Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common …
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common …
Presents many projects for creative "upcycling"--Using used and recycled products to create extraordinary gifts and decorations for celebrations from New Years Eve through Christmas
Take your crafts out of your workshop - and into the spotlight. Do you dream of making money with your art but feel unsure of how to begin' With The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success, turning your hobby into a career is easier than you think. Leave the boring business books to th…
"Incorporating paint into your mixed-media art has never been easier or more fun. Open up your paint box and delve into a year of creative ideas from 45 of your favorite artists. Whether you've used paint for years or have been anxious to try a new medium, you'll find great advi…
Got Buttons? Stitch Them Into Fabulous Creations! Break out your button stash! In Button and Stitch, Kristen Rask shows you how to incorporate buttons into unique gifts, wearables and jewelry. One-of-a-kind projects designed by the author and a variety of talented contributors i…
Recycle, Reuse, Recraft!Craftcycle is the creative crafter's way to recycling and reusing everyday items destined for the trash or recycling bin. Discover ways to recycle pages of your favorite magazines into a decorative bowl or trash bucket, to reuse scrap wood to build a beau…
Choosing Craft explores the history and practice of American craft through the words of influential artists whose lives, work, and ideas have shaped the field. Editors Vicki Halper and Diane Douglas construct an anecdotal narrative that examines the post-World War II development…
"Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is a geeky toy-making and craft book, stuffed with projects like sewing a stuffed sock squid, building a steam-powered milk-carton boat, soldering an oversized joy buzzer, and crafting working boomerangs. Readers create board games, musical instruments…
Introduces artists' supplies and techniques; offers advice on creativity and craftsmanship from women artists; and suggests projects--chiefly drawing and painting--using techniques particular to these artists to inspire individual creativity.
Perhaps you want a second income stream. Maybe you're considering selling your work full time and leaving your 9-to-5 job behind. Exploring selling your work is an exciting endeavor.
Polymer Clay Projects for Year 'Round Holidays and Special Events Mark your calendar! A whole year's worth of holidays, festivities, and special occasions can be celebrated with polymer clay. Party favors, centerpieces, wreaths, displays, decorations for weddings, birthdays, sho…
The easy way to build an online craft business from scratch Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies offers expert advice for artists and entrepreneurs looking to build an online craft business from scratch. You'll get invaluable information on how to set up an Etsy shop, write com…
"Lesley Riley is one of the inventors of Transfer Art Paper and an unparalleled expert on how to use TAP for maximum creative effect. She'll teach you how to create unique fabric images from photographs that stay vibrant and colorfast, even after washing. You can use Lesley's ph…
Overview: Contemporary artists such as Ghada Amer and Clare Twomey have gained international reputations for work that transforms ordinary craft media and processes into extraordinary conceptual art, from Amer's monumental stitched paintings to Twomey's large, ceramics-based ins…
Overview: Contemporary artists such as Ghada Amer and Clare Twomey have gained international reputations for work that transforms ordinary craft media and processes into extraordinary conceptual art, from Amer's monumental stitched paintings to Twomey's large, ceramics-based ins…
This title covers dozens of the most popular crafts in one complete, all-encompassing resource. The book is organized by type of craft and includes sewing, knitting, and other needlework; paper crafts, glasswork, and more.
"Brilliant doll artist Susanna Oroyan taught us to create figures with depth and imagination; now she focuses on designing their presentation--costume, accessories, furnishings, and embellishments. Covers everything from pattern drafting and basics of costuming to settings, phot…
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