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Laurence King Publishing
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2021.
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English
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Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too. In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded...
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Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials, needed to get, started tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs. Step-by-step photographs and detailed directions...
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So, you have decided you want a drinking horn, and even better, you have decided to make your own.
The gods smile upon you for your Self Reliance and Industriousness!
Easy to follow step by step instructions on how to make your very own Viking drinking horn! From getting the horn, to coring it and cleaning it to lining and sealing. Everything you need to now from start to finish to make your own drinking horn.
You can do this, It's so easy and...
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Hundreds of step-by-step, full-color photographs illustrate exactly how to make cold-process soap. Instructions on molding soap, cutting bars, creating original recipes, packaging gifts, and more. Includes a chapter on constructing a soap mold, liner, and cutter at home.
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Icelandic Handknits: 25 Heirloom Techniques and Projects is a rich and varied collection of patterns for folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wrist warmers, sweaters, shoe inserts, and more, all inspired by traditional hand knitted artifacts from the Textile Museum in Blönduós, Iceland. Iceland boasts a rich heritage of knitting; thanks in equal parts to the island's special wool, the harsh climate, and the need to battle the elements, Icelandic...
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Ganseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen in and around the British Isles. Today, the styling and history of ganseys is as popular as ever and this collection of stitch patterns and projects brings the history of ganseys to a new audience.
Learn all about the techniques used for knitting ganseys with this comprehensive sourcebook from experts in the subject, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell. Di and Sheila are knitwear...
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This is a vintage handbook on practical canvas embroidery, with diagrams and scale drawings taken from seventeenth-century samples and other sources. It was originally intended as a practical aid for embroiderers, especially those interested in canvas work. "Practical Canvas Embroidery" is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in embroidery and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include:...
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This all-new, original collection of stained glass patterns presents familiar sayings and sentiments, from messages as simple as "Family is Forever" and "Choose Joy" to timeless sayings such as "Home Sweet Home" and "Live, Love, Laugh." In addition to 40 panels for stained-glass makers to re-create, two sets of alphabets and numbers provide the templates for those wishing to form more personal and unique statements.
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What Would Jesus Craft? Is a hilarious take on a Sunday school's craft book, featuring 30 simple projects that are all made from commonly found items like popsicle sticks, glitter, yarn, and pipe cleaners. Projects include items for your home, pets, and family and author Ross MacDonald provides clear step-by-step photographs. Now you can finally complete your wardrobe with a "Fedora of Thorns" and "Jesus Jean Jacket" with Christ Almighty emblazoned...
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Since 1973, “Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins” have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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The ancient craft of spinning is becoming increasingly popular with today's modern craft enthusiasts as it provides a method of creating unique, personal and unusual yarns that can be used in contemporary weaving, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery and macramé. It is a highly creative craft, yet simple to learn, and therein lies both its fascination and challenge. The story of spinning is interwoven with the history of man. The first attempt...
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This is a vintage handbook on double-running or back-stitch, with diagrams and scale drawings taken from seventeenth-century samples and other sources. It was originally intended as a practical aid for embroiderers, especially those interested in English embroidery. "English Embroidery - II - Cross-Stitch" is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in embroidery, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature....
15) Cross-Stitch
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This is a vintage handbook on practical cross-stitch, with diagrams and scale drawings taken from seventeenth-century samples and other sources. It was originally intended as a practical aid for embroiderers, especially those interested in English embroidery. "English Embroidery - II - Cross-Stitch" is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in embroidery, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature....
17) Alaska Basketry
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Before our age of digital printing and automation, printing was done by hand. This book shares those time-honored techniques, using easily obtained supplies and items that can already be found right in the home, including cardboard tubes, cork, and rubber erasers. It shares an very easy and accessible process of relief printing, which basically means creating a stencil, inking it up, and applying the stencil to the item, then repeating. These 12 easy-to-follow...
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* Esta obra le permitirá dar rienda suelta a su propia creatividad realizando objetos bonitos, útiles, decorativos y económicos.
* Se empieza por explicar las reglas básicas y se continúa con el proyecto y el montaje de cajas cuadradas, rectangulares y redondas
* Una vez construida la caja, aprenderá a realizar la tapa y a forrar y decorar el conjunto.
* Esta guía le proporciona un amplio abanico de ideas, con las instrucciones paso a paso,...
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Bring adorable animals to life with this sweet and whimsical hand-quilting book.
From favorite critters like perky penguins, smiling lions and gangly giraffes to unexpected friends like jellyfish, vultures and a unicorn, this book includes an animal for each letter of the alphabet.
In Charming Quilted Animals, world-renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito shows you how to:
• Make over 40 different animal appliques
• Create 26 animal patches-from A-Z
• Incorporate...
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