Basketry: A World Guide to Traditional Techniques
by Bryan Sentance
"Basketry" explores in depth the techniques and materials used to construct baskets around the world, demystifying basketry and giving a basis for understanding, appreciating and identifying the baskets of the world. Copious color photographs, diagrams and archive photography of international basketry provide a rich source of comparison and reference.
Beautifully photographed and created for the beginner, this fabulous introductory course will have crafters finishing a decorative basket the very first weekend. The author offers the fruits of her many years' experience, including how to add bases, shape baskets, substitute materials, embellish and more. A wealth of knowledge on reeds covers everything from preparation to dyeing and finishing. The 18 enticing projects offer a variety of techniques, each one building upon the last.
Embracing a breathtaking range of new techniques, styles, and materials, beautiful basketry offers more options than ever before. And these 500 exquisite artisan pieces will open crafters' eyes to the varied and wonderful possibilities. These baskets, made by top creators from around the world-as well as the best emerging newcomers, range from exquisitely functional to purely decorative, from classical to ultramodern. In addition to traditional twill, rattan, and reed, the artists have incorpora...
This book shows how to give any shop-bought basket, rustic or modern, a decorative trim with ribbon, fabric, woven fibre, wire or flowers, to turn it into a unique showpiece. Fifty projects, including Autumn Leaves, Fairy Tote New Baby and Wedding Memories are included.
Journal Your Life's Journey
by Blank Book Billionaire and Journal Your Life's Journey
Antelope Canyon Notebook Large Size 8.5 x 11 Ruled 150 Pages Softcover
by Wild Pages Press
2020 Planner For Kids (2020 Kid Calendar Planner Journal for Boys and Girls, #12)
by Josephine M Schillinger
30 dramatic basket projects to choose from, each with full-color photos of how it's supposed to look, along with sequenced drawings and simple explanations that show exactly what to do. A gallery of baskets by 11 of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists will inspire you to create designs of your own. 192 pages (88 in color), 300 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10.
Everyone loves to receive a beautifully decorated and filled gift basket and here Catherine Woram shows how to create and decorate 35 beautifully themed baskets, ranging from traditional wicker baskets, to cookie jars and baskets that you make yourself. So all you need to do is to follow the simple step-by-step instructions to make unique and personalised gifts for family and friends for every occasion, including a basket for a bride-to-be, a glorious Christmas basket, the perfect basket for a k...
Two of the world's leading experts combine gourd decorating and fibre arts for a fresh, up-to-date take on a centuries-old craft. Ginger Summit and Jim Widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing. Over thirty fabulous projects use materials such as pine needles, silk cord, leather, reed, felt and beads.