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Discover the trade secrets that will make welding metal art ... Read more

Discover the trade secrets that will make welding metal artwork easier! Welding for Arts and Crafts features 85 pages of easy-to-understand diagrams and simple, step-by-step instructions for creating some of the most attractive welded creations - from animals and yard art, to functional household items, to seasonal projects such as gift boxes, snowmen, heart-shaped tables, and more! No prior welding experience is assumed, making this book ideal for amateurs and hobbyists who want to learn how to create first-rate welded sculptures and welded furniture. Minimize

Parchment craft, the art of piercing and embossing transluc ... Read more

Parchment craft, the art of piercing and embossing translucent parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs, originated in the cloisters of Spain in the 15th century. This book shows, in colour step-by-step sequences, how to trace, perforate, emboss, cut and tint the parchment paper to create greeting cards and bookmark designs. There are 22 projects shown in colour, together with full-size patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for each one. Readers can mix and match the motifs and borders, including butterflies, flowers, fans, a carnival mask and an exotic bird. Minimize

This comprehensive art set contains a remarkable 82 pieces ... Read more

This comprehensive art set contains a remarkable 82 pieces all tucked safely and neatly into a portable, attractive wooden box with sleek design and carrying handle. Both wet and dry mediums, plus essential tools, comprise all the color you'll need for many creative experiences. Take or store it anywhere. The set includes 24 colored pencils, 24 oil pastels, 24 large watercolor pans, three mixing palette trays, two camel hair brushes, 1 sanding block, a pencil sharpener and a kneaded eraser. Minimize

The world of beautiful mathematical diagrams has been explo ... Read more

The world of beautiful mathematical diagrams has been explored by Pat Storey. From the fascinating variety of fractals, spirals and more, she has created a series of stunning quilts. The book contains patterns and detailed instructions for the making of fourteen small quilts; with diagrams and guidance for the construction of four styles of full-size quilts, using the small quilts as blocks. SPIRAL TRIANGLES Logarithmic Spiral Baravelle Spiral Archimedean Spiral THE FRACTALS Sierpinski s Triangle Pythagorean Tree von Koch s Snowflake Lutes of Pythagoras SYMMETRY Rotational Symmetry Reflective Symmetry OTHER Penrose Tiling Tessellation Fibonacci Series Perspective and Optical Illusion Many different techniques have been used in the making of the quilts, including strip-piecing, templates, foundation paper piecing and English paper piecing. Although the individual quilts are very different from one another, the similarity of borders and cornerstones gives a visual connection to the group. Pat found that many mathematical patterns lent themselves to being made into quilts; and there are many more 'out there' to be found. One reason for her presenting these quilts in book form is the hope that even those who profess to hate mathematics will fall under the spell of the patterns. Whatever the case, there is absolutely no need to understand the theory behind the design in order to enjoy making the quilts. Within the series there is a range of difficulty, from those suitable for competent beginners (that is with some knowledge of techniques) up those for quilters who want to try something more challenging than usual. Minimize

Invented in 9th century China, coveted in 17th century Euro ... Read more

Invented in 9th century China, coveted in 17th century Europe, treasured in 19th century America, and neglected by art schools for more than 100 years, china painting is poised for a revival with new materials, new forms and new imagery. China paint, fired at the lowest end of the ceramic range, offers consistent, durable, predictable color, from the brightest hues to the subtlest gradations. Any effect that paint or ink can achieve, china paint can duplicate. For the ceramic artist interested in exploring this robust medium to the lifelong china painter, China Paint & Overglaze is the essential text. This groundbreaking book is the first to showcase the work of traditional china painters, contemporary potters and clay sculptors together and includes many unique features on every aspect of an exciting and colorful medium. From the Preface to China Paint & Overglaze I came to china painting from the world of studio ceramics, but I was a painter first. I started painting with oils when I was eight, and sold my first painting at ten. Throwing on the wheel seduced me away from painting, but not for long. My pots soon became as much about painting as pottery could be. When I quit throwing to concentrate on tile murals in 1986, china paint attracted me with its brilliant color, fine detail, and quick firings. I have never had any lessons in china painting, so I have always done a lot of things wrong, especially in my commitment to water-soluble mediums. In writing this book, I have tried to cover the traditional methods and materials completely, while also detailing how I do things more unconventionally. I don't pretend to be an expert in the use of the more esoteric overglaze techniques, but I hope I've covered the basics well enough to get you started. I also hope I've encouraged artists to try overglazing and china painting in new ways. I believe the question should never be, Will this work? but rather, How can I make this work? Those readers who are used to decorating with underglazes and glazes will need to embrace several new concepts to use china paints effectively. Once you get these, the medium becomes a real treat to use. First, think of it as paint, not as glaze. Any effect you can achieve with any form of paint (oil, water, acrylic, or latex), or any kind of ink, you can achieve with china paint. You can have any shade, hue, or tone you desire, and you can tell before it's fired exactly what color it's going to be, with very few exceptions. Second, it doesn't have to be finished in one firing. Many effects can only be developed slowly. There's no limit to how many times you can refire a china-painted piece. This medium, and this book, is based on the concept that the glaze firing is only an intermediate step in the creative process. Third, you can wipe it off as easily as you can put it on. Once you get used to painting on a hard, slick surface, you'll find you can do things you can't do with any other medium. This book differs from most books on china painting in that there are no studies to copy, and no lessons on color theory or design. I don't intend to tell anyone how or what to paint. What I have included, in as great a depth as I can manage, is a comprehensive telling of overglazing's long and fascinating history, and a serious study of the ceramic chemistry, with particular emphasis on color development and safety/durability issues. The medium is ripe for another renaissance. It needs the raucous energy and freewheeling experimentation of the typical studio clay artist combined with the discipline, control, and technical mastery of the typical china painter. It needs new imagery, applied to new forms, with new techniques and materials.Paul Lewing, Author of China Paint & Overglaze Minimize

Precisely Resize Any Image The Rapid Resizer works especial ... Read more

Precisely Resize Any Image The Rapid Resizer works especially well with line drawings, patterns, sketches, etc. used in crafts like: Stained glass Wood working - scroll saw, wood carving, intarsia, marquetry Fabric arts - quilting, applique, doll patterns, rug hooking Painting - tole, decorative, mural Stencils Metal art And it can also handle color images for signs, banners, and posters. There's a special version of the Rapid Resizer for stained glass. Save Money on Ink When greatly enlarging a pattern, the Rapid Resizer can keep the printed lines from enlarging too. By keeping the lines thin, you save ink and get a more useful pattern. Use Patterns from a Scanner or the Web The Rapid Resizer can automatically get a pattern from a scanner. Don't worry if you don't have a scanner. You'll never run out of free patterns on the Web, and the software helps you to find them. Color Your Pattern's Pieces With 1 Click With the Rapid Resizer's palette, you can color your pattern's pieces with solid colors or real images of glass and wood. You can even add your own images. It can also automatically number your pattern's pieces based on how you colored it. System Requirements: Windows 95 or better, CD-ROM drive, 2.5 MB of available hard disk space. Two button mouse or compatible pointing device. A printer and a scanner are recommended. Minimize

Join artist and experienced metalsmith Helen Driggs in 9 wa ... Read more

Join artist and experienced metalsmith Helen Driggs in 9 watch-and-learn lessons as she shows you step by step how to fabricate metal jewelry pieces! Take your skills and jewelry designs to the next level with the versatility of metal jewelry making. Master metalsmithing basics as you boost your jewelry-making skills with these essential techniques for getting started with metal, including how-tos in sawing, filing, hammering, forging, and much more! Discover the different types of metal and learn how to use them in your own jewelry. Making expert techniques easy to use, Helen covers the fundamentals of metal jewelry making with copper, brass, and silver metals. Enter a new era in your jewelry designs as you: Stay safe and get started the right way with a comprehensive metal jewelry making tools and materials overview. Master metalsmithing must-knows: punch and drill holes for your own cold connections, saw shapes for one-of-a-kind jewelry designs, and more. Make your mark on your metal jewelry designs with texturing, stamping, and forming. Discover the "secrets of the bench" with tricks to making the most of your metal. Add dimension and intrigue to your pieces with grove and fold techniques. Create professional-quality metal jewelry designs with filing and finishing how-tos. And more! Plus! Learn Helen's tricks to making your own sanding stick, sawing out your own designs, creating a sample texture bracelet, and more! Watch two full hours of exciting metal jewelry making essentials on your own time. This two-part set allows you to start and stop when it's convenient for you. Get a front-row seat to this master metal jewelry making class you can watch again and again! Minimize

ENAMELING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE by Kenneth F. Bates. Cont ... Read more

ENAMELING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE by Kenneth F. Bates. Contents include: FOREWORD page 13 INTRODUCTION 17 I A BRIEF HISTORY OF ENAMELING Greek enamels Celtic enamels Byzantine enamels German enamels French enamels Enameled portraits English enamels Russian enamels Chinese and Japanese enamels English revival in 1864 Viennese school Enameling in America page 21 II HOW ENAMELS ARE COMPOUNDED AND ENAMEL ING TOOLS AND MATERIALS Types of enamels Silica Oxide of lead Borax Potash and soda Oxides of metal Materials Kilns Tools Gum tragacanth page 39 III MAKING THE FIRST PIECE OF ENAMEL Shaping the copper Trimming Cleaning Acid bath - Alkalizing Washing the enamel Applying the counter enamel Firing the enamel Tracing the design Spatula method - Dusting method Deep bowls - Warping Blowtorch firing page 49 IV TESTING THE COLORS, THE USE OF METAL FOILS AND THE INDIVIDUAL PALETTE. Opaque tests Metal foils Transparent tests on copper Transparent tests on pure silver Enameling on sterling silver - Test for melting point Palette page 74 5 CONTENTS V CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN ENAMELS. Black - White - Gray Flux - Bine Green Brown Red Purple Chartreuse - Yellow Ivory page 83 VI MAKING LIMOGES ENAMELS Preparing the plaque Counter enamel the plaque Designing the plaque Transferring the design First coat of enamel Paillons for plaque Grisaille enameling Detail painting Metallic lusters page 92 VII MAKING CLOISONNE ENAMELS BY THE OLDER TECHNIQUE AND A MODERN VERSION. Forming panels Cleaning the gold Wire for cloisonne Soldering cloisonne wires Applying the enamel Firing cloisonne Stoning process Shorter cloisonne method page 109 VIII MAKING CHAMPLEV6, PLIQUE-A-JOUR, BASSE TAILLE AND OTHER TYPES OF ENAMELS Design for champleve - Plating Preparing the copper Etching with acid Enamels for champleve Buffing and polishing Plique-a-jour process Phque-a-jour on copper plate Plique-a-jour on mica Plique-a-jour by capillary attraction Applying the enamel Basse-taille process Grisaille proc ess En resille process page 125 IX DESIGN FOR ENAMELING AND THE UNDERSTAND ING AND FEELING FOR THE MEDIUM OF ENAM ELING, Scale Vibration Edges Stress Subject matter page 141 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS X EXPERIMENTS, SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW USES OF ENAMEL AND EARNING A LIVING BY ENAMEL ING EXPERIMENT 1 - Enameled jewels EXPERIMENT 2-Gas flame colorations EXPERIMENT 3-Enameling over fire glaze EXPERIMENT 4-Over glaze shading EXPERIMENT 5-The thin enameled line EXPERIMENT 6-The embossed line EXPERIMENT 7-Sgraffito technique EXPERIMENT 8-Enamelmg on brass EXPERIMENT 9-Textures with glass page 1 60 APPENDIX Materials for Enameling and Where to Buy Them Con temporary American Enamehsts Tables of Information Useful to the Enamelist Where to Find Information on How to Color Copper page 189 GLOSSARY page 199 BIBLIOGRAPHY page 203 INDEX page 204 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Gold and ebony box with cloisonne enamel KENNETH F... Minimize

Invented in 9th century China, coveted in 17th century Euro ... Read more

Invented in 9th century China, coveted in 17th century Europe, treasured in 19th century America, and neglected by art schools for more than 100 years, china painting is poised for a revival with new materials, new forms and new imagery. China paint, fired at the lowest end of the ceramic range, offers consistent, durable, predictable color, from the brightest hues to the subtlest gradations. Any effect that paint or ink can achieve, china paint can duplicate. For the ceramic artist interested in exploring this robust medium to the lifelong china painter, China Paint & Overglaze is the essential text. This groundbreaking book is the first to showcase the work of traditional china painters, contemporary potters and clay sculptors together and includes many unique features on every aspect of an exciting and colorful medium. From the Preface to China Paint & Overglaze I came to china painting from the world of studio ceramics, but I was a painter first. I started painting with oils when I was eight, and sold my first painting at ten. Throwing on the wheel seduced me away from painting, but not for long. My pots soon became as much about painting as pottery could be. When I quit throwing to concentrate on tile murals in 1986, china paint attracted me with its brilliant color, fine detail, and quick firings. I have never had any lessons in china painting, so I have always done a lot of things wrong, especially in my commitment to water-soluble mediums. In writing this book, I have tried to cover the traditional methods and materials completely, while also detailing how I do things more unconventionally. I don't pretend to be an expert in the use of the more esoteric overglaze techniques, but I hope I've covered the basics well enough to get you started. I also hope I've encouraged artists to try overglazing and china painting in new ways. I believe the question should never be, Will this work? but rather, How can I make this work? Those readers who are used to decorating with underglazes and glazes will need to embrace several new concepts to use china paints effectively. Once you get these, the medium becomes a real treat to use. First, think of it as paint, not as glaze. Any effect you can achieve with any form of paint (oil, water, acrylic, or latex), or any kind of ink, you can achieve with china paint. You can have any shade, hue, or tone you desire, and you can tell before it's fired exactly what color it's going to be, with very few exceptions. Second, it doesn't have to be finished in one firing. Many effects can only be developed slowly. There's no limit to how many times you can refire a china-painted piece. This medium, and this book, is based on the concept that the glaze firing is only an intermediate step in the creative process. Third, you can wipe it off as easily as you can put it on. Once you get used to painting on a hard, slick surface, you'll find you can do things you can't do with any other medium. This book differs from most books on china painting in that there are no studies to copy, and no lessons on color theory or design. I don't intend to tell anyone how or what to paint. What I have included, in as great a depth as I can manage, is a comprehensive telling of overglazing's long and fascinating history, and a serious study of the ceramic chemistry, with particular emphasis on color development and safety/durability issues. The medium is ripe for another renaissance. It needs the raucous energy and freewheeling experimentation of the typical studio clay artist combined with the discipline, control, and technical mastery of the typical china painter. It needs new imagery, applied to new forms, with new techniques and materials.Paul Lewing, Author of China Paint & Overglaze Minimize

Discover the trade secrets that will make welding metal art ... Read more

Discover the trade secrets that will make welding metal artwork easier! Welding for Arts and Crafts features 85 pages of easy-to-understand diagrams and simple, step-by-step instructions for creating some of the most attractive welded creations - from animals and yard art, to functional household items, to seasonal projects such as gift boxes, snowmen, heart-shaped tables, and more! No prior welding experience is assumed, making this book ideal for amateurs and hobbyists who want to learn how to create first-rate welded sculptures and welded furniture. Minimize

The ultimate reference on foldforming from the artist who i ... Read more

The ultimate reference on foldforming from the artist who invented this groundbreaking approach to working with metal. By taking advantage of the inherent qualities of the material, foldforming develops organic forms in metal with minimum effort. Hundreds of sequential photographs demonstrate techniques to make a wide range of forms. Foldforming lends itself to all branches and levels of metalsmithing, from jewelry to blacksmithing, beginners to advanced artists. Minimize

Paper is a remarkably versatile, easy-to-use and easy-to-fi ... Read more

Paper is a remarkably versatile, easy-to-use and easy-to-find material for use in arts and crafts. In this book, Angelika Wolk-Gerche presents detailed instructions for making hundreds of things out of paper: everything from cutting out paper stars, to folding birds and animals, making windmills, masks and folding and sticking gift-bags. You can even cut a hole in a sheet of writing paper that you can climb through! The book also includes instructions for making papier mache, hand-made paper and working with pulp. Minimize

Exclusive! Our quality latch hook kit includes 3.75-mesh gr ... Read more

Exclusive! Our quality latch hook kit includes 3.75-mesh gridded canvas, lofty pre-cut 100% acrylic yarn, an easy-to-use chart, and complete instructions. Imported. Approximately 27 x 20" (69 x 51cm). Minimize

EMBEADERY takes a fresh look at bead embroidery by showing ... Read more

EMBEADERY takes a fresh look at bead embroidery by showing how to create new beadwork stitches based on classic embroidery stitches. Over a hundred stitches and variations are shown with clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and color illustrations. Projects include a beaded doll, a mermaid necklace, a crazy quilt block, and other items. Minimize

Embroidered area approx. 30cm x 30cm. Kit contains printed ... Read more

Embroidered area approx. 30cm x 30cm. Kit contains printed 100% linen fabric, coloured fabrics, threads on numbered organiser card, fully illustrated step by step instructions, and plastic wrapped chenille needle. For a contemporary look we suggest mount the piece as a "canvas?. Minimize

Learn how to create beautiful thread-embellished quilts on ... Read more

Learn how to create beautiful thread-embellished quilts on your sewing machine. Find a detailed guide to all the mater- ials and equipment you need to begin your own threadplay plus finishing tips and photos (including close-ups) of Libby's spectacular quilts. Quilters Resource Inc Minimize

Good for etching, thin block paper plate lithography printi ... Read more

Good for etching, thin block paper plate lithography printing. Student/beginner press. Best value in its grade. Instruction of using Etching Press: 1) Place the press on the newly included anti-slippery mash on table. Please note: There are four rectangular holes. You can also bolt down the press on the board. (Fastening bolt or devices not included.) 2) Attach the handle to the press. Make sure to place the tightening bolt on the Flat side of the metal stick so to avoid "slippery" when you crank the handle. 3) Place the metal plate and the felt between the two Rolling bars: One end starts between the bars, and the other end will rest on the supporting beam. (Leaving the metal plate on board -- below both rolling bars, the press can't move the plate. 4) Lift the Felt and place inked art, and paper on the metal plate and cover them with the Felt. 5) Adjust the Two Pressure control handles to appropriate position. Make sure there is enough room between the two rolling bars to let the plate, felt and art work pass through yet with appropriate pressure to achieve a good print. 5) Crank the handle slowly and make sure the plate and art pass the bars smoothly. Please provide physical address for delivery of this item. Thanks. Please note this is an economic student and beginner grade press. Good for carry to class and do a simple demo. Be fair minded when you purchase this Press: if you expect this Press to give you same results as the professional Press, please don't buy. Professional quality press sells for over $1000 or even $5000. Compare our price, even this same press is listed over $200 by other suppliers. Please contact us for appropriate assembly and usage instructions if you have any questions before you leave feedback. Thanks. Minimize

ENAMELING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE by Kenneth F. Bates. Cont ... Read more

ENAMELING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE by Kenneth F. Bates. Contents include: FOREWORD page 13 INTRODUCTION 17 I A BRIEF HISTORY OF ENAMELING Greek enamels Celtic enamels Byzantine enamels German enamels French enamels Enameled portraits English enamels Russian enamels Chinese and Japanese enamels English revival in 1864 Viennese school Enameling in America page 21 II HOW ENAMELS ARE COMPOUNDED AND ENAMEL ING TOOLS AND MATERIALS Types of enamels Silica Oxide of lead Borax Potash and soda Oxides of metal Materials Kilns Tools Gum tragacanth page 39 III MAKING THE FIRST PIECE OF ENAMEL Shaping the copper Trimming Cleaning Acid bath - Alkalizing Washing the enamel Applying the counter enamel Firing the enamel Tracing the design Spatula method - Dusting method Deep bowls - Warping Blowtorch firing page 49 IV TESTING THE COLORS, THE USE OF METAL FOILS AND THE INDIVIDUAL PALETTE. Opaque tests Metal foils Transparent tests on copper Transparent tests on pure silver Enameling on sterling silver - Test for melting point Palette page 74 5 CONTENTS V CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN ENAMELS. Black - White - Gray Flux - Bine Green Brown Red Purple Chartreuse - Yellow Ivory page 83 VI MAKING LIMOGES ENAMELS Preparing the plaque Counter enamel the plaque Designing the plaque Transferring the design First coat of enamel Paillons for plaque Grisaille enameling Detail painting Metallic lusters page 92 VII MAKING CLOISONNE ENAMELS BY THE OLDER TECHNIQUE AND A MODERN VERSION. Forming panels Cleaning the gold Wire for cloisonne Soldering cloisonne wires Applying the enamel Firing cloisonne Stoning process Shorter cloisonne method page 109 VIII MAKING CHAMPLEV6, PLIQUE-A-JOUR, BASSE TAILLE AND OTHER TYPES OF ENAMELS Design for champleve - Plating Preparing the copper Etching with acid Enamels for champleve Buffing and polishing Plique-a-jour process Phque-a-jour on copper plate Plique-a-jour on mica Plique-a-jour by capillary attraction Applying the enamel Basse-taille process Grisaille proc ess En resille process page 125 IX DESIGN FOR ENAMELING AND THE UNDERSTAND ING AND FEELING FOR THE MEDIUM OF ENAM ELING, Scale Vibration Edges Stress Subject matter page 141 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS X EXPERIMENTS, SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW USES OF ENAMEL AND EARNING A LIVING BY ENAMEL ING EXPERIMENT 1 - Enameled jewels EXPERIMENT 2-Gas flame colorations EXPERIMENT 3-Enameling over fire glaze EXPERIMENT 4-Over glaze shading EXPERIMENT 5-The thin enameled line EXPERIMENT 6-The embossed line EXPERIMENT 7-Sgraffito technique EXPERIMENT 8-Enamelmg on brass EXPERIMENT 9-Textures with glass page 1 60 APPENDIX Materials for Enameling and Where to Buy Them Con temporary American Enamehsts Tables of Information Useful to the Enamelist Where to Find Information on How to Color Copper page 189 GLOSSARY page 199 BIBLIOGRAPHY page 203 INDEX page 204 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Gold and ebony box with cloisonne enamel KENNETH F... Minimize

Learn the secrets of the fastest, easiest, and most creativ ... Read more

Learn the secrets of the fastest, easiest, and most creative form of needlepoint inside these covers. Here you'll find: How to stitch Bargello How to solve those nagging problems you may have had in the past . . . and how to prevent them from the start. How to use any kind of thread for Bargello and how to recognize the ones which work in hard wearing places. How to create your own unique color schemes based on clothing, home decor, or threads. How to make over 30 different projects ranging from a cell phone or iPod case to stitcher s accessories. How to find your own patterns and templates to create unique projects. Janet has been stitching Bargello for almost 40 years, and she brings a lifetime of knowledge and ideas to this book. It s by far the most comprehensive Bargello book in print today. More than just a book of projects, Bargello Revisited will give you the tools you need to create some of the most exciting needlepoint around. Not only is every piece unique, Bargello is relaxing, inexpensive, and portable. You can stitch Bargello anywhere with nothing more than a blank piece of canvas, a needle, and the thread of your choice. Every project is pictured in color, along with charts for every pattern and templates to create even more projects. Reference information includes contact information for all the threads used, finishing products manufacturers, a bibliography of great books about Bargello, and a listing of projects available from many companies and teachers for those who become Bargello enthusiasts. Inspiring, complete, and fun, Bargello Revisited will introduce you to a whole new world of needlepoint. Soon you'll be saying: I Bargello, do you? Minimize

Crochet! magazine brings you today's most elegant and creat ... Read more

Crochet! magazine brings you today's most elegant and creative patterns, all original and never-before-published! You get the latest fashion looks in the newest yarns and threads, plus afghans, doilies, baby gifts and more! Easy-to-understand instructions and full-color photos make your crochet expe Minimize

Ideal for all crafters, the Sizzix Machine, with the help o ... Read more

Ideal for all crafters, the Sizzix Machine, with the help of steel-rule Sizzix Originals and Alphabars Dies, provides a convenient, in-home solution for easy die-cutting of memorable die-cut shapes, letters and numbers from a wide variety of materials, including paper, rubber, felt, fabric, foam, sheet magnet and more. Add the Sizzix System Converter and you can instantly emboss elegant images with a wide selection of Simple Impressions Embossing Folders or die-cut many detailed designs with Sizzlits low-profile dies.The Sizzix Machine is designed for use only with Sizzix Dies (sold separately). All three sizes of Sizzix Originals Dies work in this machine: Small, Medium and Large. What's Included:1 Sizzix Machine1 Cutting Mat Minimize

For lugging around the house or beyond, This Smart Kit atta ... Read more

For lugging around the house or beyond, This Smart Kit attaches a sturdy carrying handle to the basket's exterior. A Velcro fastener holds the basket lid closed. Resting on the rim inside the basket, a removable plastic tray provides expansive storage for miscellaneous spools, measuring tape, thimbles and more. Patterns, fabric scraps, and garments-in-progress can be stowed below the tray. The basket includes 12 different colors of thread for flexibility and a needle threader. Small boxes separately contain snap fasteners, pearl pins, stickpins, safety pins, hand sewing needles, and small white buttons. A pair of 5-inch scissors snip away unwanted strings. Additional tools consist of a 60-inch measuring tape, mini pin cushion, metal thimble, seam ripper, tracing wheel, and tailor's chalk. Classic Sewing Basket with Accessories Features : Its heavy torque fabric will surely make this kit a lasting tradition . The velcro closure would store them safely and the handle adds flexibility to its design. Inside you will find a complete supply of all that is necessary to sew and mend: Tomato cushion pin. Safety pins * White buttons . 5" scissors. Tailors chalk. 12 spools of thread. Thimble. Threader. Seam Ripper. Threader . Hook & Eyes. Pleating needle set . Snap buttons . Tape measure. Box of hand sewing needles Pre-threaded and ready to use Can use standard spool of thread Great for travel Uses 4 AA batteries (not included) Includes sewing accessories bobbins, needles etc. The kit measures 11 by 8 by 5 inches and weighs 2 pounds upon shipping. Minimize

EMBEADERY takes a fresh look at bead embroidery by showing ... Read more

EMBEADERY takes a fresh look at bead embroidery by showing how to create new beadwork stitches based on classic embroidery stitches. Over a hundred stitches and variations are shown with clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and color illustrations. Projects include a beaded doll, a mermaid necklace, a crazy quilt block, and other items. Minimize

SAVE when you buy the bundle! Imagine yourself in a classic ... Read more

SAVE when you buy the bundle! Imagine yourself in a classic Venetian scene. These designs are created using 18 acrylic paint colors both singly and mixed together. Our kits include a printed textured art board, artist's brush, paints, and complete instructions. If you prefer to work with a variety of brushes, we recommend a liner brush for fine-line detail and a #4, 6, or 8 flat brush for larger, open areas. -- Finished Size: 20" x 16" (51 x 41 cm) -- Scenic Canal designed by: Gianni Mancini / Classic Collections Fine Art, Ltd., 2006. Taste of Italy designed by: Nicky Boehme / Nicky Boehme. Minimize

Building on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging f ... Read more

Building on the work of illustrators of the past, ranging from Elizabeth Blackwell, whose drawings helped to release her husband from debtors' prison, through to the exceptional scientific drawings of Beatrix Potter, this book deals with both the practical art and the related botany of the subject. Starting with an introduction to basic botany; this guide next covers preparation of plant material for drawing and the use of pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, and pen and ink; and finishes withcorrecting mistakes and finishing touches and suggested topics for further study. Minimize

The ultimate reference on foldforming from the artist who i ... Read more

The ultimate reference on foldforming from the artist who invented this groundbreaking approach to working with metal. By taking advantage of the inherent qualities of the material, foldforming develops organic forms in metal with minimum effort. Hundreds of sequential photographs demonstrate techniques to make a wide range of forms. Foldforming lends itself to all branches and levels of metalsmithing, from jewelry to blacksmithing, beginners to advanced artists. Minimize

The red-and-black Sizzix Sidekick Machine is exactly what c ... Read more

The red-and-black Sizzix Sidekick Machine is exactly what crafters have been looking for - a portable, affordable and adorable crafting system designed for detailed shape-cutting with Sizzlits (small and medium) and 12" Decorative Strip dies, and quick, quality embossing from Textured Impressions and Texture Fades Embossing Folders (small only). This small roller machine weighs 2 pounds, stands 4 3/4" tall, will cut a single sheet of lightweight-to-cardstock paper and has a special vacuum seal that holds it into place on any smooth work surface. By adding an optional adapter, the Sidekick is also compatible with other brands' wafer-thin dies. Included with the Sidekick Machine is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Minimize

The Waxmelter Palette is an electric heated art tool for ad ... Read more

The Waxmelter Palette is an electric heated art tool for adult use. It was designed to melt wax for batik encaustic painting and candle decoration. It takes approximately twenty minutes to heat up and maintains the same heat as long as it is plugged in. At full heat it is TOO HOT TO TOUCH and it is advised that a temperature regulator is used to prevent encaustic paint from burning. The palette comes with eleven metal cups that can be removed from the palette. Also included is a metal eyedropper. This palette is ideal for melting down Hot Sticks and small amounts of encaustic paint. Terrific for artists who like to experiment with creating their own color mixtures and for those who use small amounts of paint at a time. Minimize

Our 6 roll kit offers a blend of stunning holiday paper, la ... Read more

Our 6 roll kit offers a blend of stunning holiday paper, larger bows, totes, tissue, ribbon and tape. This kit contains 4 rolls of holiday paper, 2 rolls of foil wrap, 24 larger metallic bows, 60 ft fo metallic gift ribbon, 75 ft of metallic curling ribbon, 2 colors fo tissue paper, 4 tote bags, 48 gift tags and 1 roll of tape." Sold Individually Please note: If there is a color/size/type option, the option closest to the image will be shipped (Or you may receive a random color/size/type). Minimize