Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art
The definitive collection of the top 40 American artists in the field today. Among the featured names: Stevie Kane and Mike Sells, Tim Harding, Carter Smith, and Karren K. Brito. "An overview of current trends in the field [with]...profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work...a good choice."--"Library Journal." "Lavishly photographed ...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages they'd be thrilled to wear."--"Threads." "Inspirational ...[is] jam-packed with ideas, tips, and techniques for creating your own one-of-a-kind garments and fantastic fabrics....Get a copy and start the creative juices flowing."--"Vogue Patterns."
Artful Cards
Big names in the craft field have offered up their creative secrets for this collection of 60 new and highly creative approaches to card making. Full-page, full-colour photographs of each project offer inspiration while instructions are simple and clear.
500 Wood Bowls
The bowl is one of the most traditional forms, but contemporary artists who work in wood understand that it has tremendous potential. These 500 exquisite examples, many by pioneering artisans, show just how much the bowl has been “reinvented” by craftpeople all over the world as both an iconic object and as a departure for self-expression. On display are a wide range of woodworking approaches, from chisel to chainsaw to router to bandsaw. Some have carvings on the suface; others feature paint and mixed media; while many more stay close to what nature provided, with the wood simply sanded and sealed. The talented creators include James Prestini, Bob Stocksdale, Rude Osolnik, Mel Lindquist, Ed Moulthrop, Mark Lindquist, David Ellsworth, and William Hunter.
The Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay
Originally published: New York: Lark Books, c2006.
Beading with Crystals
Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker’s material of choice. They’re the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the Beading with series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their creative journey by learning basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework (looping, wrapping, coiling). Then they’re ready to start making pieces that range from a necklace of matte metal beads and shimmering crystals to a captivating pair of chandelier earrings. Sophisticated jewelry findings accent the finished pieces, and detailed illustrations make the process easy and successful for beginners. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.
Fired Up!
Describes materials and techniques for painting china, and includes such projects as fruit bowls, mugs, teapots, plates, and tiles.
Art Quilts
Every quilter will want to possess this stunning anthology, which features 10 years worth of the most innovative pieces chosen for the Quilt National biennial exhibition--the top showcase for modern quilt artists. Acclaimed author Robert Shaw, a widely recognized expert on American folk art, introduces the volume and provides both a beautifully illustrated history of the art quilt movement and a special section on building, displaying, and caring for collection of quality pieces. The techniques and materials featured in these 400 spectacular quilts are as varied as the people who created them, and through spectacular color photographs and artists' discussions, readers will discover how the boundaries of traditional quilt-making have expanded in the last decade.
Expressive Drawing
None
Fabulous Felt Crafts
Presents step-by-step instructions for fifty projects made of felt; examples include hats, pillows, dolls, and decorations.
Mixed-Media Journals
Crafters know: special memories deserve an equally special showcase, and sometimes commercially available blank books won’t do. That’s why they’ll turn to these 25 inventive projects for new and expressive ways to preserve treasured moments and mementoes. Create a quirky album from bound-together record covers decorated with personal photos; slip precious keepsakes inside the sleeves. Transform a house-shaped board book into a visual gallery of all the places you’ve called home. Remember good food times--in a little volume made from recipe cards and vintage thrift-store cookbooks. Each one is as unique as the life it celebrates!
