Effia & Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies...
One sold into slavery; one a slave trader's wife. The consequences
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Homemade: The Heart & Science of Handcrafts is written by noted handcraft expert, Carol Endler Sterbenz, whose unique voice, lifetime of experience & passion for crafting infuse every page of this book. An essential resource for beginners & veterans alike, the book features such handcrafts as beading, flower arranging (which
Includes:: making wreaths, garlands & topiaries, as well as pressing botanicals & making potpourri & body products), hand printing, decoupage, decorative embellishing (which
Includes:: glass etching, gilding, dry embossing, ribbons & trims, decals, candles, restoring & recycling, & mosaics), paper crafting, & children's crafts. Packed with hundreds of techniques & original projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, & supported by precise, h&-drawn illustrations & patterns. Featured also are countless insider crafting secrets & troubleshooting tips throughout to help the reader navigate the sumptuous compendium of handcrafts that utilizes the most up-to-date & dependable crafting information.