Coiled Designs For Gourd Art

Author : Catherine Devine
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 076433011X

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Coiled Designs for Gourd Art by Catherine Devine Pdf

Coiling is a basketry technique used as decoration in gourd art. Step-by-step coiling techniques, as well as pattern designs, help gourd enthusiasts use coiled waxed linen and colored thread to enhance their work. 196 color photos show how to trim a gourd bowl or vase and use the coiled threads to add color to your favorite gourds. A special chart will help crafters design their own coiling patterns. Beginners and advanced workers with gourds will be inspired by this book.

Author : Ginger Summit,Jim Widess
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1887374558

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The Complete Book of Gourd Craft by Ginger Summit,Jim Widess Pdf

22 projects; 55 decorative techniques; 300 inspirational designs.

Author : Bonnie Gibson
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1402725221

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Gourds by Bonnie Gibson Pdf

Gourds -- with their infinite variety of unusual shapes and sizes, and their smooth surfaces -- have provided a perfect canvas for artists in the American Southwest over many years. It's easy to carve, paint, and stain them, and add embellishments like beads and feathers. These beautiful projects, including rainsticks, masks, and bowls, reflect the traditional designs, techniques, and colors that are indigenous to this region.

Author : Marianne Barnes
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0764339923

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New and Different Materials for Weaving and Coiling by Marianne Barnes Pdf

An ever-widening range of materials is being used by today's crafters to weave and coil baskets and to decorate gourds. Over 350 color images display the raw materials, techniques for their use, and final works of art created with them. Along with traditional materials such as reeds, white oak, ash, vines, plants, grasses, and bark, kudzu, grapevines, iris, sweetgrass, paper and wire provide new possibilities. Information is included on where to find natural materials, and how to collect and prepare them for weaving. Exciting uses for alternative materials are also explored, including wire, mesh, and recycled materials. Tutorials and projects from well-known weavers and gourd artists, along with an extensive list of resources, make this book a must have for weavers, crafters, and anyone with a passion for handcrafted fiber art.

Author : Mickey Baskett
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1402727755

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Glorious Gourd Decorating by Mickey Baskett Pdf

Transform simple garden gourds into beautiful and functional decorative objects. Follow the guides to growing, selecting, cleaning, and preparing your gourds. Learn about different methods to decorate the gourds.

Author : Dindy Robinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313079856

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World Cultures Through Art Activities by Dindy Robinson Pdf

This text aims to introduce students to culture around the world through simple art activities, while building creativity and critical-thinking skills. It provides resources for teachers who want to develop their multicultural education programs using art projects. Each chapter provides a brief text on a chosen subject, and a list of reference sources with activities to present the topic. Introduce students to cultures around the world with simple art activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Chapters focus on China, Japan, India, Australia, Africa, Egypt, Israel, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Scandinavia, Mexico, American Indians, and Hawaii. A wonderful supplement to multicultural units.

Author : Bonnie Gibson
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1600595480

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Gourds with Southwestern Motifs by Bonnie Gibson Pdf

Gourds -- with their infinite variety of unusual shapes and sizes, and their smooth surfaces -- have provided a perfect canvas for artists in the American Southwest over many years. It's easy to carve, paint, and stain them, and add embellishments like beads and feathers. These beautiful projects, including rainsticks, masks, and bowls, reflect the traditional designs, techniques, and colors that are indigenous to this region.

Author : Jim Widess,Ginger Summit
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1402704429

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Complete Book of Gourd Carving by Jim Widess,Ginger Summit Pdf

Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments, have done it again: they’ve produced another winner to delight the many crafters who work with gourds. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this breathtaking volume introduces every tool and every technique associated with gourd carving, offers fabulous projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving, carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Author : Ginger Summit
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579901522

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Gourd Crafts by Ginger Summit Pdf

Contains twenty easy projects using gourds to create candleholders, a birdhouse, drinking cups, bracelets, and bowls.

Author : Marianne Barnes
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0764346148

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Creative Rims for Gourd Art by Marianne Barnes Pdf

In gourd art, there is a vast array of material that can be used when carving and decorating a gourd. When it comes to doing the rim, the options are just as varied. The best rims are those that complement the gourd's overall design. The rim "completes" the gourd--it makes the gourd look finished. Through more than 200 color images and tutorials from contributing artists, learn how to finish the rims of gourd bowls using chip stone, tubular beading, paper, coiling, leather, wire, clay, pine needle, and flowers. The rims illustrated range from the very simple to the extremely elaborate. A gallery of completed works will inspire your own creative ideas. This book is perfect for gourd artists of all skill levels.

Author : Marianne Barnes
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0764335650

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Weaving on Gourds by Marianne Barnes Pdf

Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts.

Author : Raymond Somers Stites
Publisher : New York ; London : Whittlesey house, McGraw-Hill book Company, Incorporated
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015007561825

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The Arts and Man by Raymond Somers Stites Pdf

Bibliography at end of each chapter.

Author : James Widess,Ginger Summit
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1626546223

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Gourds + Fiber by James Widess,Ginger Summit Pdf

In this unique book, two leading experts in gourd crafting bring the timeless tradition of gourd decoration into the present day through 30 varied projects. Ginger Summit and George Widess walk you through each step of coiling, plaiting, twining, stitching, and knotting everything from pine needles to leather to beads.

Author : Eddie Watts Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Gourds
ISBN : IND:39000005889915

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Gourd in Folk Literature by Eddie Watts Wilson Pdf

Author : Angela Mohr
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0764328301

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Historic Gourd Craft by Angela Mohr Pdf

What did Americas first inhabitants use for cooking and eating? What did the stranded characters of television's Gilligan's Island use to prepare and eat food? \nTaking her cue from these questions, author Angela Mohr demonstrates how to create authentic vessels by using gourds. A watering can, cooking utensils, and bowls are created in this step-by-step instruction book, as Mohr brings fun and authenticy to her gourds. \nHistorical re-enactors will find inspiration fhere for their authentic life-style performances and drama students, the rights tools to pursue their craft.