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A Handbook of Weaves
Lucid text and 1,875 illustrations offer a thorough survey of the field, from simple draft and plain weaves to more complicated fancy weaves. Coverage includes irregular, double-stitched, and filling satins; basket and rib weaves; steep, undulating, broken, offset, corkscrew, interlocking, herringbone, and fancy twills; honeycomb and lace weaves; and hundreds more.
Metalwork and Enamelling
Written by a prominent expert in the field, this authoritative guide examines every aspect of metalwork and enamelling. From basic tools to filigree work, inlaying and overlaying, metal casting, hallmarking, and more, it offers a complete and concise treatment. More than 300 illustrations include magnificent examples of craftsmanship through the ages.
It's Fun to Make Things from Scrap Materials
Tons of great ideas for making party favors, decorations, gifts, and games from household supplies and materials that are usually thrown away. 214 illustrations.
Batik and Tie Dye Techniques
In this comprehensive, generously illustrated handbook, textile artist and teacher Nancy Belfer leads readers step by step through the technique required to successfully create imaginative and beautiful batiks and tie-dyed textiles. Even beginners, following the instructions in this thorough, thoughtful guidebook, can create colorful and exciting textiles that will add distinctive touches to clothing, home furnishings, and more. The author first reviews the early uses of dyes and the application of resist dye processes to textiles, then explores the history and tradition of batik, emphasizing the traditional Javanese batik method. She then covers every facet of the process of designing and m...
Drums, Tomtoms and Rattles
An authority on American Indian traditions provides complete, thorough directions for creating dance drums, tomtoms, water drums, and much more. Materials include such everyday items as wooden kegs, flower pots, coffee cans, buckets, and old inner tubes. Also includes instructions for making drumsticks and rattles. 121 figures.
The Craftsman's Handbook
Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle Ages.
Building and Flying Model Aircraft
Two leading experts introduce beginners to basic aerodynamic principles and the building techniques of master modelers. Their richly illustrated manual provides valuable information on every phase of assembling and flying model aircraft--from the correct methods of kit-building and paint and tissue covering to the secrets of selecting the best engine and radio-control rig for each plane.
Old-Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers
Fold and sew ribbon strips into daisies, grape clusters, rosebuds, dahlias, violets, and much more. Over 30 projects. Illustrations and simple instructions.
101 Hand Puppets
Provides instructions for making and using instant puppets, rainy day puppets, professional puppets, special puppets, and novelty puppets.
