1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, RenewArtists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.
Making Wooden Fishing Lures: Carving and Painting Techniques that Really Catch Fish
Filled with fish-tested designs as well as carving and painting techniques, this guide provides instructions for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Exploring the science of catching fish—what colors and shapes fish are attracted to and how to replicate them—the handbook tells which lure designs will attract which type of fish. Outlining the difference between surface, floating, diving, and sinking lures, this manual offers full-sized carving patterns and step-by-step demonstrations. Additional information about hardware, hooks, and jointed lures is also included, as is an elaborate gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures.
International School of Sugarcraft: New Skills and Techniques,Vol. 3
This title provides an update on the latest sugarcraft techniques, equipment and products. Chapters include "Using Moulds and Cutters", "Creating Fabric Effects", "Modelling", "Needlework in Sugar" and "Sugar Flowers". There are both traditional and contemporary designs for all occasions.
This is a text book for sugarcraft courses, designed to provide a basic understanding and a starting point for anyone embarking upon sugarcraft as a creative hobby or career. There are different sections that cover the basics such as baking simple cakes, and recipes for a selection of icings, marzipans and sugarpastes.
A very clear and comprehensive introduction to sharpening and maintaining hand and power tools -- chisels, scrapers, drill bits, rotary saw blades, band saw blades, etc. The diagrams and pictures are wonderfully presented and are useful in gaining and understanding the methods described. Well worth the inexpensive price!!!
