The Book Of Forgotten Crafts

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : DK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0789458470

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The Forgotten Arts and Crafts by John Seymour Pdf

The Forgotten Arts & Craftsbrings together in a single absorbing volume two best-selling classics, The Forgotten Artsand Forgotten Household Crafts, written by the acknowledged 'Father of Self-sufficiency', John Seymour. Taking the reader on an evocative journey through the worlds of traditional craftspeople - from blacksmith to bee-keeper, wainwright to housewife - Seymour celebrates their honest skills, many of which have disappeared beneath the tread of progress.

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1405322225

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Forgotten Household Crafts by John Seymour Pdf

Rediscover the lost world of traditional household crafts with 'the grand master of self-sufficiency' John Seymour. Master tried and trusted methods that have been honed over the centuries and learn to make butter and cheese, embroider, keep bees, decorate your home and more. As Seymour himself once said "we must fill our homes and our lives with beautiful things again and cast out the mass-produced rubbish. This book shows that such things are possible." Part fascinating historical survey, part practical manual, this book shows how many timeless skills were first employed. From basketry to baking to quilting, the book explores a range of fascinating skills and techniques. For country dwellers and those living in the heart of a city, this book encourages a celebration of and a return to some of the wonderful traditions of yesteryear.

Author : Emily Freidenrich
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781452170244

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Almost Lost Arts by Emily Freidenrich Pdf

This book is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. In-depth profiles tell the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. Gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople's studios, from Oaxaca to Kyoto and from Milan to Tennessee. Two essays explore the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past. With an elegant three-piece case and foil stamping, this rich volume will be an inspiration to makers, collectors, and history lovers.

Author : Sally Coulthard
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781787132979

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Crafted by Sally Coulthard Pdf

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century – a definitive visual guide to all things handmade. Featuring over 73 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a deeper insight into some of your favourite crafts and provides inspiration for both new and ancient creative pursuits. After an introductory section covering the culture of craft (its definition, why it matters, history and community), the main body of the book consists of beautifully illustrated entries on 73 of the world's most established crafts. The scope is encyclopaedic and covers Paper, Pen & Print (bookbinding, origami, calligraphy, lino printing), Textiles, Cloth & Leather (fur & leather, embroidery, knitting, dyeing), Pottery, Glass & Stone (porcelain, stained glass, stone carving), Wood, Willow & Nature (basket weaving, wood carving, lime plastering and thatching) and Metal (gold, bronze, cast iron and steel). A comprehensive directory of craft organisations and professional communities and guilds, completes this groundbreaking compendium.

Author : Gene Logsdon
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1626545952

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Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills by Gene Logsdon Pdf

Gene Logsdon has long served as a voice of grounded agricultural wisdom. His wry humor and keen insights have made him a favorite among homesteaders, gardeners, orchardists, and farmers. In Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills, he turns his attention to traditional crafts and practices, reviving and documenting the homemaking, culinary, and agricultural skills handed down through generations of American farmers.This wide-ranging volume of practical instruction is divided into 5 parts, each focused on a different aspect of country life, including:Home maintenance and comfortFood preparation and domestic choresLandscaping and gardeningBarn construction and livestock managementAgricultural and woodlot land managementDevelop the skills your grandparents knew by heart. Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills is a book you can learn from for years to come. Gene Logsdon and his wife Carol have a small-scale experimental farm in Wyandot County, Ohio. Gene is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on farm-related issues, and believes sustainable pastoral farming is the solution for our stressed agricultural system.

Author : Chambers (Ed.)
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0550104720

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Lost Crafts by Chambers (Ed.) Pdf

navigating by the stars - thatching charcoal burning - maze laying - making candles making besom brooms - making cider blacksmithing - haymaking - using herbal remediesLost Crafts is an attractive and engaging introduction to a range of traditional and sustainable crafts, activities and pastimes. Around 100 traditional pursuits are described and illustrated, from whittling to spinning, beekeeping to dry-stone walling, lace-making to trout guddling. Whether seeking instruction or inspiration, interested in social history or simply curling up in an armchair and daydreaming, the reader will find Lost Crafts to be a fascinating treasury of pastimes from a bygone age. And, as awareness grows of our environmental footprints, these sustainable pursuits are increasingly relevant to the modern world.

Author : Tom Quinn,Paul Felix,Siân Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Artisans
ISBN : 0715338315

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The Book of Forgotten Crafts by Tom Quinn,Paul Felix,Siân Ellis Pdf

Indhold: Village workshop crafts ; Decorative crafts ; Basketry crafts ; Textile crafts ; Woodland crafts ; Building crafts ; Crafts for sport and recreation

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Do-it-yourself work
ISBN : 0517054000

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The Forgotten Crafts, a Practical Guide by John Seymour Pdf

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0751343803

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Forgotten Arts and Crafts (Bca) by John Seymour Pdf

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Do-it-yourself work
ISBN : 0517054000

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The Forgotten Crafts, a Practical Guide by John Seymour Pdf

Author : Una McGovern
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0550104267

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Lost Crafts by Una McGovern Pdf

An engaging introduction to a range of traditional crafts and activities.

Author : Gene Logsdon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0878575774

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Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills by Gene Logsdon Pdf

Gives practical advice on workshop methods and tools, home maintenance, and homestead management

Author : John Seymour,NATIONAL TRUST.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1302156509

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National Trust Book of Forgotten Household Crafts by John Seymour,NATIONAL TRUST. Pdf

Author : John Seymour
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Home economics
ISBN : OCLC:1008051230

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The National Trust Book of Forgotten Household Crafts by John Seymour Pdf

Author : John Seymour,Eric Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Artisans
ISBN : 0207150079

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The Forgotten Arts by John Seymour,Eric Thomas Pdf