books about: handmade     books:       Expressive Handmade Books5 reviews Alisa Golden Sterling, 2007 Instructive and Inspirational After reading several books on bookbinding, this is one of my favorites that I find myself going back to again and again for both instruction and inspiration. On the craft of bookbinding, the instructions are clear and there are a number of interesting structures to explore. This book also moves into the realm of book artist, with the author explaining how she uses her experiences to develop ...             Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design3 reviews Faythe Levine, Cortney Heimerl Princeton Architectural Press, 2008 A Wonderful Companion I just received my book a few days ago and have already torn through it. It has a great balance of informative backgrounds about the artists involved with the companion documentary, soon to be released, and amazing visuals of the artists' work. I also really enjoyed the essays added throughout. I was especially excited to see one by Betsy Greer. I feel I have some knowledge about the artists' ...             Handmade Hellos: Fresh Greeting Card Projects from First-Rate Crafters1 review Chronicle Books Chronicle Books, 2008 Step by Step to the Perfect Card This is great for ideas on handmaking cards. I love the idea of something so simple handmade, but the authors have a step by step guide to how to make all kinds of cards. The templates are even included! It has all the sketchings, diagrams, and measurements for the perfect card. The best part about it is, when you have your card, you can't believe you actually made something so beautiful!! I ...             500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series)17 reviews Lark Lark Books, 2008 500 Handmade Books I found this book to be inspirational in seeing the possibilities of crafting handmade books. The illustrations are great. The book contains no directions or "how to do it", but for the book lover, it contains outstanding examples of works by book artists.             500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form (500 Series)34 reviews Lark Books Lark Books, 2007 Best money I have spent on a book I LOVED this book. I loved the fact that it is full of fantastic pictures of art dolls- not just traditional dolls. I loved the fact it has assemblage pieces, clay, polymer and wood- not just cloth. I have had it for over a month now and am still finding new and interesting pictures to look at. It's not a how to book-it's a wow! look at that! book.             Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art12 reviews Art Boericke, Barry Shapiro A & W Pub, 1985 A favorite gem of mine It was in the 1970's when I first encountered this book and the memory has stayed with me since then. Had actually forgotten the correct title in my quest to obtain a used copy of the book. Then someone on a Yahoo group I am on told me the correct title and I quickly found a used copy here on Amazon.com and I am so very, very happy. The interesting thing about the book now thirty years old, ...             Making & Installing Handmade Tiles (A Lark Ceramics Book)11 reviews Angelica Pozo Lark Books, 2008 Want to learn how to make tiles? This IS the book! I have been interested in learning how to make tiles and this book is clear and precise on everything you need to know. If you are interested in learning how to do this in any way, shape or form...get this book. It will definitely help you on your way to making some wonderful artwork.             Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit23 reviews Viki Lareau Interweave Press, 2006 Worth not only the money, but the time I have purchased other similar books in the past that I skim, but never really take time to read. This book was not only worth the money, it was worth the time. Concisely written, clearly categorized, useful information. I only wish I had read it seven years ago when I first started selling my jewelry, as some of the lessons I have learned a much harder way! My little company is currently ...             Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens6 reviews Lena Corwin STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008 Everything you ever wanted to know about hand printing. This book turned out to be even more helpful and inspiring than I had hoped for. It answered many questions relating to different varieties of simple hand printing techniques such as: which inks, papers, and fabrics are best suited for each project; how to create stencils; how to transfer designs, how to repeat a pattern, how to work with screens, and on and on. There are many color photos ...             A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity5 reviews William Coperthwaite Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007 The Search for Simplicity I didn't go looking for this book. It simply fell into place. Literally. While I was browsing in the satellite branch of my local public library for books about business this volume fell on my head. It had been left precariously on top of the shelf. Aesthetics appeal to me, to the cover was intriguing. I skipped the book about where mobile and wireless technology is taking society and immediately ...             Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking9 reviews Nicolas Collins Routledge, 2006 Rediscovers the simple facts of electronic music Ever since products such as GarageBand took over the low-level tasks of producing electronic music and turned us all into application users, much has been forgotten about making music with low-level electronic components. In the case of younger electronic musicians, this may be an art form they never even knew in the first place. Although there is an advantage is computer musicians speaking a ...             Quick & Clever Handmade Cards (Quick and Clever)12 reviews Julie Hickey David & Charles, 2004 Excellent Book I am a beginner in cardmaking and found this book very useful. However the book is not aimed entirely at the beginners. Anyone can draw inspiration from it. The cards are very beautiful and relatively easy to make. There are lots of useful information about the tools, basic techniques, choosing the right color, even selling your cards, personal trademark, which I liked very much.             The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl's Guide to Handmade Jewelry22 reviews Jennifer Perkins North Light Books, 2008 Be the BOSS with this cool jewelry design book, The Naughty Secretary Club! Yes, I said it -- right in the title of this review! You'll shed your "secretary status" and be the boss if you want to be, by using the fantastic ideas offered in this cool book, The Naughty Secretary Club, The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry, by the sassy, funny and talented Jennifer Perkins. Everyone hanging out at the water cooler will be gawking at your stylish and unique ...             The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques (Master Classes in Bookmaking)5 reviews Lark Books Lark Books, 2008 Stunning and Inspirational I purchased this in part because an art instructor was featured. Also, the exciting variations of book arts seemed well represented. The book surpassed my expectations. Not only is it a survey of some of the most exciting artists in the field, with selections of their works, it offers a step-by-step view of their creations, with materials, techniques and equipment shown clearly. I could, ...             Handmade Tiles: Designing * Making * Decorating (A Lark Ceramics Book)19 reviews Frank Giorgini Lark Books, 2001 Tile Bible Thsi is a tile maker's bible. I find it thorough, helpful and ful of ideas and how tos. I recommend it to those who wish to explore the proces.             Simply Handmade: 365 Easy Gifts & Decorations You Can Make (Crafts)24 reviews Meredith Books, 1998 Crafts Book Thank you for the quick response and delivery of my book order. I collect a lot of craft books and really wanted this one. It came quickly and in good repair, and the price was right for me. Sherry             Creating Handmade Books17 reviews Alisa Golden Sterling, 2000 Get Published Your Way Gifts, photo albums, story books. The possibilities are endless. If you have some paper, a pair of scissors and a few other inexpensive items like thread and glue, you are ready to get creative. You can create: Cut and Folded Books Simple Sewn Structures Hanging Scrolls Pocket Books Jacob's Ladders Clamshell boxes - to store handwritten letters Pocket Folders Folded Envelopes ...             The Art of the Handmade Quilt1 review Nancy Brenan Daniel Sterling, 2008 Very nice I ordered this book on a whim and really like it (though I haven't made any of the projects yet). It's a blend of historical quilts that the author has figured out patterns for and new quilts. There's also a large range of techniques used, so there's something here for everyone. The book is very inspiring and I would recommend it to anyone interested in hand-stitching or quilting.             The Handmade Alphabet (Picture Puffins)8 reviews Laura Rankin Puffin, 1996 A work of art The beautiful illustrations - simple yet exquisite, worthy of framing. I first framed some of the pictures and presented them as gifts to some young deaf children with self esteem problems, but it was when I taught hearing adults and did the same thing that I really saw the great impact her illustrations had. It then became a "work of art"             Fingerprint: The Art of Using Hand-Made Elements in Graphic Design21 reviews Chen Design Associates How, 2006 Excellent To tell you the truth, I bought this item on a whim. I was much more satisfied with this graphic design book than others I have purchased recently. It is excellent if you are a visual consumer like I am. I would highly recommend the seller. It was promptly sent and received. 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