Mixed Media Mosaics: Techniques & Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles Beads & Other Embellishments: Techniques & Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments Mixed-Media Mosaics uses polymer-clay & mosaic-tile work as a new & exciting platform for mixed-media/collage artists. It helps readers learn to craft highly textural & vividly coloured icons, boxes, tables, items of personal adornment & more, using a combination of manufactured & handmade tiles. It also contains techniques for creating the tiles such as painting & glazing, stamping, embedding items like beads & buttons, mixing pigments & mica powders with clay, adding metallic leaf, creating molds, combining the handcrafted tiles with traditional mosaic tile, grout alternatives & more. In addition to learning techniques for making their own tiles, readers discover helpful processes for working inspiration (such as an homage to a loved one or a memorable getaway) into their tile-work, using personalization techniques such as stamping words or adding personal ephemera & found objects. About the Author Laurie Mikas work employs her unique handmade tiles with mosaics, beads & jewellery to create contemporary icons. She has been published in magazines & books including Expressions magazine, Somerset Studio, Somerset Wedding 2, Haute Handbags & Somerset Gallery 5. Mika has also appeared on HGTVs Crafters Coast to Coast & the DIY networks Craft Lab, & regularly teaches workshops. ...

Creating handmade jewellery & accessories with Macrame is another age-old craft which has been revamped for the hip crafter who may not have been around to enjoy it the first time around. Projects in this book range from a funky black leather cuff to a summery bamboo-handle purse, & delicate wire chandelier earrings to a vibrant handspun yarn scarf. After a step-by-step rundown of all of the basic knots, readers will be introduced to 25 wearable projects including jewellery & personal accessories, using a variety of materials. ...

Summer sale! 50% off RRP! Modern Expressions: Creating Fabulous & Fashionable Jewelry with Easy-To-Find Elements Readers of Modern Expressions will find chic necklace, earring & bracelet designs that turn heads with their fashion-forward sensibility. Furthermore, this book goes beyond instruction for creating striking pieces & helps the reader see clothing options to pair with the jewellery to show them off at their finest with a how-to-wear sidebar accompanying at least half of the projects. All of the projects feature modern components provided by major manufacturers (such as Beadalon), so locating supplies is easy & painless. The author spotlights his preferred basic jewellery techniques, providing the reader with a strong foundation to create their own one-of-a kind pieces. About the Author Fernando Dasilva is one of the few active male jewellery designers in the industry with more than nine years of experience. He has been highlighted by Womens Wear Daily as a designer to watch, & is the only male Create Your Style Ambassador (Swarovski). Along with Margot Potter & Katie Hacker, Fernando is an author of Bead & Wire Jewelry Exposed. ...

Modern Log Cabin Quilting This book introduces 7 ways of creating Log Cabin blocks. Some quilters will love the old technique of quilt-as-you-go with the quilting done as you piece the strips. Other quilters will like the three traditional techniques of piecing strips, foundation piecing & paper piecing from the bottom. The new techniques introduced are using folded strips, raggy strips made from triangles & paper-piecing from the top. Some techniques require more skill than others. Quilters can choose their favorite technique or try all seven techniques. Each technique has step-by-step photo illustrations & a project to illustrate the technique. The additional projects in the book include a bib, toy blocks, baby quilts, wall quilts, table runners, coaster sets, place mats, bed quilts, throws, handbags, totes, bed runners candle mat & more. About the Author Jeanne Stauffer has been quilting for over 20 years. ...

Modern Log Cabin Quilting This book introduces 7 ways of creating Log Cabin blocks. Some quilters will love the old technique of quilt-as-you-go with the quilting done as you piece the strips. Other quilters will like the three traditional techniques of piecing strips, foundation piecing & paper piecing from the bottom. The new techniques introduced are using folded strips, raggy strips made from triangles & paper-piecing from the top. Some techniques require more skill than others. Quilters can choose their favorite technique or try all seven techniques. Each technique has step-by-step photo illustrations & a project to illustrate the technique. The additional projects in the book include a bib, toy blocks, baby quilts, wall quilts, table runners, coaster sets, place mats, bed quilts, throws, handbags, totes, bed runners candle mat & more. About the Author Jeanne Stauffer has been quilting for over 20 years. ...