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Inspired by the way Edmund de Waal uses the netsuke in the Hare with Amber Eyes as a vehicle to tell the history of a family, Mary Ryllis Clark uses nearly 100 beautiful objects, chosen by her friend Nina Stanton, not only to make symbolic connections to Nina¿s own exploration of her life, but al ...Show more
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Easy and beautiful whittling projects that even beginning woodworkers can make for their home The satisfying craft of whittling has become more popular than ever--and these Scandinavian-style projects for the home will inspire both novices and experts with their beauty and simplicity. They include chi ...Show more
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Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, axe-based furniture making, and turning. With green woodworking there's no need for costly materials and machinery. All you need to begin c ...Show more
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Learn how to draw with charcoal, pen, and pastel with step-by-step workshops from professional artists. Artist's Drawing Techniques is your guide to every aspect of drawing for pleasure, from choosing a subject to mounting your finished masterpiece. Turn your hand to over 80 artist's techniques includi ...Show more
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A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done. "An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour" Karl Ove Knausgård "In Thorstensen's skilled hands, the everyday story of a suburban loft conversion is turned into an urgent study on the valu ...Show more
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THE BRITISH BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 Whether you're a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, NORWEGIAN WOOD is the perfect fireside read, and an ideal seasonal gift. Chopping and stacking wood is a pastime where the world makes sense once more. Because ...Show more
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With faceted, geometric surfaces and in a wonderful array of modern designs and color palettes, these animals exhibit personality, movement and charm and make for wonderful home accents. This first volume in the Paper Animals series enables us all to become paper craft engineers. With easy to follow ins ...Show more
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The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater is a memoir about life truths learned through crafting.People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat for a newbor ...Show more
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Don't Keep It in Your Closet A life-size model of the human skeleton, made entirely of foldable paper A life-sized model . With anatomical labels in English and Latin. Joints that will bend and straighten. Can be used in a variety of different ways. For demonstration purposes at school and colleg ...Show more
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Iconic musicians take center stage in Women Who Rock Cross-Stitch, a collection of rad embroidery patterns and captivating biographies that honors the women who have shaped music history. Let's face it: women rock Whether dominating stages on a major stadium tour, charming a small coffeehouse, or redef ...Show more
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In a world full of mass-produced, disposable goods, there is a movement focused on sourcing unique and durable products that reflect true craftsmanship. Made to Last is a celebration of these products and the tradespeople behind their creation. Some products have been made by hand, others with ...Show more
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Bursting with practical techniques, engaging artist profiles and inspirational galleries, Drawing and Painting combines an authoritative 'category killer' approach with a contemporary aesthetic guaranteed to appeal to all artists. The book's up-to-date approach is a far cry from the dry instructions and ...Show more
