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An excellent introduction to the exciting world of ironwork, this easy-to-follow guide features dozens of simple, traditional plans for use by amateur craftspeople and students interested in metalworking. Articles in the collection have been selected for their simplicity, but some previous experience in at least a few of the more common, basic processes employed in forging metals is recommended.The manual contains everything metalsmiths and hobbyists could wish for, including precisely...
| Автор | Thomas F. Googerty |
Das Wissen um die Endlichkeit des Lebens und der Verlust eines geliebten Menschen werfen Fragen nach dem Sinn von Sterben und Tod auf. Einfühlsam erklärt Georg Schwikart, was geschieht, wenn ein Mensch stirbt, und erzählt, wie sich Christen, aber auch andere Gläubige anderer Religionen das Leben nach dem Tod vorstellen.
| Автор | Georg Schwikart |
• Guide to creating highly realistic pyrography portraits of domestic animals, North American wildlife, African wildlife, and birds.• Skill-building tutorials show how to burn specific features like eyes, noses, fur, etc.• Author’s social media @MinisaPyrography: 13K Facebook followers, 2K Instagram followers.• Woodburning Realistic People sold 2,597 copies with $20,745.97 since its release in June 2017.
| Автор | Minisa Robinson |
To anyone concerned with the design of fabrics, the structure of the cloth is, of course, of prime importance for achieving best results and most satisfying ultimate appearance. Oelsner's A Handbook of Weaves, long the most reliable and comprehensive source of information on the subject, will save you hours of research work and offer information necessary for new cloth effects. It covers the field thoroughly from the simple draft and plain weave to the more complicated fancy weaves, with a...
| Автор | G. H. Oelsner |
With this profusely illustrated guide, even beginning woodworkers can build precise reproductions of the most sought-after antique furniture — heirloom pieces by Sheraton, Hepplewhite, Duncan, Phyfe, Chippendale, and other celebrated craftsmen. It's possible by following the simple, step-by-step procedures outlined in this expert manual.You'll learn how to construct such magnificent antiques as a Chippendale flat-topped partner's desk, Queen Anne handkerchief table,...
| Автор | Franklin H. Gottshall |
· Passes down the craft of quilting to younger generations by introducing them to the basics. · Kids will learn about the safe use of all the tools and how to cut, pin, and stitch. · Contains 24 step-by-step directions to fun and kid-friendly projects to enjoy with family and teachers. · Interest Age 6 and up, with an adult. · Written by well-respected quilting artists within the industry and mother/daughter duo, Wendy and Gwendolyn Sheppard.
| Автор | Wendy Sheppard |
Dondequiera que usted lea este libro, encontrará un comentario humano o una propuesta concreta que encenderá su anhelo de superación personal. Y la palabra será fácilmente comprensible, ya que siempre irá acompañada de la anécdota, la ilustración, la parábola o la información oportuna, que arrojarán luz y harán más cautivante la lectura.
| Автор | Enrique Chaij |
¿Conoces el poder que esconde una bomba atómica? ¿El de un volcán? ¿Y el de una buena o una mala acción? Descubre en esta lucha de poderes cómo se materializó lo «invisible».
| Автор | Nidia Ester Silva de Primucci |
The art of fashioning decorative accents with ribbons is enjoying a revival among today's crafters, who find it the perfect way to add lovely touches to clothing, personal items, household accessories, and more.Reproduced from a rare vintage edition, this profusely illustrated how-to book describes how to fold and sew lengths of ribbon to create dramatic ruffles, bows, and bands. You'll also learn how to use ribbon to fashion appealing florals; daisies, chrysanthemums, rosebuds,...
| Автор | Mary Brooks Picken |
Eulogy for Burying a Crane (Yi he ming) is perhaps the most eccentric piece in China’s calligraphic canon. Apparently marking the burial of a crane, the large inscription, datable to 514 CE, was once carved into a cliff on Jiaoshan Island in the Yangzi River. Since the discovery of its ruins in the early eleventh century, it has fascinated generations of scholars and calligraphers and been enshrined as a calligraphic masterpiece. Nonetheless, skeptics have questioned the quality of...
| Автор | Lei Xue |
Simple diagrams, concise lists of tools, and easy explanations of fundamental techniques will help novice jewelry makers create dozens of beautiful baubles in no time! Using common metals such as silver, copper, iron, and tin, beginners will hone their skills, expand their creative horizons, and make such wonderful, wearable pieces...
| Автор | Greta Pack |
Create airy and delicate lace designs for table, bed, and wardrobe using the time-honored technique of Irish crochet. This handsome handicraft, known for its raised floral motifs and intricate background patterns, probably originated in the convents of Ireland, where diligent nuns prepared beautiful ornaments for use in church services. Today, this stunning form of lace-making has been adapted and simplified for dozens of day-to-day uses: decorating curtains, tablecloths, pillows, bedspreads,...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
"Dios y el ángel rebelde" es una innovadora adaptación para niños de «El conflicto de los siglos», un clásico de Elena de White. Con este libro usted comenzará con su hijo una conversación que le cambiará la vida.
| Автор | Sally Pierson Dillon |
The enduring beauty and practicality of the traditional quilt make it one of the most treasured of household items. Yet in these fast-paced, million-things-to-do days, most needleworkers are short on time or patience or both. Quilting with Strips and Strings is the perfect solution for needlecraft enthusiasts who have little time and less patience, or who just want to add a new dimension to their quilting skills.In this clearly presented manual, noted quilt designer Helen Whitson Rose offers...
| Автор | H. W. Rose |
Boxing was popular in the American West long before Las Vegas became its epicenter. However, not everyone in the region was a fan. Counterpunch examines how the sport’s meteoric rise in popularity in the West ran concurrently with a growing backlash among Progressive Era social reformers who saw boxing as barbaric. These tensions created a morality war that pitted state officials against city leaders, boxing promoters against social reformers, and fans against religious groups. Historian Meg...
| Автор | Meg Frisbee |
One of America's most ingenious and creative knitters presents 23 patterns in this beloved classic of knitting lore. Elizabeth Zimmermann's bestselling guide includes Aran sweaters, mittens, socks, and patterns for other items that can be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters or adapted into original works.This commemorative hardcover edition celebrates the centenary of Elizabeth Zimmermann's birth and the 50th anniversary of the founding of her company. Its new features...
| Автор | Elizabeth Zimmermann |
It was quite fashionable among the ladies of Marie Antoinette's court to employ stilettos and punches for parfilage. They unpicked the gold and silver threads from the richly embroidered material of their gowns and cloaks. A set of bone bobbins was found in England with the Lord's Prayer spirally incised phrase by phrase along each bobbin's length. A clever French inventor designed a pair of scissors with eighteen different uses — screwdriver, nail...
| Автор | Gertrude Whiting |
This is the complete book of marionette craft — from making heads and constructing bodies to stringing the marionettes on one- and two-hand controls, operating the marionettes, and putting on your own shows. Four books by Helen Fling have been brought together to make this volume. Their wealth of illustrations, tricks, helpful hints and solid, easy-to-follow advice will go far toward making your performances successful, enjoyable, and creative.In the first section, full details are...
| Автор | Helen Fling |
This innovative book — among the first to combine the art of origami with making polyhedra-based models — shows papercrafters how to create over 60 different polyhedral from origami units. Comprised of modules made of single sheets of paper, the figures offer model builders and math students alike a stimulating entrée into the world of three-dimensional geometric origami.Origamists are initially introduced to a number of preliminary folds that will aid in...
| Автор | Rona Gurkewitz |