Kategoria BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies >> Decorating

The Index of American Design was one of the most significant undertakings of the Federal Art Project -- the visual arts arm of the Works Progress Administration. Part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, this ambitious initiative set out to discover and document an authentic American style in everyday objects. The curators of the Index combed the country for art of the machine age -- from carved carousel horses to engraved powder horns to woven coverlets -- created by artisans for practical use. In their search for a true American artistic identity, they also sought...

Friendship bracelets--gifts from the heart, made by hand. Popular since the '70s when macrame was all the rage, friendship bracelets are B-A-C-K and cooler than ever. To get in on this fun craft, get a copy of Friendship Bracelets-a delightful Threads Select Booklet-written by crafting guru Vera Vandenbosch. No need to look anywhere else, it's packed with everything you need: all the latest styles, materials lists, how-to instructions, and step-by-step photos.

A dozen super-cool projects...fun and easy to make Because...

Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular.

Using super-fine wires to create 20 delicate, sophisticated pieces, you'll achieve that "wow" factor, all under the guidance of an expert jewelry teacher. You'll learn how to work with these fine wires successfully, as well as what to do when one of your projects goes awry.

Using techniques in layering, symmetry, and dimensional shaping,...

Illuminate your home decor with Handmade Lampshades. This inspiring, tantalizing project book shines a light on the most artistic, well made, innovative, and beautiful lampshades you can now make yourself. Bursting with 750 gorgeous photographs to spark your creativity, as well as a multitude of tried-and-true tips and ideas, Handmade Lampshades features 16 contemporary projects presented in useful step-by-step tutorials. The tutorials make it easier than you would ever imagine In addition to the huge, pictorial lampshade gallery, which...

Green products have become a key aspect of virtually all areas of our lives. This book presents cutting-edge lighting and lamp designs by designers from all over the world that through their use of recycling techniques, natural materials, and new technologies are both exceptionally environmentally friendly and highly stylish.