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Around the World in 25 Designs!
Travel-loving jewelry designer Anne Potter takes you on a world tour of some of the most interesting and inspiring places in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Follow along with her as she explores the people, art, architecture, and culture of each region and the aspects that inspire her jewelry designs. Without ever leaving the comfort of your own home you can:Craft a colorful tile bracelet that mimics the trencadÃs mosaics of Gaudì.Hand dye beads to create a stunning neckpiece inspired by ancient Incan knotted quipus.Weave simple yet striking beaded earrings inspired by the motifs of Persian kilim carpets.Upcycle colorful tin to create a gorgeous necklace that calls to mind the work of Senegalese metal sculptors.Join antique brass filigree pieces into a unique hand bracelet that evokes the patterns of traditional Indian henna tattoos.Detailed instructions and step-by-step photos demonstrate a wide range of jewelry-making techniques, including stringing, beadweaving, wirework, macramé, metal stamping, and chain maille. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a dedicated globe trekker, Global Style Jewelry will be your trusty guide to many dynamic and diverse places and projects.
An alt twist on traditional wall hangings!
Get crafty with DIY Woven Art! These 14 fabulous fiber art projects–from colorful pillows and rugs to dramatic wall hangings–will add a pop to any room in your house. No loom? No worries. Rachel Denbow shows you how to fabricate 3 simple, portable looms.
DIY Woven Art also includes tips on customizing your designs and choosing the right fibers and embellishments for each project–basically, everything you need to know to create these gorgeous projects from start to finish. Happy weaving!
In Rep, Rips, Reps Weave, author Lucienne Coifman takes weavers beyond the traditional forms and familiar patterns. She provides complete drafts and full instruction for more than 20 of her stunning project designs—rugs, placemats, runners, wall hangings, and samplers. Rep, Rips, Reps is a complete workshop in rep weaving—for both the beginning and advanced weaver. Lucienne shares the proven tips and techniques she has developed through years of teaching. There’s also a photo gallery of games, mazes, and 3-D forms to inspire you to have fun and experiment on your own. 8 x 10 in. full-color, 172 pages
 H. Jackson Brown, Jr.’s thoughtful advice and playful observations show readers the way to a happy and meaningful life.
Each page of this edition of Life’s Little Instruction Calendar features such wonderful entries as these: “Carry a grudge and you’re the one who gets a hernia.” “To be noticed, do something amazing.” “Remember, a three-week vacation is about seven days too long.” “Be proud of your days and you’ll be content with your years.”
How to Draw & Paint Fashion & Costume Design, the third book in the Walter Foster Collectibles series, contains yet another extraordinary collection of vintage Walter Foster titles from the 1940s through the 1960s, including Female Fashion, How to Draw and Paint Today’s Fashions, How to Draw and Paint Fashions, and the Art of Costume Design. In addition to providing an overview of basic drawing and painting techniques, artists will learn how to capture figures in various poses, as well as the dynamics of facial features and expressions, and other elements of drawing. Additionally, this colorful 128-page book features easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for rendering a range of early 20th-century fashions and theatrical costumes. From casual wear and formal gowns to textures, hats, and shoes, artists who are fond of vintage fashion and eras gone by will appreciate the book for both its instructional qualities and aesthetic and collectible values.
This primer uses clear, step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of knitting. Beginners will learn to master the techniques that are needed before starting a project and learn which choices result in successful garments. A natural progression of skills is taught, and each skill is punctuated by a knitting project, enabling first-time knitters to create simple scarves and sweaters. Patterns are presented in an accessible format, with text, photographs, and line drawings to offer advice, anticipate difficulties, and provide rescue techniques.
In Tools for Teaching, Dr. Jones describes the skills by which exceptional teachers make the classroom a place of success and enjoyment for both themselves and their students. Tools for Teaching integrates the management of discipline, instruction and motivation into a system that allows you to reduce the stress of teaching by preventing most management headaches. Dr. Jones helps you reduce student disruptions, backtalk, helpless handraising and dawdling while helping you increase responsible behavior, motivation and independent learning. These skills are made accessable by practical, down-to-earth language and many examples and illustrations that provide the next best thing to attending one of Dr. Jones’ workshops. The second edition also includes an Overview DVD of Dr. Jones entire program; including how to use the Study Group Acitivity Guide, workshops, and parent videos.
Sometimes it is hard to go that extra mile or run for more minutes than the day before. Even the most dedicated runner needs an extra push. The Runner’s Book of Daily Inspiration uses positive thinking, humor, and practical training advice coupled with a daily affirmation or resolution to give runners reinforcement and support on those lazy, rainy, or otherwise uninspired days.
