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Creative
work is play. It is free speculation using materials of one's chosen
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Art of Painting on Glass - techniques and designs for stained glass Albinas Elskus Routledge and Kegan Paul 1st 1981 There has been a mysterious lack of communication about the techniques of painting on glass. A few hundred years ago, the secrets of the paint mixtures and the various methods of their application on glass were closely guarded by artists and revealed only to family and trusted friends. Each stained-glass guild had its own formulas, which were never recorded. The tradition of secrecy has left its mark: Until quite recently, available information has been sketchy and incomplete. With this book, the noted artist Albinas Elskus removes the mystique surrounding this art form. Combining centuries-old artistry and contemporary techniques, he brings to people who are interested in painting on glass the results of his experiments with vitreous paints, the mixing agents, brushes, tools, and equipment needed, and the various methods of applying and controlling the paint. Silver staining, enameling, etching, silkscreening, and firing of painted glass are thoroughly described—with many helpful illustrations. The Art of Painting on Glass is destined to become the primary source book for artists who arc turning to the medium of glass to express their own vision, feelings, and individuality. 4to. Very, very minor bumps to the boards, front free endpaper replaced, otherwise the book is in Fine condition in a Fine wrapper. 830 gms £225.00 |
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Marbling
Paper and Fabric - projects, patterns, instructions Carol Taylor Sterling/Lark 1st 1991 If you're delighted by colour, if you're intrigued by pattern and line, then marbling is for you. Once used primarily to embellish the endpapers of fine books, marbling can now be used on virtually anything made of paper or fabric. With the experienced guidance of some of the world's best marblers, you'll learn how to prepare your paper or fabric, mix paints, and choose colours to create fascinating, colourful designs. There's a special glossary of gorgeous, full-colour photographs of 15 classic marbled patterns—like "French curl," "zebra," and "bouquet"—to show you how colour interacts, and you'll learn how to make these fabulous patterns yourself. Useful troubleshooting tips and expert advice throughout this book will help you enjoy your new craft even more. You'll find 36 projects that expand your new marbling skills—from T-shirts and tablecloths to elegant silk scarves, from personalized Christmas cards to spectacular kites—and fun things like marbled socks and toys. They will become much loved possessions and memorable gifts. So begin now by choosing a pattern and a favourite project—and join in the delights of marbling. 4to paperback 128 pages. Very, very minor bumps and wear to the edges of the covers, otherwise the book is in VG++condition. 425 gms £5.00 |
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Minute Rubber Stamp Workshop
Sandra McCall David & Charles 1st 2002 Rubber stamping has never been easier, faster or more fun! Create a fantastic range of rubber stamped treasures – each in 30 minutes or less. The 27 illustrated step-by-step projects feature notebooks and stationery, bracelets and hair clips, decorative objects and even an eye-catching clock case. Includes essential advice for making quick stamped gifts and other items using beads, glazes, embossing powders, paints, pens and pencils – ideal for the first-time stamper, and the more experienced looking for fresh ideas. Shows how to incorporate a variety of recycled materials and found objects to create truly unique and original results. Inspirational
suggestions highlight optional decorations and finishes, plus lots
of useful and practical tips accompany each project for perfect stamping
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Crafter's Design Library - Celtic Chris Down David & Charles 1st 2003 Knots, Circles, Spirals, Borders, Birds, Beasts, Serpents, Figures, La Tène, Saints, Alphabets, Tree of Life A user-friendly library of designs inspired by ancient Celtic sources. Quick and simple motifs progressing to more detailed, intricate patterns included in each chapter. Step-by-step guide
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Arts
and Crafts of South America
Lucy Davies & Mo Fini Tumi 1st 1994 A wooden head carved in the north of Brazil to ward off evil spirits; belts woven with symbolic designs from Lake Titicaca in Peru; the beautiful baskets of the Cholo Indians of the Pacific coast of Colombia - whether from coastal areas, forests or mountains, from Pre-Columbian or Spanish Colonial traditions, from urban workshops or remote villages, the living arts and crafts of South America show an astonishing vitality and diversity. Lucy Davies and Mo Fini have distilled the essence of their extensive research into the creative traditions of this vast area, and also include invaluable advice and reference for collectors. With the aid of special - and often spectacular — photography, they examine all the main media: pottery, wonderfully simple and utilitarian, or formed in complex and ritualistic shapes; jewelry and metalwork in a multiplicity of forms; the arts of weaving plant fibre — sombreros and panamas, bags and baskets; the ancient textile tradition of the Wayuu, a culture in which 'Ser mujer es saber tejer' — `To be a woman is to know how to weave'; painting on clay, leather and glass; wood carving and decoration of dried gourds; and extraordinary crafts such as figuras de masapan, colourful and imaginative bread dough figures from Calderon, Ecuador. Perhaps never before has the legacy of thousands of years of inherited skill and tradition been so richly presented. Square format 4to paperback 160 pages in Fine condition. 715 gms £8.00 |
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Quick and Clever Handmade Cards - over 80 projects and ideas for all occasions Julie Hickey David & Charles reprint 2004 Whatever the occasion, ensure all your handmade greetings cards are quick to make with fantastic results – every time! Step-by-step projects show in illustrated detail how to make a variety of eye-catching cards for different occasions. A wide range of simple techniques, such as stamping, paper weaving, embossing and punches are used in fun and innovative ways for unique effects. Easy-to-use technical section gives all the know-how to get started, while hints and tips throughout the book offer indispensable advice for fuss-free card making Variation cards for each project, plus lots of additional designs, provide an extensive source of inspiration and how-to information. Julie Hickey is
a talented card maker, holds workshops in the craft and runs a successful
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