Terry Taylor was a significant figure in London's artistic milieu, whose life became a source of literary inspiration. His writing, exemplified by "Baron's Court, All Change," explored themes of drug culture and youth, notably marking him as the first British novelist to mention LSD. Taylor's experiences, including extensive travel and encounters with notable literary figures, imbued his work with a distinctive perspective. His narrative voice captured a unique slice of counterculture life, leaving a lasting imprint on the literature of his era.
Chain mail is one of the hottest jewellery trends out there; add beads and the style positively shines. Dylon Whyte presents his time-tested, time-saving techniques with twenty-six breath-taking projects, ranging from extremely simple to challenging. A thorough introduction, illustrated with computer- generated pictures, covers the basic techniques.
Chain mail is enjoying a creative resurgence and this attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource for beginners and intermediates. This title thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures with computer-generated illustrations for every step. It includes 30 projects plus a gallery of works by professional jewellers. Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail, the classic art of linking metal rings, is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewellery makers. This attractive, full-colour book is a valuable resource to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colourfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, there's advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads and a gallery of works by professional jewellers.
A fast-growing craft trend, handled by experts.Choose an objects familiar tools, materials, and processes in entirely new ways. Paint, collage, pierce, sew, and cut the pages of an old book. Change an ordinary candy tin into a charming decorative storage case with paper scraps, metal grommets, and paint. The possibilities are infinite. The author lives in Asheville, NC.
Tim's passion is playing games: first football, then rugby, and then cricket, lured by the vision in pink cheesecloth that was Sharon Battersby. This novel spans the decade when hemlines shortened, morals loosened and England won the World Cup, capturing the pleasures and pitfalls of growing up.
"A collection of never-before-seen humor pieces-essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more-from more than 150 of the biggest female comedians today, curated by Amy Solomon, a producer of the hit HBO shows Silicon Valley and Barry"-- Provided by publisher
Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow directions for more than 30 enchanting keepsakes include fairies, gnomes, and elves with their adorable cottages and hideaways, popular garden ornaments, and a variety of cute little plants and animals.
Full-color illustrations and step-by-step directions for 29 miniature animals, including sloth, flamingo, narwhal, llama, and more. Suitable for crafters of all ages, the projects make charming keepsakes and unique gifts.
New in Paper With more than 70 amazingly easy decorating techniques, there's no "egg-scuse" for letting an egg go naked again, or waiting until Easter, because here are designs that work all year-round. Not one of the crafting skills is beyond a beginner's grasp: if you can cut, paste, and paint, you can adorn an egg--whether it's the real thing, or one made from plastic, p�pier-mach�, styrofoam, or even wood. D�coupage an egg with paper napkins, and finish it with a clear varnish to re-create the look of fine china. Or try threading specked quail eggs on silk ribbon along the edge of a charming rustic wreath. From subdued elegance to fabulous funk, there is a wide range of styles to suit every taste.
Originally published: New York: Lark/Sterling Pub. Co., 2007.
Vytvořte si neobvyklé a nápadité šperky spojováním kovových kroužků! Pokud jste si do této chvíle mysleli, že byste složitě vypadající šperky nezvládli, tato kniha vás přesvědčí o opaku. Ať již chcete zaujmout v práci, na rockovém koncertě či v divadle, s nepřeberným množstvím inspirace, upořádané do přehledných návodů se vám to zaručeně podaří.
