Cancer
Step into the vibrant world of Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs and Butterflies with Miss Petal & Bloom, a.k.a. Eileen Lim. In this beautifully illustrated guidebook, internationally acclaimed artist Eileen reveals her secrets to crafting whimsical blooms and insects using 180gsm Italian crepe paper. To begin, the materials and basic techniques are broken down in detail, making this a perfect book for beginners. In the Blooms chapter, you'll learn how to create a host of flowers that will never wilt, including a sunflower, a rose, two kinds of peonies, a dahlia, a ranunculus, oriental poppies, anemones, hydrangeas and a magnificent king protea. Eileen also demonstrates simple ways to transform your handmade flowers into lovely bouquets - perfect as gifts for your loved ones. In the Bugs and Butterflies chapters, you'll be introduced to a collection of quirky crepe paper insects, such as two spectacular moths, two butterflies, colourful beetles, a dragonfly and a chubby little bumblebee, plus a fun range of display ideas. Finally, in the Potted Plants chapter, Eileen shares techniques for making a variety of plants, as well as tips on how to pot them. These include daffodils, irises, orchids, delphiniums, tulips, foxgloves and gorgeous succulents that you'll never need to water. With step-by-step photos for all projects, accompanied by full-size templates, you'll be inspired to give this addictive craft a go, and create beautiful paper blooms, bugs and butterflies for all occasions.
Origami Book for Beginners 5
Make traditional, simple, and fun papercraft models with this easy origami book!The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values.The models presented in this series include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog, and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck, and perseverance.There's a more playful side to origami as well: the stylized paper sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper samurai hat is a favorite of kids.This book contains 16 fun and unique origami models for you to get started on an exciting origami journey!In addition, you'll discover: Classic and contemporary Models―Try your hand at recognizable models like star and boat, as well as original designs like ice cream and goldfish.Tips and techniques―Pay attention to tips that help you select the right paper, work through tough steps, and add your own creative twist.Symbol glossary―Find a comprehensive guide to standard origami symbols, as well as helpful info on how to read origami diagrams.And much, much more!Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity.Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques.This book is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands!
Origami Book for Beginners 3
Make traditional, simple, and fun papercraft models with this easy origami book!The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values.The models presented in this series include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog, and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck, and perseverance.There's a more playful side to origami as well: the stylized paper sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper samurai hat is a favorite of kids.This book contains 16 fun and unique origami models for you to get started on an exciting origami journey!In addition, you'll discover: Classic and contemporary Models―Try your hand at recognizable models like frog and lily, as well as original designs like owl and duck.Tips and techniques―Pay attention to tips that help you select the right paper, work through tough steps, and add your own creative twist.Symbol glossary―Find a comprehensive guide to standard origami symbols, as well as helpful info on how to read origami diagrams.And much, much more!Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity.Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques.This book is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands!
Origami Book for Beginners 6
Make traditional, simple, and fun papercraft models with this easy origami book!The ancient art of origami originated in Japan, where it is steeped in traditional values.The models presented in this series include many with strong symbolic meanings, such as the carp, the frog, and the crane, which symbolize longevity, good luck, and perseverance.There's a more playful side to origami as well: the stylized paper sumo wrestler with realistic moves has entertained Japanese children for centuries, and the paper samurai hat is a favorite of kids.This book contains 16 fun and unique origami models for you to get started on an exciting origami journey!In addition, you'll discover: Classic and contemporary Models―Try your hand at recognizable models like windmill and plane, as well as original designs like pumpkin and sparrow.Tips and techniques―Pay attention to tips that help you select the right paper, work through tough steps, and add your own creative twist.Symbol glossary―Find a comprehensive guide to standard origami symbols, as well as helpful info on how to read origami diagrams.And much, much more!Origami is an ideal activity for children since paper folding develops dexterity and creativity.Origami is also a craft based on a few fundamental 3D folding techniques.This book is a useful starting point for fans of all ages and abilities. Although this book is aimed at origami beginners, it contains projects suitable for origami fans of all ages and abilities and is the perfect book for all those who enjoy making things with their hands!
101 Ways to Enjoy Retirement
Is retirement what you expected?You've made it to retirement, the start of a new fantastic chapter in your life. You're now the boss, which means you get to design the life you've always wanted. Maybe it's been months already; at first, unfamiliar, what with the mornings you could sleep in or days where you didn't have to wash your hair. You have now settled into your 'new' life.But is something missing? If so, this book is for you. In 101 Way to Enjoy Retirement, you'll discover: Unique hobbies from 21 different countriesFascinating facts and history from around the worldHow to adapt exotic pastimes to your own home environmentIdeas that might just awaken your inner travel bug Everything you need for an active and fulfilling retirementand so much more...Uncover activities to stimulate your mind, body, and soul. Some pursuits you can do on your own, others with a group, the choice is yours. Instead of spending more time on the couch, why not give yourself a reason (or 101 reasons) to get curious and find purpose and passion in your retirement.Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!
Cricut Maker
You can use your cricut to make all sorts of projects, from home decor to party decorations; this book will teach you how to do it all from scratch with the detailed step-by-step guide that comes with it.It's easy to set up and start using, but there are some things you should know before getting started. This guide will walk you on the journey of turning your home into something that dazzles anyone who walks in. In this book, you will discover: Introduction to cricut maker and a complete overview, including a detailed list of common mistakes to avoid.The best tools and materials to work with while using cricut machine and fit your projects best.An amazing collection of diy projects to make with your cricut maker to enjoy every single moment cutting with the best machine in the world.How to start your own business with your homemade crafts to combine passion and business.... & much more!Perhaps you are a newbie in the design and craft industry and all these seem new to you, then you have got nothing to worry about. The content of this book walks you through the entire process of the cricut maker 3, including its makeup, variants, uses, and functions. With the cricut maker 3 being vast and multi-functional, you would learn what they entail and how to take advantage of them for your designs and crafts.
Glass and Glass Manufacture
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
A Beginner’s Guide to Kintsugi
**Named a "Best of Ceramic Books" by Book Riot** Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash--but didn't know how--the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution! A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object. Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process--from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards. With this book, you'll learn how to: Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple techniqueFix broken handles so they are fully functional againSafely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairsWork with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paperRepair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning resultsAs you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.
Wild Animals Coloring Book in Igbo Language
Thick line and recognizable pictures makes it easier for little and anyone to color and learn Igbo words and names for wild animals. With almost forty activities that include puzzles, tracing and other fun activities.
Sewing Machine Basics for Children
A complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge they've gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and corners, hems, linings, and so much more. The book starts with an introduction to the sewing machine and some of the basic skills and equipment needed to sew. Then there are four chapters, each beginning with a techniques section, followed by projects that put into practice the skills just learned. Every project includes clear artworks plus a difficulty rating, from "easy peasy" to "you're on your way", "you've got this", and "you're a star". As children progress through the levels they will learn how to make their own toys, bags, accessories, and clothes, and will be encouraged to put their own creative ideas into their sewing.
50 Shades of Stitches - Volume 5 - Contemporary Openwork
Contemporary openwork is a unique collection of modern knitting patterns with noticeable timeless connotation. These patterns are in fashion today and will never go out of style tomorrow; therefore, if openwork knitting attracts your attention, this book is for you. Create fashionable knits for yourself and those you love! Your efforts will be noticed and appreciated. Our elaborate, easy to follow instructions guarantee maximum pleasure during the knittingprocess and exciting joy at the end of your work.
Top 12 Nymphs for Trout Streams
Here, Skip Morris, the author of 23 books on fly fishing and tying flies, guides you through 12 great nymph-flies and how to catch trout on them in creeks, streams, and rivers. You get a color photograph of every fly. Skip tells you all about each fly--what it imitates, what it's designed to do, what it does do in the water, and more. Next, he teaches you how to fish each nymph-fly effectively--the best times to fish it, how deep in the water to fish it, deadly methods for fishing it (through illustrations and instructions), and more. He describes these methods plainly, so you can go right out and make them work. He even provides a section that helps you decide which nymph will best fit your specific fishing conditions and helps choose the best method for catching trout on it at that moment. Top 12 Nymphs for Trout Streams, How, When, and Where to Fish Them (2nd Edition) contains about 27,500 words, 26 color photographs showing all the flies and the creatures they imitate (a few of the shots are just to make you smile and sigh-one of a gorgeous cutthroat trout, others of grand fishing scenes on beautiful trout streams). Also included: 26 illustrations (two are really fine-art paintings) that teach you nymph fishing methods, rigs, and knots. Figuring out trout flies is often overwhelming for the new fly fisher and confusing enough even for the old pro. Let Skip guide you through 12 outstanding trout nymphs and how, when, and where to catch fish on them. And enjoy an entertaining read too.
Easy Crocheting
In today's modern world, crocheting has become an important art, and therefore, there's a great need for people to know how to do it.Every time a person looks at a blanket, little emphasis is paid to the process of its production.Crocheting is, therefore, the art of making garments by use of a hooked needle.By reading this book, I hope you will glean some nuggets it and become an expert in crocheting.Welcome abroad to this crocheting journey and enjoy yourself.
As I Am
There's no doubt that affirmation is extremely important for our growing youth. Studies prove it and the smiles on their face's show it! Over 30 pages of activities and affirmation to remind and affirm to our little girls that they are positive, deliverable, intelligent women-to-be!
Bead Weaving and Embroidery with Miyuki Beads
Get started bead weaving with Miyuki seed beads! With this introductory book, you will learn how to work the four main bead weaving techniques: brick stitch, peyote stitch, square stitch, and loom weaving. Even if you've never worked with beads before, you'll learn all the materials and skills needed to begin. The stitches are explained in easy-to-understand steps and photos, with troubleshooting tips for success. Now you are ready to weave any of the 100 bead patterns in the book. Make geometric patterns, sweet birds, beautiful flowers, and a myriad of other colorful patterns. These designs can then be used to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, or rings; or be used as embellishments for clothing, handbags, wall hangings, and so much more. Instructions for how to make these items are included, along with many suggestions to foster your own creativity. Why not use your seed beads for further embellishing? With just a few easy embroidery stitches you can add beads to almost anything! Also combine your embroidery with your bead weaving for even more designs. There is so much fun to be had with beads!
Kawaii Crochet Garden
Crochet a garden of kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns! Let Melissa Bradley-Vatcher of Yarn Blossom Boutique lead you down the garden path to discover a colorful world of crochet flowers, plants and garden creatures with this blooming marvellous book. Plants and flowers make everyone smile, but never more so than when they are made out of crochet with sweet little faces. This adorable collection of patterns will fill your world with everlasting flowers, without having to do any digging whatsoever. Cultivate your color knowledge and a bumper crop of makes, perfect to bring the outdoors in and to give as gifts. As well as the patterns, Melissa shares all the know-how on the simple crochet techniques required for everything to come up roses. Alongside the flowers and plants, you'll spot cute bugs and gardening tools, brought to life kawaii-style, to create the ultimate garden-lovers collection. As in her first book Kawaii Crochet, Melissa breaks the patterns down by color with chapters for Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple and White, with favorite plants and flowers in each section. You'll find step-by-step patterns for crochet tulips, roses, pansies, poppies, gerberas, daffodils, sunflowers, marigolds, delphiniums, daisies, violets, lilies and more, plus potted foliage in the form of cacti, ferns and string of pearls. And making an appearance in each chapter are cute creatures such as worms, ladybugs, snails, caterpillars, beetles and moths, and a few gardening tools too. The plants are presented either as bulbs or in colorful pots and vases, making them absolutely perfect for giving as gifts. At the back of the book you'll find full tutorials with photos and diagrams on how to work the crochet stitches, how to add the faces, and how to make your flowers stand up tall with wire hidden inside the stems. This flowery collection is the perfect addition to any crochet and amigurumi lover's library - with gorgeous photography, easy, tried and tested patterns, and cute doodle illustrations and tips to amuse you while you stitch. Let Kawaii Crochet Garden fill your world with flowers!
Colorful Crochet Knitwear
Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. Why should knitters have all the fun when it comes to colourwork? If you prefer using one hook to two needles but wish you could crochet colourful garments like knitters then this collection of colourful crochet clothing is for you. Whether it's a sweater with a decorative yoke or a matching beanie and glove set in a Scandinavian-inspired design, this collection of crochet patterns shows that it's not just knitters who can make colorwork sweaters and accessories - crochet can be just as versatile once you know the techniques. Author, Sandra Gutierrez, explains how to use tapestry crochet and its variations to create a fairisle crochet patterns on garments and accessories including a hat and mittens set, a yoked sweater, a Christmas jumper and a summer top. Other colorwork techniques include standard mosaic crochet, worked flat and in the round; single row mosaic crochet worked in the round to create texture; intarsia crochet which lends itself to more graphic images; and how to use stripes and color blocking as an accent on a shawl and sweater. The collection also includes a number of garment construction techniques so you can build your crochet clothing skills as well as learning the colorwork techniques. Some of the techniques included are: top down construction; how to stitch a circular yoke; shaping raglan sleeves; vertical construction; shaping with short rows and how to make faux I-cords. Some of the garments are crocheted in the round while others are worked flat so you can build up your construction skills as you go and choose your favourite methods.
Carving Traditional Fish Decoys
Use These Templates to Make Your Own Life-Like DecoysCarving fish decoys is a folk tradition that long preceded European settlement of North America. Native peoples skillfully crafted fish decoys using bone, shell, and wood to lure a vital food source within spearing distance. White settlers learned the craft, and so a hunting and collecting handicraft was passed between cultures. In Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Anthony Hillman, an expert illustrator and carver, has collected 17 species of game fish, providing step-by-step instructions and full-size templates for carving lake sturgeon, brook trout, largemouth bass, Coho salmon, yellow perch, and a dozen more. Instructions include such points as leading, weighting, adding fins and eyes, and painting, making these decoys both collectible and useful for fishing. Sixteen of the decoys are also portrayed in color to aid in ensuring natural coloration. Whether you're just starting out with carving or have a collection you wish to add to, this guide will provide you with the advice and schematics you need to create beautiful, life-like decoys. Be sure to add other guides by Anthony Hillman, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Painting Duck Decoys, Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Carving Waterbirds, Painting Shorebird Decoys, and Carving Favorite Songbirds.
Carving Miniature Duck Decoys
Use This Guide to Create Miniature Life-like DecoysCreating wooden duck decoys has long been an integral part of game hunting. Today, the craftmanship has moved to creating miniatures that can beautify your home. The tools and materials needed are easy to obtain, and with Anthony Hillman's expert guidance you will have all you need to establish your collection. In Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Hillman, an expert decoy carver and wildlife illustrator, has put together step-by-step instructions and exact-size templates which can be placed on the wood to make sizing a breeze. This collection of duck decoys includes 16 different species of beautiful waterfowl: MallardAmerican WigeonGreen-winged TealBlue-windged TealNorthern ShovelerCommon PintailWood DuckCanvasbackRedhead (or Scaup)Ruddy DuckBuffleheadCommon EiderHooded MerganserOldsquawCommon GoldeneyeRed-breasted MerganserIncluded in this guide is expert advice on choosing wood, how to mark the wood and prepare it for carving, how to sand, seal, and paint the decoys, and tips for avoiding common mistakes. Color photographs of finished decoys aid in getting the colors just right. Whether you're just starting out or have a collection you wish to add to, this guide will provide you with the advice you need to create beautiful miniature decoys. Be sure to add other guides by Anthony Hillman, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Painting Duck Decoys, Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Carving Waterbirds, Painting Shorebird Decoys, and Carving Favorite Songbirds.
Painting Duck Decoys
Make Your Duck Decoys Come to LifeCarving duck decoys has become a popular craft amongst today's hobbiests. But as important as good carving practices is the ability to give your decoys a life-like finish. This guide by expert illustrator and carver Anthony Hillman presents 13 species in 24 detailed color plates, along with complete advice on selecting paints and brushes, creating a color palette, and step-by-step instructions on how to proceed. The 24 color plates show profiles and top views of the following species: MallardCommon PintailWood DuckNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonBlue-winged TealGreen-winged TealBlack DuckCanvasbackRedheadGreater ScaupBuffleheadRed-breasted MerganserUse Painting Duck Decoys to get expert advice on how to mix colors, prime and seal the wood, and which brushes to use to paint specific parts of the decoy-back, breast, tertials, speculum, primary wing feathers, tail, head, and flanks for both male and female. A list of colors needed for each plate is also included. You really can't do better than having Hillman's experienced advice by your side. Be sure to add other guides by Anthony Hillman, published by Echo Point Books, to your library: Carving Miniature Duck Decoys, Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Carving Waterbirds, Painting Shorebird Decoys, and Carving Favorite Songbirds.
Quilting Made Easy
Quilting is an art where two layers of fiber will be brought together and practiced for ages, and I believe it will become easy for anyone giving it a wide berth.The many decorations that we see are a product of this art.And since machines are being used, one needs to give them a stab and see how it evolves.But since the process cannot be done without using hands, thread, or needles through the coordinated brain mechanisms, I believe it will be easy.A quilter will make little and reproducible stitches in this art just like a laborious ant and come out an expert.I hope you will enjoy reading it.
Knitting Essentials
Master the Art of Knitting and Learn the Best Knitting Tips for BeginnersThe Art of Knitting Different Methods of Knitting and Crochet Stitches The Best Knitting Methods Difference Between Knitting and Weaving Best Knitting Stitches Flat Knitting Additional Knitting Techniques Snitch Removal and Bind Off Finishing Knitting Techniques And Much, much more!Understand knitting basics with this easy-to-follow guide! This guide helps you discover the joys of knitting and create hand-knit items for family and friends, from casting on and off to performing beginning stitches.If you are one of the people that enjoys creating amazing crafts by knitting, this e-book will be perfect for you because you will learn the best techniques and patterns that will help you create the most beautiful garments.This book covers the basics of situations a beginner needs And provides the foundation for a great future in knitting, The information in this book will help crocheters and knitters of all levels.Your knitting future is nearer than you think, so download this book now! You織ll be glad you did.
Blend Your Own Pipe Tobacco
Whether you grow your own tobacco, purchase whole leaf, or purchase commercial blending ingredients, you can make truly great, all natural pipe tobacco blends. -Tobaccos and Terminology- -52 Unique Blend Recipes- -Eliminating Tongue Bite- -Pressing Plug or Crumble Cake- -How to Make Cavendish in Your Kitchen- -How to Make Small-batch Perique- -Shredding, Blending and Storage- -52 full-color pipe blend labels you can copy or cut out- -2 Bonus Blends with 2 color labels- Released under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, so you may copy, distribute and/or modify any of the content, under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), version 4.0 or later.
Sewing
Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days. What if you became so good at sewing that you could make your own clothes, fix pretty much anything, and all of this only took a few days of practice? inside You Will Discover- Basic Sewing Tools- Needle and Thread Tips- Basic Stitches- Take Accurate Measurements- Simple Pillow, Bags, and Home D矇cor Projects- Easy Clothing Projects- Much Much More So whether you used to sew but fell out of the habit and are hoping to regain your lost skills, or you've never picked up a needle and thread before, after reading this book you will be well on your way to creating dozens of beautiful, handmade items. Included in this book are 10 beautiful sewing projects, so you can kick-start the learning process! These projects include pictures and a detailed step by step method to assist beginners in their quest to master the art!
Scandinavian Christmas
Pretty paper crafts to color for a Scandinavian Christmas to cherish, keep and display year after year. Heirloom keepsakes include seasonal wall art to frame, cards to frame or send, festive bunting, tree decorations and Christmas stockings. Enjoy coloring these traditional Scandinavian Christmas Designs in the old folk colors of straw, barn red, forest greens, and brown - or use any colors you please.The projects are in black and white line art and are adapted from the drawings originally done for the watercolors of the Jul series. The crafts include motifs of nordic animals, a straw jul goat, hearts, stars and pine trees with folksy details of leaves, folk roses, swags, zigzags and dots.
Improv Quilting
An original and unique process for designing and constructing improvisational quilts developed by Irene Roderick. This book appeals to beginning and advanced quilters who are looking for a new creative and artistic method of quilt design and construction. A handbook for quilters who want to expand their skills and make unique, personal expressions instead of following traditional quilt methods. The author's approach is fluid and intuitive, inviting you to tap into your imagination and ingenuity in order to create one-of-a-kind quilts in your own creative voice. The book provides instructions for design and construction accompanied by tips and tools to enable you to work freely without preconceived ideas of where the process leads. She will ask you to learn to trust your personal experiences and instincts so that you can develop your own personal style.
Dad Tell Me Your Life Story
Looking for an easy way to preserve your family's history? Want to have a written recording of your loved one's memories?Then the Tell Me Your Life Story guided journals from Jean Lee Publishing are the answer!These 8.5x11-inch paperback books feature questions for your loved ones to answer about their lives. Each page features a space for the date and prompts to encourage the writer to share as much detail as possible. Each page features plenty of lined space to write in, too. These books cover everything about a person's life, including: Childhood MemoriesSchool MemoriesFamily HistoryFavorites & DislikesHopes & DreamsFunny StoriesAnd Much, Much More!!!These memory-keeping books make perfect gifts for any special occasion, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, and anniversaries. You can give these books to your loved ones for them to return to you once completed. Or you yourself can fill one out and present it as a gift. Either way, the recipient will have a lasting family heirloom!
Cultivating Crochet A Patriotic Expression
Learn to cultivate crochet with these Patriotic projects. Jessica Mordy shares five Patriotic patterns of coasters, runners, and placemats to celebrate the holiday. With the step-by-step instructions and photographs, these intermediate Patriotic projects are for everyone. Enjoy the celebrations.
A Curiously Curious Coloring Book of Curiosities
Indulge in over 50 illustrations designed to fuel your nightmares along with your creativity. Whether you choose to bring life into a three-headed-man-bunny, a field of jumbo strawberries, or even a cat with with fabulous eyebrows, "A Curiously Curious Coloring Book of Curiosities," will have just what you need to let your imagination run wild!
Wheel-Thrown Ceramics
Don Davis' Wheel-Thrown Ceramics is the first book to properly combine thorough, step-by-step instructions with beautiful photography in an instructional volume that will be revelatory for beginners and experts alike. Since its original publication in 2000, Wheel-Thrown Ceramics has become a staple for students of ceramics. Inside you'll find detailed information on: - Tools and materials - Clay varieties- Firing techniques - Centering and "pulling up" clay- Throwing bowls, plates, pitchers, teapots, and moreSurface treatments and glazesEach of the 11 guided projects is illustrated with color photographs featuring the work of the author, as well as those of other talented ceramicists. With this book, beginners will be set up for success, and seasoned potters will return to its pages repeatedly for technical tips and inspiration. Wheel-Thrown Ceramics is a must-have for all ceramicists. Don Davis got an early start working in clay at the Jacksonville, Florida Children's Museum at the age of six. His childhood was spent traveling and growing up in various locations including Florida, Italy, and Hawaii, nurturing a lifelong interest in ancient culture and art. His MFA is from Rhode Island School of Design and BFA from University of Florida. He was a full-time studio potter in Asheville, NC (1976-2001), initial director of Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts (1994-1995), university professor of art(1999-2015), and now lives and works in Flagler Beach, Florida.His works are included in numerous publications, including Handbuilt Ceramics by Kathy Triplet, and museum collections, including The International Museum of Ceramics, Alfred, New York.
TW Index Volumes 1 and 2 Combined
TW Index is a complete and detailed index of everything that has appeared in the SDC Turning Wheels magazine since its inception in 1972. Of greatest importance are the advice items that are indexed by subject (engines, brakes, steering, etc.), model AND year including all individual letters that appear in the Co-Operator column. Historical items are also indexed by subject as well as by the vehicle (model and year) they relate to. If you own, for instance, a 1959 Hawk, TW Index will give you instant access to everything that has been published about your car and much more. Each listing, of course, refers you to the specific issue of "Turning Wheels" and cites the page on which the item begins. Rated "excellent" by Fred Fox and Bob Palma. Volume 1 of Turning Wheels Index includes issues of Turning Wheels from 1972 through 1992 with 10,711 references on 159 pages. Volume 2 includes 1993 through 2009 with 9,995 references on 158 pages.
Egyptian Gods
Discover and connect with the Egyptian Gods through coloring. This mature, art nouveau style coloring book focuses on the Egyptian gods and their image. Created by illustrator Megan Zane. There are 23 illustrations separated with the names of the gods and a few of their epithets.
Make Money with Wood Crafts 2022
The book is about the business side of how to turn your love for woodworking into multiple income streams. It can help you whether you are just starting with a few ideas for making and selling wood crafts or if youhave already sold some of your pieces and you want to grow. Growing usually means expanding your product line and/or your market reach. With this guide, you will discover where to get ideas for making wood crafts in demand and scaling your business to the size you want.You will learn how to prepare your woodworking crafts for prime time; otherwise the later chapters on finding more shoppers to get your message in front of will be a waste of time and money. No amount of marketing will make a weak presentation convert browsers into buyers.You will discover pricing formulas used by successful wood artisans that earn you optimal profit margins. You will get tips for transforming your social connections into customers and ambassadors for your handcrafted products. The advice, tactics, and resources here come from my over thirty years of making and selling my handmade products at events and shows, to stores and galleries from Manhattan to Sedona, on Etsy, Amazon, and eBay, and through my gift shop gallery near Santa Fe, New Mexico.Many years ago, a woodworker friend offered me a job because his business was expanding. Through his friendship with an art broker, he got wealthy clients looking for top quality wood furnishings in their milliondollar homes. We built and installed one mahogany door and frame that my friend billed out at $7,000.Years later, when I had my gallery, art and crafts made from wood were among the top sellers because their makers used the marketing tactics you'll find in these pages. We sold lightweight wooden Christmas ornaments for around $15, wood framed jewelry from recycled materials for $150, and cedarwood coffee tables for $750. There is a world of opportunities for selling your handmade products. The guidelines in this book will help you learn how to brand your craft business, price your products, set up for accepting payments, sell online at Etsy and elsewhere, scale up via wholesale, and much more. Let's start at the beginning: gathering ideas for things to make. Get profitable from the start by discovering what buyers want and then making your own versions of what's hot in the marketplace.
A Month of Magic
In this poetry journal, r.c. perez combines his experience in teaching and his passion for poetry to inspire writers to write a poem a day for thirty days and develop more appreciation for the art of poetry. If you are a beginner writer looking to improve your craft or have been writing for a while and looking for new inspiration for writing, this poetry journal is perfect for you. Filled with sample poems, explanations/guides, and a variety of writing prompts, this journal will help you develop your style, discover your voice, find your niche, practice some of the most useful poetic techniques, and gain valuable insights about writing.
Creative Recycling
This photographic book documents a delightful collection of handmade miniature vehicles, boats and planes made from discarded and recycled material in Africa and purchased in at least 20 different countries between 1985 and 2003. They range from rudimentary to amazingly sophisticated. The collection has educational, cultural and environmental aspects, and the pieces showcase the imagination and ingenuity of African children and craftsmen. Author and collector Jude Andreasen spent eight years working and living in African countries. Cleve Overton has traveled the continent with Ms. Andreasen from the Cape to Cairo.
Practical Blacksmithing Vol. IV
Roll up your sleeves, blaze your flame, and ready your hammer! For this book will take you on a metal working, weapon forging, and tool wielding journey in the basis of blacksmithing.Whether you're a mechanical engineer who wants to have an edge over their colleagues in manufacturing courses, an old-tools collector, a classic blacksmith who takes pride in their craftsmanship, or a curious reader who's interested in knowing how iron tools and weapons were made before the existence of factories and machines, this book will do it for you.There are thousands of workshops around the world still working in the old ways. Sometimes because the working is required in low quantity or high detail, often because nowadays blacksmiths work as a hobby or a genre of art to produce sophisticated pieces of iron and glass."Nothing that has been made in modern times is equal to the specimens which remain of that period." Writes M. T. Richardson about the medieval era.With over a thousand labeled illustrations and lively descriptions, this book is all you need to grasp the concepts of classic blacksmithing and understand the basis of modern-day machines.
Practical Blacksmithing Vol. II
Roll up your sleeves, blaze your flame, and ready your hammer! For this book will take you on a metal working, weapon forging, and tool wielding journey in the basis of blacksmithing.Whether you're a mechanical engineer who wants to have an edge over their colleagues in manufacturing courses, an old-tools collector, a classic blacksmith who takes pride in their craftsmanship, or a curious reader who's interested in knowing how iron tools and weapons were made before the existence of factories and machines, this book will do it for you.There are thousands of workshops around the world still working in the old ways. Sometimes because the working is required in low quantity or high detail, often because nowadays blacksmiths work as a hobby or a genre of art to produce sophisticated pieces of iron and glass."Nothing that has been made in modern times-" Writes M.T Richardson about the medieval era. "is equal to the specimens which remain of that period." With over a thousand labeled illustrations and lively descriptions, this book is all you need to grasp the concepts of classic blacksmithing and understand the basis of modern-day machines.
Practical Blacksmithing Vol. III
Roll up your sleeves, blaze your flame, and ready your hammer! For this book will take you on a metal working, weapon forging, and tool wielding journey in the basis of blacksmithing.Whether you're a mechanical engineer who wants to have an edge over their colleagues in manufacturing courses, an old-tools collector, a classic blacksmith who takes pride in their craftsmanship, or a curious reader who's interested in knowing how iron tools and weapons were made before the existence of factories and machines, this book will do it for you.It's no secret that blacksmithing is a dated profession, yet there are thousands of workshops around the world working the old ways. Sometimes because the working is required in low quantity or high detail, more often because nowadays blacksmiths take it more as a hobby or a genre of art to produce sophisticated pieces of steel or glass."Nothing that has been made in modern times is equal to the specimens which remain of that period." Writes M. T. Richardson about the medieval era. With over a thousand labeled illustrations and lively descriptions, this book is all you need to grasp the concepts of classical blacksmithing and understand the basis of modern-day machines.
Makeup Face Charts
Are you looking for makeup face charts?✓ So, You Have Chosen the Right Book for That! ����Practice makeup art with your own makeup charts, just like the ones professional artists use! Design and customize fabulous looks with colored pencils, highlighters, colored pencils. Makeup charts come with handy note sections so you can keep track of the products/colors you use.6x9 inches format.208 pages.Professional and Attractive Cover.Enjoy and Add to Cart Now!
HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting
If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world's largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite childhood moments, a time in history that we are most fond of, and even a beloved art style reflected through the doll. HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting can lead you through the stages of doll collecting. Whether you are starting a collection or adding on to one, there is a wide variety of dolls to choose from. These include ceremonial dolls, bisque dolls, rag dolls, and paper dolls, to the beloved characters like Strawberry Shortcake, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Barbie. Finding that doll that brings out your love for collecting is the easy part. In this book, you will learn the proper care for dolls, doll lingo, how to spot a replica, and tips on keeping a logbook. We even took a peek at the history of haunted dolls. The tips in HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting will show doll enthusiasts just what they need to know to become doll collectors.Check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting for learning about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community!About the AuthorCharlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania; she is an author of nine books, including her children's books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her "365 Days" series. She wrote the book, From the Dark Tunnel, about surviving child abuse, under the pen name Tori Kannyn. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under "Kannyn Books." She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains. She also collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple!HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
Drinking Cocker Spaniel Coloring Book
Spend your free time on creative and relaxing hobbies likes cooking and coloring. It is not only a coloring book but also a real recipe book for many drinks such as coffee and cocktail. Even you are not a drinker, but the cute Cocker Spaniel pictures will make you love this book too. Each book has 62 pages, there is a blank page in between two pictures to create your art with freedom.
Hoppity
As the seasons go by, so to do the memories of the joyous holidays we share with both friends and loved ones. The Holiday Greetings Collection by Kai is a series of pictorial novels that capture the fun and meaning behind all celebratory anniversaries. The books portray illustrated works, inspired by the nature that surrounds the holiday season. Every book contains objects directly related to their portrayed season. In this title called Hoppity, the illustrations revolve around the fun and meaning behind the bouncing holiday. As is the case for most detailed coloring books, these books are intended for the mature audience that have the time and patience to carefully color every small detail; a tolerance that even its creator struggles with in all novels of this genre.
