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“Fans of all that is wizardly will love this one.”—School Library Journal. “Lavishly illustrated throughout...the first of its kind, a fabulous fantasy and a how-to crafts book in one.”—Hobby Merchandiser.
"Shazaam! Create fabulous illusions and perform magic tricks just like a long line of wizards, magicians, and conjurors have done throughout the years. I'm a 600-year-old wizard, and I want to share my magical secrets with you, my chosen apprentice. Are you ready to make the impossible possible?" -- page 4 of cover.
Metal is a marvelous material, but until recently it's been a foreign currency among general crafters, who feared that "metalworking" required pig iron, a blast furnace, and the musculature of a village blacksmith. Not true. Here are 50 gorgeous things to make from extra-thin sheet metals and foils in shimmering copper, aluminum, brass, tin, and pewter. And, just for fun, there are projects from mesh, tin cans, flashing, wire, ready-made metal objects, recycled materials, and found metal. Readers will learn about useful tools and basic techniques for working with metal, none of them esoteric. They'll learn to mark, drill, cut, smooth, bend, and form metal, along with some easy ways to decorate it--hammering, punching, piercing, stamping, and embossing. They'll learn easy means of attachment, such as soldering and Pop-riveting. They'll discover how to apply paint and patinas. Then, they'll choose among 50 diverse, easy-to-make projects and proceed to create as many stunning objects as they like. Between projects, they'll browse through a gallery of beautiful metalwork by expert designer/crafters.
You’re invited . . . to learn the Wizard’s secrets for creating fantastical and enchanting parties! Every sorcerer worth his wand knows you don't spend all your time doing good deeds and making magic by yourself. You get together with other magicians to have fun, too! So the Wizard is sharing his tricks for throwing great theme parties and seasonal celebrations. Construct a Throne of the Realm for Merlin's Birthday Parley, build a Merry Maypole for a Welcome Springtime Fairy Frolic, munch marvelous Mandrake Cupcakes, and much more!
"For ingenious and creative do-it-yourselfers, Kilby's guide to garden seating offers a treasure trove of project ideas to help gardeners create unique outdoor furniture. Using various materials including wood, stone and metal, Kilby places particular emphasis on recycled or ready-made objects, encouraging readers to think of new ways to work with existing items....goes beyond the stereotypical wood bench or resin chair. There's something for every skill level within the book's 40 projects, and each one is accompanied by a complete list of recommended materials, tools, and supplies."--Booklist.
“Kilby’s guide offers a treasure trove of project ideas to help gardeners create unique outdoor furniture. Using various materials including wood, stone and metal, Kilby places particular emphasis on recycled or ready-made objects, encouraging readers to think of new ways to work with existing items. There’s something for every skill level within the book’s 40 projects.”—Booklist.
This offbeat guide is packed with photographs of unbelievable vehicles--like an auto that actually has a working waterfall. "You'll smile your way through this book as you look at the vehicles that artists and bona fide eccentrics have created. I think of a book like this as a source of inspiration... [This is] a journey into the core of creativity. Just turn the pages and have a good time." --"Creative Crafter."
Presents a mystery that readers can help solve by following the instructions for related activities, which include creating a detective kit, solving cipher codes, and dusting for fingerprints.
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"Collage is the perfect art form---spontaneous, forgiving, expressive, descriptive, impetuous, and expansive."---Lynne Perrella --Book Jacket.