Making Master Guitars is a craftsman's handbook about the exciting and challenging pursuit of making classical guitars—a craft that the author reveals to be surprisingly accessible by following his instructions. The book is unique in that it includes nine separate detailed plans of instruments constructed by internationally famous guitar-makers. The author has had the rare opportunity of examining these instruments in detail, and has made many replicas of each one.
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY - Jewelry Making & Beading
You've probably coveted jewelry you've seen in artsy boutiques and fashion magazines or envied friends who have the perfect bling to accent everything. With this book, you'll learn to craft designs that are chic but inexpensive. With hundreds of detailed photos, this book covers tools and supplies, bead stringing and weaving, wire wrapping, and more. Terrific projects will get you started and inspire you to create your own jewelry and beadwork designs.
Polymer Clay and Mixed Media - Together at Last: Incorporating Craft Materials and Found Objects in Clay Figures
Mixed media brings lots of new possibilities to polymer clay crafting. Polymer Clay and Mixed Media—Together at Last is about making polymer clay figures—jewelry pieces, focal beads, décor items, knick-knacks—and incorporating beads, fibers, fabrics, glass, stones, etc. to create special effects. Embellishing polymer clay with mixed media adds a sophistication and richness without making the projects complicated or inaccessible to the average crafter.
Whether you're a master at crafting with polymer clay or just a beginner, you'll find all the fun you can handle inside this book, with 21 adorable projects that perfectly capture the spirit of the seasons. Each one is wonderfully easy to make - even for kids - and simple enough to be completed in a single sitting. You'll find something for every friend and every season, from jolly leprechauns and Easter eggs to spooky witches and Thanksgiving turkeys - even a polar bear on skis! You'll also discover guidelines for turning your creations into magnets, buttons and pins.
