50 Trade Secrets of Great Design Packaging

50 Trade Secrets of Great Design Packaging

Author: Stafford Cliff

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1564968723

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50 Trade Secrets of Great Design: Packaging looks behind the scenes at fifty commercial product package designs, revealing how designers work with clients from concept to completion. A wealth of working drawings, computer visuals, thumbnail sketches, and color photographs demonstrate the formation of each concept and how the final design was executed.


Mastering the Antique Trade

Mastering the Antique Trade

Author: Channing Gardner

Publisher: Channing Gardner

Published: 2024-07-29

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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Antique dealing is a captivating and rewarding profession, blending the romance of history with the rigor of commerce. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with the past while engaging in a dynamic and competitive market. However, the path to success in this industry is not without its challenges. This guide aims to equip antique dealers, vendors, and resellers with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in the antique market.


The Napier Co

The Napier Co

Author: Melinda L. Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 1011

ISBN-13: 9780974374062

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The Napier Jewelry book is a visual encyclopedia of Napier Costume Jewelry. It tells the heretofore untold and phenomenal story of The Napier Co. inception, development, flowering, and ultimate success. It chronicles the history of its management, manufacturing, marketing, and most importantly, the unparalleled beauty of Napier fashion jewelry. With approximately 4000 pictures of Napier jewelry history and over 250,000 words of text and descriptions, you will be taken step-by-step, decade by decade, through the development of the Napier style. As a collector, you will learn to recognize the findings, materials, and designs to appropriately circa-date the Napier jewelry in which you are investing. As a lover of vintage costume jewelry, you will enjoy the drama and excitement of the trials, tribulations, and breakthroughs at each stage of the Napier journey. In the end, you will have a deep and lasting appreciation of the romantic story infused into the metal, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, and elegance of each piece of Napier jewelry that you own or are considering owning


The Little Breadwinner

The Little Breadwinner

Author: Lucia Mann

Publisher: Aperion Books

Published: 2020-09-06

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780985603939

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Finding Hope and Survival in The Midst of War FROM 1980 TO 1992, A TURBULENT CIVIL WAR ravaged the Central American state of El Salvador, claiming the lives of approximately 75,000 Salvadorans. The Little Breadwinner is a story of tyrannized, frightened families-mostly poor peasants, indigenous peoples, and child farm workers-whose lives signified nothing to the military death squads. Lucia Mann, who was in El Salvador at the time, recalls this vivid historical portrait of human rights violations during and after the "dirty" war between the military-led government and left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front. This brutal conflict was backed politically, economically, and militarily by the United States with CIA involvement. Throughout these pages, you will experience intense trials of courageous survival with unforgettable characters who yearn for peace, justice, and normalcy. One of the brave women you will meet is Estella Godwin Lozano (a Waorani tribe descendant of the Amazon rain forest), who suffered terribly before her brutal demise in Laredo, Texas in 2019. She was a "little person" who became traumatically affected by the abuse perpetrated by National Guard soldiers outside her pueblo home. She heroically joined the Sandinistas (Cuban-backed guerillas) to seek revenge upon the villains of her country. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lucia Mann, humanitarian and activist, was born in British colonial South Africa in the wake of World War II. She now resides in British Columbia, Canada. After retiring from freelance journalism in 1998, she wrote a four-book African series to give voice to those who have suffered and are suffering brutalities and captivity. The Little Breadwinner is her seventh book that exposes accounts of both personal and social injustice.


Antique Collecting for Men

Antique Collecting for Men

Author: Louis Heilbroner Hertz

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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To those who regard themselves as familiar with the usually accepted mores of antique collecting, a number of seemingly new ideas and outlooks are expressed.


Structural Packaging

Structural Packaging

Author: Josep M. Garrofé

Publisher: Index Books S L

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9788496309104

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"More than 1,000 images showing the processes of creation, design and assembly of a selection of innovative packaging. A sample of the most important and exceptional projects of promotional packaging, shown on three different levels, depneding on their complexity and grouped according to their features and business area: bottles, food, textile, Christmas cards, jewellery, decoration, spare time, writing, folders, chocolate, cosmetics, presents, merchandising, editorial."--Back cover.


Resin Creations

Resin Creations

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-04-29

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Uncover the lustrous world of resin jewelry, where art meets craftsmanship in "Resin Creations," a comprehensive guide that promises to elevate your hobby to artistry, or ignite a new-found passion. This transformative eBook takes you by the hand and leads you through the intricate dance of resin jewelry making, an endeavor that blends the magic of chemistry with the flair of design. "Resin Creations" is your friend and mentor in one, guiding you through every step of the process. From the moment you start setting up your creative space to the final touches that turn your piece into a masterpiece, this book ensures you are well-equipped for the exciting journey ahead. Begin your odyssey with a deep dive into what resin jewelry entails, exploring the essential tools and materials that will become the foundation of your craft. Navigate through chapters that meticulously teach you about different types of resin and the critical safety practices to keep your creativity flourishing without any hitches. This guide carefully curates tips and tricks to master the basic techniques, so you can mix, pour, and cure resin with the confidence of a seasoned artisan. Design is at the heart of every piece of jewelry, and "Resin Creations" provides you with the underpinnings of color theory, composition, and more, transforming technical knowledge into wearable art. Learn to shape your dreams into tangible elegance with segments dedicated to molds and shaping, and elevate your creations by embedding various objects to capture depth and narrative within your pendants, bracelets, and rings. As you progress, uncover advanced techniques that include sculpting with resin, integrating electronic components, and achieving multi-layered aesthetics. This comprehensive resource doesn't stop at creation; it also equips you to troubleshoot common pitfalls, ensuring that your journey is as smooth as the polished finish on your final design. Finally, chapters devoted to the business side of your craft, encourage you to share your creations with the world. Beyond the crafting and selling, "Resin Creations" reinforces the ethos of community and sustainability, encouraging you onward to be both an artist and an advocate for responsible creation. In a blend of creative potential and practical knowledge, "Resin Creations" is more than an eBook—it's the catalyst to a new chapter of your artistic life. Whether you dream of shimmering, bespoke jewelry or long to contribute to the rich culture of handmade art, your journey begins here.