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| Masters Porcelain |
| Major Works by Leading Ceramists What motivates and inspires the finest porcelain artists working today? Forty internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining just how they work with this incredibly demanding ceramic material, prized for its pristine beauty. Pure white and wonderfully delicate, porcelain is what clay potters usually graduate to only after years of honing their skills. This diverse collection showcases the results of that dedication, and the versatility is simply breathtaking Claire Curneen presents highly emotive, tactile figurative forms. Edmund de Waals elegant celadon site-specific vessel installations are renowned for their meditative presence. Harlan Houses finely carved vessels take inspiration from nature and 39;s organic forms, while Bodil Manz and 39;s eggshell porcelain cylinders are so translucent that you can sometimes discern light and shadow passing through the walls of his pots. Richard Burkett brings his extensive knowledge of all things ceramic to his role as juror of this exquisite collection. He founded Wild Rose Pottery in 1973, created salt-glazed pottery for 10 years, and currently, works with a wide range of materials, including functional stoneware and mixed-media sculpture. Burkett has an MFA in both ceramics and photography, and is a Professor of Art at San Diego State University.
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| The Craft Of Silversmithing |
| Techniques, Projects, Inspiration Take a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color, comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silvers properties what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft amazingly beautiful items, from accessories to wearables and extraordinary gifts. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a simple bud vase. Progress to a baby rattle or candleholder created with soldering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques. Ultimately youll have the expertise to complete a martini set, lidded container, or teapot. The art of silversmithing has never been easier or more enjoyable.
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| Goldsmithing And Silver Work |
| Jewelry, Vessels And Ornaments Experience the pleasure of crafting with precious metals, and of using your creativity and skills to produce objects of great beauty. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the procedures in rich detail, and display a breathtaking assortment of pieces by talented artists. Each innovative project introduces techniques that range from casting, stamping, hand engraving, and electroplating to the more specialized Kum Boo, where sheets of gold are fused with silver to form lovely motifs. Begin with two handsome square rings or a traditional Berber bracelet with delicate filigree, and move on to an elaborate coffee service once basic techniques are mastered. The chapter on gems alone -- featuring the work of Bernd Munsteiner, considered the best gem cutter in the world -- makes this sourcebook invaluable.
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| Making Metal Beads |
| Techniques, Projects And Inspiration With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork. Transform commercial beads using simple stamping, chasing, and dimpling. Use cold connections to produce riveted and woven beads from sheet and wire. Roll a simple Crescent Roll Bead, and create variations in the form by using patterned, textured, or hammered sheet metal. Crafters will build a repertoire of skills as they progress, and learn numerous ways to embellish the beads surface and add decorative elements. An extensive gallery of handmade beads provides a wealth of inspiration. A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club. Pauline Warg has been a metalsmith for 30 years, and has taught at the Manchester Institute of Art, University of New Hampshire, The Jewelry Institute, Maine College of Art, and Metalwerx. She is currently an Artisan Member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and a member of the Enamelists Society.
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| Wonderful Wire Works |
| Wire Wrapping Is The Easy Decorative Craft Every eye-catching page proves it wire makes distinctive jewelry, table accessories, candleholders, frames, lampshades and lamp bases, plus a variety of attractive containers, including baskets, bud vases, and bottles. 60 fun and easy projects in all, you and 39;ll be crafting in no time. All of these projects showcase the versatility of wire, and theyre easily created by bending, wrapping, and forming it. Complete patterns come with instructions and photos that display shiny gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, and the matte look of aluminum and steel. The styles range from fancy to funky, formal and informal, traditional and modern.
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| 500 Metal Vessels |
| Contemporary Explorations of Containment Juried by Fred Fenster, a distinguished presence in the field, 500 Metal Vessels features page after page of superbly crafted bowls, teapots, vases, chalices, urns, and other exquisite handmade hollowware. Made from diverse metals and techniques (forging, raising, casting, forming, soldering, and welding), these eye-catching pieces also display gorgeous applied surface embellishments, from enamel to repousse. Explore Sarah Perkins luminous enamel bowls; the monumental vessels, made by Kim Cridler out of unassuming steel rods; and the work of Tom Ferrero, whose fascination with architecture and Gothic forms inspired his meticulous surface designs. Edited by Fred Fenster, one of the most most influential living metalsmithing artist. His works are included in the Smithsonian Institute at Renwick Gallery, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and more. As a recipient of the American Craft Council gold medal award for consummate craftsmanship in 2005, Fred Fenster is an undisputed master of his craft.
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| Creative Metal Crafts |
| 25 Beautiful Projects For Your Home Create one-of-a-kind metal projects for the home with these quickly learned cold-connection techniques that take the intimidation out of an appealing art form. Every step of the process is beautifully and pictorially covered, from piercing and sawing to riveting and bending, along with essential surface treatments, including filing, chasing, polishing, and adding patinas. This book is ideal for beginners. It and 39;s detailed yet simple direction will have you creating beautiful metal art quickly. Build your skills on 25 contemporary, eye-catching projects--attractive shower curtain hangers, decorative fans pulls, tabletop mirrors--made from sterling silver, copper, brass, and aluminum sheets. With each wonderful household object, you and 39;ll gain a solid foundation of cold connection metalworking techniques to use in the future.
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| The Fine Art Of The Tin Can |
| Imaginative Art Objects Made From The Humble Tin Can In a newly revised and expanded version of his original success, celebrated folk artist Bobby Hanson takes the humble tin can and elevates it to art. On display in attention-grabbing photos are an array of quirky objects that will delight and amaze--and all it takes to make them are a few simple tools, some cans, and these simple instructions on cutting, shaping, riveting, and soldering. The charmingly fun projects include some childlike objects such as whistles, trucks, and airplanes; a Tin Pan Alley series of musical instruments, including a canjo and chimes; and even stunning jewelry and sculptures. Artists, metal crafters, and anyone seeking a new creative outlet will find inspiration aplenty in these uniquely original ideas and projects.
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| The Weekend Crafter Polymer Clay |
| 20 Fun And Easy Weekend Projects One of the most innovative and modern craft books out there today, this book features some of the newest techniques to polymer clay crafting. Best of all, these new techniques require very minimal materials and skills. It and 39;s perfect for beginners. With 20 fun and fast projects, helpful tips and full color illustrations, it and 39;s a great resource for new comers to this craft. Irene Semanchuk Dean has been working with polymer clay for over 10 years. She holds membership in the National Polymer Clay Guild, the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and is a founding member and current president of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Irene sells her work through her business, Good Night Irene, as well as at art and craft shows and galleries across the country. She has authored Kids Crafts Polymer Clay Item 455171 and Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay Item 4553.
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| Country Living Crafting A Business |
| Make Money Doing What You Love A new book by Country Living and author Kathie Fitzgerald. Home-based businesses are a common starting point for many entrepreneurs -- and women in particular yearn for flexible hours as well as the chance to do creative work they really love. But how can that dream become reality? Find out, from the experts who already made it happen. The women artisans at the heart of this volume will inspire and motivate anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. In illuminating in-depth profiles, they provide invaluable practical information on what it takes to get started, develop a saleable product, organize a company, market your goods, manage the finances, and handle staffing. All types of business are featured, from hand-weaving, doll making, and rug hooking to travel, interior design, and photography. Gorgeous photos showcase each businesswoman happily in her element, along with her work. Inside, you and 39;ll meet Amy Butler, owner of Amy Butler Design Anna Corba, owner of Found Cat Studio, specializing in home accessories Michelle Joy, owner of Primrose, a floral design and vintage shop Marilyn Lysohir, owner of Cowgirl Chocolates Lisa Norris, owner of Made by One Girl, home to handmade books Kate Shifrin Style Consultants Inc., Come Flea with Me Jane Zaccaria, owner of Tiddlywinks and Scallywags, a child and 39;s clothing store And many more.
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| Where Women Create |
| Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women Research by Craft Trends Magazine reveals that 89% of all crafters are women, and that they want to work in an environment conducive to creating their art. This invaluable and very special guide helps them achieve that goal, whatever their passion. It goes straight to the experts successful women who have made their mark in more than 10 different creative fields. These top designers and artisans offer insights gleaned from years of experience, reveal how they constructed their own creative spaces, and explain how the reader can make practical use of these decorating, organizational, and inspirational techniques as they go about designing their own work areas. Among the pertinent questions they answer Where did you like to work as a child? What and 39;s the most important thing about having your own place to work? Are women and 39;s creative spaces different from men and 39;s? How important is it for you to organize your work, and how do you do it? Do you listen to music when you work--and what kind? The featured designers include Wendy Addison, Dena Fishbein, Jill Schwartz, and Suze Weinberg and their fields range from paper crafts to gardening.
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| Careers In Art |
| An Illustrated Guide Chart a course for the future which links your art interests and abilities to possible careers in art and design. Examine a wide spectrum of art-related professions such as urban design, exhibit and display design, graphic design, photography, fashion design, museum careers, the fine arts, and various art-related fields within the television and theater industries and undercover. Learn the steps you and 39;ll need to take in pursuit of each career and the personal qualities necessary for success in each field. Matching the individual to individual characteristics, Careers in Art is a valuable tool for assessing, understanding, and pursuing art and design career opportunities.
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| 20-minute Crafts |
| Hands on Crafts for Kids Based on the PBS television program Hands On, and created for the crafting pleasure of 7 to 12-year-olds and their parents, these imaginative projects banish boredom while reinforcing concepts learned at school. Full of interesting animal and nature-themed projects, book includes rainbow suncatcher, turtle mouse pad, bunny mask, garden necklace, giraffe switchplate cover, and much more. The 48 activities all include lists of materials needed, full-size patterns, and color photographs of the completed objects.
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| 20-minute Crafts Beading |
| Beading and 39;s not only hot with adults--children love it too. In connection with the PBS Hands on Crafts for Kids television show comes a collection of simple and attractive beading projects for youngsters 10 and up. Young beaders can choose from 60 practical and decorative items, including pretty jewelry (bracelets, chokers), eye-catching room décor (pillows, a lampshade), and personal accessories (flip-flops, a sophisticated looking jewelry box). Easy-to-follow diagrams explain how to string the beads, attach clasps, and tie knots. Kids will enjoy hours of creative pleasure--and they and 39;ll feel proud to show off their handiwork.
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| Crafts For Kids |
| Birthdays, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Mother and 39;s Day, Thanksgiving, and More... To give a preschooler plenty of crafting fun, just grab some felt, sequins, buttons, bows, beads, paper, and this fabulous collection of international projects. With more than 50 colorful things to create, including holiday cards, gifts, and decorations, there and 39;s something to appeal to every child. For Christmas, celebrate with tree bag ornaments or a gingerbread house. Dress up a Thanksgiving table with a cornucopia, and display Easter eggs in a papier-mâché bowl. A decorated mug or picture frame makes a perfect Mother and 39;s or Father and 39;s Day gift, and a bat and spider chain adds the perfect spooky touch for Halloween. Other projects, such as paper lanterns and origami, are inspired by festivities from around the world. Find great ideas for birthdays, carnivals, and more.
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| Creative Crafts For Kids |
| Over 100 Fun Projects for Two to Ten Year Olds Gill Dickinson and Cheryl Owen have teamed up to create a volume jam-packed with more than 100 stimulating projects (plus variations) for 2- to 10-year-olds. Designed to maximize childrens imaginations, these activities provide plenty of space for kids to stretch their own creative muscles. Little hands will happily keep busy creating and crafting with everything from enjoyably messy clays and paints to fabrics, beads, and other materials. A jazzy t-shirt, fancy cake, or hand-painted wrapping paper its here, with easy-to-follow instructions and templates to help kids along.
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| The Girls World Book Of Friendship Crafts |
| Cool Stuff to Make with Your Best Friends Joanne O and 39;Sullivan creates a cool celebration of girl power. Nothing and 39;s more important to a smart young woman than friendship, and these super projects focus on things to make for and with her closest gal pals. She can start with some of the very finest gift ideas around Jet-setting worldly girls will go for a purse made from a real, usable map. Book lovers will delight in the mini-book necklace. Sandals embellished with glittering paillettes will please fashion divas. A collection of favorite snapshots can become an artful wall gallery for best buddies to enjoy together, or friends can throw a spa party, craft hip decorations for each other and 39;s rooms, and lots more.
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| Alter This. |
| Radical Ideas for Transforming Books Into Art Take this book and…remake it. Introducing the first guide that not only teaches kids the basics of altered art, but is the very material for creating those personal pieces. Thats because this volume, along with dozens of others, is an art project just waiting to happen. With irreverent text and beautiful photography—and techniques such as stitching, image transferring, and cutting—Alter This. shows children how to turn telephone, picture, and even those boring grammar books into something exciting. Budding artists will decorate pages with collage, paint, stamps, pockets, and pop ups, and transform entire tomes into shadow boxes, picture frames, purses, or tools for passing notes in the hallway. Kids will want to own this book…and make it their own, too.
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