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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

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

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

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

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

When it comes to innovation, ceramic artists rank at the to ... Read more

When it comes to innovation, ceramic artists rank at the top. What is it about clay that brings out the creative spirit in us? Unlike a canvas to be painted or a stone to be carved, clay presents unlimited possibilities. You can shape it, throw it, pour it, carve it, stamp it, paint it anything. It's the most versatile of mediums. For creative artists choosing clay, there's no telling what the results will be. In this collection of techniques, profiles and projects, more than 25 innovative artists explore some of the vast possibilities clay has to offer. From Amy Santoferraro's Plate-O-Matic and Shuji Ikeda's elegant woven baskets to using clay as a canvas, there's no end to the possibilities.Ceramic Art: Innovative Techniques touches on the many creative things you can do with clay. During any stage of forming, decorating or firing, infinite variables allow ceramic artists to explore and expand the vast landscape clay has to offer. For more than 10,000 years, clay has been a medium every artist can use.Here's more of what you'll find in Ceramic Art: Innovative TechniquesAlthough it's a technique that's been around for awhile, Mike Baum has mastered the technique for making Squared Casseroles. If you're curious about combining thrown parts to slabs, you'll appreciate the detailed step-by-step Mike offers.Amy Santoferraro has fun making molded ware and she refers to her technique as the Plate-O-Matic. Using her skills as a printmaker, she expertly silk screens images in underglazes onto slabs then forms the clay to the mold by pushing it against foam rubber. She does what? Take a look.North Carolina potter Gillian Parke has a passion for finding harmony in what might appear contradictory. With clay containing Feldspar Inclusions she merges English porcelain and Japanese Shigaraki traditions with her mix of wood firing, decals and lusters.Takeshi Yasuda works to achieve a mellow fluid liquidity. To express the clay's dynamic, he throws Upside Down Porcelain by first throwing tall cylinders that he allows to collapse then suspending them upside down.Don Hall began pottery by learning on the wheel. After many years, he got involved in handbuilding and discovered many techniques including one for making Multi-sided Forms. His simple step-by-step makes it possible to innovate any number of sides.Shuji Ikeda constructs elegant flower arranging vases by borrowing from another medium and Weaving Clay. Using the natural character of the clay, he masters the way the clay rolls, twists, breaks and bends.Combining Clay and Light brings the earthiness of clay together with radiant light. Grace Nickel makes wall sconces with clay and glass and manipulates the best qualities of both to create innovative lighting effects.Linhong Li and Thomas Orr are both painters using clay as a canvas. Li's Slab Paintings breaks with traditional ceramics and painting and combines both. Orr builds up many layers of slips and glazes to create abstract textured Ceramic Paintings.Burnishing and Pitfiring are ancient Native American techniques. After Michael Wisner thoroughly mastered the traditional pottery making methods, he adapted the techniques to commercially available ceramics products.Amy Lemaire uses Glass As Glaze by adding glass beads to the surfaces of her work. Working as a potter, she makes and bisque fires pieces then high fires them in a soda-glaze high fire kiln. A third firing to a very low temperature is where she adds glass beads.Joyce Jablonski uses Layered Surfaces with Decals using a process she learned in a porcelain factory in Norway. Jablonski is thoroughly engaged by natural shapes and forms, which are enhanced by her layers of color, stencil and decal work. 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

Each stencil in the Styx River Stencil Kit is laser cut fro ... Read more

Each stencil in the Styx River Stencil Kit is laser cut from 5 mil high grade Mylar, a durable yet lightweight and transparent material that offers flexibility around corners and curves. Unlike most of the stencils offered today, Styx River stencil kits contain stencils up to 3 feet long. These kits are designed to let you produce a factory quality job, achieving a professional look with the intricate details you expect from today's licensed camouflage patterns. Also, each kit includes four cans of Styx River Camouflage spray paint. You achieve a professional look with all of the intricate details you expect in a licensed camouflage pattern. Easy to clean. Base paint not included. Each kit includes: extra large stencils, detailed instructions for each pattern, and now, four cans of Styx River Camouflage Spray Paint. Suggestion: Painting a 14 foot jon boat inside and out would require 2 more paint kits -12 cans. Helpful hints for painting your boat. Use a Base Coat info for each camo pattern. Base coat NOT included in kit. Doing this will give the best results according to the manufacturer. Use an oil based enamel flat paint. Rough the boat surface up with steel wool and make sure there is no wax or paint residue before paint application. For Mossy Oak Shadow Grass and Break-up, use a tan/grey (dirty grey) base coat. Natural Gear use a flat grey paint with a light reddish tint. For MX4, use a flat paint that is a combination of medium brown / Khaki / flat black. Instructions are included in the kits. Note: Hazardous or Flammable materials ship ground only. Minimize

THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL SOCK MACHINE - No returns on this ... Read more

THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL SOCK MACHINE - No returns on this item except for manufacturer defect Addi Express Knitting Machine now with ROW COUNTER! The Addi Express can make swatches like the FLAT FEET YARN we carry ready to dye to your hearts delight! The Addi Express will make swatches, scarves, small baby socks and more much faster than hand knitting! Addi's amazing "Addi Express" knitting machine, is capable of both circular and standard back-n-forth knitting. It is capable of creating hats, scarves, blankes, bags, baby/child socks, and so much more! The Addi Express Knitting Machine has the best of both worlds circular and back and forth knitting. This amazing device can literally "crank" out shop swatches in minutes. You can also use the Express for quick scarves, hats, blankets, ponchos, socks and more! Look for Cat Bordhi's Addi Express booklet, for more great ideas on this exciting new machine! We highly recommend getting this book when you order the kntting machine. (This machine cannot create large size socks unfortunately). Hello fellow knitters this is a note from Rachel one of the resident product testers and knitting addicts here at Paradise Fibers. I have been playing with the Addi Express for some time now and I must say it is super neat. I'm working on a cute shawl/shrug that is in the Quick and Easy Knitting with Addi Express book. The shrug is made using knitted strips that will then be stitched together. I am the worst person about darning but I decided that for the speed of this little machine a little sewing is not a bad trade off at all. I used Art yarns for my project and so far it is turning out great. Keep on the lookout for a video about my project. I found that once you get the hang of casting on, knitting is a breeze. I use a steady rhythm and keep a sharp eye on the needles to avoid mishaps although when a stitch is naughty it is pretty easy to mend using the instructions in the book. This machine is very compact too. It cl 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

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spo ... Read more

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spool of Tenara® Sewing Thread. Approx. 1600 yds. Breaking strength 8 lbs. General duty use: awning and marine; double stitched in critical or high-stress areas. Tenara® Sewing Thread (HTR) and (TR) have unique properties, are pre-lubricated for a cooler running needle and made from expanded PTFE material, which is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. Is unaffected by sunlight, acid rain, and other destructive substances, maintains its strength and color indefinitely while Polyester threads, under daily sunlight exposure will loose as much as half their strength in as little as one year, and be down to 10% of their original strength in 3 years. It will outlast the fabric that it is sewn into; including the newest solution dyed acrylics, and comes with a full warranty to that effect. It is unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, mildew or rot. Dirt just wipes off. It gives all the advantages of Tenara with the addition of translucence and easier sewability. Sews like polyester, yet still offers the Tenara Thread Warranty. M1000HTR has a 2800-denier construction and M1000TR has a 1400 -denier construction. Tenara Thread (TR) and (HTR) are ideal for any awning, marine or other outdoor application. Using Gore Tenara means seams that will last. It will outlast the fabric. DISCLAIMER: Returns on Tenara thread are acceptable if the original seal from factory hasn't been removed and the original plastic is still vacuum sealed. 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

The UltraLite Beehive Jewelry Kiln was originally developed ... Read more

The UltraLite Beehive Jewelry Kiln was originally developed for fine metals granulation and enameling, but is the perfect choice for firing metal clay products or Keum-boo. The kiln heats quickly and thoroughly. The firing surface is 3" in diameter by 1-1/2" high and the element produces a working temperature of 1550°F. Kiln body consists of high insulating ceramic fiber. Comes with standard 15 Cord and stainless steel working spatula. Complete instructions included. Optional red brass covers specially designed for Keum-boo can be inserted above the element of the UltraLite kiln to moderate heat inside the kiln. One plate for flat pieces, the other with a depression allows for non-flat pieces. Optional three piece textured Ceramic Disc Set is specially designed to be inserted in the UltraLite kiln for firing metal clay. With the ceramic insert, the kiln heats quickly and evenly. Made in the USA. Recommended for professional adult use only. Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 6-1/2". Minimize

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spo ... Read more

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spool of Tenara® Sewing Thread. Approx. 2200 yds. Breaking strength 7 lbs. Tenara® Sewing Thread (HTR) and (TR) have unique properties, are pre-lubricated for a cooler running needle and made from expanded PTFE material, which is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. Is unaffected by sunlight, acid rain, and other destructive substances, maintains its strength and color indefinitely while Polyester threads, under daily sunlight exposure will loose as much as half their strength in as little as one year, and be down to 10% of their original strength in 3 years. It will outlast the fabric that it is sewn into; including the newest solution dyed acrylics, and comes with a full warranty to that effect. It is unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, mildew or rot. Dirt just wipes off. It gives all the advantages of Tenara with the addition of translucence and easier sewability. Sews like polyester, yet still offers the Tenara Thread Warranty. M1000HTR has a 2800-denier construction and M1000TR has a 1400 -denier construction. Tenara Thread (TR) and (HTR) are ideal for any awning, marine or other outdoor application. Using Gore Tenara means seams that will last. It will outlast the fabric. DISCLAIMER: Returns on Tenara thread are acceptable if the original seal from factory hasn't been removed and the original plastic is still vacuum sealed. 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

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spo ... Read more

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spool of Tenara® Sewing Thread. Approx. 1600 yds. Breaking strength 8 lbs. General duty use: awning and marine; double stitched in critical or high-stress areas. Tenara® Sewing Thread (HTR) and (TR) have unique properties, are pre-lubricated for a cooler running needle and made from expanded PTFE material, which is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. Is unaffected by sunlight, acid rain, and other destructive substances, maintains its strength and color indefinitely while Polyester threads, under daily sunlight exposure will loose as much as half their strength in as little as one year, and be down to 10% of their original strength in 3 years. It will outlast the fabric that it is sewn into; including the newest solution dyed acrylics, and comes with a full warranty to that effect. It is unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, mildew or rot. Dirt just wipes off. It gives all the advantages of Tenara with the addition of translucence and easier sewability. Sews like polyester, yet still offers the Tenara Thread Warranty. M1000HTR has a 2800-denier construction and M1000TR has a 1400 -denier construction. Tenara Thread (TR) and (HTR) are ideal for any awning, marine or other outdoor application. Using Gore Tenara means seams that will last. It will outlast the fabric. DISCLAIMER: Returns on Tenara thread are acceptable if the original seal from factory hasn't been removed and the original plastic is still vacuum sealed. Minimize

UNIBIND-PhotoBook Creator Starter Kit. Capture all of life' ... Read more

UNIBIND-PhotoBook Creator Starter Kit. Capture all of life's wonderful moments and make them into a lasting memory! The PhotoBook thermal resin Binding Machine binds your book in seconds so you can enjoy it forever. Also great for presentations and school projects! Each PhotoBook comes with nylon resin in the spine that binds together thermally when placed in the Binding Machine. The Binding Machine is simple to use: there is no on/off switch; it turns on when a PhotoBook is placed inside and turns off when the book is done; and all you need to do is place your PhotoBook in the machine and watch! This kit contains the PhotoBook Binding Machine (SA Approved 498 G); one 8-1/2x11 inch black PhotoBook; twenty 8-1/2x11 inch sheets of double-sided photo paper; one software CD; and one manual. Binding Machine measures 16-1/2x8x3 inches. Refill PhotoBooks and pages sold separately. Imported. Minimize

Essential Beadmaking Techniques for Soft and Borosilicate G ... Read more

Essential Beadmaking Techniques for Soft and Borosilicate Glass is a Perfect video for the beginner soft glass beadmaker, or the flame worker who wants to experiment with new techniques and borosilicate. Using 3D animation, narration, and step by step demonstrations, complicated procedures are simplified. This video covers Shaping, Artwork and Designs, Filigrana, Latticino, Ribbons, Furrowing, Soft and Boro Glass, Mandrel Beads, Inside Out, Tubing Beads, Bead Sets, Pinching, Poking, and More! Also includes a bonus Art Gallery feature. Minimize

These two artists have risen to worldwide prominence in rec ... Read more

These two artists have risen to worldwide prominence in recent years with their graffiti, murals and canvases attracting massive praise. This superb new book documents the artwork of El MAC & RETNA over the last six years, and is the first to fully present their collaborative murals. Each of these artists has developed his own distinctive style and technique; RETNA is renowned especially for his bold calligraphic brushwork, and Mac for his uniquely stylized painting of lifelike faces and figures; MAC uses spraypaint and RETNA uses spraypaint and acrylic for paintings; oil, acrylic, enamel, pencil, and other mediums on paper, canvas, and wood. MAC and RETNA have combined forces a number of times in recent years, and have gained increasing attention and applause for the powerful and beautiful murals they've painted in Los Angeles and several other cities around the globe. This book features the highlights of these collaborations, along with a selection of individual paintings and photos by each artist, as well as a collection of lifestyle photos, photos of the artists working and their travels, and close-up views of the murals themselves. Minimize

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spo ... Read more

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spool of Tenara® Sewing Thread. Approx. 800 yds. Breaking strength 14 lbs. Heavy duty use: large awnings or structures, marine, heavy clear vinyls, zippers, high-tension areas prone to tearing Tenara® Sewing Thread (HTR) and (TR) have unique properties, are pre-lubricated for a cooler running needle and made from expanded PTFE material, which is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. Is unaffected by sunlight, acid rain, and other destructive substances, maintains its strength and color indefinitely while Polyester threads, under daily sunlight exposure will loose as much as half their strength in as little as one year, and be down to 10% of their original strength in 3 years. It will outlast the fabric that it is sewn into; including the newest solution dyed acrylics, and comes with a full warranty to that effect. It is unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, mildew or rot. Dirt just wipes off. It gives all the advantages of Tenara with the addition of translucence and easier sewability. Sews like polyester, yet still offers the Tenara Thread Warranty. M1000HTR has a 2800-denier construction and M1000TR has a 1400 -denier construction. Tenara Thread (TR) and (HTR) are ideal for any awning, marine or other outdoor application. Using Gore Tenara means seams that will last. It will outlast the fabric. DISCLAIMER: Returns on Tenara thread are acceptable if the original seal from factory hasn't been removed and the original plastic is still vacuum sealed. 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

PhotoEZ is a light-sensitive emulsion applied to a fine mes ... Read more

PhotoEZ is a light-sensitive emulsion applied to a fine mesh nylon screen for the purpose of making silkscreens. You can use your silkscreens with spray paint, etching paste, textile paint, oil based paints, ceramic paint, ceramic glazes, enamels and tube acrylic paints. Use your screens to print on:* Fabric... quilt squares, banners or layer upon layer complex cloth, or yardage to sew. * Clothes... vests, scarves, kimonos, kids clothes, t-shirts * Ceramics... tiles, cups, bowls, plates and sculpture * Glass... etching paste or paint for bottles, glasses, plates, and windows * Wood... boxes, trays, chests, tables and chairs * Paper... personalized greeting cards, memory albums, journals covers, art collages and hand printed papers * Walls... borders, and accents * Metal... signs, instrument panels, sculpture Why are PhotoEZ Silkscreens better than rubber stamps and stencils? A rubber stamp can't be made into any image you want in 15 minutes if at all. Neither will it stamp around a curve or work with those lush interference acrylic paints. A rubber stamp won't do very well on glass, or ceramics, metal or furniture. They are rarely as large as 8 1/2" by 5.5" and can be rather expensive. A cut-out stencil won't do an "o" or any shape with a middle. Unless you're very good at it, you won't be able to cut a design to your own satisfaction in fifteen minutes. 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

Windmill Studio Easel 60 Inch Model...The WINDMILLâ"¢ Studi ... Read more

Windmill Studio Easel 60 Inch Model...The WINDMILLâ"¢ Studio 60 is an artistically designed studio easels. The construction is from beautiful satin finished birch laminate. The WINDMILLâ"¢ portion of the easel rotates a full 360 degrees facilitating your most productive drawing brush or palette knife stroke. The unique canvas holding brackets create an unobstructed canvas surface including the canvas edges. A hydraulic damper allows for smooth fold-down operation from vertical to horizontal and is securable at any increment from -2 to 90 degrees thereby covering most mediums including pastels and watercolors. We recommend the use of extra counterweight when tilting the easel forward. In the full horizontal position the easel is great for fabric and embroidery arts. The base has easy-roll locking casters and an attached shelf accommodates toolboxes or canvas storage. These features enhance accessibility to the artwork by bringing the artwork to the artist. They ease artist fatigue and make this easel ideal for physically challenged artists. The WINDMILLâ"¢ revolving unit easily detaches for re-attachment to vertical surfaces such as walls or worktables and travels well outside for attachment to trees fence-posts or other external surfaces. The WINDMILLâ"¢ Studio 60 holds square canvases up to 60 x 60 inches rectangular canvases from 8 x 10 inch to 76 x 36 inches and round and oval canvases. Minimize

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spo ... Read more

TENARA THREAD IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE! This is an 8 oz. spool of Tenara® Sewing Thread. Approx. 1600 yds. Breaking strength 10 lbs. General duty use: awning and marine; double stitched in critical or high-stress areas. Tenara® Sewing Thread (HTR) and (TR) have unique properties, are pre-lubricated for a cooler running needle and made from expanded PTFE material, which is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. Is unaffected by sunlight, acid rain, and other destructive substances, maintains its strength and color indefinitely while Polyester threads, under daily sunlight exposure will loose as much as half their strength in as little as one year, and be down to 10% of their original strength in 3 years. It will outlast the fabric that it is sewn into; including the newest solution dyed acrylics, and comes with a full warranty to that effect. It is unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, mildew or rot. Dirt just wipes off. It gives all the advantages of Tenara with the addition of translucence and easier sewability. Sews like polyester, yet still offers the Tenara Thread Warranty. M1000HTR has a 2800-denier construction and M1000TR has a 1400 -denier construction. Tenara Thread (TR) and (HTR) are ideal for any awning, marine or other outdoor application. Using Gore Tenara means seams that will last. It will outlast the fabric. DISCLAIMER: Returns on Tenara thread are acceptable if the original seal from factory hasn't been removed and the original plastic is still vacuum sealed. Minimize

An unparalleled collection of groundbreaking creations craf ... Read more

An unparalleled collection of groundbreaking creations crafted from paper as a material for innovativeart and design.Paper is arguably the most important material of our civilisation and has continuedto serve as a medium for documenting information and ideas. Today, paper isenjoying something of a renaissance among young artists and designers worldwideas an experimental material for design. There is also an insatiable concurrenttrend for designing three-dimensional handcrafted objects as documentedin the books Tangible, Tactile and Hidden Track.Papercraft is an extensive and timely survey of innovative art and design workcrafted from paper. It explores the astounding possibilities of paper craft in allshapes and sizes some are playful, whimsical and quick to produce while othersare far more intricate and created in painstaking detail. From the most basictechniques including cutting, folding, gluing and collage to the use of cuttingedgetechnology like embossing and laser cutting, paper and cardboard-craftedworks are reaching new artistic heights.The book gathers the most extraordinary creations from small objects and figuresto large-scale art installations and urban interventions as well as three-dimensionalgraphic sculptures from a vast spectrum of artistic disciplines ranging fromcharacter design, urban art, fine art, graphic design, illustration, fashion, animationand film. Adding even more value, this illustrated book also includes a DVDwith printable templates for creating your own paper characters and toys as wellas a curated selection of the best stop-motion animations.This book provides a comprehensive insight into the enormous creative potentialof this multifaceted material and reveals how paper is firing up the imaginationsof today s designers and 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