BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDDorothy Cockrell encourages readers to enjoy the delights of this exciting & gratifying craft Offering easy step-by-step photographs & instructions she guides the reader through all the different techniques illustrating how beautiful & unusual effects can be achieved once the basic principles have been learnt She discusses how to prepare the metal choosing & mixing colours & firing methods More advanced techniques are also included stencilling drawing on enamel sgrafitto using rubber stamps working with gold & silver leaf & more You can make jewellery decorate boxes create pictures embellish bowls & produce many unique designs The vibrant colours & wonderful textures will make you want to experiment & develop your own projects Packed with stimulating & innovative ideas this book will appeal to beginners who want to start a fascinating new craft & it will also inspire anyone interested in the art of enamelling Previously published as ISBN 9781903975619 ...

Goldwork is the art of embroidery with metal threads & has been prized by religious orders & royal households throughout history for its opulence & intricate stitchery Those who love traditional embroidery can now learn the essential techniques & create their own exquisite embroideries with this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide Through careful & detailed instruction Ruth Chamberlin teaches you how to stitch beautiful goldwork motifs which together form an impressive sampler to show off their work Covering a range of designs stitches & techniques with templates throughout & examples of the author's inspiring work this book provides a firm basis on which to build future projects & continue on your goldwork journey This popular & enduring book by Ruth Chamberlin now returns as a Search Press Classic with the addition of a foreword by the illustrious embroiderer & world-renowned blogger Mary Corbet (wwwneedlenthreadcom) ...

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The embroidery is traditionally worked on close-woven cotton with cotton thread & it has a great elegance Flowing floral patterns intertwine with stems & leaves the smooth satin stitches contrasting wonderfully with the padded knotted stitchery & untextured background These natural designs are often fairly large & the sculptured patterns have an appealing bold quality which is enhanced by the absence of colour & the addition of knitted fringed fringes Pat Trott explains all the techniques with clear step-by-step photography & inspiring easy-to-follow projects This book will be welcomed by beginners & also embroiderers of all skill levels ...

Susanna Wallis demonstrates how to create wonderful pictures & three-dimensional objects using wool & simple needle felting techniques Learn how to make charming cards pictures jewellery a bird & even a figure from wool Simple techniques clearly explained Step by step photographs Six inspirational projects ...

Renowned silk painter Mandy Southan demonstrates all the techniques you need to get to grips with this intriguing medium beginning with clear artistic advice on materials & using colour & then moving on to basic techniques all shown through 12 lovely achievable projects Proceed through textured effects & using resists discharge paste diffusing medium & other products to create scarves cushions pictures wall hangings & panels Build skills while producing lovely silk paintings in a variety of styles Perfect for the complete beginner but also ideal for experienced silk painters wanting to learn new techniques ...

Learn how to create exquisite delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers including foxgloves roses hydrangeas delphiniums primroses geraniums irises poppies & much more A small selection of stitches are used to create a wide variety of flowers All the techniques are explained in detailed step-by-step sequences ...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is Carver's most famous collection of short stories & remians one of the most influential pieces of modern literature to date But the original unedited manuscript Beginners
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What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis & why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes & their effects for young readers Features information on real-life earthquakes accompanied by striking colour photographs & vivid illustrations Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

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Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live what did they wear & what gods did they worship? Discover the answers to these questions & more in this straightforward introduction to this fascinating ancient civilisation Also

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