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Bead Directory: The Complete Guide to Choosing And Using More Than 600 Beautiful Beads
Mann, Elise
Book Number: 63608
ISBN: 0731812891
Simon & Schuster Austrralia 2006. 8vo. spiral bound, illustrated boards, hardcover. 256pp. index, colour illus. Fine.
Price: $15.00

Whittling and Woodcarving
Tangerman, E. J.
Book Number: 37549
ISBN:
New York, Dover. 8vo softcover 293pp index, b/w illus. very good.
Price: $15.00

A guide to model making & taxidermy; a comprehensive manual for sportsmen and teachers, for model railway enthusiasts and other hobbyists [by] Leo J. Cappel. Photographs by Arne Loot.
Cappel, Leo J.
Book Number: 42135
ISBN:
Wellington Reed, 1974 Small 4to hardcover, laminated boards. 84pp index, b/w illus. very good. Bibliography: p. 83.
Price: $15.00

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

Les immortelles : everlasting blooms : the beauty of dried flowers / by Georgeanne Brennan and Kathryn Kleinman ; written by Georgeanne Brennan ; photography by Kathryn Kleinman ; flower production by Michaele Thunen ; design by Jacqueline Jones Design.
Brennan, Georgeanne
Book Number: 35978
ISBN: 0733601294
Rydalmere, N.S.W. Hodder & Stoughton 1995 Square 4to hardcover, pictorial boards with cloth spine 107pp colour illus. very good, foxing to endpapers.
Price: $15.00

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

Natural Collage. The Making Of Pictures With Seeds, Leaves And Grasses
Miles, Sally
Book Number: 26436
ISBN: 0718819918
Lutterworth Press, 1973 4to hardcover 127pp index, colour & b/w illus. very good / very good d/w.
Price: $10.00

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

The Victorian Book of Lavender and Old Lace. An Inspiring Collection of Delightful Projects and Pastimes from a Bygone Age
Schneebeli-Morrell, Deborah
Book Number: 27559
ISBN:
U.K. Coombe 1996 4to. hardcover, laminated boards. 44pp. colour illus. near fine. / near fine d/w.' '
Price: $8.00

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

The New Candle Book: Inspirational Ideas for Displaying, Using and Making Candles
Nicol
Book Number: 32118
ISBN: 1859670660
Lorenz Books 1995 4to hardcover 160pp index, colour illus. very good / very 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