35 step-by-step projects for gorgeous Gothic jewelry. Inspired by classic gothic literature & movies, Harriet Smith's jewelry fuses dark beauty & humorous horror imagery
- & here she shows you how to craft 35 of her distinct & striking pieces. Each project is suitable for beginners to jewelry-making with all the techniques clearly explained. The materials & tools used can be found in many craft, DIY & homeware stores or located on the internet
- & there are often alternatives to be found in the kitchen tool cupboard or an old toy chest
- so there is nothing to stop you making them in the comfort of your own home. Make the skull earrings, bones bracelet & dead flower corsage from the ' Fabrics & Fimo' chapter; in ' Beading & Metalwork' there's a Gothic cross necklace, Sweeney Todd earrings & a barbed wire bracelet; & you can have fun with the designs in the ' Plastics' chapter
- including a bat brooch & bottle-top cameo bracelet. Harriet's gothic jewelry isn't just for Goths
- her pieces have wide-ranging appeal, are easy to make & fun to wear, & make a truly unique gift.




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Gothic Lolitas began as a phenomenon in Japan in the late 90s, & their image as Victorian-era cleaning ladies has since expanded within the world of manga. Endowed with a certain aura of mystery, their illustration requires a specific technique used for complex garments & adolescent physiognomy. This volume uncovers how to tackle the creation of this character in a clear, instructive & easy to visualize fashion. ...

This collection brings together 33 of Conan Doyle's best Gothic Tales. Jones's introduction discusses the contradictions in Conan Doyle's public life
- as a doctor who became obsessed with the spirit world, or a British imperialist drawn to support Irish Home Rule, showing the ways in which these found articulation in the Gothic.
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There are many interpretations of the word ' Gothic'. Nick Groom explores the rich history & chronology of the term, bringing together various underlying & disparate elements to clarify its meaning. By examining its history, he argues that we can better interpret & understand society today. ...

Explore the joyous journey of Louis Theroux's life, from the anxiety-prone child to his unexpectedly successful career...

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Once upon a time that was called 1828, before all fishes in the sea & all living things on the land were destroyed, there was a man named William Buelow Gould, a white convict who fell in love with a black woman & discovered too late that to love is not safe. ...

Why would you make your own sausages, cure your own ham, pickle your own fish or preserve your own vegetables? It's quite simple, because it tastes better. This book is about celebrating & enjoying the artisan processes involved in making items you'd ty ...

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The French kingdom dissolved into civil wars, known as the 'wars of religion', for a generation from 1562 to 1598. This book examines the reactions of France's governing groups to that experience. It shows the French polity in a fresh light, presenting major issues of political thought in their public & practical context. ...

Fresh, fun & functional, this green activity backpack is perfect for drawing & colouring! You can also show off your masterpiece on the reverse of the backpack! This backpack

Includes:: safety reflectors, shoulder straps & ample storage inside, complete with colouring sheet.

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