Beginner's Guide to Lace Painting

Beginner's Guide to Lace Painting
Author: Patricia Rawlinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Lace and lace making
ISBN: 9781601400659

Just imagine: you can learn to paint using simple strokes, lines, and dots! Many people think painting is something they can't do unless they are born with a gift, but Patricia Rawlinson teaches that decorative painting is a learned skill set and that you can easily re-create any piece of art as you learn these skills. The projects in this book start with beginning lace painting and gradually lead to more advanced levels. 12 projects: So Sweet Lace Frame, Purse-A-Nality box purse with beaded handle, Lavender Lace glass jar with metal lid, Initially Lace card box, Butterfly Lace glass vase, Tuscan Lace shaded night-light, Peaches and Cream Lace potpourri basket, Blue Lace Plate and Candle, and three glass ball ornaments.

A Beginners Guide To Antique Collecting

A Beginners Guide To Antique Collecting
Author: R.K.
Publisher: 大賢者外語
Total Pages: 321
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

You don't have to look far these days to find someone who says they can make you rich. Work from home, Pyramid Schemes, Chain Letters, Catalogue Delivery. You'll find all these jobs advertised in your local newspaper all the time. Do they work? Well yes for some people. But for most people, they just end up getting burned. Paying a joining fee and never making any money out of it at all. Frustrating isn't it?

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay
Author: Lori Wilkes
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164531

Following the successful format of The Absolute Beginners Guide series, this 5th book in the series is the perfect choice for beginners who want to expand their jewelry-making skills. Jewelry makers will love experimenting with the 24 easy projects in The Absolute Beginners Guide: Working with Polymer Clay. Helpful tips and instructions on the basics, tools, and color are followed by progressive projects that put techniques into action. Budding polymer clay artists will learn how to make and shape beads, add texture and surface interest, develop faux techniques, work with creative caning and pattern, and more.

Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners

Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners
Author: Phyliss Damon-Kominz
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654709

Learn all the essential stitches and skills you need to master the colorful art of plastic lacing. 17 simple but fun projects are provided for making zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets, decorations and more, using both 4-strand and 6-strand lacing techniques. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so instructions are a cinch to follow.

Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery and Lace Work

Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery and Lace Work
Author: Singer Sewing Machine Company
Publisher: Open Chain Pub
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1941
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780932086198

Presents over one hundred lessons in machine embroidery techniques, ranging from cording and openwork to lace and beadwork, using a straight-stitch machine

Paint Pouring

Paint Pouring
Author: Rick Cheadle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre: Art
ISBN: 163158300X

Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined to make interesting and visually organic motifs. Fluid acrylics can be used on many types of substrates through various techniques such as pouring, dripping, swirling, glazing, dipping, and more to create dazzling and masterful effects. This book provides everything you will need to become a paint pouring artist. Learn to: Set up your paint pouring studio on a budget Complete your supply list Discover a variety of techniques Properly handle and care for your art Establish appropriate mixing ratios Achieve correct paint density And many other lessons crucial to the craft This new art form is fun for all ages. Become a fluid art master today.

The Bobbin Lace Manual

The Bobbin Lace Manual
Author: Geraldine Stott
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 130
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780486261942

Step-by-step instructions, carefully graded projects for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire, Braided, Modern, other exquisite laces. 26 patterns including motifs for bookmarks, edgings, inserts, corners, medallions. 229 illustrations, including over 50 3-color stitch diagrams.

Oil Paintings from the Landscape

Oil Paintings from the Landscape
Author: Rachel Shirley
Publisher: Rachel Shirley
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2004
Genre: Landscape in art
ISBN: 9781861083678

Now withe large images for tablets. Generously illustrated explanations and step-by-step demonstrations enable budding oil painters to improve and develop their skills and unique style. The many facets of the landscape, including water, skies, shadows, trees, and buildings are covered, with discussions on capturing even the most subtle variations in light and weather. Work with versatile techniques such as impasto, glazing, loose brushwork, wet-into-wet, and more to achieve stunning effects and different moods. Make the most of photographs and enjoy painting in the open air. An overview of materials and their basic usage will be especially helpful to the true novice.

50 Fabulous Knitted Lace Stitches

50 Fabulous Knitted Lace Stitches
Author: Rita Weiss
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1601407831

Rita Weiss shares her love of vintage knitted lace patterns in this book, which includes 50 of her most treasured designs. From scarves to tablecloths, Rita explains how pattern repeats are used to make your project any size. Whether you are a beginning lace knitter or a pro looking for a new challenge, you will be sure to find patterns you will want to try. You won't find any reference to gauge in this book, because you can work these stitches with any type of yarn or thread. Use the finest lace weight fiber for the most delicate of lace, or choose a worsted weight yarn for a completely different look. Patterns include Lace in a Cable, Crown of Glory, Bells, Fir Trees, Lace Ribbing, Vines, Dayflower, Far East Lace, and more. 50 Fabulous Knitted Lace Stitches (Leisure Arts #4529)

Making Wirecraft Cards

Making Wirecraft Cards
Author: Kate MacFadyen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781861083937

Wirecraft is fun, accessible and inexpensive, making it an ideal pastime for anyone to enjoy. In this book Kate MacFadyen shows you how to use wirecraft to create a huge variety of attractive cards. These can accompany gifts or be sent to mark special occasions and will thrill friends and family alike by adding that personal touch.