Dualso Basketry

Dualso Basketry
Author: Anon.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-02-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1528783417

“Dualso” basketry is the name given to the type of basketry worked on “Dualso” bases, a trademark of “Atlas Handicrafts”. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this novice-friendly handbook will teach the reader how to make lampshades, bowls, baskets, and more using this method. Highly recommended for lovers of handicraft and money-saving DIY ideas. Contents: “How to Use”, “Overlapping Petal Border”, “Shell Design Border”, “High back Border”, “Water Lily Border”, Rectangular Bases”, “Fruit Bowls”, “Hanging Plant Baskets”, “A Cane Chain”, “Table Lampstands”, “Coolie Shades”, “Flower Shade”, “Table Lampshades”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Bizarre London

Bizarre London
Author: David Long
Publisher: Constable
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2013-10-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472109333

A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a "She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of 'Jack the Stripper'; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The 'Belgravia of Death'; Whitehall's Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in 'The Bucket of Blood'; London's Most Haunted House. All of London is here!