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Colonial American Craftspeople (Colonial America) 1 review
Bernardine S. Stevens
Franklin Watts, 1993
BooksbyCee's Review of "Colonial American Craftspeople"
As an adult Historian I actually enjoyed reading this book, finding it a great resource on a topic most history books only touch base on. Not so here and though it's an excellent book for children, adults might enjoy it if you're not into heavy reading as it's works well for a handy resource, too. Though not a thick book by most accounts, it does however cover information on various crats used ...
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Designs and Patterns for Embroiderers and Craftspeople4 reviews
William Briggs & Co.
Dover Publications, 1974
So much to choose from!
I bought this book several days ago and was not disappointed. There is so much to choose from. I haven't been able to decide what to do first. The illustrations are basic line drawings. They are ready to go for tracing right out of the book or scanning into your computer to reduce wear and tear on the book. The front of the book displays a whole bunch of embroidery stitches and the directions on ...
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Silhouette Designs for Artists and Craftspeople1 review
Rico Prosperoso
Dover Publications, 1995
A great fantasy resource!
This is one of my favorite and most-used clip art books - full of fairies, dragons, mermaids, butterflies, dancing people, and more. I typically use it as a resource for making handcarved stamps for my journal. I highly recommend it!
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Design!: A Lively Guide to Design Basics for Artists & Craftspeople14 reviews
Steven Aimone
Lark Books, 2004
Well-written guide with a wide range of aesthetically pleasing examples.
The book is well-written and the examples include some stunning and unusual pieces of art and craft (including painting, photography, pottery, needlework, quilting and more). It is an excellent introduction to design for beginners (artists, craftsmen and art-lovers) but even intermediate readers will find it useful.
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Cat Designs: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans3 reviews
Tessa McOnie
Glass Books Pty. Ltd., 2006
Great designs
I love doing applique, and recently I've started putting padded applique on sweatshirts. This is just one of the books I bought to get me started. The designs are cute, simple, attractive, and lend themselves to multiple applications. Best of all, my sweatshirt creations have been a hit with customers.
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Highland Handcrafters: Appalachian Craftspeople1 review
Michael Joslin
Parkway Publishers, 2005
An absorbing multiple profile of resourceful, creative, and skilled human beings
Highland Handcrafters: Appalachian Craftspeople is the captivating true story of both early and late immigrants to the Appalachian Mountains region and the wondrous handcrafts they have produced throughout the generations. Chapters tell the stories of individuals who created everything from harnesses to metal sculptures, paintings, blown glass, pottery, stone buildings, music, furniture, cider, ...
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The Entertainment Sourcebook 2007 (Entertainment Sourcebook)1 review
ATAC (The Association of Theatrical Artists and Craftspeople)
Applause Books, 2006
The best resource around
Because all entries are submitted by industry professionals the listings are very comprehensive and numerous for all sorts of obscure and familiar items alike.
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Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)1 review
Charlene Tarbox
Dover Publications, 1984
Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople
The book has great designs to spark "inspirations".
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The Entertainment Sourcebook: 2004 (Entertainment Sourcebook)1 review
Applause Books, 2003
Priceless
There is no book or publication that equals the scope and usefulness - more truly, the utter essential nature - of this book. Previously the New York Theatrical Sourcebook, and known in the industry of theatre merely as "the Green Book", the updated listings in each year's edition are reason enough to justify its acquisition. However, this edition now features category listings, company and ...
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Treasury of Floral Designs and Initials for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)3 reviews
Dover Publications, 1996
Treasury of Floral Designs and Initials for Artists and Craftspeople
I was excited when I discovered this book and I knew I had to have this for my library. I am a calligrapher and I am always looking for designs that will enhance my work. I was not at all disappointed when my package arrived! The work is very detailed and the book has plenty to offer. not to mention the embellishments are just to die for!!! The script/lettering is fantastic and it was well ...
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Old English Tile Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) 3 reviews
Carol Belanger Grafton
Dover Publications, 1984
Nice design illustrations
There are 150 floor tile designs from medieval cathedrals and monasteries rendered in black&white. Lots of animals, dragons, griffins, and fleur-de-lis. There are also face images of kings, jesters, etc. All designs are shown in decent (maybe actual?) tile size (around 4-5 inches square), as well as in groups of four (or more if required), to show how repeats would work. All designs are ...
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Great Book of Floral Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople2 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2004
Great book of Floral Designs
If it says by Lora S Irish just go ahead and open your wallet and buy it.
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Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople 15 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2004
Beautiful Fairies
I received this book last week, and have already used the 'praying angel' to do a stitchery as a gift for a child making her first communion. Now my daughters are each demanding one - and I intend to use several designs in a quilt. I am using them as they are presented in the book, but also the author has explained how to change the pose/wings, etc., of a particular fairy if you want to. The ...
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Home Shows : The Complete Guide for Artists and Craftspeople2 reviews
Mary Nelson Zadrozny
Just Imagine Design & Publications, 1999
The Best I've Read on the Subject
With this book, Ms. Zadrozny has answered all of the questions I have had on the topic of Home Shows. The attention to detail is wonderful, and she delivers her information in an extremely reader-friendly format. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It's wonderful.
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Faerie Frolics: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans3 reviews
Jillian Sawyer
Glass Books Pty. Ltd., 2004
Just perfect
For stained glass polymer clay or glass painting it does not get any better than idea and books by this author..AFirst class book...Im amazed at her talent and whenever I look at this book im so so glad I have it.B.W.
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Islamic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive)3 reviews
Eva Wilson
Dover Publications, 1988
An excellant source for Arabic designs!
Ms. Wilson presents various elements of Arabic designs drawn mostly in black and white. She includes instruction for reproducing the designs and commentary on time periods and original colors used. The only thing that would have made this book better would have been pictures of the artifacts she refers to in her extensive documentation. A must have for anyone doing Islamic or Arabic arts!
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Celtic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)5 reviews
Dover
Dover Publications, 2003
The Celts have given us so much;especially in the Arts.
This is a wonderful addition to any collection of Celtic Art.It is a book of Celtic Design motifs with an accompaning CD-ROM. There are 223 designs in the book and on the disc.It is a Clip Art book and gives permission for freedom of use.The designs are presented on 48, 8 1/2" X 11" pages;and all are B&W.The sizes vary from about 2"X 2" to about 5" X 6".All the designs are very simple when ...
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Great Book of Dragon Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople17 reviews
Lora S. Irish
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2004
Great Book of Dragon Patterns
This is my favorite addition to my reference Library. It has great dragon patterns from whimsical to fierce looking dragons. Wonderful material to inspire any artist no matter what their mediums.
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361 Full-Color Allover Patterns for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)3 reviews
Dover Publications, 1998
A Plethora of Copyright-free Patterns
This book is a great additon to the library of all paper crafters and rubber stampers. It makes creating collages and artwork so much more convenient--just sit back and browse through 361 full color background patterns, and best of all they are all copyright-free! The author offers a delightful variety of colors and styles, inspirations from the 15th through the 20th century. It looks like ...
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The Law (In Plain English for Craftspeople)3 reviews
Leonard D. Duboff
Copeland Pr, 1993
Essential Reading for Every Photographer
This book covers the basics of the legal and business aspects of being a photographer. Duboff wastes no words. The book is thoughtful, concise, well organized and easy to read. The court cases he cites are interesting and thought provoking as well as useful information. This book is an invaluable reference for setting up a professional photography business.
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