The Illustrated Bead Bible: Terms, Tips & Techniques
From Abalone and Abija (a circular African trade bead) to Zen Beads and Zipper Stitch, this lavish glossary contains a goldmine of beading information! Eager beaders will discover an astoundingly broad overview of the subject, with definitions for every entry that cover historical background, technical details, and cultural customs. The topics include tools, materials, bead types and skills, finishes, and even the countries famous for advancing the art.
Using a series of simple instructions, photographs and clearly drawn diagrams, this one book will teach you six different beading techniques. What's more, there are three projects presented for each of the techniques so whether you're a beginner, still at the intermediate stage or already an advanced student, you will find exactly the skill level you require. For beginners, you can expect to quickly move up the beading ladder. For intermediate and beyond students, you will learn many new tricks and be presented with many beautiful pieces just waiting to be made. This is truly the one book that will serve you all along your personal path to beading beautifully
This is a How To Use An Airbrush Book from Kalmbach Books. FEATURES: Glossy softcover 96 page book with 215 full-color photographs. This book presents 11 dynamic projects to help you achieve creative, colorful and ultra-realistic finishes for your plastic models. Techniques covered include a variety of camouflage, weathering, high- gloos, ""vinyl"
The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques
This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained.
This sought-after resource satisfies artists’ yearnings for inspiration and instruction beyond the basic how-to approach of other stamping books. Stamp Art offers expert ideas and techniques from a dozen master rubber stamp artists. The book is divided into three sections: Altered Surface Treatments; Artistic
