The Shell Combined Book of Knots and Ropework (Practical and Decorative) Fry, Eric C. Book Number: 65877 ISBN: 0715381970 David & Charles Newton Abbot 1981. Large 8vo. hardcover. 95 knots with step by step illustrated instructions. Index. Very good, small owner's signature on fep. / Very good d/w. Price: $25.00
The Boys' Book of Metalcraft Wm. A. Bagley - with Illustrations by the author Book Number: 34861 ISBN: Vawser and Wiles - The V & W Handbooks Hobby Craft and Careers Series 8vo. Illustrated wraps. 96pp. Describes the foundations and first principles of several metalcrafts. Contents includes Tools and Materials, Soldering and Riveting, Sheet Metal Work, Repousse, Pewter Modelling and Jewellery, Fret Cutting in Metals, Wirework, Simple Casting in Lead and Pewter, Strip Iron Work, Cleaning and Finishing, Final Hints, A Novel Table-Top Bench, Wire Gauges, Weights of Metals, Gauges of Tinplates. Price: $18.00
The Crafts Movement in Australia: A History Cochrane, Grace Book Number: 61476 ISBN: 0868403164 New South Wales University Press 1992 4to hardcover 448pp + index, colour & b/w illus. very good, light rubing to bottom cover edge, light foxing to endpapers. / very good d/w. Price: $190.00
How to Make Old Time Ship Models Hobbs, Edward W. Book Number: 52803 ISBN: Glasgow: Brown , Son & Ferguson, 1942 8vo. hardcover. 208pp. index. b/w illus, fold-out plans. good solid copy. /no d/w. Price: $18.00
How to Make Old Time Ship Models Hobbs, Edward W. Book Number: 21926 ISBN: Glasgow: Brown , Son & Ferguson, 1972 8vo. hardcover. 208pp. index. b/w illus, fold-out plans. very good, small bookseller's stamp bottom of fep. / very good d/w. Price: $35.00
Grandiflora Celebrations Havekes, Saskia & Lehmann, Andrew(photos) Book Number: 60783 ISBN: 9781921382222 Penguin Lantern, Victoria, Australia, 2011. Folio. hardcover. 266pp. index, colour illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/w. Price: $45.00
Leatherwork Hamilton-Head, Ian Book Number: 5266 ISBN: UK. Blandford Press, 1979, 1st edition Small 4to. hardcover. 134pp. index. b/w illus. near fine / near fine d/w. Price: $12.00
Stained Glass No Author Book Number: 25872 ISBN: 0862880343 Greenwich Editions 31 October, 1997 4to hardcover 80pp colour illus. near fine. / near fine d/w. Price: $15.00
The Art of Batik: Flowers and Landscapes Taylor, Mary Book Number: 27538 ISBN: 0855327855 Search Press 1995 4to softcover 80pp index, colour illus. very good. The ancient art of batik is developed in this book giving methods of decorating fabric that originated in the Far East. By painting on cotton or silk with melted wax and dyeing the fabric repeatedly with cold water dyes designs can be created. Price: $12.00
Decorative Picture Framing (Decorative Arts Series) Byford, Moyra Book Number: 27965 ISBN: 1853914606 Meruhurst, 1996 Square 4to hardcover 96pp index, colour illus. near fine / very good d/w. Look for similar books by subject: Price: $15.00
Crafting with Lace: More Than 40 Enchanting Projects to Make Cusick, Joyce Elizabeth Book Number: 29141 ISBN: 0806904445 Sterling Publishing, 1993 4to softcover 160pp index, colour illus. very good. Presenting over 40 lace-crafting projects including decorative items and things to wear, this book provides alternatives to the traditional, labour-intensive techniques. The projects make use of a variety of laces - antique, modern, Battenberg and cutwork - which should have wide appeal. Price: $12.00
How to Make Playhouses Holland, Peter Book Number: 29150 ISBN: 0706375343 Cassell Illustrated 1996 4to softcover 128pp index, colour & b/w illus. very good. Contains 14 inexpensive projects for making playhouses, including a stable, hospital, garage, space capsule, camper and kitchen. Each playhouse is based on a standard box design, is large enough for children up to nine years old and can be dismantled easily to store flat. Price: $10.00
ABCs of Batik Hersk, Bernadette Book Number: 30327 ISBN: 0801961343 Radnor, Pa. Chilton, 1975 4to hardcover 155pp index, b/w illus. good / good d/w. Price: $12.00
Nature Printing: 30 Projects for Creating Beautiful Prints, Wearables, and Home Furnishings Bethmann, Laura Donnelly Book Number: 33243 ISBN: 1580173764 Pownal, VT Storey Books 2001 4to softcover 96pp index, colour illus. fine. Nature printing, or recreating images from the natural world, is a direct, inexpensive process with possibilities as varied as nature itself. Apply ink or paint to leaves, flowers, herbs, or fruit and print life-sized images onto paper, fabric, and other surfaces to create captivating works of art. nnIn full-color, simple instructions, NATURE PRINTING covers tools, techniques, and tips for dozens of beautiful projects, including printed fabric for curtains, pillows, linens, quilts, and clothing; stationery, cards, and invitations; nature journals; and more. The book includes instructions for decorative finishes and frames, and it offers nature printing projects for children. Price: $12.00
Decorative Dolls' Houses: Original Interiors for Twenty Five Dolls' Houses Hamilton, Caroline Book Number: 33244 ISBN: 0852238827 Ebury Press 1990 Square 4to hardcover 144pp index, colour illus. very good / very good d/w. A practical guide to decorating dolls houses, featuring over 25 original miniature houses and shops, including a Victorian house and an English pub. The book is divided into sections on houses, shops and curiosities, and has full details on practicalities such as lighting and furnishings. Price: $15.00
Designer Beadwork: French Beaded Designs (Designer Beadwork) Dickt, Donna DeAngelis Book Number: 35240 ISBN: 1402716036 Sterling/Chapelle April 1, 2005 4to hardcover 128pp near fine / Very good. d/w. It's amazing that objects so beautiful come from such simple techniques! These French beaded flowers sparkle, shine, and surprise, and yet they're made just by stringing beads on wire and wrapping them around to form stems and petals. Some of these flowers serve as eye-catching ornaments; others are sublimely practical, such as napkin rings and tiebacks. Follow the well-illustrated instructions to craft wildflowers, roses, daisies, tulips, anemones, and hydrangeas. For each one, there's a "What You Need to Know" and "What You Will Learn" box as guidance. The dazzling items include Black Tie Candleholders, Forsythia Urn, Lamp Shade, Tulip Tin, Clay Pot Critters, and Mistletoe Ball. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club. Price: $25.00
Family Circle Painted Furniture : 100+ Home Decorating Projects Malcolm, Trisha Book Number: 35244 ISBN: 1931543305 Sixth&Spring Books May 28, 2004 Square 4to hardcover 144pp near fine. Book Description: Culled from the expert pages of Family Circle and Family Circle Home Crafts magazines, here are more than 100 fun and creative painting projects. Refurbish a garage-sale find, express your style on an unfinished piece, and add pizzazz to almost any item using sponging, stenciling, distressing, striping, and other techniques. Turn a plain cabinet into an elegant sideboard using faux tortoise finishing. Add a feminine touch to a basic chest with stenciled roses. Go wild painting animal prints on boxes, flowerpots, and even an end table. Use chalkboard paint to give a child furniture she can write on, and more! Price: $18.00
Holiday Scrapbooking : 200 Page Designs Vanessa-Ann Book Number: 35249 ISBN: 1402706774 Sterling/Chapelle September 28, 2003 4to hardcover 128pp near fine / near fine d/w. Book Description: Holidays are a perfect time to take photos, and with these 200 delightful page designs, your snapshots can be part of a fabulous scrapbook worth treasuring. Think of including a plastic spider on a "Happy Haunting" Halloween page or "building" a snowman out of patterned snowflake paper. From "Letters to the North Pole" tucked into paper pockets, to "Our First Thanksgiving," every page will tell a story. Price: $18.00
24-Hour Knitting Projects Weiss, Rita Book Number: 35250 ISBN: 1402713746 Sterling February 1, 2005 4to hardcover 128pp near fine. Book Description: Take out the knitting needles today; wear a new shirt, shawl, or sweater tomorrow. These fashion-conscious projects will appeal to beginners eager to see results, and looking for something quick and stylish to create. The instructions make it easy to work each garment and accessory, and they give uncertain knitters confidence. But even those with more advanced skill will find they simply can't resist whipping up every fantastic item, such as a cute little crop top with fringe around the neckline and a tie around the bottom. Other irresistible options include a silver blouse and stole, vests, purses, hats (one in red for the Red Hat Ladies), and an afghan. Knitters from outside the U.S. will also appreciate the handy conversion table. Price: $12.00
Nancy Cornwell's More Polar Magic: Expanded Fleece Techniques Cornwell, Nancy Book Number: 35255 ISBN: 0873498100 Krause Publications July 25, 2004 4to softcover 158pp near fine. Book Description:Unique designs are perfect for gift-giving and family playtDiscover more fantastic fleece sewing techniques and projects nnfrom "Polar Princess" Nancy Cornwell! Beginning with a nnrefresher course covering the basics of fleece sewing techniquesnnand applications, Cornwell guides the reader through over 50 nngorgeous creations. The major techniques introduced in her nnprevious books are now greatly expanded upon and nndemonstrated in a wide variety of fashion and home d?cor nnuses. Step-by-step instructions lead sewers of all skill levels to nnconfidently complete these comfortable and practical nncreations.nnnFocusing on the versatility of each technique, Cornwell nnteaches sewers how to use the unique characteristics of fleece nnto their advantage. Featured projects include vests, scarves, nnquilts, blankets, pillows and hats. As a bonus, the book includesnna multi-sized pattern of the jacket pictured on the cover, and nnjacket variations, as well as a section containing templates. Price: $12.00
The Glass Painting Book Dunsterville, Jill Book Number: 35256 ISBN: 0715316117 David & Charles Publishers March 1, 2003 4to softcover 128pp near fine. Book Description: Bring a dash of colour to windows, doors and household glassware with this comprehensive and enjoyable guide. nnTaking inspiration from the luminous beauty of stained glass, painting on glass is a simple yet dramatically effective decorative technique which involves little cost and, with the help of this book, can be enjoyed by all artistic abilities. A complete introduction to the craft, it contains a complete guide to materials and techniques, a host of projects to try, a library of trace-off motifs and an invaluable trouble shooting section. Decorate plates, glasses, bottles, trinket boxes, mirrors, picture frames, vases, cabinet doors, storage jars and many other items with the ideas presented here. Detailed step-by- step instructions are accompanied by specially commissioned colour photographs of the projects to ensure success every time. nnOnce you have started painting on glass, you will find it hard to stop, and will never look at a plain glass surface in the same way again! nnJane Dunsterville is one of Britain's leading glass painting specialists. A trained interior and exhibition designer, her love of stained glass has led her to practise that craft and diversify into glass painting. Jane and her husband run a successful business, Dunsterville Craft and Design, which makes and supplies glass painting kits, and runs courses on the craft. This is Jane's second book for David & Charles, her first being Glass Painting Projects, written with her husband. Jane lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Price: $15.00
The Pattern Companion: Sewing Morris, Mary Book Number: 35262 ISBN: 1402712723 Sterling February 1, 2005 4to softcover 192pp near fine. Book Description: This is for the seamstress who knows her way around a needle and thread, but wants more great projects and new techniques to add to her repertory. Anyone with some experience will find something to delight, instruct, challenge, and inspire--whether it's surmounting a frustrating fitting problem, finding the perfect present, or discovering an ingenious way to make use of vintage linens. Four information-rich sections feature fabulous accessories, eye-catching wome's clothing, handsome children's wear, and baby gifts and toys, while the introduction covers everything from tools to measurement charts. Sew an Asian-style eyeglass case, monogrammed memory album, jointed teddy bear, doll's clothes, bibs and burp cloths, a girl's floral dress, chenille jacket, and many other lovely things. Price: $12.00