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A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting: 35 Painting Activities from Calligraphy to Animals to Landscapes

Caroline Self - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover

As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit of a subject - be it an animal, landscape or tree. All you need for this simple, but beautiful,...
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Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style

Celine Dupuy - Potter Craft
Format: Paperback

Sewing with a Certain Savior Faire!The inimitable Cline Dupuy presents sewers of all skill levels with more than fifty projects, each with a touch of something wonderfully, whimsically French. Including easy items to sew for the home, fashion accessories, delightful gifts, and innovative...
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Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft: Patchwork, Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Applique Plus Dozens of Projects with How-to Instructions

Louise Dixon - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters. Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill levels. It provides step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit, crochet,...
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The Dress-Up Book

Jane Bull - DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover

Filled with fantastic ideas for making costumes and accessories, award-winning author and designer Jane Bull helps children bring their fantasies to life!
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40 Knots and How to Tie Them

Lucy Davidson - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardcover

Knowing which knot to use when and how to tie it can mean the difference between safety and danger or a dry or wet night camping. A well-tied knot is not only a safeguard, but also a thing of beauty. 40 Knots and How to Tie Them presents the essential knots, from classic sturdy, strong...
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Leather: History, Technique, Projects

Josephine Barbe - Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Format: Hardcover

Humans are the only species known to adorn themselves with a second skin. This extra hide, leather, can be smooth, soft, and cosmetic, or robust, resistant, and protective. For thousands of years this versatile material has provided the foundation for the manufacture of clothing, jewelry,...
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Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Small Knitters

Carolyn Clewer - Barron's Educational Series; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Today, an ancient and venerable hobby is gaining popularity among kids. It's the craft of knitting! These days, our youngest knitters are discovering that they can do it anywhere, and make everything from handbags and belts to scarves, hats, sweaters, bracelets, and fun toys. Starting...
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Creative Alcohol Inks: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Amazing Effects--Explore Painting, Pouring, Blending, Textures, and More!

Ashley Mahlberg - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Pour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium.Get an overview of essential materials, substrates,...
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