Griot Potters of the Folona reconstructs the past of a particular group of West African women potters using evidence found in their artistry and techniques. The potters of the Folona region of southeastern Mali serve a diverse clientele and firing thousands of pots weekly during…
Interior decorating just got a green thumb! Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage green decor in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn f…
Study on sociological aspects of workers participation, with particular reference to France - examines the collective functioning of large and small scale industryal enterprises, handicrafts-based enterprises, production cooperatives and voluntary organizations; considers the im…
Applying such techniques as doll-making, patchwork, papier mache, and decoupage, a handmade craft guide includes thirty-five creative projects, from an embroidered christening gown to a collage memory album, and demonstrates various personalizing suggestions.
Applying such techniques as doll-making, patchwork, papier mache, and decoupage, a handmade craft guide includes thirty-five creative projects, from an embroidered christening gown to a collage memory album, and demonstrates various personalizing suggestions.
Here's a collection of scroll saw designs that can be used for every holiday, all year long, including Christmas, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day. Includes over 100 full-size shaded patterns for easy cutting, plus full-color photos of the finished projects. 1…
by Marshall, Corbett, Deskevich, Jim, Herring, Aimée
This illustrated work presents bookbinding as an accessible craft that achieves striking results with the simplest materials. Chapters provide a thorough grounding in materials, tools and techniques, and explore a variety of traditional and non-traditional binding methods. Instr…
Best-selling author of Blueprint Crochet Robyn Chachula presents an approachable resource on the basics of crochet design. This friendly introduction to sweater and garment construction will give you greater knowledge of working with crochet and help you.
"This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular hand needle arts: embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, and bead embroidery. For each type of needlework, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete in…
An inspiring book featuring 75 unique and captivating paper flowers. Filled with beautiful photography, this book will feature simple accessible ideas, over-the-top aspirational ideas, and everything in between. The book begins with a lush gallery of images of the flowers, inclu…
