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Lost-Wax Casting: Old, New, and Inexpensive Methods - Paperback

$41.31

by F. R. Sias (Author), Fred R. Sias (Author)This book is a basic introduction to lost-wax casting with emphasis on jewelry making. It is designed to be used both as a textbook and a reference book and is directed primarily at beginners. Experienced casters, however, will probably find some useful ideas; they may even find some new techniques. Heavy emphasis is placed upon understanding why things are done in a particular way, rather than simply presenting a set of cookbook rules that will al...

Start Your Own Woodworking Business: Profit from your passion! - Paperback

$25.65

by Norman Pirollo (Author)Learn from an expert on how to start a woodworking business. The author shares his experience in starting four woodworking businesses over a twenty year period. Norman Pirollo developed this woodworking business course to share the knowledge and expertise gained in establishing several woodworking businesses. The marketing techniques he shares are invaluable in the success of your new woodworking business. Learn what to do and what not to do to start and run a succes...

The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood - Paperback

$25.65

by Norman Pirollo (Author)Norman Pirollo, wood artist, describes his fascinating journey of transitioning from full-time employment to being self-employed as a wood artist. He currently creates wood art and sculptural work in his studio. Norman faced many obstacles throughout the journey where apprehension about the decision was often at the forefront. Perseverance, fate and critical decisions combined to map out the direction he followed later in life. Often seeking creative outlets, working...

The Alzheimer's Creativity Project: The Caregiver's Ultimate Guide to a Good Day; Communication and Activities in the World of Alzheimer's - Paperback

$32.35

by Jytte Fogh Lokvig (Author), Jytte Fogh Lokvig (Illustrator)Creative activities for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in an easy-to-follow format for professionals and family caregivers. A full color guide to projects, art making, and other purposeful activities, as well as the basics of effective communication and approaches. This book is based on ten years of creativity sessions with people with advanced dementia and late stage Alzheimer's. CREATIVITY is used not simply in the ...

The Alzheimer's and Memory Café: How to Start and Succeed with Your Own Café - Paperback

$21.60

by Jytte Fogh Lokvig (Author)The ultimate guide to starting and succeeding with an Alzheimer's or memory caf , the most innovative project to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. A caf meets once or twice a month for a break from the pressure of living with or caring for someone with dementia. It offers everyone a time and place for everyone to leave the disorder and share something positive. This book describes numerous different caf s, whose leaders share itheir experi...

$17.21

by Priscilla Wilson (Author)Gourd Girls is a memoir detailing the story of a young lesbian couple who start an unlikely business that becomes not only their livelihood, but also their means of finding their voices, their values, and their beloved community of family and friends. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.47 x 8.5 x 5.51 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 15, 2005

Doll Making as a Transformative Process - Paperback

$40.43

by Pamela Hastings (Author)Pamela Hastings, world-renowned doll maker, artist, writer, and teacher guides the reader through a Transformative Process using paper and cloth doll making, with lots of patterns and examples to create fast and simple dolls for fun and life change.Author BiographyPamela has been teaching and writing about doll making with paths to creativity and life change since the 1970's. Her online classes, books, and ebooks reach students around the world. Her current studio o...

$40.27

by Barb Adams (Author), Alma Allen (Author), Ricki Creamer (Author)Celebrate blooms and more as these bestselling authors combine the love of gardening and quilting. Two versions of quilts are presented, plus many projects. Number of Pages: 1 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.9 x 8.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 2004

Crocheted Christmas Ornament Covers 3 - Paperback

$13.48

by Susan M. Allen (Author)Cover your old or new glass ornaments with Crocheted Christmas Ornament Covers. Start your family heirlooms and make to give as gifts to friends and family. Each one only takes an hour to make.Author BiographySusan has been crocheting since a teenager. In 1995 she looked for patterns to crochet over ornaments and could find none, this prompted her to create her own and a designer was born. Susan has a website to sell both her books and the luscious Twilleys Goldfinge...

Earth Render - The Art of Clay Plaster, Render and Paints - Paperback

$30.24

by James Henderson (Author), Mike Angliss (Illustrator), Peter Hickson (Foreword by)Rendering or plastering is a craft as old as house building, the basic methods and concepts having changed little over time. This book offers a detailed look at the use of raw earth for painting and rendering walls in new as well as in existing buildings, focusing on sand-clay render, straw-clay render and clay paints. The skills needed to create and apply these natural finishes are easy to learn and the tools...

Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay: How to Create Stunning Wildlife Art Using Patterns and My Easy-To-Make, No-Mess Paper Mache Recipe - Paperback

$34.11

by Jonni Good (Author)If you've always wanted to create life-like animal sculptures, but you think it's "too hard" or "too expensive," you're in for a very pleasant surprise. This book contains step-by-step instructions and over 250 photos to guide you through the enjoyable process of making your first animal sculptures with the all-new paper mache clay recipe. Make your clay in just 5 minutes, using inexpensive ingredients. There's no tedious layers of torn paper and paste, and no mess. Plus...

How to Make Tiny Paper Mache Dogs: With Patterns for 27 Different Breeds - Paperback

$28.98

by Jonni Good (Author)The author makes it easy for you to create a tiny paper mache dog of your own. You only need a few basic tools and some materials that you may already have lying around the house. The only thing you may need to purchase is a few feet of aluminum wire for the armature -- or use some wire you alredy have on hand. First, choose a pattern from the 27 breeds included in the book. Then build your armature by bending the wires, using the pattern for a guide. This makes sure tha...

Chrismons Advanced Series: Instructions for Making The Advanced Series of Chrismons - Paperback

$20.18

by Frances Kipps Spencer (Author)The Chrismons: Advanced Series consists of patterns for individual and sets of Chrismons Ornaments. patterns include the "Crown of Thorns," "Wheat and Grapes," "Palms," and various crosses not in other Chrismons books. Sets included "Angels and Archangels" and the "Parable Balls." Designs are suitable for home or church use and range in difficulty from easy, to very difficult. No designs or patterns are duplicated in any of the Original Chrismons Serires books...

Chrismons: Explanations on the Meaning of Chrismons - Paperback

$20.18

by Francis Kipps Spencer (Author)Chrismons contains condensed interpretations of all the ornaments on the tree at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia. Drawings and photographs illustrate the explanations for the theological symbols that inspired the first Chrismons made by Mrs. Francis Kipps Spencer in 1957. A uniquely beautiful explanation of the life and ministry of Christ using images and scripture to remind the reader of ancient symbols, flowers and abbreviations Christian...

Crosses and Crowns: Instructions for Making Home Size Chrismons - Paperback

$20.18

by Ascension Lutheran Church (Author), Frances Kipps Spencer (Author)Instructions for many favorite Chrismons ornaments for home or small church trees. The 36 projects included finish 3 - 5" in height. Features numbered step by step instructions, photographs and diagrams with level of difficulty and supply list clearly marked. Adapted from the original designs by Mrs. Frances Kipps Spencer, many of these patterns are smaller versions of beaded patterns found in the Chrismons Basic Series book...

Wired Micro-Macramé Jewelry: Enhancing Fiber Designs with Wire - Paperback

$33.68

by Jeff W. Babcock (Author), Joan R. Babcock (Author)Discover the exciting design possibilities of fiber & wire Intermediate level micro-macram jewelry projects that take you beyond the basics and show you ways to use simple wirework components to shape, support and enhance your designs. Clear and comprehensive step by step pictures and instructions introduce you to new techniques while exploring a new dimension of micro-macram jewelry design.Author BiographyJoan Babcock is a fiber art...

Micro-Macrame Jewelry II: Artful Designs for the Adventurous Knotter - Paperback

$33.68

by Jeff Babcock (Illustrator), Joan R. Babcock (Author)12 elegant new designs for the intermediate knotter.In this follow-up to her original book; Micro-Macramé Jewelry: Tips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads, Joan leads you on an exploration of innovative design techniques that will inspire you while advancing your knotting skills. With clear, detailed instructions and over 350 step by step photos, these beautiful and sophisticated designs are now easily accessible for micro-macramé ent...

Margaretenspitze Designs for Jewelry: Natural Forms in Macrame - Paperback

$33.68

by Jeff Babcock (Illustrator), Joan R. Babcock (Author)Discover the lacy side of macrame with these beautiful jewelry projects. With designs inspired by nature, you can create leaves, flowers, swans, butterflies, and more!In her fourth book, macrame artist Joan Babcock will show you how to make lovely and unique jewelry inspired by the Margaretenspitze technique. With detailed instructions and over 450 step by step photos, Joan will introduce you to this delightful technique for creating knot...

Redcoats in the Wilderness: Historical Miniatures Rules for the Wilderness Wars of the 18th Century - Paperback

$43.13

by James A. Harris (Author), Philip S. Bock (Author), Cat Bock (Editor)Redcoats in the Wilderness is a ruleset for wargaming historical miniatures. It is meant to simulate company and battalion-sized conflicts in North America in the eighteenth century.Through the course of gaming the period for several years, it has become apparent that no current set of rules on the market accurately simulates the medium-sized conflicts of the period. Most rulesets designed for colonial warfare in this peri...

Blend Your Own Pipe Tobacco: 52 recipes with 52 color labels - Paperback

$37.40

by Robert C. a. Goff (Author)Whether you grow your own tobacco, purchase whole leaf, or purchase commercial blending ingredients, you can make truly great, all natural pipe tobacco blends. -Tobaccos and Terminology- -52 Unique Blend Recipes- -Eliminating Tongue Bite- -Pressing Plug or Crumble Cake- -How to Make Cavendish in Your Kitchen- -How to Make Small-batch Perique- -Shredding, Blending and Storage- -52 full-color pipe blend labels you can copy or cut out- -2 Bonus Blends with 2 color la...

Guide to Green Fabrics: Eco-Friendly Textiles for Fashion and Interior Design - Paperback

$43.20

by Kristene Smith (Author)As the most comprehensive guide of its kind available on the market today, Guide to Green Fabrics(TM) piques the interest of a wide array of eco-savvy readers. Educators and students use it as a handy reference guide in textiles, interior design, and fashion-related courses at the secondary and collegiate levels. Textiles industry professionals and green fabric manufacturers tap into the book's wealth of eco-friendly textiles information. Readers with a general inter...

The Big Book of Catapult and Trebuchet Plans! - Paperback

$18.38

by Ron L. Toms (Author)This book is a compilation of step-by-step instructions for how to build nine different types of catapults and trebuchets, including plans for: A PVC Pipe Trebuchet, A Tabletop Trebuchet, The World Famous Floating Arm Trebuchet, The Historical WarWolf Trebuchet, A Rat-Trap Catapult, The Mangonel (or Onager), The Greek Ballista, a Petraria Arcatinus And the Scorpion II. Each set of instructions include dimensional drawings of all wooden parts, lists of required hardware ...

You Too Can Create Stunning Watermelon Carvings - Paperback

$14.00

by Jay Ball (Author)A popular pumpkin carver demonstrates a unique approach on creating stunning works of art out of watermelons. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.28 x 10.96 x 8.28 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2006

Spider Woman: A Story of Navajo Weavers and Chanters - Paperback

$21.55

by Gladys a. Reichard (Author)Almost 90 years have passed since Gladys Reichard moved into a dug out which was built like a hogan, but without a smokehole. It was located 6 miles south of the Hubbel Trading Post in the Ganado area. A well-known Navajo singer's place, Red Point, is where Reichard spent eight summers and parts of two winters. On the Navaho reservation she learned the language and participated in daily and ceremonial life. She witnessed performances of many chants including the ...

$50.33

by Marilyn Belford (Author)You do not need to know how to draw to make a good portrait in fabric. You do not need to be an artist. The process of creating a fabric portrait requires no paint at all. The realistic effect is achieved strictly with fabric, repositionable fusible web and thread painting. With the step-by-step help provided in this book you will learn how to select a workable photograph, use the computer to enhance the photograph, choose and apply fabric, bring the portrait to lif...

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains: Strategies, tips and practical projects to easily and affordably create landscapes, buildings and backg - Paperback

$26.93

by Dominic Robert Villari (Author)Learn to use inexpensive materials such as paper, cardboard and foam board to create unique structures, landscaping and backgrounds on model train layouts and other scale model projects such as school and historical dioramas and slot car tracks. This book nicludes strategies, tips and step-by-step instructions for creating paper-based scenery and structures for use in any scale model project or display. It also includes materials and instructions to create si...

Kids' Book of Adventure Projects - Paperback

$16.15

by Gary F. Hartman (Author)This fascinating and educational book provides well illustrated, exciting projects for kids to build... toys, scientific devices, and gadgets illustrating both mystery and adventure, things that will teach skills and excite curiosity in a youngster Forty nine illustrations show construction of such items as a Boomerang, a Barometer, a wooden Army Tank, a Kite, a Kaleidoscope, a Compass, a Sextant and a model fighter plane built from scratch, and many other projects...

Kids' Book of Adventure Projects - Hardcover

$26.95

by Gary F. Hartman (Author)This fascinating and educational book provides well illustrated, exciting projects for kids to build... toys, scientific devices, and gadgets illustrating both mystery and adventure, things that will teach skills and excite curiosity in a youngster There are forty nine illustrations showing construction of such items as a Boomerang, a Barometer, a wooden Army Tank, a Kite, a Kaleidoscope, a Compass, a Sextant and a model fighter plane built from scratch. Magic devi...

$13.99

by Gary F. Hartman (Author)"Homebuilt Firearms" is a great initiation for hobbyists who wish to try building a real gun from scratch, using only standard garage tools, NOT milling machines or lathes. Such a project is definitely a great learning and skill building experience for a person who enjoys gun sports and shooting-- and unusual, challenging projects. Starting with a used .22 barrel from a gun show, and adding some scrap Steel, a hobby builder can utilize his ingenuity and skills... us...

$10.75

by Gary Franklin Hartman (Author)"Homebuilt Clocks" provides step by step details for building large, beautiful, antique style heirloom Grandmother Wall Clocks and mantle clock variations using attractive Hardwoods, dials, weights and Brass hardware. The finished clocks are attractive and functional and will give the builder great pleasure in both the craftsmanship and final beauty. A wonderful addition to a woodcrafter's library. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publicat...

$17.23

by Gary F. Hartman (Author)A complete photo build-it book describing fabrication of a five shot, .45 ACP caliber homebuilt rifle, made primarily with garage tools. Starting with a purchased barrel, the rest of the parts are constructed mainly from scrap steel, using common garage tools: a drill press, bench and angle grinders, hacksaw, files and a wire welder. The book provides 80 photos and drawings to guide a builder through the process, providing an exciting project finalizing in a real fi...

Stitch-a-hedron!: English Paper Pieced Gifts and Accessories to Sew - Paperback

$32.33

by Cathy Perlmutter (Author)This book combines two ancient obsessions, polyhedra and English Paper Piecing, to show how to sew toys (balls for babies, paperweights for adults); home décor (bowls, ornaments, pincushions, a desktop planetarium); and artistic accessories (brooches and handbags.) There are 17+ unique projects in this book that you will enjoy making and your friends and family will marvel over. The seven shapes explored in this book are: Dodecahedron and Stellated Dodecahedron; Tr...