This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Its 40 pages are extensively illustrated with drawings and diagrams and form a complete how-to guide to the taxidermy of deer. Contents Include: Introduction; Deer Heads, Good, Bad and Indifferent; Head Forms and Ear Liners, As Mostly Found Compared With Nature; Posing the Deer Head for Expression; Judging Deer Antlers; Measurements of Whitetail Heads and Shape of Head Forms and Ear Liners; Pedestal Deer Heads; Care of Mounted Deer Heads; Glass and Plastic Deer Heads; Glass and Plastic Deer Eyes; Quality in Whitetail Scalps. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

making pottery for profit RICHARD D. OLE Instructor of Ceramics, School of Adult Education, Whtte Plains, N. Y. PEG B. STARR of Peg Bee Studio, White Plains, N. Y. PUBLISHING CO., MC . New York Jacket and illustrations are by Richard Correll Copyright, 1951 Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. AH rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions Manufactured in the United States of America by EL 5Wff, New Yorlc C contents 1 POTTER S PROGRESS 7 case of the garden club lady 9 case of the hidden talent 11 pottery as therapy 12 a career - for you 13 2 SETTING UP YOUR POTTERY STUDIO 14 a studio in your home 14 restrictions 16 where to locate 16 ideal layout 18 raw materials 19 slip processing 19 casting bench 22 mold storage 23 facilities for plastic clay 23 equipment in raw clay area 24 the finishing area 26 decorating center 27 glazing section 28 compounding your glazes 29 the kUn quarter 30 handling finished ware 31 plaster work 32 MffW CITY carpentry section 32 metal work 33 3 MARKETING YOUR WARE 34 getting a start 34 setting prices at the start 35 direct mail advertising 37 designing a circular 39 advertising in publications 42 packaging 43 a shop of your own 44 wholesale vs. retail 45 consignment selling 47 agents and jobbers 48 cost analysis 48 overhead 50 bookkeeping 52 getting the right price 52 4 DINNERWARE 55 through the ages 55 development of potteries 56 the studio potter s place in the picture 57 what to make 57 hand methods 59 the potter s wheel 60 jiggering 61 decorating 62 china decorating 64 designing for production 66 touring a dinnertoare factory 68 5 CERAMIC SCULPTURE 72 a special form of sculpture 72 planning the piece 73 sculpture in the home 75 whatto quot sculp quot 76 religious sculpture 78 relief sculpture 79 marketing and pricing 79 architectural sculpture 80 limited editions 81 mass production 81 6 CERAMIC JEWELRY 83 lilliput potters 83 equipment 84 what to make 85 ceramic jewelry combined with art metal work 87 ceramic buttons 88 religious medallions 89 pricing 89 miniatures 90 7 DECORATIVE TILES 92 it s always time for tiles 92 hand-crafted vs. commercial tile 93 decorating 94 mounting tiles 95 multiple tiles 95 architectural tiles 96 fireplace facings 96 more ideas to work on 97 LAMPS 99 lamps make fine show pieces 99 styles in lamps 100 dual-purpose lamps 100 designing a lamp 101 making the ceramic lamp base 103 lamp shades 103 wiring 105 pricing 106 marketing lamps 107 9 GARDEN AND FLORAL POTTERY 109 basic bowls 109 outdoor pottery 110 garden statuary 111 architectural pottery 111 10 101 MONEY-MAKING IDEAS FOR NOVELTIES 113 11 TEACHING POTTERY FOR PROFIT 129 prerequisites 129 arranging your studio facilities 130 providing tools 132 size of classes 133 getting new students 133 tuition fees 134 firing and materials charges 135 syllabus for beginner s course 137 sign them up again 139 advanced lessons 140 cleaning up 141 student exhibitions 142 teaching children 143 salaried positions teaching pottery 144 pottery as occupational therapy 146 summer camps 146 some tips for teacher 147 12 OPERATING A CERAMIC SUPPLY SHOP 149 your studio can do double duty 149 gathering a clientele ISO commercial firing 152 breakage 152 selling unfinished ware 153 mold services 154 selling clay 154 a line of glazes 156 decorating supplies 158 selling kilns 159 potter s wheels 161 glaze-spraying equipment 162 sundries 162 13 HOW TO RUN A MOLDSHOP 164 a profitable sideline 164 renting out molds 165 making models 166 putting your molds to work 1 66 making the block 167 making the case 168 setting up shop 169 which kind of shop for you 169 waste molds for sculptors 171 14 TIPS FOR THE STUDIO POTTER 172 join a group 172 beware of overconfidencel 173 what to do with quot seconds quot 174 limited editions 175 the potter his mark 176 the potter s secret formula 176 copyright 177 patents 178 standards for your ware 179 dealing with the trade 180 credit 182 checking your studio s quot i. q...

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The third title in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series is essential for all anime artists who want to fine-tune their skills. This is the guide that all anime and manga artists--of any level--need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete picture, and discusses rarely covered topics. Entirely new tutorials include instruction on drawing hands and feet in different gestures or positions, arranging characters within the action, and creating nuanced expressions. Fans of The Master Guide books will find this title to be invaluable in strengthening their drawing skills, while newcomers will see this as a perfect introduction to the series.

Min dinge kom by ’n geskenk wat met liefde met die hand gemaak is en boonop so mooi toegedraai dat jy dit amper nie wil oopmaak nie. Dié boek is ’n onontbeerlike gids as jy graag aan die gee-kant van so ’n geskenk is, of dit nou vir ’n verjaardag, Kersfees, mylpaaldag of ander spesiale geleentheid is.

Dit bevat:

• Meer as 100 idees vir handgemaakte geskenke
• Die mooiste toedraaiplanne
• Kaartjies wat by die pakkie pas
• Al die patrone wat jy nodig het
• Pragtige foto’s van die eindproduk

Al die projekte is bekostigbaar en word maklik en duidelik, stap vir stap uiteengesit. Of jy ’n bakker of handwerker is of eerder ’n slag met naald en gare het, hier is oorgenoeg idees om jou vir ’n lang tyd besig te hou en die perfekte geskenk vir al jou geliefdes te vind.

From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book will accompany the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesna (TM)t Exist.
James Gurney, "New York Times" best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows "Imaginative Realism" with his second art-instruction book, "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter." A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, "Color and Light" bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensible tool for any artist.
This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, "Imaginative Realism," was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction.
"James Gurney's new book, "Color and Light," cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." --Armand Cabrera, Artist

This early work is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of netmaking, but contains a wealth of information and instructions that are still useful and practical to today's net maker. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Screwcutting is a guide to the theory and practice of threads and thread-making, whether that is threading a hole using hand tools or cutting a thread using a lathe. The book covers details of the major threadforms, such as metric, Whitworth and Unified threads, as well as the British Association (BA) and Model Engineering (ME and MME) series, the smaller metric and Unified threads, pipe threads, and specialist threads such as ACME, trapezoidal and RMS microscope threads. Techniques for making threads manually, as well as screwcutting in the lathe are also covered. As well as covering the basics of screwcutting, this book examines higher-level and advanced techniques, using case studies to demonstrate what can be achieved - fine, accurate and well-finished work.

Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

Whether you call it gimp, lanyard, scoubidou, or boondoggle, vinyl craft lace is the perfect activity for home, camp, school or party. And Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners is the perfect way to get started in this easy-to-learn craft. This book shows readers all of the essential stitches and skills they need to master the art of plastic lacing, with easy-to-follow weaving diagrams and colorful photos of finished projects. 17 simple but fun projects are provided for making cool zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets, decorations and more. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so instructions are a cinch to follow. The projects include imaginative columns, fishtails, ankhs, hearts, and free flow designs, and use fun accents like beads and pom poms. The authors begin by teaching the fundamental 4-strand technique, then move on to more complicated 6-strand designs.