Cosplay - The Beginner's Masterclass
Cosplay - The Beginner's Masterclass

Author: Miyuu Takahara

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-16

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1387104853

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"Cosplay is one of the most physically, emotionally and socially intense hobbies in the world today. It involves months of time, ceaseless attention to detail and a dedicated commitment that dwarves almost any other recreational pursuit. The myriad skills, knowhow and effort that must be iinvested cannot be underestimated. ... Split into five principle parts, this book introduces and instructs upon the various skills needed to convincingly undertake cosplay. Giving homage to the hobby's origins and history, the experience of the convention, and the means of costuming on a budget, the authors seek to please all who seek to undertake the hobby." --

Cosplay
Cosplay

Author: Jennifer Culp

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1477787615

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Cosplay, a blend of costume and play, has taken off in popularity around the world. This entertaining and enlightening volume introduces readers to the wide and vivid cosplay world. They will learn the history of this creative outlet and how some people have taken this colorful and whimsical hobby and made it into a lucrative business. Whether the reader is interested in costumes, makeup, acting, photography, or another aspect of cosplay, this book provides inspirational yet practical examples of people who have made careers out of creative cosplay.

How to Wear Makeup
How to Wear Makeup

Author: Illustration Ltd

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1683350448

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From applying a sultry smoky cat-eye to a flawless red lip, How to Wear Makeup is an essential guide to perfecting any beauty routine. Here is advice on the best products to include in a makeup bag, tips for seasonal skincare, and the best techniques for transitioning looks from day to night—a must-have for anyone seeking fresh and simple ways to wear makeup. Covering everything from foundation and contouring basics, eyeshadow and eyeliner tutorials, finding the best shade of lipstick for any occasion, tips for eyebrow shaping, and more, How to Wear Makeup is the perfect pocket reference, gift-wrapped in an irresistible package.

Miumi-U Teaches Japanese Shibari
Miumi-U Teaches Japanese Shibari

Author: Miumi- U

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780957627512

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This book shows you HOW TO DO Japanese Rope Bondage. Rope bondage has been practiced in Japan since ancient times times and is becoming more popular in the rest of the world. This book sets out to show how you can tie your partner in the way it is taught by a Japanese mistress, Miumi-U. The book starts with the basic ties and goes on to use them in more sophisticated play sessions. Miumi-U prepared these lessons with Kao, her bondage partner, who has performed with her many times in Tokyo Shibari clubs. You will learn to: - Make single and double column ties - Make quick release versions - Tie a chest harness, with and without crossovers - Tie legs in different ways - Dress your model in a Japanese crotch cloth - Combine the various ties - Play with your model - Suspend your model and play with hot wax

Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty
Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty

Author: Bobbi Brown

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0091878179

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This beauty guide aims to help boost your self-esteem and confidence. By paying attention to the author's straightforward and useful beauty principles, you will gain a sense of control over your body, your looks and your life.

A Fiddling Christmas
A Fiddling Christmas

Author: Craig Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-16

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 160974148X

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This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune.

Fabric Manipulation
Fabric Manipulation

Author: Ruth Singer

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 523

ISBN-13: 1446361543

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The award-winning textile artist presents her modern approach to 150 fabric manipulation techniques in this fully illustrated sewing guide. In Fabric Manipulation, Ruth Singer presents the most in-depth and comprehensive guide to sculptural and embellishing effects since Collette Wolff’s The Art of Manipulating Fabric. Divided into three sections—Pleat and Fold, Stitch and Gather, Apply and Layer—Fabric Manipulation teaches sewists of all skill levels 150 creative sewing techniques with clear instruction, photos, and hundreds of full color diagrams. Ruth explains her innovative variations on traditional fabric manipulation techniques such as pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting, trapunto and applique. She also offers inspirational project ideas for accessories and home décor that demonstrate practical uses of fabric manipulation.

Couture Unfolded
Couture Unfolded

Author: Brunella Giannangeli

Publisher: Promopress

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 9788416851911

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Folds are currently on the rise at the moment and this book shows how to manipulate and finish them in order to obtain that personal touch so crucial in the world of fashion. Working from the simplest possible form, the book addresses all major dimensional techniques, shows how they are related and give examples of both traditional and modern variations. This book can be considered as an encyclopaedia of folding techniques, explaining step by step the world of folds and how to apply them in practice. The explanations and diagrams about the different types of pleating are very clear and easy to follow, showing the stages of construction and the finished garments. This title includes an analysis of the use of folds in fashion throughout history and also a helpful tutorial using 30 examples from some of the most innovative and avant- garde designers in fashion today. AUTHOR: Brunella Giannangeli, Venezuelan of Italian origin, studied in the United States, where she graduated as a graphic designer at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. In 2009 she moved to Madrid to study a Masters in Textile and Surfaces Design at the IED Design School. Currently, Brunella lives in London, where she created her own collection of fabrics and prints for various clients in the fashion and interior design sectors. For the realisation of this book Brunella has collaborated with the Spanish dressmaker Maria Molina. fully illustrated in colour

The Make-up Manual
The Make-up Manual

Author: Lisa Potter-Dixon

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Published: 2018-07-11

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1788790081

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A comprehensive make-up manual that details all aspects of make-up application, solutions to common problems, as well as tips and tricks for perfecting your look every time.

Spark Joy
Spark Joy

Author: Marie Kondo

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2016-01-07

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 147352914X

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Marie Kondo will help you declutter your life with her new major Netflix series Organise the World with Marie Kondo Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The illustrations also show Ms Kondo’s unique folding method, clearly showing how to fold anything from shirts, trousers and jackets to skirts, socks and bras. The secret to Marie Kondo’s unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something ‘sparks joy’ and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change. Marie Kondo’s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, presents her unique tidying philosophy and introduces readers to the basics of her KonMari method. It has already transformed the homes and lives of millions of people around the world. Spark Joy is Marie Kondo’s in-depth tidying masterclass, focusing on the detail of how to declutter and organise your home.