Japan Crafts Sourcebook
Japan Crafts Sourcebook

Author: Japan Craft Forum

Publisher: Kodansha

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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This is the first book to present today's traditional crafts under one cover and the first and only guide to the contemporary craft centers of Japan. A monumental effort seven years in the making, the Japan Crafts Sourcebook catalogs an array of items found throughout the country and discusses their history, background, and contemporary standing. An insightful introduction by Diane Durston delves into the intricacies of Japanese craft and contemplates the future of Japan's ongoing artisan traditions. With over ninety items from all genres - textiles, ceramics, wood, bamboo, lacquer, paper, and metal - and a wealth of illustrations, the Japan Crafts Sourcebook provides the perfect introduction to this cherished but vanishing world, and will prove invaluable for artists, craftspeople, designers, researchers, and lovers of the handmade object everywhere.

Photo Crafts Sourcebook
Photo Crafts Sourcebook

Author: Laurie Klein (Artist)

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592232178

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Photographs are simple to work with and can be used to create projects that are uniquely personal and meaningful. The Photo Crafts Sourcebook explains two simple techniques - image transferring and hand-coloring - that can be used to create a lifetime of photo keepsakes, gifts, scrapbooks, and albums. Personalize a frame or a pillow with a favorite image or add color to old family photos. It's easy with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and color images of finished works. This beautifully illustrated guide features 250 color photos and offers detailed instructions for a host of easy projects.

Full-color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament
Full-color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament

Author: Auguste Racinet

Publisher: Dover

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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Classic sourcebook of spectacular design collages, all royalty-free, featuring over 1,500 decorative elements and motifs from major cultures in world history through the 19th century.

Nail Art Sourcebook
Nail Art Sourcebook

Author: Pansy Alexander-Potter

Publisher: Carlton Books

Published: 2017-02-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780979113

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This popular guide to nail art features the coolest trends in fingertip fashion Nail art is a fabulous way to make your own personal statement, and turn your nails into the hottest fashion accessory around. From stripes, chevrons, and flowers to glitter, gemstones, foils, and trompe l'oeil effects, this fun reference offers hundreds of great designs to copy or have professionally done: every one will work on either real or fake nails. You'll learn techniques; how-tos for adding adornments, and new methods for stenciling, stamping, and three-dimensional work. An inspiring nail art gallery showcases more than 500 designs, organized thematically.

Collage Sourcebook
Collage Sourcebook

Author: Jennifer Atkinson

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2005-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781592531011

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The beauty of collage art appeals to all people. Anyone from the hobbyist to the fine artist can use collage techniques to add creativity and dimension to their work. This book provides creative instruction and inspiration through a wide range of projects, and is sure to stimulate ideas and help hobbyists and artists overcome creative blocks. Collage Sourcebook is a comprehensive compilation of our two top collage titles, Collage Art, by Jennifer Atkinson, and Collage for the Soul, by Holly Harrison and Paula Grasdal. Dozens of techniques are demonstrated in visual step-by-step instructions and use a variety of materials, from paper and fabric to found objects. Tips for getting started and using a variety of techniques, such as photo transfer, gold leaf, encaustic, assemblage, photo montage, computer collage, fabric collage, cast-paper-pulp collage, tissue-paper collage, decoupage, painting and printing on paper, working with water-soluble oil pastels, frottage, texturing or altering paper, and altering books, makes this a valuable go-to resource for the collage artist.

Nail Art Sourcebook
Nail Art Sourcebook

Author: Pansy Alexander

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781780974972

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With the current movement for extreme and individualistic beauty, nail art is a way to make your own personal statement as well as turn your nails into the hottest fashion accessories around. In The Nail Art Sourcebook, you will find hundreds of ideas for designs using a full range of effects, all of which you can do yourself or take to a nail technician to execute professionally. The sourcebook opens with an introduction that covers the basic techniques and tools you'll need to re-create the designs, including how-to steps on adding adornments such as glitter, gemstones and foils as well as methods for stencilling, stamping and three-dimensional work. A nail art gallery of over 500 designs, organized thematically, follows, with themes that vary from graphic stripes, chevrons and dots to floral and nature motifs, as well as tribal patterns and animal prints. Not only is nail art a great way to enhance your look for a special occasion or make a fashion statement, it's a fulfilling way to explore your creative potential.

Steampunk Sourcebook
Steampunk Sourcebook

Author: M. C. Waldrep

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486481111

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Featuring individual images as well as original design collages, this one-of-a-kind CD-ROM and book compilation fromDover's vast archives offersmore than500 images that range from dirigibles andsea vesselsto corsets andpocket watches."

A Hand Papermaker's Sourcebook
A Hand Papermaker's Sourcebook

Author: Sophie Dawson

Publisher: Lyons Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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A catalog of international sources for papermaker, calligrapher, paper artist, and craft printer.

Stained Glass Sourcebook
Stained Glass Sourcebook

Author: Quarry Books (Gloucester, Mass.)

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781592530342

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Original patterns, step-by-step instructions, and information on new techniques and materials explain how to create spectacular stained-glass creations, including frames, mirrors, vases, napkin holders, and more.