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William Morris Décor & Design

Elizabeth Wilhide · Pavilion; Revised edition
Format: Hardcover

A practical and inspirational guide suggesting simple, cost effective ways of creating an interior decor that aspires to purity, color, and craftsmanship, as defined by William Morris Rich natural colors, liquid floral patterns, light airy rooms, and simple wooden furniture are all radical...
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New Crafts: Rag Crafts: 25 Contemporary Projects Shown Step By Step

Lizzie Reakes · Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate thrift craft, ragwork is enjoying a revival and this practical book shows you how to make all kinds of great pieces from recycled fabrics.
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Make: The Maker's Manual: A Practical Guide to the New Industrial Revolution

Paolo Aliverti · Maker Media, Inc; 1 edition

The Maker's Manual is a practical and comprehensive guide to becoming a hero of the new industrial revolution. It features dozens of color images, techniques to transform your ideas into physical projects, and must-have skills like electronics prototyping, 3d printing, and programming....
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Beckett Non-Sports Price Guide

Beckett Media. · Beckett Media
Pages: 376
Format: Print book

Finally a book to capture one of the fastest growing categories in the collectibles market- non-sports cards and collectibles! This book will feature up to date pricing on such sets as Star Wars, Batman and other vintage card releases that have helped form this segment of the industry....
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The Big Book of Hacks

Doug Cantor · Weldon Owen
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

In this reboot of the popular 2012 title, readers will find a collection of the most up-to-date and thrilling DIY tech projects around - straight from the experts at Popular Science magazine. Updated with new and more modern projects, the Big Book of Hacks the perfect book for aspiring...
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Graphic Clay: Ceramic Surfaces & Printed Image Transfer Techniques

Jason Bige Burnett · Lark Crafts
Format: Hardcover

For studio artists, production potters, students, educators, and hobbyists who love working with clay, this project-driven guide is an unmatched teaching tool and a fount of information and inspiration. Focusing on various surface processes, and encompassing skills ranging from letterpress...
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Knit It!: Learn the Basics and Knit 22 Beautiful Projects

Melissa Leapman · Chronicle Books LLC

This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting—no prior skills necessary! Expert knitting author Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how-to...
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The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature

Nick Neddo · Quarry Books
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

It's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, The Organic Artist is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal...
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The Fascination of Time: Marks, Manufacturers, & Complications of Classic Wristwatches

Harry Niemann · Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

For the aspiring mechanical watch collector, this casual yet insightful overview is the perfect introduction. The wristwatches presented come from well-known, outstanding Swiss companies, as well as the resurgent German luxury watch industry in Glashütte. Learn everything you need...
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Rock Art!: Painting and Crafting with the Humble Pebble

Denise Scicluna · Barron's Educational Series

Great uses for rocks: throwing, skipping, kicking ... how about painting? Rock painting is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. The varied surfaces, shapes, and sizes of rocks also make them perfect for crafts. From brooches to bookends, paperweights to place cards,...
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