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Handcrafted Metal Findings - 30 Creative Jewelry Components (Paperback): Denise Peck, Jane Dickerson Handcrafted Metal Findings - 30 Creative Jewelry Components (Paperback)
Denise Peck, Jane Dickerson
R581 R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Save R136 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Metalsmiths reveal new findings in jewelry trends! Following up their best-selling book Handcrafted Wire Findings, Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson give jewelers more techniques, more (and different) findings, and more inspiration. Handcrafted Metal Findings features 30 step-by-step tutorials for metal findings that require only basic jewelry-making skills. Working with precut metal blanks and thin-gauge sheet metal, Denise, Jane, and several contributing artists have created great-looking findings-head pins, bead caps, bails, charms, connectors, cones, and more-all without a lot of effort. All the metalwork can be done with basic tools-no saws, no flex shaft, no oxy/acetylene tanks. Metal pieces are hole-punched, dapped, hammered, textured with stamps and tools, colorized, oxidized, and patinated. Construction techniques include simple soldering with a micro torch and cold connections such as riveting. Finished gallery pieces that incorporate some of the findings provide additional inspiration in this inspiration- and information-packed book.

Victorian Stained Glass (Paperback): Trevor Yorke Victorian Stained Glass (Paperback)
Trevor Yorke
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers. Victorian stained glass - magnificent, colourful and artistic - adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting and assembling stained glass windows - but also, in this age of industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.

Saws and Sawing - Workshop Practice Series 10 (Paperback): Ian C Bradley Saws and Sawing - Workshop Practice Series 10 (Paperback)
Ian C Bradley
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The saw is one of the most basic tools and tends to be taken very much for granted. Many hours and much effort can be saved, and more accurate work produced, if the user has the knowledge of how his saw works and how to keep it in good condition. In this book Ian Bradley provides detailed guidance on the use and maintenance of all types of saw, both hand and mechanical, from the humble junior hacksaw to circular and bandsaws, in the comprehensive and succinct manner that has made him such a respected writer on workshop matters.

Craftsman's Handbook (Paperback): Cennio D'Andrea Cennini Craftsman's Handbook (Paperback)
Cennio D'Andrea Cennini
R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

th-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle ages. Translation, introduction by D. V. Thompson. ...delightful flavor...--N.Y. H

Woodworking - Traditional Craft for Modern Living (Hardcover): Andrea Brugi and Samina Langholz Woodworking - Traditional Craft for Modern Living (Hardcover)
Andrea Brugi and Samina Langholz 1
R637 R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Using simple techniques, Tuscany-based woodworkers Samina Langholz and Andrea Brugi teach you how to make 20 beautiful wood objects for the home. From an egg cup made from a reclaimed beam and broom handle to a chopping board featuring a hand-carved "butterfly" - an old trick for stabilising a crack - here are a wonderful selection of approachable carpentry projects that don't require complicated tools, and can be done easily in the home. Suitable for all levels of expertise - even the complete beginner - the simple and accessible step-by-step instructions are accompanied by stunning location photography. Inspired by the rustic lifestyle of rural Italy and the unspoiled views of olive groves that surround them, Samina and Andrea make beautiful carpentry pieces and this book will inspire you to recreate them in your own home.

The Calligrapher's Bible - 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them (Hardcover): David Harris The Calligrapher's Bible - 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them (Hardcover)
David Harris
R627 R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Save R109 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.

Building Fireplace Mantels - Distinctive Projects for Any Style of Home (Paperback): Mario Rodriguez Building Fireplace Mantels - Distinctive Projects for Any Style of Home (Paperback)
Mario Rodriguez
R601 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R81 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The hearth and fireplace is the centre of a traditional home and adds much-needed emotional warmth to contemporary houses. Replacing and renovating fireplace surrounds is one of the most popular DIY interior design projects. To actually build one from scratch is a aspirational project for any woodworker. This book provides nine fireplace projects in different period styles: Colonial; Georgian; William Morris; Charles Rennie Mackintosh; Farmhouse; Victorian; Greene & Greene; Art Deco; Modern

Welding for Beginners - Learn Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal in Your Home Studio (Paperback):... Welding for Beginners - Learn Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal in Your Home Studio (Paperback)
Stephen Blake Christena
R499 R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Save R186 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Art Nouveau - Paris, Bruxelles, Barcelona (Paperback): Thomas Hauffe Art Nouveau - Paris, Bruxelles, Barcelona (Paperback)
Thomas Hauffe
R634 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With Art Nouveau there developed a new, international style under various names in the architecture and handicrafts from the 1880s onwards that sought to replace the forms of historicism with plant ornamentation and functional construction. A comprehensive reform of the arts that produced rich floral ornaments in Paris and Brussels, and became an expression of national identity in Barcelona. This volume illuminates the origins of this current and its manifestations in France, Belgium, and Spain.

The Complete Book of Basketry Techniques (Paperback, New ed): Sue Gabriel, Sally Goymer The Complete Book of Basketry Techniques (Paperback, New ed)
Sue Gabriel, Sally Goymer
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A practical book on the techniques, methods and design of basketry for basketmakers of all abilities. The authors provide an inventory of materials and specialist tools; many design possibilities; practical advice on starting a basket; and a variety of different weaves.

Wedding Jewelry (Paperback): S. Hamilton Wedding Jewelry (Paperback)
S. Hamilton
R474 R324 Discovery Miles 3 240 Save R150 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This fabulous new book from the editor of Making Jewellery magazine is the ideal resource for jewellery makers keen to learn the intricacies of creating wedding jewellery. From elegant earrings to eye-catching headpieces, along with necklaces, bracelets and brooches galore, there are plenty of imaginative and stylish pieces to complement any bridal outfit. The book is divided into five inspirational collections in a range of captivating styles: Classic, Vintage, Lace, Nature and Floral, with six pieces of jewellery in each one. Each chapter also features at least one special technique which is unique to that particular collection. Although some jewellery-making knowledge is assumed, all the basic techniques are covered in a separate section. There is also a discussion of the tools and materials required, so the book is suitable for beginners as well as experienced makers. Every bride should feel like a princess on the big day and with the help of Sian Hamilton's gorgeous jewellery she'll look like one, too.

Designer British Silver: From Studios Established 1930-1985 (Hardcover): John Andrew, Derek Styles Designer British Silver: From Studios Established 1930-1985 (Hardcover)
John Andrew, Derek Styles
R2,468 R1,864 Discovery Miles 18 640 Save R604 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Designer British Silver explores the designer-silversmiths who have shaped British silver from the 1950s through to the present day. Covering a complete generation of craftsmen and women, and featuring one-to-one interviews with key figures, the book reveals the people and forces behind the post-war Renaissance that made Britain a centre of excellence for designer makers in silver. The fifty leading figures are covered in-depth, from Malcolm Appleby to John Willmin. Detailed insight is provided on the lives and works of each maker, alongside lavish illustrations and extended captions telling the story of every remarkable piece of silver. Designer British Silver also includes a fascinating overview of the post-war revival of British silver, a section on where to view designer British silver and additional listings of designers, craftsmen, silver manufacturers and engravers.

Mid-Century Modern Furniture (Hardcover): Dominic Bradbury Mid-Century Modern Furniture (Hardcover)
Dominic Bradbury
R1,251 Discovery Miles 12 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ultimate collector's resource, including hundreds of pieces by both well- and lesser-known designers from around the world. From armchairs and chaises longues to cabinets and nightstands, the period between the late 1930s and early 1970s was one of the most productive, inventive and exciting eras for objects and furniture in the home. Post-war optimism combined with new manufacturing methods and material techniques to create an explosion of new design and objects of desire. The appetite for mid-century modern remains as strong as ever, both for classic designs - many still in production since they were launched - and for rare, hard-to- find or out-of-production pieces from lesser-known designers. While numerous books surveying mid-century modern style have appeared over the years, no publication has been specifically conceived for the increasing collector's market in mid-century modern design, focusing on each piece of furniture as an object of formal invention, manufacturing intelligence and material innovation. This definitive book profiles hundreds of pieces in a substantial format perfect for reference in design libraries, studios and the homes of private collectors - or as an object of design in its own right. Each item of furniture is presented in detail, illustrated in colour and profiled via in-depth descriptive texts by Dominic Bradbury. The book's substantial reference section includes essays on materials (eg, plywood) and designer profiles. Work by a host of influential talents is profiled throughout, alongside lesser-known pieces by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Lina Bo Bardi and Alexander Girard.

Build Stuff with Wood - Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools (Paperback): Asa B Christiana Build Stuff with Wood - Make Awesome Projects with Basic Tools (Paperback)
Asa B Christiana; Foreword by Nick Offerman
R600 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R117 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone who is interested in the craft but has only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The idea behind the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chop saw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand tools) and then add tools as you go. Step-by-step projects are presented showing what you can build with that tool (plus the basic toolset). For example, adding a router to your tool arsenal allows you to gracefully round edges on tables and shelves; buying a simple doweling jig opens up the world of joinery. As well as power tools, hand tools are also introduced. In all, 14 fun projects will be presented, all built with just a few woodworking tools and off-the-shelf lumber.

Mumbai - A City Through Objects - 101 Stories from the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Hardcover): Tasneem Zakaria Mehta Mumbai - A City Through Objects - 101 Stories from the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Hardcover)
Tasneem Zakaria Mehta
R1,016 Discovery Miles 10 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Enlightened Eclecticism - The Grand Design of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland (Hardcover): Adriano Aymonino Enlightened Eclecticism - The Grand Design of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland (Hardcover)
Adriano Aymonino
R1,574 Discovery Miles 15 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A beautifully illustrated exploration of opulent tastes and the power of patronage in 18th-century Britain The central decades of the eighteenth century in Britain were crucial to the history of European taste and design. One of the period's most important campaigns of patronage and collecting was that of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland: Sir Hugh Smithson (1712-86) and Lady Elizabeth Seymour Percy (1716-76). This book examines four houses they refurbished in eclectic architectural styles-Stanwick Hall, Northumberland House, Syon House, and Alnwick Castle-alongside the innumerable objects they collected, their funerary monuments, and their persistent engagement in Georgian London's public sphere. Over the years, their commissions embraced or pioneered styles as varied as Palladianism, rococo, neoclassicism, and Gothic revival. Patrons of many artists and architects, they are revealed, particularly, as the greatest supporters of Robert Adam. In every instance, minute details contributed to large-scale projects expressing the Northumberlands' various aesthetic and cultural allegiances. Their development sheds light on the eclectic taste of Georgian Britain, the emergence of neoclassicism and historicism, and the cultures of the Grand Tour and the Enlightenment. Distributed for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

Thomas Chippendale (Paperback): Adam Bowett, James Lomax Thomas Chippendale (Paperback)
Adam Bowett, James Lomax
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles - Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous workshops in St Martin's Lane, creating some of the most magnificent furniture ever made in Britain. This beautifully illustrated history focuses on Britain's most famous furniture maker and designer, including the worldwide phenomenon 'Chippendale style' that became popular in Europe, North America and Asia after his death in 1779. Today, his influence lives on with the ongoing production of 'Chippendale' furniture, while the eighteenth-century originals are selling for millions at auction.

Artek and the Aaltos - Creating a Modern World (Hardcover, Revised and Expanded Edition): Nina Stritzler-Levine Artek and the Aaltos - Creating a Modern World (Hardcover, Revised and Expanded Edition)
Nina Stritzler-Levine
R1,516 Discovery Miles 15 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The newly revised and expanded study of the world-renowned Finnish design company Artek Best known for the production of Aalto’s famous bentwood furniture, Artek was a multifaceted design company that created numerous innovative products. This extensively illustrated book is based on an extraordinary range of newly discovered archival materials that shed new light on Artek’s history. It looks at the close working relationship between Alvar Aalto and Aino Marsio-Aalto, and the critical roles they played in its establishment and development internationally. Reissued in hard cover and with an enlarged trim size, greater prominence is given to the more than 500 drawings and photographs, including a selection never-before published.  The addition of a chronology that traces the parallel history of Artek and the Aalto office offers an unprecedented understanding of the many projects they created together.  The original text received the 2018 Philip Johnson Award for outstanding exhibition catalogue by the Society of Architectural Historians. Distributed for the Bard Graduate Center and the Alvar Aalto Foundation

Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay (Hardcover): Annamaria Giusti Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay (Hardcover)
Annamaria Giusti
R1,480 R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Save R338 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

`Pietre dure' are mosaic designs made from semi-precious stones. This richly illustrated, large format book brilliantly captures the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique of `painting in stone', looking at decorative stonework techniques from prehistory to the present day, but focusing in particular on the period from its rebirth in 16th-century Rome to the developments of the 19th century.

The Kitchen Dresser - In Praise of a Furniture Icon (Hardcover): Simon Griffiths The Kitchen Dresser - In Praise of a Furniture Icon (Hardcover)
Simon Griffiths
R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Watercolour Meets Hand Lettering (Paperback): Various Watercolour Meets Hand Lettering (Paperback)
Various
R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The trendy duo: watercolor & hand lettering. The trendy combination of sayings, light motifs, and elements in a watercolor look. This is a book of several blogger projects. The bloggers show their watercolor projects and the connection of watercolor paints, brush pen, and fineliner. With many step-by-step instructions for watercolor motifs, it is the perfect way to get to know the world of flowing colors. The basics of watercolor painting such as glaze, wash, and wet on wet are explained right at the beginning. The project book for beautiful watercolor letterings.

Floral Patterns of India (Hardcover): Henry Wilson Floral Patterns of India (Hardcover)
Henry Wilson
R1,025 R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Save R164 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following the critical and commercial success of Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India, Henry Wilson has turned for this companion volume to a single theme. But what a theme: the variety of floral motifs in the exquisitely wrought details of India's architectural wonders is boundless, and one can only marvel at the way in which the basic elements of wood, stone and plaster have been transformed into masterworks of decorative art. From the illustrious Mughal Empire during its greatest period of monument-building and artistic creativity to the time of British rule, which brought with it an unprecedented period of peace that allowed great wealth to be concentrated on the arts, the richness of India's architecture is overwhelming. Henry Wilson's fine photographs reveals the skill, patience and pictorial imagination of the many thousands of craftsmen who have turned to floral motifs and rendered them with precision and life-enriching creativity. Juxtaposed with the photographs are Wilson's own graphic transpositions of the designs - a wealth of detailed drawings, all created by hand but with a stencil-like clarity that helps us understand the original historical patterns. The result is an invaluable sourcebook that will appeal not only to those interested in one of the world's oldest civilizations and greatest cultures, but also to anyone seeking inspiration for their own graphic creations.

Pallet Craft - 20 Creative Makes Using Wooden Pallets (Paperback): Emma Basden Pallet Craft - 20 Creative Makes Using Wooden Pallets (Paperback)
Emma Basden
R483 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R149 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

If you like the natural, rustic look in your home and want to make furniture and home accessories to suit, then look no further: this comprehensive, step-by-step guide tells you all you need to know to make a range of stunning pieces for inside and out using wood sourced from pallets. 20 step-by-step projects for both indoor and outdoor projects suitable for DIY novices, using simple tools and techniques environmentally friendly, inexpensive and trendy! projects include corner sofa, boot rack, coffee table, headboard, mirror, dog bed and more! Pallet Craft contains concise step-by-step instructions and clear photographs to guide you from start to finish. There's advice on sourcing pallet wood, instructions on how to dismantle pallets safely and easily, plus a tools and other materials section to make sure you have everything you need.

Marking Time - Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration (Hardcover): Nicole R Fleetwood Marking Time - Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration (Hardcover)
Nicole R Fleetwood
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award A Smithsonian Book of the Year A New York Review of Books "Best of 2020" Selection A New York Times Best Art Book of the Year An Art Newspaper Book of the Year A powerful document of the inner lives and creative visions of men and women rendered invisible by America's prison system. More than two million people are currently behind bars in the United States. Incarceration not only separates the imprisoned from their families and communities; it also exposes them to shocking levels of deprivation and abuse and subjects them to the arbitrary cruelties of the criminal justice system. Yet, as Nicole Fleetwood reveals, America's prisons are filled with art. Despite the isolation and degradation they experience, the incarcerated are driven to assert their humanity in the face of a system that dehumanizes them. Based on interviews with currently and formerly incarcerated artists, prison visits, and the author's own family experiences with the penal system, Marking Time shows how the imprisoned turn ordinary objects into elaborate works of art. Working with meager supplies and in the harshest conditions-including solitary confinement-these artists find ways to resist the brutality and depravity that prisons engender. The impact of their art, Fleetwood observes, can be felt far beyond prison walls. Their bold works, many of which are being published for the first time in this volume, have opened new possibilities in American art. As the movement to transform the country's criminal justice system grows, art provides the imprisoned with a political voice. Their works testify to the economic and racial injustices that underpin American punishment and offer a new vision of freedom for the twenty-first century.

Lovely Lettering Kit (Kit): Erin McManness Lovely Lettering Kit (Kit)
Erin McManness
R440 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R39 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn to hand-letter and illustrate your favorite quotes * Includes: 64-page project book, 32-page sketchbook, drawing pencil, 10 markers

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