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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts
Tie-Dye shirts and fabrics are a wonderful way to add creative
input to your life. It is fun and easy to dye and wear your own
colorful clothing. Tie-Dye 101 teaches you all of the basic tie-dye
techniques, so that you can create just the design you want Tie-dye
is an adventure every time, with a multitude of effects that make
this craft incredibly versatile. With tie-dye it is possible to
create a wide variety of designs and patterns, including stripes,
spirals, swirls, speckles, circles, and sunbursts. Each of the 33
terrific projects in this book use cold water dyes applied with
applicator bottles. These fiber-reactive dyes yield brilliant
colors, with excellent resistance to fading so shirts can be worn
for years to come.
In the 19th century, the craft of embroidery became a pastime for
ladies of leisure. This beautiful new book explores the shift from
industry to hobby and how embroidery was crafted and displayed in
the home. Each chapter is packed with a close look at the
techniques that were used, detaileddrawings and unique photographs
of original 19th century embroidered pieces. Interweaved into the
book are snippets of social history, historical facts and quotes
from ladies and gentlemen of the period. This delightful book is a
must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles,
craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques,
collectors of textiles, plus any needlework enthusiast wanting to
extend their knowledge.
Citygami London is a craft project, a diorama, a study in
architecture, and, when it's finished, a stand-alone piece of art.
Inspired by one of the world's great architectural cities,
Clockwork Soldier have created a unique experience that lets
readers replicate London's most famous buildings, while also
gaining fascinating insight into their histories and significance.
Here, scale models of the Shard, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's
Cathedral, the London Eye, and other structures are presented in
die-cut, pre-folded, cardstock pages. Clear, easy-to-follow
instructions show you how to assemble each building. Accompanying
the models are a set of detachable cards of the buildings, allowing
readers to play against each other by comparing facts and figures
about the structures. Best of all, when every building has been
constructed, the result is a display-ready cityscape of London. As
fun as it is educational, this craft book promises hours of
absorbing activity and a lasting keepsake for years to come.
De-stress and relax with this beautiful and therapeutic adult
colouring and doodle book. This sophisticated colouring, doodling
and drawing book features beautifully intricate illustrations to
colour that are designed to inspire a state of calm. Through
focusing your mind on colouring intricate artworks and completing
gorgeous illustrations, you will leave behind the worries of your
day. Whether you're an amateur artist or advanced, everyone can
create something exquisite as no drawing skills are required. An
updated version of the 2016 edition, The Relaxing Art Therapy
Colouring Book.
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.
Quick to knit and great for gifts, beanies will top off your
personal style like nothing else. Whether you're new to knitting or
looking for an easy stash-busting project, you'll find fun stitches
and techniques to give your beanies terrific texture and fantastic
flair. Knit beanies with personality--projects include colorwork,
ribs, cables, lace, and more Find styles ranging from classic to
contemporary to whimsical--for men, women, and children Featuring
patterns by top designers: Jen Lucas, Megan Kreiner, Sheryl Thies,
Amy Polcyn Niezur, Doreen L. Marquart, Jessica Anderson, Sharon E.
Mooney, Violette Lovelace, Shana Galbraith, and David Owen Hastings
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