Description:
From Michaels--America's largest specialty retailer of arts and crafts merchandise and the place to get supplies for painting, floral and home decor, needlework, scrapbooking, and more--comes an extraordinarily big, beautiful, and encyclopedic collection of techniques and 175 projects. Whatever a crafter's pleasure, it is in here, from beading and woodworking to glass and fabric crafts. The 30 subject areas are divided into nine chapters that all feature a basic instructions section packed with plentiful color pictures and designer tips; five to ten projects; and a two-page spread of gallery photos of additional projects for inspiration. What's included in this unequalled treasure trove? * Beading: wire and bead jewelry, wire crafting, and decorative beading * Clay: polymer and bread dough * Painting: stenciling, faux finishing, and gold leafing. * Paper: memory books and cards, decoupage, rubber stamping * Floral crafts: silk and dried flower arranging, potpourris and sachets. * Glass: glass painting and etching. * Home decorating: candlemaking and decorating (including gel) and soapmaking * Wood: wood finishing and burning, plus clockmaking * Fabric: painting on fabric, tie-die, and sun painting An appendix covers basic materials and techniques. Whether you want more projects using your favorite craft, or are interested in learning a new one, this volume is a must-have.
- Author:
- Lark
- ISBN:
- 9781579905309
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Pages:
- 512
- Publish Date:
- 10/01/2003
- Publisher:
- Sterling Pub Co Inc
- Language:
- English
Customer Reviews
My daughter-in-law had seen this book and requested it for her birthday. It was a good value. Arrived quickly and was just what we had hoped. If you are a craft person, this is one you might want to add to your collection.
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