Unlike electric ice cream makers and pasta machines, the bread machine hasn't really enjoyed wholehearted acceptance in the culinary world. There are hordes of enthusiasts, no question about it, but many who consider themselves serious bakers look upon the machine with a skeptical eye. However, the newer generation of machines turns out excellent bread, and after being bombarded with know-how by this James Beard Award-winning writer, even the most reluctant may be inspired to give it a go. The book opens with an excellent orientation to both the machine and the basics of bread making. Step-by-step instructions are given for a few basic loaves.
Focus on Realistic Glass: Still Life Studies Volume III
Do your still lifes lack that final sparkle that glass and proper shines add? This book will show how to create clear and coloured glass, water drops, shines and the light theory behind it all!
Faerie Frolics: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans
Offering more than 26 designs, this follow-up to the popular Faerie Lights presents even more crafty opportunities for creating enchanting faeries. Each design is accompanied by a pattern that can be exported for any craft that requires defined segments to indicate a change of color or texture. Accompanying verses and full-color examples provide inspiration for crafters who find creating their own designs a challenge. These designs are perfect for use with a range of crafts including quilting; applique; machine or hand embroidery; glass, silk, or china painting; and cardmaking or mosaicking.
Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
Here's Just Some Of What You'll Learn Inside: Complete information on the fundamentals of glassblowing. You'll be taken step by step through all the core concepts you must know. A complete step-by-step explanation of the different glassblowing techniques. A myriad of pictures that clearly show you the glassblowing process, and its different techniques. Learn about the necessary equipment you'll need to have, (most can be attained inexpensively), and where to find it. Discover all the materials that you must have to do glassblowing, where to buy them, and how to save $100's every year on your supplies. How to make custom glass beads. Including i/o cane beads.
