Wool jewelry is sure to freshen up all wardrobes. With easy step-by-step directions and 113 color images, basic techniques are demonstrated and 4 projects are featured. Make a brooch, necklace, wrap-around bracelet, or accessorize a purse or a hat. These easy-to-make jewelry makes the perfect gift, and a gallery of jewelry and wool-felt figurines will inspire both the first-time needle felter and all seasoned wool artisans.

When the well-known wood carver, Tom Wolfe, turns his talents to a new medium the results are wonderful. The almost limitless medium of polymer clay and Tom's eye for character and caricature combine to produce some endearing and delightful creatures. For years Tom has been using clays as a modeling tool for his wood carving. At the same time, though, he has created some characters in clay that are just meant to stay that way. The polymer clay comes in a variety of colors and can be shaped in almost any way imaginable. For those thousands of hobbyists and artists who use polymer clay, this new book will open new doors of expression. So, for woodcarvers and clay modelers alike, this is a welcome new book. Fully illustrated with beautiful color photographs, it takes the modeler step-by-step through the process of creating a male and a female caricature bust. A gallery will spur the imagination even further.

From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, Beehive Alchemy offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life. Beehive Alchemy is a continuation of Petra Ahnert's best-selling Beeswax Alchemy. With this new book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you'll find instructions to make Ahnert's award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles, the classic French dessert canele bordelais, and much more, including: Alchemy for the Body Liquid soap with honey Beard balm Olive and honey lotion Alchemy of Light Taper candles Tea lights Pillars Alchemy for the Home Furniture polish Waxed cotton food wraps Woodcutter incense Alchemy in the Studio Beeswax crayons Encaustic Batik Alchemy in the Kitchen Cookies and candies Beverages Fermentations Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.

Join designer Ani Afshar for a jewelry-making workshop to create a bead necklace with long ribbon streamers, another bead necklace with cropped ribbons, and a pair of beaded drop earrings. Then introduce your own variations as you build skills with Ani's guidance and over 100 color photographs that detail each step. A gallery of similar styles Ani has made with different beads and colors will inspire you to keep creating. If you need supplies, kits are available for jewelry in this book.

The rise and fall of American Art Deco coincide neatly with the brief, but glorious, heyday of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.'s Specialty division. Gleaming Chase housewares of chrome, brass, and copper brightened many homes during the Depression years of the 1930s, thanks to the talents of such leading industrial designers as Lurelle Guild, Walter Von Nessen, Russel Wright, and Harry Laylon. The Chase Era presents in full the company's first (1933) and final (1942) Specialties catalogs, illustrating the development of Deco design as represented by the Chase inventory. Also included are newly discovered pre-1933 Chase flyers, showing previously unseen Chase Specialties! Introductory comments focus on the whys and wherefores of Art Deco's short reign, and the place of Chase in the Deco continuum. With a current price guide and full inventory information, The Chase Era truly provides the first and last words on Chase Specialties.

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Santa rides again! This highly animated Santa carving depicts the jolly old elf getting more than he bargained for on an off-season fishing expedition. David Sabol demonstrates his traditional wood carving techniques, taking the reader through each step from wood blank to finished carving with clear, step-by-step instructions and color illustrations. The finished carving is brought to life with color staining techniques and given a hint of age with antiquing methods David describes in detail. Patterns are provided for six classic Santas in a variety of poses and for the venerable Mrs. Claus as well. A color gallery shows each of the finished patterns to fire the imagination of every carver. Carvers with basic skills will enjoy the challenges, and advanced carvers will be delighted by the details presented in the projects in this book.

Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life's stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1980s and 1990s.

The coyote is one of the more playful members of the wildlife world, while imbued with insight and wisdom. A popular animal to carve in many media, it comes to life again in this illustrated guide for carving a coyote in soapstone. Using only a chisel, a file, and a rasp, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs show how to accomplish each cut. Chapters include drawing and detailing the design, rounding the tail side, creating the leg and head, defining the paw, rounding the body, and finishing and polishing. Patterns and a gallery of completed works are also provided. It is a great project for children ages 8 and up, under adult supervision. Artists of all trades, especially woodworkers, will be enamored with this art form once they see how easy it is.

Cutting and laminating, or gluing, wood for artistic effect and unique design has been part of woodworking throughout history. Now it's your turn to discover the beauty and complexity of "multi-generational" concepts. With today s improved tool technologies, this fun and surprisingly simple process is sure to become the average woodworking and home shop enthusiast's new playground. Nature provides the various wood grains, textures, and vibrant colors. Then, you combine those aspects into forms whose dimensions and variations are limited only by your imagination. Friendly instructions and helpful images break down the full-stripe pattern in three "generations," beginning with straight stripes, and resulting in kaleidoscopic, multi-contrast designs that will amaze your friends and family. The author covers, in detail, safety, jig design, tools, wood movement and moisture, and other woodworking basics. Using this foundation you can develop the lamination methods provided and eventually your own with confidence."

The focus of this book is on the side of the brooch that usually isn't noticed: the reverse. When we encounter an attractive piece of jewelry, our instinct is to admire the front, but when we turn it around, it often reveals a secret. The author lets us in on that secret, typically only shared between the maker and the wearer. Clever brooch makers often adorn the back with items meant to complement the front, or the backside may have a unique, intricate design all its own. When you flip a brooch over in your hand you may find a surprise message, a hidden pattern, or even an unlikely foreign implement. The result is a better understanding of the artist's abilities and personality. Now, you can judge for yourself what the 128 artists respresented in this volume had in mind, and, if you are a jewelry maker, you may be inspired to leave your own unique mark.

The diverse and lively crafts of today's Navajo people in the Southwest are investigated through this new all color pictorial presentation. The traditional arts are joined by several newly evolving crafts which all reflect the heritage of Navajo culture. The book presents several hundred all color photographs and explanations of the crafts in sections devoted to weaving, pottery, basketry, jewelry, dolls, sandpainting, wood carving, stone sculpture and fetishes. Overall, this is a celebration of the artistic talents of Navajo craftsmen.

Popular Lefton ceramic dinnerware has been made from 1946 to the present, in 120 different collectible patterns. Here is their story, with over 340 beautiful color pictures to document their variety and make this book the best and most comprehensive resource for Lefton identification. Markings and paper labels are carefully discussed and shown. Common patterns and the "Heritage" lines are featured, along with a comprehensive alphabetical pattern inventory and price guide. Lefton and Occupied Japan collectors will find much to learn in this valuable new reference.

- Learn how to draw -- a step-by-step course in sketching and drawing, both in monochrome and color.
- Perfect both for the beginner and the more advanced artist -- from getting started to achieving excellence.
- Packed with practical advice on how to treat the classical subjects: Figures, Animals and Buildings.
- 240 step-by-step photographs show clearly how different techniques are carried out.

Centuries of flower arrangement wisdom are boiled down into exquisite calligraphic representations in this excellent art book. Each image presents a perfect arrangement, delicately balanced within an imaginary frame, yet asymmetrically poised for drama. These line drawings are perfect for adaptation to art projects in want of Asian flair. From the flowers and foliage to the individual pots and containers represented, each is a wonderful study. As a whole, they are a great body of work ready for adaptation to textile, print, porcelain, or any other imaginative medium. Traditional Chinese characters accompany each, explaining the arrangement, or simply presenting snippets of poetry. These too can be extracted for use in art projects and borders.

Following the international success of Animorphia, translated in over 30 languages, comes Imagimorphia, a strange and amazing colouring and doodling challenge from talented artist Kerby Rosanes. Kerby's unique and ground-breaking black-and-white-line style lends the book wide cross-over appeal and will attract fans of all ages. Animals and objects are formed from weird and wonderful things. The intricate compositions are filled with mind-boggling detail and there are objects hidden throughout the book to find. Other books in the colouring series include: 9781910552070 Animorphia 9781910552261 Mythomorphia 9781910552865 Fantomorphia 9781910552926 Geomorphia

With breathtaking photographs of live birds of prey and step-by-step pictures, paint charts and finished carvings. Bill Veasey presents well-organized instructions for wood carvers. The following ten projects are shown in great detail: Gray and Red Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owl, Snowy Owl, Osprey, American Kestrel, female Merlin, miniature flying Peregrin Falcon. Antiqued Goshawk, and Red-Tailed Hawk. Color paint charts present the special blendings of pigments to accurately paint these as well as a variety of other species of eagles, hawks, Harrier, and owls.

This innovative book features traceable illustrations of thirty different types of trees, as well as their leaves, seeds and flowers. Great for nature lovers, aspiring creatives and those looking for a soothing escape. The process of tracing each tree is both meditation and education, bringing you closer to one of the planet's oldest, most majestic living organisms. The book contains drawings of thirty tree species, including leaves & seeds. Its observational drawing, but you don't need to be sitting in a forest. You can be at home, or in a coffee shop, or on your lunch break. Information on the species and geography on each page.

An ultra-funky book packed with fabulous fashion illustrations Every page offers doodlers and artists the chance to get creative and color in, decorate or doodle on. The unfinished illustrations help you to hone your skills in fashion drawing and design. Features dress design, hairstyling, accessories, customizing tattoos and make-up, inventing motifs and decorations, creating posters, landscapes, paper dolls and a whole lot more The authors are based in leading city in the world of fashion, Paris, France, so well and truly have their fingers on the pulse. Violette is a fashion designer and illustrator, whilst Annabel is a fashion stylist, designer and illustrator.

Written for jewelry makers of all media and skill levels, this book encourages the mixing of techniques with the skills of others to create unique designs. A collaboration of eleven multi-talented instructors makes this book unique. It features 9 exciting projects combining various materials into new jewelry designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Each project brings together two or three jewelry making techniques, each of which could also be used for independent projects. The techniques include wire work, beading, chain mail, glass beading, macramA (c), bead stitching, metal & polymer clay, netting, and PMC. Includes detailed instructions from designers Lana May, Irina Serbina, Kathy St. Martin, Olena Bugrimenko, Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, Laurie Nessel, Albina Manning, Geri Cook, and Meredith Arnold. In the gallery are works by Jean Campbell and Tatiana Van Iten.

Representations of historical eagle motifs from the 1700s to today from across the United States are presented by contemporary quilters. In engaging text and 117 crisp color photos, the story is told of the American bald eagle, as the symbol of the United States, through 28 quilted wall hangings. These capture the spirit and times of each decade from the Revolutionary War to the first decade of the twenty-first century. The American bald eagle is by far the most common and prevailing patriotic icon found in American culture and, like furniture makers, wood carvers, and potters, quilt makers quickly appropriated it. Among the quilted eagle motifs displayed and discussed are the new nation's symbol of 1770 to 1779, Civil War eagles, a Pearl Harbor eagle motif, a commemoration of the Kennedy assassination, and a September 11, 2001, commemoration. This book is unique in its exploration of the great bird's use in quilts.

Go deeper in your faith with Rejoice, a creative journaling Bible that invites you to immerse yourself in His Word as you stop to color and personalize key passages of Scripture. This complete Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) features three hundred elegant illustrations of thought-provoking Bible verses to color in as you reflect on God's Word, one artful verse at a time. Fill the lines in the oversized margins with your notes, your prayers, and your questions so that you may experience the Bible in a more personal and meaningful way. The accessible language of the World English Bible (WEB) version makes this an ideal gift for young and old alike. This high-quality journaling Bible is a high quality hardcover, providing a solid surface for journaling and coloring. The title is artfully debossed for a timeless effect. High-quality paper makes note-taking a joy, while the ribbon page marker helps you find your place every time. Complete, single-column World English Bible version text for easy reading 300 hand-drawn partial or full page black-and-white illustrations of inspiring verses to color Roomy, lined margins for your reflection and responses to Scripture

The perfect book for budding artists, How to Draw Almost Every Day challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day of the year. Don't let your artistic aspirations come to an end before they start! Everyone wants to draw stylish, evocative pictures, but between busy schedules, not knowing basic techniques, and simply feeling like their art isn't "good enough," many people quickly give up on learning to draw. This is where How to Draw Almost Every Day comes in! Each image in this technique-driven book is broken down with step-by-step diagrams, making the process of creating the image easy to understand. You'll learn to draw items from everyday life, like food and clothing, as well as seasonal images, including snowmen and pumpkins. We have also included inspiring project photos to show you how to incorporate the doodles into greeting cards, calendars, invitations, gift wrap, and just about anything you can imagine. So stop putting it off and get drawing! Each book in the Almost Everything series offers readers a fun, comprehensive, and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire skill building in their creative endeavors.

Using both hand and power tools, Dale leads you happily through the process of carving a realistic howling coyote make the process a delight. You will not only learn how to carve the coyote, but will also learn how to lay in the coyote's hair pattern with a combination of carving and wood burning tools. Painting your coyote in authentic regional colors is discussed as well. When you are finished, Dale will show you how to mount your coyote in a natural surrounding. As if that were not enough, Dale also guides you through carving a rabbit realistic enough to attract the attention of any coyote! Gallery photographs provide informative perspectives on the coyote and rabbit alike. Group shots with several different coyotes are provided to inspire you to new heights of creativity.