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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts
Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such
havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest,
nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create
a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden room, a homely
shepherd's hut, a yoga-lover's cabin, a fishing lodge or summer
house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart
pod or even a canal boat, the glorious retreats showcased here will
provide inspiration for creating your very own place for escape or
somewhere to enjoy favourite activities. Author Sara Bird reveals
the essential elements of a soulful hideaway, from building
materials to decorative details, and then explores 14 remarkable
retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water and In the
Wild. These are spaces designed for rest, relaxation, play and
daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their
effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.
Experienced potter Henry Leighton has spent years creating
potteries and ceramic objects of his own and for others: this is
his practical, all-encompassing guide, complete with step-by-step
illustrations. A brilliant introduction to making pottery by hand,
this book introduces the reader at first to the philosophy and
notions of design possessed by every good potter. When is making
quality earthenware an art form, and when it is simple manufacture
of a product? What distinguishes ordinary pottery from porcelain?
The book delves into the materials and clay necessary, and the
methods and distinctions in crafting. Important qualities such as
the porosity and plasticity of clay, and the various kinds of clay
useful for making quality earthenware, are discussed. We're also
instructed how, and in what proportions, we should mix clay to
achieve an ideal consistency for either earthenware or porcelain.
This origami pack contains 500 high-quality origami papers printed
with colorful kaleidoscope designs and patterns. These exciting
paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of
origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different
designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in
coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically
pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front
and back of the sheets. This origami paper pack includes: 500
sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Over 40
sheets of paper for each design Vibrant and bright colors
Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 6
easy origami projects
Introducing a book of cool, quirky, and super-quick projects for
those who love to be creative but rarely have the time. If you have
half an hour to spare, you can whip up beautifully sewn home goods,
toys, accessories, simple garments and more. Professional
seamstress Heather M. Love offers clear, easy-to-follow
instructions for:
- An evening clutch
- A casserole carrier
- Baby burb cloths
- Finger puppets, and much more
With projects ranging from simple tasks to more challenging
skill-builders--"30 Minute Sewing" is suitable for newbies and
experienced sewers alike. Includes the basics of using patterns and
hand-sewing, an overview of essential tools and notions, and a
guide to sewing machine maintenance.
Artist and popular workshop instructor Traci Bunkers can turn just
about anything into an interesting stamp, printing block, or tool.
In this book, she shows readers how to see overlooked, everyday
objects in a new way, and how to "MacGyver" them into easy to use
printing blocks and tools. Readers learn to create 52 print blocks
and stamp tools, all from inexpensive, ordinary, and unexpected
materials--string, spools, bandaids, flip flops, ear plugs, rubber
bands, school erasers, and a slew of other repurposed and upcycled
items. The book also shows how to use those simple tools to make
gorgeous, multi-layered prints and patterns that can be used to
enhance journal covers, stationery, fabrics, accessories, and more.
Master the craft of glass art in your own home studio
The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is a robust review of three
popular glass art styles--stained glass, fusing, and
lampworking--that brings learning new skills and making glass art
within everyone's reach. With the right tools, classic techniques,
and several "teaching projects," you will soon be making beautiful
glass art at home.
Artist Cecilia Cohen walks you through planning your work space,
selecting tools and materials, mastering basic glasswork
techniques, and applying your new skills to original pieces. In
addition, "The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook "encourages good
organization, unique and inspired design, and eco-friendly
practices, ensuring it will remain an invaluable resource for
artists.
The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook
- Invites you into the studios of 18 glass artists from around
the world
- Teaches fundamental glass-art techniques--cutting glass,
soldering, flameworking, kilnwork, and more--in full-color
photographs
- Illustrates the steps for crafting beautiful pieces of glass
art, including suncatchers, jewelry, boxes, beads, and a
kaleidoscope
Whether you are new to the art and want to set up your first
studio and learn the basics, or an experienced artist looking to
expand your repertoire and stimulate your creativity with advanced
projects, The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is for you.
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Lost and Proud
(Hardcover)
Alyson Baker, Jenny Goldstein, Candice Madey
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R1,173
Discovery Miles 11 730
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