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October 2002
features
Arts and Crafts books and links |
The library has hundreds of books on dozens of arts
and crafts.
Some topics include:
Click on a topic to see what books are in the
MORE catalog on the topic
Some of our newer books on arts and crafts include:
Fantasy
Origami
by Duy Nguyen
736.982 Ngu
In your hands, tiny sheets of paper will become fabulous figurines.
Using origami techniques, you'll create everything from a killer whale
to to a phoenix rising from the ashes.
By
Hand: 25 Beautiful Objects to Make in the American Folk Art Tradition
by Janice Eaton Kilby
745.5 Kil
Make 25 wonderful folk art objects and learn all about a wealth of
American handicrafts at the same time. From quilting to carved
wood, to painted tin, you'll use many techniques and decorative
effects that would be familiar to craftspeople hundreds of years ago
and are still popular today.
The
Most Incredible Cardboard Toys in the Whole Wide World
by Stephan Czernecki with Michael Haijtink
745.592 Cze
Imagine a child's room alive with these contemporary, colorful,
folk-art toys inspired by countries around the world. Each toy
comes with its own exciting story. Toy projects are unique,
charming, colorful designs, made from easy-to-find, everyday
materials, use simple household tools, and have color-coded
instructions.
New
Wood Puzzle Designs: a Guide to the Construction of Both New and
Historic Puzzles
by James W. Follette, MD
745.592 Fol
The book offers a range of twelve projects in four categories,
containing both classic puzzles and inventive new ones. The
puzzles will work with accuracy and precision as the book shows you
how to make perfectly square sticks, round wood disk, and rings.
Designed for both novice and experts, the puzzles will give
woodworkers the special satisfaction of crafting a project of lasting
interest.
Essentially
Candles
by Dr. Robert S. McDaniel and Katherine J. McDaniel
745.5933 McD
This comprehensive book reveals the secrets to making beautiful and
long lasting candles for candle makers of all skill levels.
Learn to make a variety of candles that you can use and enjoy for
every occasion or give as keepsake gifts. The McDaniels'
thorough instructions and color illustrations explain every facet,
including equipment, waxes, wicks, colors, fragrances, surface
effects, and important safety issues.
Folk
Art Landscapes for Every Season
by Judy Diephouse and Lynne Deptula
745.723 Die
Folk art painting is rich with quaint, picturesque scenery, from
rolling hills and rural farmland to old-fashioned barns, churches and
country gardens. The authors show you how to capture this warm,
simplistic style through ten charming decorative painting projects.
The
World of Whimble Whimsy: Fanciful Fabric Projects for the Heart and
Home
by Martha Young
746 You
Welcome to the fanciful world of the Whimbles, tiny creative beings
from the kingdom called Lumenesia. Now you can create some of
the wonderful things they use everyday, as well as replicas of their
best friends.
Brilliant
Knits: 25 Contemporary Designs
by Brandon Mably
746.43 Mab
Trained at the Kaffe Fassett Sudio, knitwear newcomer Mably has burst
onto the scene with a passion for color and uncomplicated
design. In this brilliantly hued first collection of 25
projects, Mably presents surprising color combinations and
down-to-earth knitwear designs that will appeal to every level of
knitter, from beginner to advanced. Included are complete
instructions and charts.
Quilts
for Guys: 15 Fun Projects for Favorite Fella
edited by Cyndy Lyle Rymer
746.46
A quilt is the perfect gift for that special guy in your life.
He needs a quilt and you need the perfect pattern. Here's a
great collection of easy to intermediate level projects. One of
these quilts is sure to win the heart of your favorite guy!
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