: stained glass, lampwork, and so on. This book is full of projects that focus on just those techniques. It offers aspiring glass artists a whole-craft guide for setting up a simple studio and exploring all that ...
	QUARRY The Art and Wonder of Origami   Origami—the art of paper folding—is a traditional Japanese pastime that is enjoyed all over the world. The author of this book, Kunihiko Kasahara, is recognized as one of the world’s best origami artists, and travels worldwide doing demonstrations and presentations. The remarkable popularity of origami, combined with the experience ...
	QUARRY The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery   Mixed Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More. A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery is the only book currently on the ...
	QUARRY Unfurling   This inspiring, creative manual offers a unique, participatory experience that teaches core art skills and shares a range of exploratory techniques for the aspiring artist, photographer, craftsperson, novice, and anyone in between. The exercises include drawing, painting, portraiture, collage, photo arts, stamp carving, origami, still life, and more--each presented ...
	RUNNING PRESS The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques   A complete guide to materials, tools, and techniques for creating fabulous mosaics. Discover new techniques and innovative styles for creating mosaics for a variety of purposes. Learn foolproof methods for coordinating color choices to produce dynamic designs for enduring appeal. Covers a wide range of tesserae, from traditional ceramic ...
	SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Blue Ribbon Pattern Series   The purpose of this series is to create a set of simple, workable patterns for the novice carvers to use to develop skills. Each pattern book is designed to open flat while being used. Book 1: Full Size Decorative Decoy Patterns revised with complete feather patterns--Full-size versions of William ...
	SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Gold Leaf Application and Antique Restoration   Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques. This book tells you everything you need to get started and where to ...
	SCOTT PUBLISHING Ceramic Books   Scott Publications offers a number of helpful and informative paperback books on ceramic techniques, procedures, ideas, and much more. The Joys of Porcelain -- Enjoy lovely, translucent porcelain by learning the correct way to cast, clean, decorate, and fire the most prestigious of ceramic materials. This book contains twenty-two projects, ...
	SEARCH PRESS Design Source Book Series   Design Source Books are a beautiful series of themed pattern books for virtually any craft. The designs can be used as stencil or embroidery patterns, stationery designs, furniture decoration, glass painting guides or whatever your imagination chooses. The designs can be photocopied, traced, colored, adapted or used as inspiration ...
	SEPP Practical Gilding Book   Enjoyable book that is used as a constant reference. It describes the process of both oil and water gilding in detail. There is a chapter on gesso, special techniques and varnish alone. Paperbound, 74 pages.
	STACKPOLE BOOKS Basic Jewelry Making   This fully illustrated guide shows how to make all kinds of funky and elegant bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pendants using beads and wire. It begins with the basics – planning a design, attaching fittings, making secure crimps, selecting beads – so crafters can quickly get started creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Simple ...
	STACKPOLE BOOKS Basic Stained Glass Making   This highly detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to make beautiful basic stained glass projects -- presented with lavish color illustrations and precise instructions that eliminate the guesswork from each step-by-step activity. Expert techniques and tips for cutting and polishing glass, tracing patterns, soldering, and more ...
	STACKPOLE BOOKS Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making   In this book, readers will learn to build on their basic stained glass skills and advance to more complex projects, such as large lampshades, tabletop boxes, or large mosaics, as well as incorporating more refined techniques into simpler work. The contained lessons will teach you: how to perfect more ...
	STERLING Altered Book Collage   Books have been altered as a form of creative expression for centuries. Altered Book Collage will show you how to make a series of original projects and illustrate the variety of techniques you can use, from embossing to stamped spackling. Author: Barbara Matthiessen Format: paperback, 144 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x ...
	STERLING Creative Clay Jewelry   One of the most delightful materials that has been "discovered" in recent years for making jewelry is polymer clay, an inexpensive, easy-to-find, manmade material that comes in a spectrum of vivid colors. Soft and pliable, it can be blended and formed into an unlimited number of patterns. You can ...
	STERLING Instant Memories Birthdays Ready-To-Use Scrapbook Pages: CD-ROM and Book   In this CD-ROM and book, you’ll find fancifully wrapped gifts, delicious cakes with candles. Pretty party hats, colorful balloons, and other festive designs that you can use to create your own projects. Using Instant Memories Birthdays Ready-To-Use Scrapbook Pages, anyone can finish a beautiful layout in minutes. The top designers ...
	STERLING Memories of a Lifetime: Birds & Butterflies   In Birds & Butterflies, you’ll find colorful peacocks, turkeys, swallows, and a variety of butterflies that you can use to create your own unique scrapbooks and other projects. The book comes with: A CD containing hundreds of high-quality color images – ranging in size from small, detailed borders to large, ...
	STERLING Origami for the First Time   From making the basic folds and forms to crafting exquisite little flower pots, frames, and pinwheels, this right-from-the-beginning question-and-answer guide explains everything you need to know about origami. Hundreds of close-up color photos follow each step in the process as pencil holders, miniature chairs and tables, and traditional cranes ...
	STERLING Simple Stroke Calligraphy   Calligraphy at its finest is an art, but the techniques in this book enable anyone to master a simple yet elegant script for everyday use. The trick is the way every single stroke in every single letter is taught step by step, in sequence. The beginner is never overwhelmed ...
	STERLING Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques   Here's the first and only full-color book on the subject of "warm," or kiln-fired, glass in print. It provides a comprehensive look at one of the most popular skills for those working in the studio. With lavish illustrations, and all the processes involved in kiln-firing explained, the versatility of ...
	TANDY LEATHER Leatherwork Manual   Leather work offers almost limitless horizons...an enjoyable lifetime hobby...a rewarding, satisfying career. As an aid to providing an outlet for creative energy and drive, this book is dedicated. Within its pages, you will find illustrated step by step instructions for craving and decorating leather, helpful directions on how to ...
	TUTTLE Henna Body Art Kit   This kit will commence your initiation into the mysteries of the ancient practice of henna adornment, a safe, non-permanent, beautiful art form. Each kit contains two packets of henna powder with application cones to allow you to create intricate designs, Mehlabiya oil capsules and six transfer sheets of ancient ...
	TUTTLE Money Origami Kit   This is a fun and creative book full of unusual origami designs specific to the dollar bill. Included are 21 projects, 60 dollar bill sized practice sheets, 64pp.booklet and an instructional DVD. Authors: Michael G. LaFosse & Richard Alexander ISBN: 9780804840262 Publisher: Tuttle
	TUTTLE Origami Butterflies Kit   This is a unique collection of twelve origami projects from world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse. Along with 98 folding papers and directions, this kit also includes a description of Lafosse's origami butterfly design system. Author: Michael G. LaFosse, Richard Alexander & Greg Mudam. ISBN: 9780804840279 Publisher: Tuttle
	US ART QUEST Magical Mica   This book contains everything you wanted to know about mica, using flakes and powders, as well as Mica Tiles, small, large and grand! The book easily explains attaching mechanisms, adhesives, and additions. The book also includes dozens of projects with step-by-step instructions. Author: Susan Pickering Rothemal Format: paperback, 36 pgs., 8 1/2 ...
	WALTER FOSTER Art of Calligraphy & Lettering   This book offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving to unique modern characters. Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce readers to illumination and word painting while inspirational projects teach beginners how to incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. From adding decorative flourishes ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Collage Techniques   Collage is a dynamic medium of experimentation. Conceived and written by renowned artist, author and teacher Gerald Brommer, Collage Techniques first presents the medium within the context of a wide variety of materials, including washi (oriental and rice papers) and watermedia; stained, prepared, and found papers; photographs; and fabrics ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Metal Clay Magic   Metal Clay Magic shows aspiring jewelry makers how to create eye-catching pieces with an innovative material from Japan--metal clay. This gorgeous full-color volume serves as a friendly, inviting introduction to metal clay and includes: Step-by-step photographs and concise instructions on working with metal clay, including: rolling, stamping, combining metal ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL The Art of Polymer Clay   When The Art of Polymer Clay first appeared in 1997, polymer clay was undergoing a revival in the U.S., but its full creative potential had yet to be explored. With this book, author and artist Donna Kato helped change all that by introducing crafters to the vast range of ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL The Art of Polymer Clay: Creative Surface Effects   Author Donna Kato presents fully illustrated projects featuring innovative polymer clay surface techniques. Follow the step-by-step guides to create fresh-looking beads, pins, bracelets, pendants, and boxes. Combine the techniques to take your skills in the versatile medium of polymer clay to the next level! Each lesson is basic enough to ...
	WRITER'S DIGEST Family and Friends in Polymer Clay   Make friends with polymer clay ... and family, too! In this delightful, light-hearted book, Maureen Carlson will teach you how to sculpt unique clay figures of your favorite people. You'll find everything you need to have fun and success--including a complete description of tools and supplies; general techniques for ...
	WRITER'S DIGEST The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes   An indispensable reference for jewelers, designers, students, and anyone working with base and precious metals, this is a complete guide to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating beautifully decorative finishes for jewelry. Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for key surface and decorative techniques enable you to achieve a wide ...