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?"The only rules that bind us are those we place on ourselves."Such is the great revelation which The Shaman's Gio "John Chance" Fortuna discovers during one of the most tumultuous periods of his life.In college and having spent most of his life avoiding his grandfather's trainings, he finds himself called to remember and practice his grandfather's ancient ways to save children from human monsters.

Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques - folding, pleating, clamping, stitching and pole wrapping, the author illustrates all the different stages, using clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow text. A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills and build confidence, with instructions on how to make a tea cosy, a jacket, a silk scarf and more.

For the more adventurous, Janet Wilson suggests more advanced ways of using the stencils, and introduces a couple of basic decorative techniques from the original parchment art form.

Dorothy Cockrell encourages readers to enjoy the delights of this exciting and gratifying craft. Offering easy step-by-step photographs and instructions, she guides the reader through all the different techniques, illustrating how beautiful and unusual effects can be achieved once the basic principles have been learnt. She discusses how to prepare the metal, choosing and mixing colours and firing methods. More advanced techniques are also included: stencilling, drawing on enamel, sgrafitto, using rubber stamps, working with gold and silver leaf, and more. You can make jewellery, decorate boxes, create pictures, embellish bowls and produce many unique designs. The vibrant colours and wonderful textures will make you want to experiment and develop your own projects. Packed with stimulating and innovative ideas, this book will appeal to beginners who want to start a fascinating new craft, and it will also inspire anyone interested in the art of enamelling.

'SeARCH'에서 건축의 답을 찾아라 SeARCH는 Stedenbouw en ARCHitectuur의 머리글자를 따서 만든 이름이다. 저자들이 진행하는 프로젝트들은 '랜드스케이프'적인 시선으로 접근하는데, 이는 가장 핵심적이면서도 포괄적인 요소다. 랜드스케이프는 특정한 경계없이 끝없이 펼쳐진 열린 개념으로, 건축과 도시, 그리고 내부와 외부를 연결한다. 랜드스케이프를 강조함으로써 SeARCH는 프로젝트 내에서 지속가능성과 환경에 대한 자각을 한 단계 끌어올린다.

This compendium, the best work from Patricia Carter's three previous books on illumination, has been brought together to show exquisite designs in watercolour and gouache to enhance calligraphy, texts and a host of other decorative items. History and the world of nature are Patricia's main sources of inspiration. --- From the Publisher

Taking her inspiration from the wonderful interlacing patterns and luminous colours of historical illuminated manuscripts, she explains the techniques simply, clearly and with an infectious enthusiasm which is both inspiring and exciting. Full colour illustrations accompany clear step-by-step instructions, which guide the readers through all the various stages. Traditional methods are discussed in detail and both traditional and contemporary projects are included to build up confidence and skills. This is a lively and informative book which will appeal to all those interested in calligraphy or illumination.

Exploring the versatility of watercolors, this guide shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry on dry brushwork and "wet into wet" to splattering, scumbling, and split brush techniques. Using more than 60 step-by-step photographs, the resource demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphere, reflections, light, and shade. Both beginners and experienced artists alike will find this a valuable and inspirational guide.

A beautifully illustrated collection of decorative Victorian patterns and motifs - patterns, motifs, borders and frames. These classic designs can be used by craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects.

A fantastic collection of Manga characters inspired by Japanese comics, this sourcebook provides artists and needleworkers with inspirational designs that can be applied to nearly any type of craft. Ideal for stencil work, embroidery patterns, stationary designs, furniture decoration, and glass paintings, each piece in this versatile collection can easily be enlarged or reduced to fit the needs for any type of art project.

This book includes basic advice on choosing, siting, and planning a greenhouse, as well as details on greenhouse ventilation, hygiene, and insulation. Complete with color photographs and diagrams, this book will help the grower choose plants and vegetables for their greenhouse, and then correctly care for them.

Pastels are fun, versatile and easy to use. Strokes and squiggles of colour can be blended to create beautiful skies, waterscapes and landscapes, and details can be added easily using broad and thin lines. By merging and overlaying colours you can create soft velvety tones, rich textured or subtle effects, atmosphere, light and movement. This invaluable guide takes you through all the stages of creating a painting, from simple strokes and blending techniques to creating perspective and atmosphere. Four easy-to-follow practical demonstrations help you gain confidence and build up skills, illustrating all the techniques you need to know.

More than 100 step-by-step photographs show how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, using a surprisingly small number of stitches. Crafters can also learn how to paint and stencil the silk fabric backgrounds, add depth and interest to a garden scene, or enhance a still-life arrangement.

Exploring pencils, pastels, and charcoal in a variety of waysincluding composition, line, tone, texture, and colorthis guide provides many step-by-step photographs and finished drawings. The author demonstrates how easily artists can portray different effects, teaching how to look at nature and how to interpret subjects in personal and individual ways. Whatever their skill level, artists will be able to develop their own style with this informative, richly-illustrated book.

This wonderfully inspiring book shows forty-eight gorgeous designs for jewellery made with natural materials such as coral, wood and mother of pearl combined with beautiful beads and threads. There are precise details of the materials needed for the designs which range from classic to ethnic and from sporty to elegant.

This wonderfully inspiring book shows forty-eight gorgeous designs for jewellery made with glass beads. There are precise details of the materials needed for the projects, which range from ethnic to elegant and from simple to sumptuous.

Perfect for beginners, this project guide features step-by-step instructions and stunning close-up photography for more than 30 flowers designs in a wide variety of styles. A comprehensive tutorial on techniques covers all of the basic skills needed to make beautiful ribbon flowers, including how to handle and work with ribbon, transfer a design to fabric using a template, and paint ribbons and backgrounds to achieve different effects. Each design includes a template and diagrams while inspirational ideas for variations on the main design expand the range and style of the projects. Information on ribbon stitches and gathering techniques and types of materials rounds out this useful reference.

Judy Balchin demonstrates, with clear step-by-step photographs, how easy and exciting it is to transform old bottles, flowerpots, plates, mugs, bowls and vases using simple decorative techniques. Learn how to paint on glass, how to decorate ceramics without using a kiln, and how to enhance metal objects. Techniques covered include free painting, outlining, stamping, sponging and stencilling using a ranger of paints. You can even adorn your designs with beads and stones. Projects include transforming flowerpots, plates, mugs, tiles, perfume bottles, bowls and vases. Templates are included showing all the designs featured in the book.