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• Barron's Pottery Basics Pottery Basics  ^new
  

  PRICE: 22.79

  Everything you need to know to start making beautiful ceramics. Working with clay is a deeply satisfying creative hobby, but many would-be potters are put off because they don't know how to get started. Pottery Basics shows the way. With instructive, clearly captioned, step-by-step photos on every page, it teaches everything they need to know to start making, decorating, and firing pottery. It also presents twelve simple projects that encourage beginning potters to put their new skills into practice. Expert potter Jacqui Atkin instructs on types of clay, and then describes basic modeling methods, such as throwing, pinching, coiling, and trimming. Finally, she discusses techniques for bisque and glaze firing, and finishing. Beginners learn to make vases, trays, tiles, and many other attractive objects. They also learn techniques for creating designs, color combinations, and textures. Separate sections instruct on clay preparation, using a potter's wheel, and firing in the kiln. Hundreds of instructive color photos. Hardcover with jacket measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 128 pages. Barron's, 2005. ISBN 0764158422
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• Barron's Sculpting Basics Sculpting Basics  ^new
  

  PRICE: 22.79

  Art students and ambitious amateur artists can turn to this volume for detailed training in creating original works of sculpture. It opens with extensive advice on setting up the workplace and assembling tools and equipment. Instruction begins with a how-to course on clay modeling that includes five separate projects. The book's next major section presents five projects that teach the craft of molding and casting, using a variety of materials that include plaster in combination with modeling clay, wire, and concrete. A section on direct building presents two projects in which various materials—wood, wire mesh, and other objects—are applied to their frameworks to create finished sculptures. A final section for advanced sculptors offers five projects for carving—in soapstone, alabaster, limestone, lumber, and a log. In total, this volume presents projects for 17 finished pieces. Subjects include a seated Buddha, a female figure, animals, and several fascinating abstract shapes. More than 250 instructive full-color illustrations. Hardcover book with jacket measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 128 pages. Barron's, 2005. ISBN: 0764158430
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• Barron's The Calligraphy Writing Set The Calligraphy Writing Set  ^new
  

  PRICE: 16.14

  Create Your Own Uniquely Memorable Personal Stationery. Calligraphy—the art of beautiful writing—requires practice but can be learned by anyone who receives proper instruction. This attractive set provides both the supplies and the tutoring. A 32-page instruction booklet takes beginners through the various pen strokes and shows how to create several different alphabet scripts and decorative designs. With clear diagrams and color photos, it also offers detailed advice on how to lay out beautifully created documents. Included with the book are a two-nib calligraphy pen that has both broad and narrow tips, 20- 7 in. x 7 in. sheets of 4 different types of quality writing paper, and 20 custom-made matching envelopes. With just a little practice, beginners will find themselves creating distinctive, unique, and beautiful notes and letters. Boxed set measures 7 1/4 in. x 7 1/8 in. x 1 5/8 in., 32 pages. Ivy Press, 2005. ISBN 0764178458
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• Betterway Books The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook Molding & Casting Handbook  ^new
  

  PRICE: 17.99

  This is the first book to contain, in one comprehensive volume, every molding and casting procedure of use to the theater props builder. It guides you through the use of more than 30 molding and casting materials in the design and construction of theater properties and scenic elements. Includes a section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine for use in constructing theater props. Written in an easy, conversational style, the book will be useful to anyone involved with theater properties, puppetry, and costuming whether they are professionals or amateurs. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 236 pages. Betterway Books, 1989. ISBN 1558701281
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• Boyds Mills Press Look What You Can Make With Boxes Look What You Can Make With Boxes  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.53

  Over 90 pictured crafts and dozens of other ideas. Trains and tractors, baskets and banks, puppets and playthings, games and guitars--all made from boxes Large full-color photographs, simple step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of idea sparkers provide hours of craft-making fun for kids and grown-ups alike. With the addition of some easy-to-get household items and craft supplies, boxes are transformed into a vast array of toys, games, decorations, and gifts. Boxes--they're not just throwaways anymore Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:1563977044. BOYDS MILLS PRESS
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• Boyds Mills Press Look What You Can Make With Egg Cartons Look What You Can Make With Egg Cartons  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.53

  Over 90 pictured crafts and dozens of other ideas. Alligators and airplanes, bulletin boards and baskets, castles and caterpillars, masks and magnets--all made from egg cartons Large full-color photographs, simple step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of idea sparkers provide hours of craft-making fun for kids and grown-ups alike. With the addition of some easy-to-get household items and craft supplies, egg cartons can be transformed into a vast array of toys, games, decorations, and gifts. Egg cartons--they're not just throwaways anymore Paperback, 48 pages. ISBN 1563979063 Boyds Mills Press
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• Boyds Mills Press Look What You Can Make With Paper Bags Look What You Can Make With Paper Bags  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.53

  Over 90 pictured crafts and dozens of other ideas. Puppets and pinatas, scrapbooks and scarecrows, mobiles and maracas, banners and baskets--all made from paper bags Large full-color photographs, simple step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of idea sparkers provide hours of craft-making fun for kids and grown-ups alike. With the addition of some easy-to-get household items and craft supplies, paper bags can be transformed into a vast array of toys, games, decorations, and gifts. Paper bags--they're not just throwaways anymore Paperback, 48 pages. ISBN:1563977176. BOYDS MILLS PRESS
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• Boyds Mills Press Look What You Can Make With Tubes Look What You Can Make With Tubes  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.53

  Over 80 pictured crafts and dozens of more ideas. Rockets and robots, flags and forts, clowns and candles, puzzles and playmates--all made from cardboard tubes Large full-color photographs, simple step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of idea sparkers provide hours of craft-making fun for kids and grown-ups alike. With the addition of some easy-to-get household items and craft supplies, cardboard tubes are transformed into a vast array of toys, games, decorations, and gifts. Cardboards tubes--they're not just throwaways anymore Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:1563976773. BOYDS MILLS PRESS
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• Cornell Maritime Press Leather Braiding Leather Braiding  ^new
  

  PRICE: 16.96

  Leather Braiding has stood for more then forty years as the definitive book in its field. Bruce Grant's clearly written guide to the art of leather braiding contains detailed illustrations, and a wealth of incidental, fascinating information. The book makes accessible to even the novice serviceable and recreational uses of leather, from the simple but clever braided button to the elaborate results of thong applique. Included is historical perspective of leather and its function in society, a chapter on leather braiding tools, and glossary of terms. Cornell Maritime Press, 2004 reprinted. 192 pages, paperbound. ISBN 087033039X
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• Dover 250 Stencil Designs From India 250 Stencil Designs From India  ^new
  

  PRICE: 6.20

  Artists and craftspeople looking for a convenient, affordable source of authentic Indian design will welcome this new collection from internationally recognized textile designer K. Prakash. Over 250 stencil designs for permission-free use include lovely animal and floral motifs, striking paisley designs, intricate geometrics with many border elements, spot illustrations and more. Reflecting the centuries-old richness and diversity of one of the world's great decorative art traditions, these designs have all been meticulously rendered from authentic Indian art and artifacts. Ideal for direct graphic art applications, this inexpensive treasury will also serve as a source of inspiration for textile design, home and furniture decoration, and a host of other art and craft projects. Paperback, over 250 black-and-white illustrations, 48 pages.ISBN:486290263. DOVER
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• Dover 381 Old-fashioned Holiday Vignettes In Full Color 381 Old-fashioned Holiday Vignettes In Full  ^new
  

  PRICE: 8.88

  Bring the vintage warmth and charm of holidays gone by to almost any graphic or craft project with this treasury of nostalgic, copyright-free illustrations. Culled from Victorian and early 20th century sources, these full color vignettes will add period panache to advertisements, decoupage, menus, posters, newsletters, flyers and many other printed communications. Included are full color images of clocks, flowers and cherubs for Valentine's Day, and chicks, bunnies and decorated eggs to herald the glories of Easter. Shamrocks, flags, pumpkins, turkeys and Santas are present in abundance for other major holidays. All are ready for immediate use by artists, designers, decoupeurs and other craftspeople. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486276864. DOVER
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• Dover 504 Decorative Vignette In Full Color 504 Decorative Vignette In Full Color  ^new
  

  PRICE: 8.88

  This stunning collection of colorful vignettes, carefully selected from rare Victorian-era publications, provides artists, designers, papercrafters, collagists, and decoupeurs with over 500 nostalgic, old-time images of demure beauties, dashing gentlemen, cherubic youngsters, adorable animals, attractive fruit and floral displays, and much, much more. Printed on one side only with acid-free ink on acid-free paper for direct use, these versatile, engaging cuts are easy to reproduce on a color copier, making them perfect for use in a host of art, craft, and decorative projects, including scrapbooks, memories and more. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486404676. DOVER
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• Dover Art Nouveau Floral Patterns And Stencil Designs In Full Color Art Nouveau Floral Patterns And  ^new
  

  PRICE: 15.13

  This unique collection of beautiful floral patterns and stencil designs showcases the rich, muted colors and distinctive, sinuous lines of the Art Nouveau style. Included are 159 floral and foliate motifs created in the late 1890s by M.P. Verneuil, one of the movement's finest artists. All the designs have been meticulously reproduced from original plates in two rare, turn-of-the-century portfolios: "+tude de le Plante" and "L'ornementation par le Pochior". Finely detailed and subtly shaded, these copyright-free designs are an invaluable resource perfect for adding a note of elegance to fabrics, stained glass, wallpaper, and a host of other art and craft projects. Paperback, 80 pages.ISBN:048640126X. DOVER
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• Dover Carving Birds Of Prey; With Patterns And Instructions For 12 Projects Carving Birds Of Prey;  ^new
  

  PRICE: 7.98

  This practical, easy-to-follow guide by a noted carver and wildlife expert will enable even carvers with moderate experience to create realistic models of some of nature's most dazzling and dramatic birds. Anthony Hillman has prepared profile, top-view and front-view patterns for each model, together with step-by-step carving instructions. He also provides expert advice on selecting woods, burning in feather details, adding feet, carving birds of prey in flight, applying gesso, clear finishes and paints to carved models and much more. Woodcarvers will find in this sensible, easy-to-use guide all that's needed to create lifelike models they'll be proud to display as examples of their craft. Paperback, 56 pages.ISBN:486273059. DOVER
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• Dover Contemporary Designs For Glass Etching Contemporary Designs For Glass Etching Isbn: 048644534  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.70

  This practical guide to glass etching provides craftworkers with 63 attractive, original designs, ideal for applying to dozens of projects. Patterns ranging from nautical themes and Art Nouveau designs to florals, butterflies, and borders are accompanied by instructions for attaining perfect results. Book specifications: paperback, 60 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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• Dover European Folk Art Designs European Folk Art Designs  ^new
  

  PRICE: 7.79

  Traditional motifs from Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries include scores of charming designs incorporating floral, wildlife, and human figures in folk costumes. Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety of print and craft projects. Contains 265 black-and-white designs in this 64 page paperbound book. Measures 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Dover Publications, 2004. ISBN 0-486-43757-4
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• Dover Japanese Silk Designs In Full Color Japanese Silk Designs  ^new
  

  PRICE: 11.66

  Superb treasury, meticulously reproduced from a rare portfolio, depicts a host of authentic Japanese designs, including images of florals, animal life, and geometrics. These intricate, subtly shaded motifs, portrayed in the manner of stylized Japanese art, still retain their enormous appeal almost a century after they were first printed. Of interest to graphic artists, illustrators, students of design, and devotees of Japanese art. Paperback book measures 8 3/8 in. x 11 in., 64 pages with 108 full-color designs. Dover Publications, 2004. ISBN 0486437175
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• Dover Modern Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book Modern Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book Isbn: 048  ^new
  

  PRICE: 8.32

  These original patterns combine aspects of abstract design with natural elements for beautiful and strikingly unusual effects. They can be executed with either of the customary techniques, copper foil or lead came, or a combination of the two approaches. Symmetrical in design, the patterns are easily adapted for specific projects. Book specifications: paperback, 60 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2005.
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• Dover Paper Mask Making Paper Mask Making  ^new
  

  PRICE: 7.10

  With crayons, paint or felt-tip marker, some paste, a little string and a pair of scissors, you can transform simple pieces of paper into exciting paper masks that are fun to make and wear. Papercraft expert Michael Grater shows you how to create a whole caravan of funny faces, crazy creatures and delightful denizens of the animal kingdom. This do-it-yourself guide takes you through each step of mask making. Choose from clown masks, people, birds and a menagerie of animals: lion, cat, dog, fox, bear, monkey and more. Paperback, 144 pages. ISBN:486247120. DOVER
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• Dover Secrets Of Origami: The Japanese Art Of Paper Folding Secrets Of Origami: The Japanese Art Of  ^new
  

  PRICE: 12.45

  This book is the perfect place to start if you like to create something out of almost nothing--which is basically what papercrafters do. Compiled by magician and entertainer Rober Harbin, this treasury of Origami projects offers challenges for paperfolders at all levels of expertise. Hundreds of line diagrams give step-by-step directions for constructing over 120 fragile objects and graceful figures ranging from simple to complex. Traditional subjects such as a sailboat, cicada, flapping bird, jumping frog and a party hat are accompanied by new designs: a Japanese lady, a gargoyle, an octopus, a Moor at prayer and many others. Includes a section on great international folders and and their secrets for creating truly remarkable models, featuring Adolfo Cerceda's magnificent peacock, Fred Rohm's amazing performing seal, and Ligia Montoya's exquisite bird of paradise. Paperback, 272 pages.ISBN:486297071. DOVER
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• Dover Shelters, Shacks, And Shanties, The Classic Guide To Building Wilderness Shelter Shelters, Sh  ^new
  

  PRICE: 8.66

  By D. C. Beard. Practical, hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of information and advice on how to build everything from a bark teepee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. Over 300 of the author's illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text make this an invaluable book for scouts, campers, hikers, and hunters. 332 black-and-white illustrations. 244 pages. 5 3/8 in x 8 1/2 in paperback. Dover Publications, 2004. ISBN 0-486-43747-7
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• Efg, Inc. Growing Up Me Growing Up Me: A Guide To Scrapbooking Childhood Stories  ^new
  

  PRICE: 15.29

  This book is perfect if you are looking to guide your child through difficult "growing up" years by providing an outlet to build confidence and document progress, to create books for your children but the stories are all told from your perspective, to encourage your children to write and love writing, and to reinforce to your children that they are unique and provide specific examples of th ways which they are unique. You'll choose from 10 different themes or parts of your child's life. Guided journaling questions help your child write about these themes and then illustrate them with photos, memorabilia and quotes. Examples from 37 different scrapbookers as well as extensive Internet-linked resources show you how Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 80 pages. EFG. ISBN 1930500157
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• Efg, Inc. Hand Lettering Made Easy Hand Lettering Made Easy For Scrapbooks, Cards, Wearables And De  ^new
  

  PRICE: 20.69

  Give your handmade crafts the touch of your handwriting. This book is the ultimate resource for anyone, of any age, of any artistic level, wanting to learn to create beautiful lettering. It demonstrates lettering on any surface or project and is packed with lots of timeless alphabets, as well as 8 new alphabets that you can use in your crafts. You'll learn an easy method for creating calligraphy with markers, new creative lettering techniques and an easy way to improve your handwriting. Page after page of examples from 7 different crafters, all help you get started quickly and easily. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. EFG. ISBN 1930500130
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• Environmental Tech Easycast Resin Jewelry Booklet Easycast Resin Jewelry  ^new
  

  PRICE: 5.78

  This full color instructional booklet by Marie Browning contains everything you need to know to create jewelry pieces using . The booklet shows you how to cast faux amber, jade, and rose quartz gems, how to make rolled beads, how to make your own molds, and more Book specifications: paperback, 24 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Environmental Technology, 2005.
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• Firefly Books Advanced Origami Advanced Origami Isbn: 1552095274  ^new
  

  PRICE: 18.95

  Origami is an ancient art, yet modern paper folders continue to innovate and invent new and fascinating folds. The origami projects in this book are some of the best ever created and range from practical projects for everyday use to intricate art rooted in ceremony and tradition. Advanced Origami features 60 designs using exotic folds not typically seen in North American origami. Each project is fully illustrated with line drawings and the finished piece is showcased in color photography. An introductory section explains basic folding techniques and terminology followed by five sections: Boxes and containers Animals Cards, envelopes and wallets Magic folds Airplanes and helicopters. Advanced Origami is an exceptional collection to challenge paper folders at all levels. Boursin excels in designing new folds and in finding the best new origami from around the world – practical, durable objects of beauty to hone the talents of fans of this ancient art. Book specifications: paperback, 144 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 1/4 in. Publisher: Firefly Books, 2005.
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