The Complete Book Of Stencilcraft

Author : JoAnne Day
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486158655

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The Complete Book of Stencilcraft by JoAnne Day Pdf

Stenciling is an inexpensive and clever way to decorate otherwise plain surroundings. Today, with renewed public interest in this age-old craft, the distinctive art form is as popular as ever. In The Complete Book of Stencilcraft, artist and teacher JoAnne Day has updated older stenciling methods and applications, and the result is an easily affordable sourcebook that enables even beginners to create a multitude of eye-catching designs. Numerous ready-to-use reproductions of rare stencil patterns include colorful florals, decorative alphabets, and quaintly dressed folk figures. Easy-to-follow directions tell how to prepare stencil paper, transfer designs, select appropriate paints, and use brushes. Helpful guidelines also suggest ways to achieve harmony, balance, and tasteful effects as well as adapt favorite designs from other sources. As an art form, stenciling offers many attractive advantages: necessary tools and equipment — paper, knife, a stiff brush, and paint — are inexpensive and available in most well-stocked hardware or art-supply stores. Skills needed to cut stencils are easily acquired, and patterns can be applied directly to just about any surface or material, including floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, fabrics, canvas, leather, and tin. A valuable addition to any craft library, this comprehensive volume is sure to please all those who receive great personal satisfaction from creating an enduring work of beauty with their own hands.

Author : George Latshaw
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 048640952X

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The Complete Book of Puppetry by George Latshaw Pdf

An expert conducts readers through every stage of the puppeteer's art, including how to construct several types of puppets, developing distinctive voices for characters, and translating human body language into puppet movement. Other chapters focus on designing stages, writing and adapting plays, directing productions, and performance-related tips. Over 150 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 1328 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119498587

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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Sherralyn St. Clair
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486473604

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Easy-to-Make Storybook Dolls by Sherralyn St. Clair Pdf

Bring characters from favorite stories to life with creative stitchery! This unique guide to making cloth dolls offers patterns for Pollyanna, Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Mary of The Secret Garden, plus assorted clothes, pets, and accessories. Perfect for beginners, the guide includes 263 black-and-white illustrations, an 8-page color insert, plus easy-to-follow instructions.

Author : Michael Grater
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 048624184X

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Creative Paper Toys and Crafts by Michael Grater Pdf

Instructions for over sixty projects using paper and cardboard to create a variety of shapes and constructions.

Author : Richard Cummings
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486423158

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101 Hand Puppets by Richard Cummings Pdf

Provides instructions for making and using instant puppets, rainy day puppets, professional puppets, special puppets, and novelty puppets.

Author : Virginie Fowler Elbert
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486157108

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Shell Craft by Virginie Fowler Elbert Pdf

Easy-to-follow instructions for decorative boxes, mirror frames, soap dishes, jewelry, napkin holders, paperweights, much more. Profusely illustrated. Includes list of supply sources.

Author : Herbert Maryon
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486227022

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Metalwork and Enamelling by Herbert Maryon Pdf

Written by a prominent expert in the field, this authoritative guide examines every aspect of metalwork and enamelling. From basic tools to filigree work, inlaying and overlaying, metal casting, hallmarking, and more, it offers a complete and concise treatment. More than 300 illustrations include magnificent examples of craftsmanship through the ages.

Author : Bernard Mason
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486156064

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How to Make Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles by Bernard Mason Pdf

Making your own primitive instruments from simple materials such as coffee cans and flower pots. Includes 121 figures.

Author : Evelyn Glantz Hershoff
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1964-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486212513

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It's Fun to Make Things from Scrap Materials by Evelyn Glantz Hershoff Pdf

Tons of great ideas for making party favors, decorations, gifts, and games from household supplies and materials that are usually thrown away. 214 illustrations.

Author : H. L. Li
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486423166

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Chinese Flower Arrangement by H. L. Li Pdf

Illustrated history of Chinese floral art provides practical suggestions for applying traditional methods to modern settings, including selecting flowers for symbolic qualities and beauty. Forty-two illustrations span centuries of Chinese paintings, prints, tapestries, and porcelains.

Author : Mary White
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486206971

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How to Do Beadwork by Mary White Pdf

A fundamental book on the craft, covering every aspect in full, not only patterns and operations but selections of materials: which beads to use, what type of thread, even what size needle. Readers start with the simplest patterns — five different bead chains — and work up to more intricate woven work like fobs, belts, and card cases. 9 plates, 96 figures.Reprint of the 1904 edition.

Author : Seymour Isenberg,Anita Isenberg
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486420620

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How to Work in Beveled Glass by Seymour Isenberg,Anita Isenberg Pdf

Easy-to-use, well-illustrated volume by experts explains grozzing, roughing, mitering, smoothing, polishing; joining bevels with lead or foil. Patterns in Victorian and contemporary styles for 14 projects: mirrors, lamps, hanging ornaments, panels. Plus, 6 guest artists exhibit more than 30 works. 248 black-and-white, over 30 color illustrations. Appendix. Index.

Author : Cennino Cennini
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486136622

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The Craftsman's Handbook by Cennino Cennini Pdf

Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle Ages.

Author : Chris Harold Groneman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486230619

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Leather Tooling and Carving by Chris Harold Groneman Pdf

This book by a well-known handicrafts instructor will teach you the fine art of leather tooling and carving so that you will now be able to make the handsomely crafted leather of handbags, belts, watchbands, and billfolds you have often admired. You will find that custom-crafted leather items are not only easier to make than you may have expected but also offer quite an enjoyable hobby. Many books deal with leatherwork in general but this book is one of the few that concentrate on tooling and carving. The author first introduces the various types of leather and tools, giving complete information on how to identify the superior sections of a hide and how to decide on which kind of leather is best for your purpose: kidskin for gloves, steerhide for billfolds, etc. Twenty-six different leather tools are depicted along with an illustration of the impressions the different kinds of stamping tools make. After this necessary background, the author covers the basic processes of leather crafting from start to finish: cutting and preparing the leather, transferring the design, tooling, carving, lacing, cleaning, dyeing, and finishing. This section is profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs to make each step easy to master. You are now ready to begin the special projects, for which complete instructions and patterns are provided: bookmarks, key cases, coin purses, watchbands, billfolds, belts, shaving kits, camera bags, handbags, and cowboy accessories are just a few of the things you will be able to make. Hand-tooled leather items are quite expensive on the market, but you will find yourself with substantial savings when you make them yourself. What is more important, however, is that leather tooling and carving is an enjoyable craft that anyone can become adept at ? and this book will provide you with all you need to do just that.