Gazelle Book Services Art & Crafts 2018
Forthcoming Titles Basketry
Broom-making Calligraphy Colouring and Painting Books Doll-making Floral Craft Lampmaking Metalworking Mosaics Cross Stitch Knitting and Crochet Quilting Weaving and Braiding Woodworking Crafting a Career
New and Forthcoming Titles
Contents
Forthcoming Titles
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Basketry
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Broom-making
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Calligraphy
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Colouring Books, Painting
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Doll-making
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Floral Craft
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Lampmaking
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Metalworking
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Mosaics
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Needlecraft - Cross Stitch
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Needlecraft - Knitting And Crochet
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Needlecraft - Quilting
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Weaving And Braiding
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Woodworking
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Crafting A Career
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Bestselling Titles
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TINKERING Australians Reinvent DIY Culture Katherine Wilson At a time when the labour-market is failing as a source of security and identity for many, domestic tinkering is emerging as a legitimate occupation in a way we have not seen since pre-industrial times. In Australia, practices of repair, invention, building, improvising and crafting, that take place in sheds, back-yards, paddocks, kitchens and home-workshops, are becoming an important part of the informal economy and social cohesion, complicating distinctions between work and leisure, amateur and professional, production and consumption. Building on the work of historians, sociologists, psychologists and economists, but with a journalist’s impulse for the currency of her story, Katherine Wilson documents domestic tinkering as an undervalued form of material creativity, social connection, psychological sanctuary, personal identity and even political activism. Tinkering: Australians Reinvent DIY Culture mounts a surprising case for the profound value of domestic tinkering in contemporary Australia. About the Author: Katherine Wilson is an author, editor, graphic designer and award-winning journalist, who also teaches and researches in the university sector, where she has a PhD in cultural studies. Reviews: “A rich world emerges in this well-crafted and well-researched book. The journalistic writing belies the deep theorisation of the topic, and Wilson moves fluidly among theoretical, ethnographic and narrative elements to make an original study of maker culture. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.” -- Kirsty Robertson 336 pages * 235x155mm * 40 illus * October 2017 * PB * £23.50 * 9781925495478 * Monash University Publishing
Forthcoming Titles Dimensional Cloth Sculpture by Contemporary Textile Artists Andra F Stanton, Josephine Stealey Sculpture is no longer limited to materials like stone or metal. Sculpting in fabric is shown in ingenious detail here, with more than 350 lavish photographs of 3-D cloth configurations along with insightful profiles of the 78 artists who created them. The images and text capture the currents that are powering these works, like the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement established in the 1990s and the current revival of the revolutionary sculptural cloth of the 1960s. Works are approached through five themes: investigating nature, capturing the ephemeral, playing with space, telling a story, and "Take Heed." In her foreword, renowned fiber art expert Josephine Stealey helps us put this art form in context, from its origins in 1880 England's arts and craft movement to today. This is essential reading and inspiration for collectors, students, home artists, and anyone who appreciates innovative artwork. HB 9780764355363 £43.50 June 2018 Schiffer Publishing 256 pages
HERstory Quilts A Celebration of Strong Women Susanne Miller Jones A long-overdue tribute to a selection of women who have shaped history through herstory, this rich collection of 108 mixed-media fiber art pieces celebrates extraordinary women who cracked glass ceilings, made important discoveries, or shook the world by breaking into fields dominated by men. The subjects of these exquisite quilts, by 85 artists from 7 countries, include politicians and scientists, environmentalists and entertainers, activists and artists, athletes and authors—and even a fictional heroine. The quilting medium mirrors the advances these women have made, as the art quilt movement has inspired women to express their creativity in a whole new way.
About the Author: Susanne Miller Jones has been creating all of her life. Fiber art opened many doors and introduced her to fiber artists around the world who have become friends through the magic of social media. A retired elementary school teacher and mother of two, Jones and her husband Todd live in Potomac Falls, Virginia, enjoy traveling, and hope to accompany this exhibit as it travels the world. Jones's work is in private collections, has been exhibited in many national shows, and has been in several books. She is the author of Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey (Schiffer). She enjoys curating fiber art collections and getting to know other artists. Jones is a member of Studio Art Quilt Associates and the Quilt Alliance and serves on the Sacred Threads committee. HB 9780764354601 £33.50 February 2018 Schiffer Publishing 240 pages 114 color images
Inspired by Elvis Art Quilts Celebrating the King Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto, Charles L Hughes Fiber artists honor Elvis Presley in a collection that is as unique as the King of Rock and Roll himself. The art quilts celebrate his songs, movies, and life in an inspired and creative group of 95 works. Enjoy a wide range of interpretations, from realistic to humorous to abstract. Quilts are accompanied by a mix of memories of Elvis, descriptions of the making of these art quilts, and details about the King, creating a one-of-a-kind treasury for Elvis fans and collectors. As a bonus, Elvis devotees are challenged to test their knowledge in a Name-This-Song visual guessing game.
About the Author: Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto is a collector of quilts. She has been a quilt maker for more than twenty years, and her work has appeared in numerous exhibits and publications. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia. HB 9780764355240 £25.99 June 2018 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages
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Kindred Knits: Knitting for Little Ones Near and Far Susan B Anderson, Quince & Co. A collection inspired by little ones, Kindred Knits by Susan B. Anderson features a variety of simple knits for baby and child including a variety of cardigans, a hat and blanket, mini-sweater ornaments, and even a sweater for a child's favorite toy. The book includes an illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on using a child's tee for measurements to knit a custom-sized sweater for any child, near or far. PB 9780997918724 £14.50 April 2018 Quince & Co. 56 pages
Model Building with Brass Ken Foran A book that explains various tools and techniques necessary for successfully building models with brass, now in its second edition with a new chapter on shipbuilding. Whether substituting for an existing plastic model kit part or assembly, making a master pattern for casting, or creating a complete scratch-built model, the range of brass fabrication methods and tools used are explained. Readers are exposed to techniques for cutting, forming, fabricating, soldering, and final finishing of commercially available brass stock. Specific chapters focus on the use of various processes and chemicals to assist readers in the creation of very detailed brass models. World master model builder Ken Foran has created a book that modelers of all skill levels will find to be an absorbing and valuable resource for successfully building with brass. HB 9780764354946 £30.50 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 176 pages
Multi-Axis Spindle Turning A Systematic Exploration Barbara Dill Master the art of multi-axis spindle turning! This book offers a strategy for understanding multi-axis turning and the many options available to create unique forms. Dill, a self-professed "experimental turner," takes readers step by step through this complex area of turning. Working in multiple axes on a spindle can be confusing, but as Dill teaches the "hows" of turning spindles as systematic building blocks for future work, turners can finally make this skill their own. Hundreds of photos and diagrams offer detailed guidance, and explain the variables—axis placement, profile, orientation of the new axis to the center axis, and so on— and how they apply to each "quadrant" of multi-axis work. Split and themed turning methods, planning tips, tricks of the trade, and a three-sided goblet project help you succeed. Concepts come to life as Dill shows examples of not only her work, but the work of other expert turners. HB 9780764355349 £25.99 June 2018 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages
Natural Dyeing with Plants Glorious Colors From Roots, Leaves & Flowers Franziska Ebner, Romana Hasenöhrl The fascinating luminosity of colors from plants can be easily transferred to wool, silk, or other materials at home. Necessary materials, pickling, the preparation of fibers or substances, and different dyeing methods are described in detail. This richly illustrated book also shows how the dyed materials can be felted or turned into woolen pictures. The traditional coloring of Easter eggs with natural colors or the coloring of the sun is also explained. Last but not least, the authors deal with trend-setting ecoprinting. HB 9780764355172 £23.50 May 2018 Schiffer Publishing 152 pages
Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day Pam Allen The projects in Pam Allen's Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day are proof that, with the right yarn, simple shapes and stitches are all that's needed to create essential knits. Worked in Quince & Co.'s worsted weight wool/alpaca Owl yarn, the 11 designs featured in the book cover all manner of plain, simple, and utterly necessary knits including pullovers, cardigans and accessories with details to keep the knitter engaged and the wearer happily warm - a classic collection for the ages. PB 9780997918717 £22.99 February 2018 Quince & Co. 112 pages
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Play-of-Color Quilting 24 Designs to Inspire Freehand Color Play Bernadette Mayr The energy, bold accents, and contrasts speak for themselves in these 24 projects. In the friendly, you-cando-it tone that is her trademark, German quilt designer Bernadette Mayr offers you new ways to think about freestyle color piecing. These new designs offer you very colorful, playful, wild, and geometric quilts to make, or to make your own by experimenting with color. A few smaller projects, like pillows and a silk evening bag, focus color play into a smaller piece. This guide also serves as a complete resource for new quilters, offering 14 lessons on the important basic quilting skills like cutting shapes, freehand machine embroidery, and quilt assembly. HB 9780764355332 £21.99 June 2018 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages
Quilted Leather Adding Texture, Dimension, and Style to Leather Crafting Cathy Wiggins Using her award-winning art, Cathy Wiggins takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of creating with leather on any sewing machine. Whether you work mainly in leather or in cloth, these helpful new techniques give you new direction for your pieces. The techniques are introduced one by one, each building on the skills from the previous chapters. More than 400 photos lead you through leather selection, marking designs, layering for quilting, inlay, applique, staining, hardware installation, and much more. Cathy explains her signature techniques like "thread tooling" for creating the look of tooled leather, and the quilt-beforequilting technique for three-dimensionality and texture. She shares her journey into leather art—it may surprise you!—along with the practical info you need for expanding your creative path with leather. HB 9780764355004 £25.99 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages
Southern Quilts Celebrating Traditions, History, and Designs Mary W Kerr In more than 270 color images, hundreds of quilts, juxtaposed for the first time, celebrate and explore the South's rich quilting history. Quilt expert Mary W. Kerr joins 13 other textile historians to show why Southern quilts have a distinctiveness setting them apart, including factors like their patterns, use of tiny pieces, and specific color choices. Learn how the South's quilting traditions developed among all socioeconomic levels, and in communities such as African American, Scots Irish, and German. The use of cotton, the prominence of making-do aesthetics, and other characteristics are discussed, with in-depth looks at topics like feed sack use and tri-color quilts. Explore the classic patterns of Crown of Thorns, Whigs' Defeat, and Double Wedding Ring. Enjoy regional treasures like Texas Rattlesnake, the Shenandoah Valley Farmers Fancy, and many more. This compilation includes quilts from every Deep South state, offering commentary, examples, and insights. HB 9780764355028 £25.99 April 2018 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages
The Fine Art of Painting on Silk Inspiring Methods and Techniques for Beginners and Expert-Level Artists Jan Janas, Diane Tuckman Painting on silk, in its millennia-old traditional form and also in contemporary form, has become increasingly popular. With this guide, be inspired by the nearly 500 images, the visual demos, and the aspects not covered in other books. Starting with the basic skills and techniques, here is guidance on every element of the art, including setting up your studio space, painting on preconstructed clothing, and framing your art. Most importantly, enjoy learning unusual, innovative frames of mind to intensify your creative freedom, bringing new energy to your work. A special chapter, "Color: The Workshop Experience," offers exercises for harnessing the variety of silk dye hues. Complex layered looks, plein air painting and landscapes, critiquing, seeking authenticity, intuitive improvisation, and much more are included. The authors, founders of Silk Painters International, give thorough guidance on how to push yourself out of your comfort zone to evoke emotions in your art. PB 9780764355356 £30.50 June 2018 Schiffer Publishing 256 pages
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Weaving Patterned Bands How to Create and Design with 5, 7, and 9 Pattern Threads Susan J Foulkes Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. The double slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginners instructions for using it. The craft doesn't involve bulky equipment -- all you need can be stored in a shoe box! Learn how to weave these beautiful bands step by step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns. Colour photographs illustrate the instructions for learning to weave. Over 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range of colorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration. HB 9780764355509 £23.50 July 2018 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages
Basketry Earth Basketry Weaving Containers with Nature’s Materials Osma Gallinger Tod For beginners, nature lovers, and expert weavers alike, these pages teach how to create baskets using natural materials found in the woods and fields. One of craft pioneer Osma Tod’s most popular books, this guide was first published in 1933 and is still in print thanks to its timeless information and its clear instructions. Tod explains a wide variety of weaving techniques step by step, with precise diagrams to follow, and her charming way of inspiring respect for natural materials helps make this book one of a kind. The chapters explain: preparing both round and flat natural materials like leaves, roots, reeds, grasses, vines, shoots, willow, pine needles, bark, splints, and more. Instructions for making borders, lids, handles, and fasteners give many options. PB 9780764353437 £16.50 July 2017 Schiffer Publishing 200 pages 131 colour & b/w photos & illus
Rooted, Revived, Reinvented Basketry in America Kristin Schwain, Josephine Stealey This book unfolds a history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists' selection of materials; the techniques they use; and the colours, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. Accompanying a museum exhibition of the same name, the book illustrates how the processes of industrialisation changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with non-traditional materials to generate cultural commentary. HB 9780764353734 £34.50 August 2017 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages 250+ colour photos
Broom-making Swept Away The Vanishing Art of Broom Making Karen Hobbs Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, following easy step-by-step instructions with photographs and illustrations, make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns provided, including Kitchen, Hearth, Cobweb, Turkey Wing Whisk, and Angel Whisk brooms. More than 150 masterpieces by America's most talented artistic broom makers appear in the gallery section and feature a surprisingly diverse and colorful array of handles and stalks. PB 9780764354458 £21.99 October 2017 Schiffer Publishing 112 pages
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Calligraphy An Introduction to Calligraphy Véronique Sabard, Vincent Geneslay, Laurent Rébéna, Roger Druet Clear instructions and 129 photos welcome you to the world of calligraphy. Starting with the pens, inks, and writing surfaces you'll need, the book explains the basics, from filling the pen to holding the nib at the right angle. Practice exercises help you understand upstrokes, downstrokes, the optical center, and more. Then comes a chronological introduction to each of the 5 major styles of Western script, beginning with the Roman uncial script of around 600 BCE and covering the several forms that developed in the following centuries. For each style, the book explains its historical use and its characteristics, teaches the correct formation of each letter, and offers suggestions and tips. Then a practice exercise helps you master the style. Learn the all-capital uncial script, and create a beautiful wine list with it; try Gothic textura for a calendar, or chancery for a letterhead design. Finally, a gallery of 24 masterworks by experts offers even more inspiration. HB 9780764352300 £23.99 January 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 129 photos & illus
An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Lucien X Polastron, Jiaojia Ouyang With 142 photos and these short, step-by-step lessons from a master Chinese calligrapher, you can enjoy the basics of the beautiful characters of Chinese. Begin by learning the history and traditions of this art form, and the techniques of using the "four treasures": the brush and other basic tools. Learn the correct body position, and how to hold the brush. Then practice calligraphy in the Kaishu style, with clear instructions and easy exercises to guide you. First you will learn 19 basic strokes. You can then combine them to write Chinese characters, and finally, four chengyu (proverbs). A selection of calligraphy artworks by contemporary artists is also included to inspire you. HB 9780764352423 £23.99 January 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 142 photos
An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy Yuuko Suzuki Clear instructions and 148 photos welcome you to the subtle, fascinating world of Japanese calligraphy. Beginning with a summary of the art's history, this guide then helps you understand the two systems of script that Japanese uses together: kanji, the ideogram-like characters borrowed from the Chinese language; and kana, the purely phonetic characters. Next, you'll learn the correct way to use the “four treasures of study” (brush, ink, inkstone, and paper), as well as seals and other tools. Then begin learning to calligraph characters, words, and even poems using either a large brush or a small writing brush. Try your hand at joined calligraphy, which is considered the soul of Japanese calligraphy. Finally, a gallery of works of calligraphy art by grand masters and other renowned experts offers even more inspiration. HB 9780764352188 £23.99 January 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 148 photos
Colouring Books, Painting Bloom A Coloring Journey Diane Kappa Bloom brings the work of designer Diane Kappa to a colouring book of 25 original floral patterns. Known for fusing the traditional and contemporary in her fabric, stationery, and home furnishing designs for national retailers such as Jo-Ann Fabric, Marshall’s, and Homegoods, Kappa’s inspirations range from Bali’s bold geometric batiks to the intricate folk patterns of Budapest’s painted eggs. Whether you find your focus with colored pencils, watercolors, or pastels, these nature-inspired illustrations will bring tranquility to artists of all ages and interests. When you have finished colouring a page, simply remove it from the book, frame, and display. PB 9780764352812 £19.50 April 2017 Schiffer Publishing 54 pages 28 b/w illus
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How to Create Encaustic Art A Guide to Painting with Wax Birgit Hüttemann-Holz Internationally successful encaustic artist Birgit Hüttemann-Holz walks you through the ancient art of hotwax painting. Learn the basics, step by step—materials and supplies, encaustic mediums and coloring agents, and surfaces like canvas or textured substrates. Following her guidance, discover how to apply hot liquid wax and fuse it using tools like a hot air gun or propane torch to achieve the various effects. Included are detailed photos that present the entire spectrum of encaustic: smooth and textured surfaces, scraping and relief imprinting techniques, accretion, working with palette knives and collages, and even special techniques like accents with metal leaf or organic materials. Find inspiration from a gallery section of art by eleven top encaustic artists. Whether you are just beginning or are looking for easy-to-follow instructions to enhance your work, this indispensable guide shows the myriad possibilities for artistic design with encaustic art. PB 9780764354168 £25.99 October 2017 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages
Kristy's Fall Cutting Garden A Watercoloring Book Kristy Rice The third in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates autumn's vibrant blossoms such as asters, zinnias, torch lilies, and chrysanthemums. Her easyto-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time. With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.
About the Author: Kristy Rice is a trailblazer of hand-painted wedding stationery. Her company, Momental Designs, garners attention from wedding publications and celebrity couples worldwide. Her artwork has also been used in well-known brands such as Envelopments®, Papyrus, and BHLDN. PB 9780764353796 £17.50 September 2017 Schiffer Publishing 60 pages
Kristy's Winter Cutting Garden A Watercoloring Book Kristy Rice The first in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates winter's blossoms such as amaryllis, hollyberry, hellebores, and snowdrops. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time. With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days. PB 9780764353802 £17.50 September 2017 Schiffer Publishing 60 pages
Looted Beauty A Coloring Book of Lost Art Anthony Amore, Karl Stevens Artists are invited to color line-drawn interpretations of 30 masterpieces seized or destroyed by the Nazis during WWII. Combining the artistic skills of acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Karl Stevens with the art crime expertise of best-selling author Anthony M. Amore, the collection includes short stories about the lives of the artists, the people who owned the paintings, and how and where each piece disappeared. Read about and interact with unforgettable works of art by luminaries such as Paul Klee, Claude Monet, and Franz Marc, considered the father of German Impressionism. In the years since the war ended, dedicated professionals have spent innumerable hours trying to locate and return the art to its rightful owners. The authors believe that by bringing the paintings' stories to light, they can make a small contribution toward reminding the world of the problem of looting and the spoils of war. PB 9780764354045 £12.99 September 2017 Schiffer Publishing 66 pages
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Stolen Beauty A Coloring Book of Lost Art Anthony Amore, Karl Stevens This is the first adult coloring book with a mission: to inform the public about the problem of art theft while raising awareness of what the world's great stolen art looks like. This awareness is key to combating a multibillion-dollar illicit industry. Stolen Beauty features some of the world's most important missing paintings. From Raphael to Van Gogh to Vermeer, paintings valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars remain missing throughout the world, and few people are aware of the scope of the problem. This coloring book combines the artistic skills of acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Karl Stevens with the art crime expertise of bestselling author and renowned art theft investigator Anthony M Amore. PB 9780764352850 £12.99 September 2017 Schiffer Publishing 66 pages
Doll-making Lifelike Artist Dolls How-To and Inspiration from Lynn Cartwright's Studio Lynn Cartwright Learn one-of-a-kind polymer clay doll-making tips from an award-winning expert! The amazingly realistic artist dolls of Lynn Cartwright celebrate diverse cultures and ethnicities, from Native American to African, and are widely acclaimed in the doll market. Here, in a photo-rich combination of how-to and inspiration, Cartwright provides a window into her doll-making studio process, and offers her tips and techniques. Follow her step-by-step guidance through key parts of the process, from material choices to armatures to facial modeling to accuracy in costuming. Cartwright has won numerous awards for her work, including six DOTY (Doll of the Year) Industry Awards, and a wealth of her detailed museum-quality dolls are featured. PB 9780764354779 £21.99 January 2018 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages
Floral Craft Floral Accessories Creative Designs with Wendy Andrade, NDSF, AIFD, FBFA Wendy Andrade Whether you are preparing for a wedding, a party, a prom, or another special event, use these new techniques to create stunning floral jewelry and accessories. Follow step-by-step photo demonstrations and learn to make more than 40 beautiful pieces incorporating fresh flowers: innovative jewelry together with coordinating accessories and handheld designs (think bridal bouquets!). Develop your skills with decorative floral wire, flowers, and succulents. Ideal for beginners, hobbyists, and floral enthusiasts, as well as experienced and professional florists, the book features 600 photos. It's an essential guide to creating unique floral designs suitable to wear and to hold, for the bridal industry, the growing prom and quinceanera markets, and other celebrations. HB 9780764354465 £28.99 October 2017 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages
Lampmaking Gourd Lights How to Make 9 Beautiful Lamp and Lantern Projects Susan Nonn Written for anyone wanting to build a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gourd lamp, these 9 step-by-step projects include lamps with bases, gourd lamp shades, and wall sconces. Also included is an inspiring gallery of the creative lamps that gourd "light" artists around the world are creating today. A concise glossary of lighting components makes your internet research for the parts you need, and your electrical wiring process, easier, and the book offers a resource list of where to find the supplies needed for all the projects. Although the projects use gourds for the lamp base or shade, other craft materials could easily be substituted -- making this a resource of creative inspiration for making, and repairing, all kinds of decorative lighting projects. PB 9780764354298 £17.50 October 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages
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Metalworking Guilloché A History & Practical Manual Calina C Shevlin Guilloché is the decorative engraving of a metal surface, such as watch cases, cufflinks, or the Fabergé Egg, with the use of a hand-powered device called a rose engine. This passionately researched book tracks the birth, decline, and revival of this endangered craft and features exclusive information from the world’s few living professional guillocheurs, as well as an exploration of the distinction between guilloché and its forebear, ornamental turning. With a basic knowledge of this contraption, and the straight-line machine, aspiring guillocheurs can follow 19 pattern-cutting “recipes” to create several classic designs and discover endless possibilities for new concepts. Authoritative text, gallery and detail photographs, dynamic illustrations, and precise, hand-drawn renderings will assist and delight adventurous craftspeople. HB 9780764350177 £33.50 June 2017 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages 270 b/w & colour photos & illus
Liner Lock Knives Peter Fronteddu, Stefan Steigerwald With 181 detailed colour photographs and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to advanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. The liner lock mechanism can be made relatively easily, it needs only few components, and it is -- if constructed neatly -- secure and durable. This book teaches how to construct both general kinds of liner locks: one uses the liner itself as an arresting spring (classic liner lock), and in the other the spring is made as an extra construction part and inlaid into the liner ("nested liner"). Here is the guidance you need to design and produce a liner lock knife on your own. Spiral 9780764352409 £23.99 March 2017 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages 181 colour photos
Mosaics Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics Creating 3-D Bases for Mosaic Application Julee Latimer With easy-to-follow guidance and over 175 photographs, this book helps mosaic artists to meet the challenge of creating 3D substrates. It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density and strength to applying tesserae to coils, twists, and spheres. Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures, from the starting moments of inspiration to their completion. She demonstrates the techniques on a variety of interior and exterior works, both freestanding and wall mounted. From an undulating wall sculpture's base of chicken wire, plaster bandages, and thinset, to a large outdoor armchair sculpture's base of foam, fiberglass mesh, and concrete, this guide will help to demystify 3-D structures for aspiring sculptors. HB 9780764352447 £19.50 February 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 178 colour photos
Needlecraft - Cross Stitch Fables & Fairy Tales to Cross Stitch French Charm for Your Stitchwork Véronique Enginger Create lovely keepsakes with these 44 cross stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity. The designs are eye-catchingly lovely with their subtle colours, gentle humour, and delicate lines. They are all here: wily foxes, big bad wolves, city mice and country mice… not to mention princesses, enchanted worlds, and fun rhymes. Many include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you dozens more components to use in a myriad of ways. Enjoy instructions for 22 projects to show off your stitchwork: luggage tags, mobiles, biscuit tins, quilts, a cuddly toy with sleeping bag, and more. HB 9780764354786 £21.99 January 2018 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages
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Retro Cross Stitch 500 Patterns, French Charm for Your Stitchwork Véronique Enginger Enter this deliciously vintage universe of 500 patterns and add a touch of nostalgia to your stitchwork. Recreate 1800s and 1900s fashion house designs and milliners' catalogues. Take your cross stitch on a bon voyage into the past with traveling motifs like trunk labels of exotic destinations and railroad advertising posters. Other sections of patterns feature tea and coffee motifs, and daily life in vintage terms. Many of the designs include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you hundreds of components to use in a myriad of ways. Throughout, be inspired by "mood boards" of completed motifs, along with photos of projects that will show off your creations in daily life. HB 9780764354793 £25.99 January 2018 Schiffer Publishing 192 pages
Needlecraft - Knitting And Crochet Heritage Crochet in a New Light Enriching Your Designs with Antique Lace Techniques Rita de Maintenon Learn the history of heritage crochet techniques, and how to use them to enrich any crochet project. Clear instructions from master teacher Rita de Maintenon, plus 160 photographs and on-line videos, take intermediate-level crochet skills to the next level, allowing you to learn to crochet broomstick lace, hairpin lace, Tunisian lace, Aran cables, and thread lace such as filet crochet, Irish crochet, bullions, and picots. After mastering the basics of these often undervalued traditional skills, learn how to move between them, combine them, and -- most importantly -- move from pattern dependency to "pattern independence". Readers are guided in how to create their own designer projects without the need of commercial patterns. Original-design examples are featured throughout. This book belongs in every fibre lover’s library as a constant resource of information and inspiration. PB 9780764353475 £16.50 July 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 160 colour photos
Texture Exploring Knitted Stitch Patterns Hannah Fettig This is an exploration of the vast landscape of knit fabrics. Known for her simple, timeless designs, Hannah Fettig of Knitbot takes her well-loved knitwear "essentials" a step further with a focus on textural stitch patterns. Highlights include delving into the characteristics of textured fabric, comparing stitch patterns at different gauges, working shaping into patterned fabric, and more. The design collection features both garments and accessory patterns, each showcasing the irresistible qualities of textured knit fabrics. PB 9780986103988 £22.99 January 2017 Quince & Co. 96 pages illus
Needlecraft - Quilting Fly Me to the Moon An Art Quilt Journey Susanne Jones When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases the curated results of that call for entries: 179 art quilts by over 130 artists from 8 countries, expressing their interpretation of the space program and all things lunar. Walk down memory lane or discover the story of the missions for the first, but most importantly, enjoy a trip to the moon and beyond without the time and rigors of space training. As you travel into space, meet the astronauts, hum the tunes, and listen to the artists tell you about their pieces. Find endless inspiration and discover what the moon is really made of: cotton, thread, crystals, paint, ink, tulle, and crocheted lace. HB 9780764354007 £30.50 October 2017 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages
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Inspiration Kantha Creative Stitchery and Quilting with Asia’s Ancient Technique Anna Hergert Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This book reveals the beauty in kantha’s simplicity -- it is based on simple running stitch -- and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today’s textile artists to enjoy it. Kanthas were originally created from threadbare clothing to rejuvenate it. The used fabrics were layered, then embellished with motifs and themes from nature, everyday life, and spirituality. This guide leads you through the layering of fabrics, transfer of imagery, and the stitching itself. There are handy motif patterns, instructions on how to begin a personal kantha reference library, and more. HB 9780764353574 £23.99 August 2017 Schiffer Publishing 112 pages 239 colour & b/w photos
World War II Quilts Sue Reich Many American women made warm and attractive quilts to honor and benefit US soldiers during the period 1940-1945, either as outright gifts or as raffle items to raise money for the war effort. This book reflects extensive original research of newspaper and magazine article sof the era, and authenticates the patterns and designs available to quiltmakers, anchoring the quilts historically in time. Color photos and descriptive text identify many colorful and patriotic quilts made for donation to the Red Cross and organizations such as Bundles for Britain. When possible, original patterns and designs that inspired the quilts are included. The quilts can now be interpreted from factual and objective perspectives, enhancing their historic and emotional importance.
About the Author: Sue Reich began her love of quilting as a child at her grandmother's farmhouse in Northwestern Pennsylvania. She travels widely sharing her quilt research and knowledge. HB 9780764353345 £38.50 June 2017 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages 387 colour & b/w photos
Weaving And Braiding Ondulé Textiles Weaving Contours with a Fan Reed Norma Smayda, Gretchen White, Sara von Tresckow Weaving involves straight, parallel, and gridlike lines, but as Norma Smayda shows, ondulé -- weaving with curving warp threads -- offers new directions. This is the first book on ondulé textiles, and includes clear information on every aspect, from instructions to design tips to a comprehensive history of thefan reed, the tool that makes ondulé possible. Smayda shares the details of her own learning experiences with numerous ondulé warps in a variety of fibers. More than 180 color photos also feature stunningly beautiful work by five other contemporary and two twentieth-century weavers, plus intriguing historic Japanese textiles. Also included are sections on weft ondulé, designing a fan or hybrid reed, and the thought processes behind twenty-one of the featured projects, including drafts. HB 9780764353581 £42.99 August 2017 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages
Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques From Peru, Bolivia, and Around the World Rodrick Owen, Terry Newhouse Flynn This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and herding tools. The book shows novice and experienced braiders how to make 50 designs, from 8 to 32 strands, on a braiding card or with a braiding stand and bobbins. Learn step by step how to make an authentic Andean-style sling with braided cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. This book is a key resource for historians, anthropologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure. Includes braiding card and plans to make core stand. HB 9780764354304 £34.50 November 2017 Schiffer Publishing 176 pages
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Woodworking Carving 18th-Century American Furniture Motifs Tony Kubalak The carved embellishments found on eighteenth-century American furniture pieces are what make them memorable works of art. This book directs the serious student through nine authentic elements from the colonial period. Each chapter is devoted to one element and provides pattern drawings, detailed instructions, and abundant photographs of every step. Learn how to execute the entire process from sculpting the surface to layout, roughing in the shapes and levels, and finally carving the details. The selected projects are chosen from historically important eighteenth-century furniture and adorned some of the best pieces ever made. Although the book tackles advanced topics, the instruction is logical and complete so that the serious reader, independent of skill, can successfully work through the steps. PB 9780764352362 £23.99 March 2017 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages 526 colour & b/w illus
Carving Marine Mammals with Power Frank Russell This intermediate power carving series continues with a dive into the sea, giving the carver the instruction for creating marine mammals. Step-by-step instructions, photos, drawings and patterns, and color schematics lead the woodworker through the completion of the carving process and to a painted finish. The process of carving the manatee figure is displayed in detail from pattern to completed piece. Detailed painting instructions for 16 project plans (21 total carvings) include: Sperm, Humpback, Blue, Bowhead, and Pilot Whales, as well as a Beluga, Narwhal, Killer Whale, Manatee, Bottlenose Dolphin, Walrus, Elephant Seal, Northern Sea Lion, Sea Otter, and Polar Bear. This informative volume will bring enjoyment and instruction to the intermediate and the advanced woodcarver. Additional resources include a glossary of anatomical and biological terms, and an overview of carving bits and tips on shaping and texturing. PB 9780764353482 £16.50 August 2017 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages
Handmade Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction Gary Rogowski In an era when there are countless competing claims on one’s attention, how does one find the internal focus to be creative? For master furniture craftsman Gary Rogowski, the answer is in the act of creative work itself. The discipline of working with one’s hands to create unnecessarily beautiful things shapes the builder into a more complete human being. In the tradition of 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' and 'Shop Class as Soulcraft', Rogowski’s 'Handmade' is a profound meditation on the eternal value of manual work, creativity, human fallibility, and the stubborn pursuit of quality work. Rogowski tells his life story of how he became a craftsman and how years of persistent work have taught him patience, resilience, tolerance for failure, and a love of pursuing beauty and mastery for its own sake. Part autobiography, part guide to creativity, and part guide to living, 'Handmade' is a book for craftspeople, artists, and anyone who seeks clarity, purpose, and creativity in their work and it's the perfect antidote to a modern world that thinks human labor is obsolete. PB 9781610353144 £18.50 December 2017 Linden Publishing 178 pages 20 b/w illus & photos
Scroll Saw Pictures An Illustrated Guide to Creating Scroll Saw Art Frank Pozsgai, Douglas Congdon-Martin A master scroll sawyer presents this easy-to-understand step-by-step guide for creating cutout pictures, flat or in relief. Learn how to cut out a pair of wolves under a moonlit, mountainous landscape from a drawing and discover many other traceable cutout options in the Patterns section. With these designs and two or more colors of wood, you can create a work of art to hang up in your home or give as a gift. Intended for advanced scrollers, the reader can find all he or she needs to know about this wonderful craft, including details about taping, cutting, and swapping the cutouts to make the colors stand out. For every project you get two works of art! Color photographs demonstrate the tools needed and illustrate each step, and a section of cutout patterns gives the reader plenty of scroll saw ideas. This revised and expanded second edition contains 16 new patterns. PB 9780764352928 £14.50 May 2017 Schiffer Publishing 64 pages 171 colour & b/w illus
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Sharpening Woodworking Tools How to Achieve the Sharpest Cutting Edges with Traditional Techniques Rudolf Dick There is much discussion among artisans when it comes to improving the cutting behaviour of tools quickly and permanently, but the debate is settled here, where expert engineers and master craftsmen prove the benefits of sharpening blades and tools using methods based on time-tested Japanese water stone grinding techniques. Learn through detailed instructions how to get perfect edges on your chisels, planes, axes and hatchets, woodcarving and woodturning tools, drill bits, and handsaws in a tool-conserving and -- in the best sense of the word -- sustainable way, using stones, files, and specially designed machines. Manual sharpening has the added advantage that only as much material as absolutely necessary is taken off the steel. Founded on a scientific understanding of steel types and sharpening means and filled with valuable tips, this guide is a standard-setting volume and the ideal companion on the path to acquiring sharper and better edges on all your hand tools.
About the Author: Dr. Rudolf Dick is a leading expert in Japanese cutting tools. After numerous visits to Japan, this mechanical engineer developed an enthusiasm for forging and sharpening Japanese blades. Striving for perfection, Dr. Dick mastered the art of sharpening with waterstones. HB 9780764353499 £33.50 July 2017 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages 252 colour photos & illus
The Art of Coloring Wood A Woodworker’s Guide to Understanding Dyes and Chemicals Marci Crestani, Marci Crestani If you’re a woodworker looking to take your skills–and your next project– to a higher level of craftsmanship, you might want to consider coloring your wood with chemicals and dyes instead of stains. Unlike stains that can trap light and obscure grain patterns, chemicals and dyes, when handled properly, are one of the best methods for enhancing a wood’s colour or accentuating the grain pattern. A classic technique that’s been practiced for centuries, coloring wood is a sure way to infuse a “wow” into your woodworking efforts. With expert guidance by Brian Miller, a professor of Wood Technology who teaches an actual course on colouring wood, this book removes any and all intimidation of working with chemicals and dyes and is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to move on from simple stains to learn the art of coloring wood for dramatic effect. To keep the information accessible and relevant, the book focuses on the six most popular woods used by woodworkers–maple, quartersawn white oak, mahogany, walnut, cherry and alder–and outlines the unique characteristics with regard to coloring each. After the six woods are outlined, The Art of Coloring Wood moves onto the supplies needed, including brushes, sandpaper, and much more, before proceeding into the easy-to-follow and engaging chapters on the different chemicals and dyes that will make your woodworking shine. Each chapter offers recipes, insights, and many “a-ha!” moments that make learning about chemicals and dyes both fascinating and within easy reach. PB 9781610353052 £23.99 November 2017 Linden Publishing 128 pages 140 colour photos
Crafting A Career Making Good An Inspirational Guide to Being an Artist Craftsman Jacklyn Scott, Kristin Müller, Tommy Simpson, Stuart Kestenbaum Forty-one craftspeople answer the questions of who, what, when, where, and how he or she started and maintains a career in the arts. Accompanied by over 260 photographs showing the artists, their work spaces, and their creations, each interview gives experience-based answers to anyone interested in the lives of artists. For students and career changers to makers at all levels, this resource captures insight into the entrepreneurial nature of living a life in the arts -- and the choices, bits of luck, joys, and tenacity one needs to overcome hurdles in useful and surprising ways. The 41 artists from across the United States work in many types of media; they include, for example, woodturner Dixie Biggs, fibre artist Carol Eckert, metalsmith Pat Flynn, glass artist Judith Schaecter, and ceramist Mara Superior. As their answers unfold, what develops is a collection of independent voices that follow unique, creative journeys in the arts, despite the twists and turns life takes. This distillation of expertise is a valuable resource to all who are considering a creative career. HB 9780764352874 £28.99 April 2017 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages
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Bestselling Titles Fresh Floral Jewelry Creating Wearable Art with Wendy Andrade Wendy Andrade An innovative designer is always looking for new concepts. Fresh Floral Jewelry, an instructional introduction to the world of making jewelry that incorporates fresh flowers, is the first of its kind. For everyone from beginners to experienced jewelry makers and floral designers, this volume is an essential guide to creating exciting, colorful, and undoubtedly unique accessories that are suitable for any occasion, from proms to weddings. Learn how to make beautiful, intricate jewelry with wire, beads, and little else, to resemble foliage in which to set your orchids, succulents, and many more floral varieties. At the beginning is an overview of the techniques used in the book, which gives readers the freedom to jump from chapter to chapter. The projects are ideal for people within the floral industry as well as hobbyists and enthusiasts. Every piece comes with detailed images that facilitate speedy assembly. HB 9780764344114 £28.99 April 2013 Schiffer Publishing 112 pages 414 color photos
Glass Forming with the Mold Block System ("Next Step Art Glass" Series) Petra Kaiser Are you ready to take the 'Next Step in Fused Glass Forming? The innovative Mold Block System presented in this book is certain to trigger a creative leap to the next level in glass fusing. These Mold Blocks are particularly well suited for use in portable tabletop kilns, offering the ability to create glass forms that are difficult to produce any other way. It's fun and exciting to design unique mold configurations that continually offer a twist to standard fused glass shapes. Presented in an easy to follow self-directed format starting with an examination of the mold material and cutting the mold block components. Then the book moves into a complete guide from start to finish through the creation of a glass project, including an essential tutorial describing the process to manually fire a tabletop kiln. This book is the first title in the new 'Next Step Art Glass' series by Wardell Publications Inc. The basic concept for this series will be to offer focused instruction for advanced or specialised techniques to guide a crafter from their current skill set to the Next Step in art glass. PB 9780919985582 £13.50 July 2009 Wardell Publications 40 pages 105 colour photos
Turning Boxes with Friction-Fitted Lids Bill Bowers An informative book designed for beginning and intermediate turners. Bill Bowers leads this step-by-step workshop for constructing the classic cylinder box, cylinder box variants with embellishments, the classic capsule box, and capsule box variants with chatter tool work. With over 300 color photos, each step is clearly described and illustrated, from mounting the blank on the lathe to finishing. Projects include a Raffan box, a pagoda box, the clam shell box, the gourd box, and small hollow form boxes with bottle top and finial top lids. A photo gallery helps give more ideas for new turned box styles. PB 9780764330278 £14.50 May 2008 Schiffer Publishing 64 pages 300 color photos
Drawing for Jewelers Master Class in Professional Design Maria Josep Forcadell Berenguer, Josep Asuncion This book teaches how to use drawing as means of expressing a jewelers creative ideas. In jewelry, there are other ways of creating which do not stem directly from working in the studio. The most important of these is drawing, an extremely useful tool for jewelers due to its speed and adaptability. Mastering this tool can be a great resource that can help jewelers to progress easily and steadily with designing jewelry and presenting their ideas and projects. Drawing allows creative ideas to be clearly visualized; on paper, the form or proportions of the jewelry can be modified quickly and confidently, the structure of clasps and hinges can be studied. It can also be used to visualize how a design will look with a polished or matt finish or with other changes such as different materials. This manual can be read from cover to cover or consulted when facing challenges in real projects. HB 9780764340581 £42.99 May 2012 Schiffer Publishing 192 pages 763 b/w & color images
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Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving Heather Torgenrud For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving -- from its fascinating history to bands you can make yourself, with over 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colours, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture. HB 9780764347511 £23.99 January 2015 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages 152 illus
Illuminated Art Glass Featuring Kiln Cast Components Jayne Persico Jayne Persico transports you into a world filled with 'Illuminated Art Glass' through her mastery of colour, light and high style. This book reveals her ingenious lamp-making process using all colour photographs, detailed instructions and helpful design tips. You will discover an impressive array of glass kiln techniques from frit casting to tack-fuse assembly to ultra-managed slumping. The book features over 160 colour photographs enabling readers to examine these specialised techniques in depth and experience an expert's point of view and approach. Step-by-step instructions will guide the reader through 14 unique projects. Includes details on casting moulds, tools, equipment, kilns, and a comprehensive look at digital controller programming. Glass trend-setters and style-makers from all walks are sure to find this book inspiring. PB 9780919985599 £22.99 July 2009 Wardell Publications 80 pages 160 colour photos
Andean Sling Braids New Designs for Textile Artists Rodrick Owen, Terry Newhouse Flynn Learn to make the decorative braids used in the sling-making traditions of Peru and Bolivia; this detailed guide, including 400 step-by-step photos, teaches the technique and over 100 designs for weavers, craftspeople, jewelrydesigners, basket weavers, and others interested in using braids for embellishment. In-depth detailed instructions are given, along with clear diagrams; recommended braiding yarns for slingsand kumihimo; detailed set-up, making, and finishing instructions;and many fascinating contemporary applications. This book introduces a new piece of equipment, the core frame, and gives instructions for making it from wood and dowels. When the core frame is used with a braiding stand and bobbins, a wide variety of core-carrying braids become accessible to kumihimo braiders. Most of the braids, from 4 to 40 strands, can be made on a braiding card and 50 patterns can be made on the stand without a frame.
About the Author: Rodrick Owen is an internationally respected braiding instructor who popularised kumihimo through his teaching and books. Terry Newhouse Flynn, Textile artist and art educator, focuses on woven, braided, and knitted textiles. She enjoys teaching students a variety of braiding skills. HB 9780764351037 £38.50 July 2016 Schiffer Publishing 216 pages 246 colour photos, 29 b/w photos, 159 charts/drawings & 1,100 weaving illus
Cutting-Edge Art Quilts Mary Kerr There has never been a more exciting time to be a quilter or a lover of beautiful quilts. In the past quarter century, the quilt community has expanded in both style and technique, giving birth to a diverse and exciting new category of quilts. This book presents a sampling of the considerable talent present in the Art Quilt community today. Accompanied by 270 colour images, fifty-one quilters share their love of the craft and encourage others in the field of textile art by offering design and technique tips. Design processes include color play, alternative fiber, threadwork, and embellishments. This book is a great resource for quilt lovers, textile collectors, and design students.
About the Author: Mary Kerr is an American Quilt Society certified appraiser and an award-winning quilter. She is a quilt historian whose lectures focus on quilt history and the preservation of antique textiles. HB 9780764343131 £14.50 April 2013 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages 270 color images
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Weaving Innovations from the Bateman Collection Robyn Spady, Nancy A Tracy, Marjorie Fiddler, Madelyn van der Hoogt This full-color look at the patterns that Dr. William Bateman developed and studied over 50 years ago will help intermediate to advanced-level weavers think more innovatively about their craft. With hundreds of color draft diagrams and photos of Bateman's sample weaves, artists can experiment with his innovations on their own looms. Bateman, a chemistry professor turned weaver, analyzed traditional patterns and extended them in completely new directions. The samples included are Dr. Bateman's originals, and detail the yarns and setts he outlined in his documentation. The drafts are organized into weave groups, ranging from those with their origins in traditional structures like twill or overshot, to the one-of-a-kind new weaves Bateman invented. After she completed her monographs on the Bateman weaves, Virginia Harvey donated his nearly 1,500 samples to the Seattle Weavers' Guild. His original weaves, and the ways he manipulated more traditional weaves, form a fascinating resource for today's weavers.
About the Author: Robyn Spady began weaving in 1969. She is a master weaver and travels extensively teaching a wide variety of programs and workshops. Marjorie Fiddler is an award-winning weaver and dyer known for her striking use of color and exceptional craftsmanship. HB 9780764349911 £33.50 January 2016 Schiffer Publishing 272 pages
Spalted Wood The History, Science, and Art of a Unique Material Sara C Robinson, Hans Michaelsen, Julia C Robinson For the first time, the history of spalted wood—wood coloration caused by fungi—is detailed in a comprehensive resource covering the science, the history, and the applications of spalting. Featuring 870 photos and photomicrographs, this resource goes back 700 years to the beginning of written records of spalting, and follows its evolution from closely guarded guild secret to scientific curiosity to a mainstream art form. Robinson, the leading world expert in spalting and founder of the topic's essential reference site northernspalting.com, also presents an introductory guide to spalted woods from around the world. Along with supplier lists and an in-depth look at the most current, groundbreaking research in spalting today, there are full-color photos of spalted works from renowned artists like Mark Lindquist, David Ellsworth, Silas Kopf, and James Krenov, spanning the full spectrum of spalting colors and uses in woodcraft.
About the Author: Hans Michaelsen is professor of wood conservation at the Hildesheim and Potsdam universities in Germany. HB 9780764350382 £57.50 May 2016 Schiffer Publishing 288 pages 870 colour photos
New Woodturning Techniques & Projects Advanced Level Helga Becker, Richard Becker For woodturners at an advanced level, this book offers skills, projects, and inspiration. The 10 new turning techniques here allow experts to expand their skills and also learn tips that make for better projects. Stepby-step instructions and a wealth of appealing and informative photographs give precise guidance for mastering each technique. Next, 18 projects are presented with complete photo instructions. Designed by the author and five expert colleagues, these projects also offer useful tool-fabrication and chucking solutions, and include contemporary as well as traditional and artistic turned objects. A gallery section features objects designed by today's top woodturners, and provides additional inspiration for the technical and design aspects of your own projects.
About the Author: Helga Becker specializes in artisan craftwork, architecture, and building techniques. She is the author of several books on topics including wood turning and jewelry making, and she also writes frequently for international craft journals. HB 9780764350184 £33.50 October 2016 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages 449 colour photos
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Pigments of Your Imagination Creating with Alcohol Inks Cathy Taylor Discover magic! Join the vibrant, prismatic world of luminous alcohol inks. Mercurial, versatile, inexpensive, and wildly colourful, alcohol inks are one of the newest mediums to hit the art community. This essential guide for working with alcohol inks has been greatly expanded, with new tips and techniques and more than 50 additional works from guest artists in an inspiring gallery. Discover how to choose which inks to use for each project and how to experiment with a wide variety of fascinating techniques and tools. Learn how to work on a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, metal, fabric, and plastic, through detailed, step-bystep demos. Perfect for all levels, from the beginning craftsperson to the professional artist, Pigments of Your Imagination offers a broad insight into the expansive world of alcohol inks. Explore the limits of your artistic ingenuity, and jump-start your creativity!
About the Author: Cathy Taylor is an award-winning mixed-media artist and popular workshop instructor. She is a signature member of the National Collage Society and the International Society of Experimental Artists. Spiral 9780764351334 £28.99 August 2016 Schiffer Publishing 200 pages 500 colour photos
Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics Creating 3-D Bases for Mosaic Application Julee Latimer With easy-to-follow guidance and over 175 photographs, this book helps mosaic artists to meet the challenge of creating 3D substrates. It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density and strength to applying tesserae to coils, twists, and spheres. Professional studio mosaic artist Latimer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences with six of her sculptures, from the starting moments of inspiration to their completion. She demonstrates the techniques on a variety of interior and exterior works, both freestanding and wall mounted. From an undulating wall sculpture's base of chicken wire, plaster bandages, and thinset, to a large outdoor armchair sculpture's base of foam, fiberglass mesh, and concrete, this guide will help to demystify 3-D structures for aspiring sculptors and mosaic artists. A gallery section of sculptures to enjoy and study offers additional inspiration to mosaic makers and enthusiasts alike. HB 9780764352447 £19.50 February 2017 Schiffer Publishing 80 pages 178 colour photos
Full Busted? Sew Clothes That Fit! Sew Clothes That Fit! Marta Alto, Pati Palmer Created specially for full-busted women--who must often buy oversized clothing simply so they can button the front--this interactive DVD demonstrates how ladies can sew their own clothes for a custom fit and teaches which size patterns will best fit the neck, upper chest, and shoulder areas. Easy to play and pause during alterations, the DVD first explores full-bust fitting basics, listing the tools needed for preparing a pattern, altering a darted front, pin-fitting fabric, and lowering a bust dart. The presentation then tackles style challenges, such as cut-on sleeves and tops and skirts with a twist. Further design techniques reveal how to transfer darts into pleats and move darts virtually anywhere, while video of everyday women displays the final products. Helping to ease both fit frustrations and wallet woes, these cost-efficient garments--including both the side-panel jacket and the princess jacket--offer full-busted women unique style solutions they can't find in any store.
About the Author: Marta Alto is a teacher, writer, and researcher at Palmer/Pletsch, the author of 21st Century Sewing, and the coauthor of The Serger Idea Book and Sewing Ultrasuede. Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, a designer and consultant for the McCall Pattern Company, and a coauthor of Sewing with Sergers. They are the coauthors of Fit for Real People, Jackets for Real People, and Pants for Real People. They both live in Portland, Oregon. Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing and a designer and consultant for the McCall Pattern Company. Mixed media 9780935278798 £22.79 December 2009 Palmer-Pletsch Associates 1 pages
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Silk Unraveled Experiments in Tearing, Fusing, Layering & Stitching Lorna Moffat Turning the traditional use of silk on its head, this book examines techniques for creating fabulous textural surfaces and blankets of patterns. Based on mainstream embroidery and covering deconstruction and reconstruction of fabric, appliqué, and reverse appliqué--all with a contemporary twist--the methodology calls for the manipulation of fabrics with techniques such as ripping silk into strips and fusing and layering it onto other pieces leaving unfinished edges and raveled threads. In addition to featuring 14 step-by-step silk projects that may incorporate the scrap fabrics and loose threads littering countless sewing rooms-including bags, a coat, pillows, quilts, a table runner, a vest, and wall panels--the book showcases hundreds of photographs from the artist's trips to Malaysia and Turkey, as well as highlights her love of her Scottish homeland's countryside, which served as the inspiration for her bold and experimental craft.
About the Author: Lorna Moffat is the author of New Crafts Machine Embroidery. Her work has appeared in publications such as Country Living and House and Garden magazines as well as The Art and Craft of Appliqué and Creative Home Crafts. PB 9780964120105 £28.99 November 2008 Dragon Threads 128 pages 528 colour photos, 32 colour Illus, 52 b/w Illus, colour photos
Dimensional Mosaics with Fused & Painted Glass Elements (Next Step Art Glass Series) Leslie Perlis Get ready to take the ‘Next Step' into dimensional Sculpting by combining fusing, surface decorating and mosaics. Celebrated glass designer Leslie Perlis brings her vibrant modern style to the timeless craft of mosaics -- with a sculptural twist. This lavishly illustrated book presents Leslie's unique approach that weaves together glass fusing, kiln fired surface decorating and mosaic fabrication to create outstanding dimensional sculptures. Allow Leslie to show you how to think outside the traditional mosaic square and encourage you to experiment with your creative energy. This ‘Next Step Art Glass' series was developed for crafters who already have basic glass working skills. This ‘Dimensional Mosaics' book has 18 pages of instructions to guide you through the complete process, starting with the development of a design, through the fabrication and final cleanup of a full-size sculpture. The project gallery includes 11 fully completed sculptures showcasing them with detailed illustrations and descriptions. PB 9780919985605 £13.50 December 2009 Wardell Publications 48 pages 127 colour photos
Top Down Reimagining Set-In Sleeve Design Elizabeth Doherty, Quince & Co. This collection takes classic set-in sleeve sweater construction and turns it on its head, with designs that are worked seamlessly from the top down. By beginning at the shoulders--the part of the garment where fit matters most--knitters can try on sweaters as they go, and make adjustments, if needed, in response to the actual fit. In addition, the author has developed a unique construction method for working perfect, seamless, top-down sleeves with a fit that equals conventionally set-in sleeves. The book contains patterns for six sweaters, plus a wealth of information on customizing them to suit one's own shape. PB 9780985299088 £22.99 August 2015 Quince & Co. 116 pages
Botanical Knits 12 Designs Inspired by Trees & Foliage Alana Dakos, Neesha Hudson, Carlee Tatum This book incorporates the natural beauty of plant life into twelve elegant garments and accessories. Included in the twelve are four sweaters for every occasion, a stylish cloche, a matching pair of textured socks and mittens, and an elegant leaf-bordered wrap. Each botanically inspired piece offers both charted and written pattern instructions that are easy to follow and fun to knit. PB 9780988324923 £20.99 February 2013 NNK Press 112 pages
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Fused Glass Mosaics Master Class Techniques with Martin Cheek Martin Cheek Mosaic artist Martin Cheek provides a practical mental tool kit to assist the reader in making fused glass mosaics. Growing out of 5-day master glass, this book begins by exploring creative influences and the development of a design and continues through the execution, with an in-depth exploration of the uses of color and texture in glass mosaic art. Illustrated with more than 300 color images and driven by an engaging text, each chapter offers techniques and examples, and concludes with a challenge designed to expand the reader's artistic and practical abilities, like making a subtle mosaic using analogous colors or making a piece inspired by a favorite artist. While written for seasoned mosaicist, there is something for glass artisans at all skill levels. A gallery of the authors works provides ideas for the reader's own creations.
About the Author: Martin Cheek is a botanist in the Wet Tropics of Africa Team, based at the Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. HB 9780764339332 £33.50 November 2011 Schiffer Publishing 160 pages 345 b/w & color images
Coastal Knits A Collaboration Between Friends on Opposite Shores Alana Dakos, Hannah Fettig, Neesha Hudson Knitwear designers Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig are two friends living on opposite ends of the United States. They have come together to produce "Coastal Knits", a compilation of ten fresh designs inspired by Alana's California and Hannah's Maine coastlines. Each design captures the essence of their favourite local destinations, and is accompanied by photographs and essays on the location's special meaning to the designer. It is a personal, inspiration-based collection of sweaters and accessories that knitters of all levels will appreciate. PB 9780615529349 £20.99 September 2011 NNK Press 92 pages
Hand Mending Made Easy Save Time & Money Repairing Your Own Clothes: 2nd Edition Nan L Ides Easy, well-illustrated steps demonstrate how to mend valuable garments in the comfort of one's home. Chapters include basics from threading a needle and sewing on buttons to repairing seams and ironing techniques, and the accessible language allows anyone to fix their tears and reintroduce damaged clothes back into a wardrobe. Illustrating that mending is an easy skill that anyone -- even someone without a sewing machine -- can do, this reference is an essential resource for any household.
About the Author: Nan L Ides comes from family of sewers and teaches hand mending for several community groups in the Philadelphia area. She lives in Philadelphia. PB 9780935278743 £14.50 January 2008 Palmer-Pletsch Associates 80 pages 38 colour photos & 100 colour illus
Constructing and Covering Boxes A Beginner's Guide Tom Hollander, Cindy Hollander Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with book cloth or paper, serving a variety of purposes for use in the home or as gifts. Over 230 clear color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged lid, clamshell, and creative boxes. Necessary tools and materials are discussed and essential formulas are provided for each box type discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth, and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions. This book will be a joy for anyone interested in beautiful box construction. PB 9780764331589 £14.50 January 2009 Schiffer Publishing 64 pages 234 color photos
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Contemporary International Tapestry Carol K Russell Tapestries from 40 top international artists representing three generations show the best examples of contemporary approaches to the handwoven art. Featured are more than 50 examples, including full views of each artwork, as well as details. Tapestries are accompanied by biographical information on each artist, hand-picked for this collection because they are at the forefront of their field. The book also includes insightful essays, statements, and information about the field of tapestry, including artist and gallery contact information. This one-of-a-kind collection of works was curated by the author, Carol Russell, for an exhibition at Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey, in 2015. Included are essays by the curator, as well as by Archie Brennan, Christine Laffer, and Dr Lycia Trouton.
About the Author: Carol K Russell is a curator, tapestry artist, and teacher of tapestry weavings and design. Most recently, she was honored to be selected as Juror for the 14th International Triennale of Tapestry at the Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz, Poland. HB 9780764348693 £28.99 February 2015 Schiffer Publishing 112 pages 153 colour illus
Metal Jewelry Techniques Enameling, Engraving, Setting, and Mounting . A Masterclass Carles Codina A detailed approach to metal work, showing the most common processes and techniques used in jewellery making today. Accompanying the detailed instructions are over 250 photographs and drawings that clarify each step of the processes. The text explains techniques for enameling, embossing and engraving, and mounting and setting gem stones. The traditional methods of mounting stones include bezel setting, wire prongs, mixed mount setting, and channel setting. Also introduces the contemporary techniques of image transfer and airbrush painting. The latter part of the book offers four step-by-step projects using the techniques described. These include a painted bracelet from machinable polymer, a pendant of silver and ivory palm nut, a gold pendant with tourmaline, and brooches with cast metal and airbrushed highly resistant paint. This book is for anyone with a passion for jewellery-making or for jewelry itself. HB 9780764345326 £23.99 February 2014 Schiffer Publishing 64 pages 256 color photos
Painterly Days The Woodland Watercoloring Book for Adults (Painterly Days Series) Kristy Rice A book of 25 woodland sketches printed on lovely watercolour paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and advice for discovering the artist within. Also included is a painting tutorial and handy colour wheel. Each book is small enough to carry anywhere and simple to use. Creativity is an escape, and this book offers a delightful way to make art regardless of skill level.
About the Author: Kristy Rice is a trailblazer of hand-painted wedding stationery. Her company, Momental Designs, garners attention from wedding publications and celebrity couples worldwide. PB 9780764350924 £23.99 March 2016 Schiffer Publishing 60 pages 13 colour & 26 b/w illus
The Art of the Contemporary Doll Sandra Korinchak Over 220 colour photos, together with descriptions of over fifty dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, make up this fascinating overview of the state of the dollmaking art right now. The diverse range of designs, styles and media-from plastic to wood, metal to found objects-serves as an inspiration, a reference, and a summary of the dollmaking world in the early 21st century. The doll artists featured, working across the U.S. and the world, share personal insights about their own experiences with the creative process. They also discuss challenges of aspects like facial detail and expression, material integrity and longevity, embellishments, and construction. For designers, artists, craftspeople, and others, this breathtaking summary captures and reveals today's dollmaking art. HB 9780764348600 £28.99 June 2015 Schiffer Publishing 128 pages 222 colour photos
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Hooked Rug Storytelling The Art of Heather Ritchie Lesley Mary Close With 370 detailed photos and insightful text, readers are introduced to the internationally renowned hooked rug artist, Heather Ritchie, and her creations. Bringing her unique style to this traditional craft, this book explains how she created each rug and provides valuable insights into her techniques. Heather has transformed a basic handicraft into an art form of great subtlety. Stories told in this book relate to over twenty of Heather's favorite "memory rugs" that reflect her experience in intimate style. These include anecdotes about "Guiding Light," which tells how she, at five years old, would walk with her newly-blind father, helping him learn to navigate his home town; "Paradise Garden," based on the last photo of her mother; and "Origins and Identity," with details of Heather's work in The Gambia teaching blind people to make rugs. This is an inspirational book for anyone entranced by the rug hooker's art. HB 9780764336959 £38.50 May 2011 Schiffer Publishing 192 pages 332 color & 38 b/w photos
Weaving Designs by Bertha Gray Hayes Miniature Overshot Patterns Weavers Guild of Rhode Island This book features the original sample collection and handwritten drafts of the talented, early 20th century weaver, Bertha Gray Hayes of Providence, Rhode Island. She designed and wove miniature overshot patterns for four-harness looms that are creative and unique. The book contains color reproductions of 72 original sample cards and 20 recently discovered patterns, many shown with a picture of the woven sample, and each with computer-generated drawdowns and drafting patterns. Her designs are unique in their asymmetry and personal in her use of name drafting to create the designs. Bertha Hayes attended the first nine National Conferences of American Handweavers (1938-1946). She learned to weave by herself through the Shuttle-Craft home course and was a charter member of the Shuttle-Craft Guild, and authored articles on weaving. HB 9780764332463 £38.50 April 2009 Schiffer Publishing 208 pages 127 color & 72 B&W
Guide to Basket Weaving Marie Pieroni Readers need only to master several simple steps to discover the true pleasure of creating unique, durable baskets. In 284 photos and illustrations, plus detailed instructions, learn to choose and prepare raw materials, and gather and use necessary tools. Find optimal working positions, create basketwork structures, and discover essential steps (splitting, weaving, and peeling) in making closed- and open-weave basketry, rib basket weaving, and border designs. Since the dawn of time basket weaving has been a part of humanity's daily activities. Today, practicing this art, readers may indulge in a historical, yet always evolving and current craft that allows one to create useful, long-lasting articles from various plant materials. The baskets made will remain both gorgeous and useful for many years to come. A glossary of terms is provided for quick reference. This informative guide will be a welcome addition to any basket weaver's library. PB 9780764345302 £23.99 August 2014 Schiffer Publishing 96 pages 284 colour illus
Hex Weave & Mad Weave An Introduction to Triaxial Weaving Elizabeth Harris Triaxial weaving is based on three axes, or directions, instead of the two directions used in most Western textiles. It is among the oldest forms of weaving, and in todays world, industry uses triaxial weaving to produce strong, stable fabrics. There is also a growing interest in triaxial weaving as an art form. Through more than 200 diagrams and photos, you will learn the basics of the two simplest forms of triaxial weaving hex weave and mad weave. Practice your new skills with thirteen projects. The five hex weave projects are stationery stars, a tiny Christmas tree made from recycled holiday cards, an accordion journal, and a faux bull's eye clock. Eight mad weave projects cover pillows, tote and evening bags, a table runner, and eyeglass cases. Chapters include designing patterns, color, using paper, ribbons and yardage, and a troubleshooting section. This in-depth guide will inspire weavers, basket makers, quilters, and teachers alike. PB 9780764344657 £23.99 February 2014 Schiffer Publishing 112 pages 95 color images, 121 diagrams
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Ply-Split Braided Baskets Exploring Sculpture in Plain Oblique Twining David W Fraser Ply-split braiding is a technique for making textiles by parting the plies of one cord (the "splittee") with a needle or similar tool, drawing a second cord (the "splitter") through the gap made in the first cord, and repeating the process many times over. With 176 images, including patterns, these techniques illustrate how to make baskets using plain oblique twining, a version of ply-split braiding particularly well-suited for the art of basketry. This guide to the creative process gives you the information needed for shaping the form of a basket, including the rate and location of adding and removing cords. Chapters include creating fenestrations, substituting cords, combining baskets, crossing planes, and harnessing the tension between right triangles when the hypotenuse of one aligns with the leg of another. See how these techniques are rendered in a gallery of beautiful finished work.
About the Author: David W. Fraser is a Research Associate at The Textile Museum in Washington, specialising in textile structure. PB 9780764346521 £23.99 June 2014 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages 176 colour photos
Arts and Crafts Embroidery Laura Euler Embroidered textiles are the most personal and immediate art form practiced by the Arts & Crafts Movement (c. 1860-1910). This art from another time has its own story to tell. Some items are the humble workaday pieces for utility in the home, while others are priceless works of art. Whether you are a long time collector or have only recently become interested in the Arts & Crafts Movement, this guide will help you better understand the history behind such needlework. The book features 380+ beautiful photographs of the work of famous designers including William Morris and Gustav Stickley. You will see the English, the Scottish, and the American styles of Arts & Crafts needlework and come to understand their similarities and differences. This book will delight all connoisseurs of textiles as well as Arts & Crafts aficionados. HB 9780764344091 £47.99 May 2013 Schiffer Publishing 176 pages 305 color & 83 b/w photos
Mastering Mosaics 19 Artists, 19 Projects Rayna Clark Learn proven techniques and successful methods of creating mosaic art from 19 different artists. Patient professionals give informative, specific, and even moving accounts of their personal mosaic strategies. See a wide range of projects from a child's vanity with flashy platform shoes for feet, to a dazzling representation of the ancient Golden Ratio; nothing is beyond the capabilities of these masters...or your own. Discover tricks for getting the best uses out of your substrates, tesserae, and objects in your home that you can transform into mosaic art. Sharpen your grouting, painting, carving, and sculpting skills, and try these mosaics yourself, or take it in a new direction altogether. This book is an informative, educational tool that can complement a class or be the course guide. These experienced instructors will gladly help you surmount obstacles that all mosaic artists face. HB 9780764343629 £33.50 May 2013 Schiffer Publishing 224 pages 534 color photos & drawings
Painterly Days The Flower Watercoloring Book for Adults Painterly Days Kristy Rice Book of 25 floral sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and advice for discovering the artist within. Also included is a painting tutorial and handy colour wheel. Each book is small enough to carry anywhere and simple to use. Creativity is an escape, and this book offers a delightful way to make art regardless of skill level.
About the Author: Kristy Rice is a trailblazer of hand-painted wedding stationery. Her company, Momental Designs, garners attention from wedding publications and celebrity couples worldwide. PB 9780764350917 £23.99 March 2016 Schiffer Publishing 60 pages
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Knitbot Yoked Round Yokes from the Top Down Hannah Fettig, Neesha Hudson, Carrie Bostick Hoge Knitbot Yoked' is a collection of four modern round-yoke sweater patterns and two accessories. Designer Hannah Fettig provides valuable tips and techniques for knitting round-yoked sweaters from the top down. This book also serves as an introduction to Fair Isle knitting. PB 9780985299040 £15.50 October 2013 Quince & Co. 36 pages
Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters The Story of an American Import Teresa Duryea Wong Discover how quilting came to be a favorite pastime for an estimated 3 million quilters in Japan today, as well as a multimillion-dollar business. For 40 years, Japan looked to America and imported quilts for ideas and inspiration. Now, contemporary Japanese quilters, with their own style, seek inspiration, museum shows, and audiences in the West, while modern-day Western quilters admire the distinct aesthetics of their Japanese counterparts. Meet more than a dozen award-winning quilters, including Yoko Saito, Keiko Goke, Noriko Endo, and Yoshiko Jinzenji. Each has a well-defined, individual style, yet they share the impeccable technical standards common to Japanese artists. Learn the inside stories of former painters, seamstresses, homemakers, graphic designers, and manga artists who have all made careers in quilting. More than 200 photographs show the Japanese artists' quilts and studios, and the antique American quilts that once inspired them.
About the Author: Teresa Duryea Wong made her first quilt in 1996 and has been quilting ever since. HB 9780764348747 £33.50 August 2015 Schiffer Publishing 144 pages 216 colour illus
The Art of Weaving Else Regensteiner, Margie Thompson With comprehensive text, diagrams, drafts, and examples of fine woven fabrics, this book about the art and craft of weaving offers complete coverage of the materials and equipment, the techniques and the creative possibilities of the medium. Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable handbook is a must-have resource for weavers of all skill levels. This timeless classic now features examples of contemporary work and discusses the use of digital tools for hand-weaving. Chapters include the fundamentals of weaving, as well as looms and other equipment, yarns, how to design a warp and warp the loom, drafting, the basic weaves, pattern weaves, and how to apply this knowledge to discover the many faces of weaving. Weave structures covered include tapestry techniques, knotted, pile, flat-woven rugs, and two- and three-dimensional wall hangings.
About the Author: Else Regensteiner was an award-winning artist-weaver whose work is in the collections of many museums. Margie Thompson has been dean of The Weavers' Guild of Boston, president of Complex Weavers, and chairs the Complex Weavers Early Weaving Books and Manuscripts study group. PB 9780764348563 £33.50 February 2015 Schiffer Publishing 216 pages 52 colour & 380 b/w photos
Basic Metal Jewelry Techniques A Masterclass Carles Codina This book explains the fundamentals of metallurgy and basic formulas that every jeweler should know and master. It also shows, in great detail, the essential procedures involved in basic jewelry making, from soldering and sanding to making clasps. The accurate and up-to-date content is accompanied by a large number of photos and drawings that help to facilitate all of the processes shown, including stamping, polishing, casting, and beveling. With practice, the aspiring master jeweler can apply these techniques to virtually any project. Featured in the last section of the book are step-by-step instructions for making a number of pieces of jewelry using the constructive methods explained throughout the book. Choose one or create your own! HB 9780764343674 £23.99 June 2013 Schiffer Publishing 61 pages 276 photos & diagrams
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