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Books + Guides
Applique
Art + Drawing
Business Of Art
Calligraphy
Cartoon Drawing
Collecting
Color
Colored Pencil
Drawing
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Reference
Study + Teaching
Watercolor Painting
Baskets
Beadwork
Bonsai
Book Making + Binding
Candlemaking
Carving + Whittling
Clock Making
Crafts for Kids
Crocheting
Cross-Stitch
Decoration
Dollhouses
Dough
Dried Flowers
Dye
Embroidery
Fashion
Flower Arranging
Framing
Glass + Glassware
Jewelry
Knitting
Lace + Tatting
Lapidary
Leathercrafts
Make Money With Crafts
Metal Work
Miniatures
Mobiles
Models
Model Trains
Needlepoint
Needlework
Origami
Painting
Painting + Wallpapering
Papercrafts
Patchwork
Photography
Potpourri
Pottery + Ceramics
Printmaking
Puppets + Puppetry
Quilts + Quilting
Radio Operation
Reference
Ribbons
Rubber Stamping
Rugs
Science Projects
Scrapbooking
Seasonal
Sewing
Soap Making
Spinning
Stenciling
Stuffed Animals
Textile Arts
Toymaking
Weaving
Wood Toys
Woodworking
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By Lena Corwin
STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
Spiral-bound (144 pages)
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It’s the natural inconsistencies—the accidental differences between one finished piece and another—that make hand-printed fabrics, papers, furniture, and works of art so interesting. The quirks are what show the maker’s intimate involvement in the process, and it’s that unique quality that first attracted textile designer and illustrator Lena Corwin to hand-printing. Even though decorative prints are more in vogue than ever, there was until now no up-to-date hand-printing guide—no single source explaining the tools and materials that are used today, or reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. Corwin has given us that guide. Using step-by-step instructions and up-close photos, Corwin teaches crafters everything they need to know to master stamping, stenciling, and screen printing, from making their own printing devices to trouble-shooting when plans go awry. Her inimitable collection of projects ranges from stamped stationery and simple-to-sew pouches, to stenciled tote bags and furniture, to screen-printed bed linens and upholstery fabric. There’s even a silk-screened dog bed. The author has created original artwork for each project (full-size patterns are included in an envelope at the back of the book), so that every crafter can achieve the same beautiful results. Or maybe not quite the same. Remember: It’s the subtle differences that make hand-printing so special and alluring. |
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By Sherrill Kahn
That Patchwork Place
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The popular author of Creative Embellishments is back with even more exciting ideas to explore! Packed with inspiration, this book offers 15 creative techniques to try with paper and fabric. Discover out-of-the-ordinary uses for everyday items such as baby wraps, hair gel, and shower mats. Play with new techniques and materials; then follow Sherrill's guidelines on design and composition to create a stunning work of art.
* Master techniques that range from stamping and paper embossing to working with stencils, digital images, glue batik, and much more
* Browse the stunning galleries; there's one for each technique
* Learn to ask What if? and produce your own symphony of line, color, texture, and value |
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By Jane Ann Wynn
North Light Books
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Featuring techniques for assemblage and surface alterations never before seen in a mixed-media art book (kit-bashing, wiring, egg-shell texture, casting and more), Altered Curiosities offers a new twist on a hot topic. A fresh variety of projects (such as hair barrettes, jewelry, a drawer pull and a bird feeder) prove that artistic assemblage and collage styles can be expressed beyond wall art. Readers will learn a new storytelling approach to their mixed-media art. Altered Curiosities goes beyond construction techniques to help readers discover how to create a personal narrative with objects and visually tell a story, not just infuse a piece with meaning or symbolism. Two very important things make this book stand out from the crowd of other collage, mixed-media and assemblage titles: the projects (full of oddities and the unexpected) and the techniques--several of which have never been published before. A common element of Jane Wynn's style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes more than once), and she loves using anthropomorphic associations to tell stories in her projects. Step by step, readers will learn her unique method and her sought-after techniques. Along with surface alterations (faux-aging, patinas and the use of unusual household products) Altered Curiosities teaches metal etching with rubber stamps, simple wiring to create dramatic lighting, instruction for altering simple toy figures (making two-headed animals, for instance) and more. |
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By Amy Wax
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
Released: 2007-10-01
Spiral-bound (304 pages)
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Click Here | - Creative Homeowner Press #CH279659 Color Scheme Book
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For a fresh approach to color in the home, look no further than Can't Fail Color Schemes. This book allows readers to coordinate paint colors, textures, and accessories while factoring in such things as light effects and psychology of color. Heavy on photographical examples of working schemes and light on text, Can't Fail Color Schemes acts as a workbook readers can take along to home centers and paint stores. Unlike so many other color scheme books, it even includes an ample section on exterior color. With Can't Fail Color Schemes, readers can give every room in their home a brand new look.
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By Susan Hershman
Gibbs Smith
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House Colors is the most comprehensive resource ever compiled on choosing exterior house colors. Sorted by architectural style, this format will allow the reader to pinpoint the colors that will best suit their style of home. It is the ultimate resource for those looking to achieve exceptional color combinations, from subtle to bold, that are so difficult to achieve without professional design assistance. The information included will supply the homeowner with all of the resource information from manufacturers and retailers that are needed to provide dazzling professional results that will increase the beauty of the home and neighborhood, increase curb appeal and add value to the property while creating pride of ownership for the homeowner. |
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By Ed Roth
Chronicle Books
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This portfolio of reusable stencils, project instructions, and photographs lets DIY designers embellish walls, furniture, and more with cool custom patterns. Whether it's glam chain motifs on a wall or bold geometrics on a bathroom backsplash, these durable and recyclable stencils make a big impact. Each design is meant to be tiled simply line up each corner's registration marks to get a paint-your-own wallpaper effect. It's a quick, unique, affordable way to achieve the latest look in interior d cor. |
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By Curtis L Heuser
North Light Books
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Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character. Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser. From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details. - A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches.
- Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors.
- Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.
Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home." |
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By Gwen Diehn
Lark Books
Paperback (128 pages)
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This follow-up to the highly popular Decorated Page offers even more great ideas for beautifying a journal, more breathtaking photos to inspire, and more smart (and simple) ways to endow even the artistically timid with confidence. It simply brims with suggestions and instructions. Find out about the wealth of contemporary supplies, from papers and adhesives to paints, pens, and pastels. See how to create the actual journal from scratch, including a quick-to-complete Three Minute Pamphlet. Use the tips for customizing a store-bought book that could use a little flair. Build layered pages, take advantage of the creative potential of transparencies, and more. |
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By Karen Petrus Williams
Sterling
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More painting fun, less tiresome preparation, and great results: that’s why these techniques are the best for creating heirloom-quality home décor. For 15 years, designer Karen Petrus Williams has experimented and developed an array of shortcuts, which she reveals here along with her finest projects. All are done on flea market purchases with acrylic paints, using simple yet eye-pleasing processes of building and blending on the surface. Color photos, worksheets, and patterns guide even beginners through 20 lovely pieces, all exquisitely embellished with such vintage-style flourishes as floral wreaths, scrolls, and cartouches. The items include a topiary armoire, panel of roses trunk, and oval cameo desk, and there are tips to customize the pattern for other
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By Brian Santos
Barron's Educational Series
Released: 2004-01-06
Paperback (128 pages)
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• Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions• Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized • Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds. • Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects • Detailed coverage of tools and supplies, including varnishes, stains, and glazes |
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