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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Description
107 pages : illustrations (some color) ; cm
Language
English
Description
This how-to guide features everything beginners need to know to learn the craft of papercutting. Provides examples of papercuttings from a variety of cultures and artists to provide inspiration.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins were a valuable resource, used for everything from clothing to shelter, blankets and vessels. The book looks at evidence that shows us how tanning and leather continued to be of prime importance across the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
103 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The Pennsylvania Dutch are noted for the beautifully designed and hand-lettered documents known as fraktur. These include birth and marriage certificates, family trees, bookplates, awards, and house blessings. Leading fraktur artist Ruthanne Hartung adapts the craft to modern tastes and needs in this practical how-to book, with information on tools, step-by-step instructions, ideas for design, lettering and coloring techniques, and a variety of projects....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Description
336 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Straw plaiting has been used to make accessories from hats and baskets to handbags, trimmings and homewares around the world for centuries. Once employing tens of thousands of people in the UK alone, the craft is now listed as Critically Endangered on Heritage Crafts' Red List. This book aims to change that, drawing on more than 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques from around the world that will help you to unlock the history and preserve...
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