This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, “The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress” will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, a...

Are you confused on how to go about Alcohol ink painting? If so, you are definitely at the right place. Alcohol ink is a technique most artists have been yearning to gain mastery but the results are not forthcoming. Why? Because some basic tips were overlooked! However, there is no cause for alarm because this guide...

本书对中国书法的历史渊源、书体沿革、风格嬗变等作了鸟瞰式的描述。作者吸收最新的学术研究成果，以个人对书法史的理解，阐释中国书法史上的若干现象，着力介绍了书法史上重要的书法作品、书家、时代风尚和艺术流派，总结书法艺术发展的内在脉络。本书除梳理中国书法中“碑”、“帖”的渊源外，还对历代书风形成的文化环境、历代书法著录和刻帖...

"Beautiful designs . . . children will love the whimsical results." ー Publishers Weekly Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colorwork details to this ne...

The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure! This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic shapes and forms, offering profoun...

In "My Knitting Book," Miss Lambert seamlessly intertwines practical guidance with a rich tapestry of personal narratives and historical anecdotes. The book adopts a conversational yet informative tone, blending detailed instructions with vibrant illustrations that cater to both novice and experienced knitters alike...

Style, materials, techniques, and values are the focus of this richly illustrated guide to pen drawing. In addition to proposing solutions for practical problems, the book offers advice on architectural and decorative drawing. More than 70 drawings by assorted artists range from tranquil churchyards and bustling cit...

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Glitch Art in Theory and Practice: Critical Failures and Post-Digital Aesthetics explores the concept of "glitch" alongside contemporary digital political economy to develop a general theory of critical media using glitch as a case study and model, focusing specifically on examples of digital art and aesthetics. Whi...

Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it " an essential referenc...

Why grow the same dull vegetables and herbs filling every supermarket shelf? If you're putting in the effort and growing your own, better make it something sensational! There's a thrilling diversity of rare and unusual heirloom plants out there: a riot of beauty, colour, and flavour that can only be experienced by g...

Weave - Sculpt - Transform Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular weara...

Expand your weaving skills with this guide's simple instructions, clear diagrams and beautiful photos In Next Steps In Weaving, you'll explore a variety of weave structures and concepts in depth and detail including twill, color-and-weave, overshot, summer and winter, and lace. This is not just a book of weaving pat...

This beautifully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows you how to draw various breeds of horses through the observation of anatomy, form and proportion. Whether you are a complete novice or whether you want to take your horse portraits to the next level, The Fundamentals of Drawing Horses will provide a firm groun...

Custom-fit for comfort, custom-designed to suit personal taste, and stylish and satisfyingly DIY? Shoemaking checks all the boxes! Making shoes is a surprisingly accessible and increasingly popular craft, and with this photo-rich guide, even a beginner can make a comfortable pair of sandals in the course of a day wi...

Knit this charming collection of cuddly stuffed animal toys by best-selling author, Louise Crowther. This is a curated collection of previously published knitting patterns from Louise's two animal toys titles: Knitted Animal Friends and Knitted Wild Animal Friends. We have combined the animal toy patterns from both ...