Bead embroidery featuring soutache, a decorative braid, is a hot, trending technique—and this is the first English-language book dedicated to this relatively easy craft. Renowned designer Anneta Valio
From Magic Lantern, the best camera guides in the business, comes the complete at-home course on the new Nikon D5100 camera-along with an authoritative lesson in the basics of digital photography. Thi
"One look at Pinterest and the blogosphere and it's clear that crafters have embraced markers as an easy way to add decorative elements to store-bought products. This primer showcases 30 wildly creati
Dallas Lovett's elegant-yet-graceful project designs capture the look crafters want now—sophisticated and stunning. He presents 25 of his most unique designs, all luxurious, with layered twists, and s
The teacher is droning, the students are moaning, and every minute feels like an hour. There's only one thing for a kid drowning in dullness to do: Grab this entertaining notebook and get doodling! It
Every kid (and many creative and crafty adults, too!) will want this fool-the-teacher notebook that offers oodles of doodle possibilities when boredom sets in or the brain needs a break. On the surfac
What is contemporary jewelry? What makes it unique? What distinguishes these objects and practices from other visual arts? Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective provides clear definitions, concise history, and cultural context for the form, along with abundant illustrations of an amazing range of work. Featuring notable contributors from around the world, it offers fascinating discussions on creating, collecting, exhibiting, selling, and wearing these pieces, as well as individual essays that present a global perspective on the art over the past 30 to 40 years. Jewelers, designers, students, collectors, and historians will find this essential reading.The book is a joint venture between the Art Jewelry Forum (artjewelryforum.org) and Lark Jewelry & Beading.
Create stunningly intricate jewelry using soutache—a form of ornate braid or tassel. Providing plenty of photographed step-by-step instructions as a guide, Amee K. Sweet-McNamara shows intermediate-to
This fresh, fun foray into the world of embroidery showcases ten prominent designers, all acclaimed for their embroidery and stitching artistry. Each one shares instructions for three projects, along
Just about anything is fodder for Diane Hyde's eclectic, multilayered jewelry: found objects, quirky oddities, old images, and vintage materials. Beaders will love exploring her whimsical style and le
Coloring these intricate postcards inspired by the ancient art of henna-mehndi designs can be a meditative and relaxing practice for both children and adults. Thirty postcards with designs inspired by
For centuries, mendhi designs from the Middle East, India, and Pakistan have been popular with women, who paint them on with henna. The 92 patterns in this calming coloring book are inspired by those
Quilters have expanded the traditional boundaries of their art, embellishing their work with beads, embroidery, and surface design. They, as well as other fiber artists and sewers, will warmly welcome
Featuring the same bright, open design as Ceramic Studio: Hand Building, this second entry in the series offers an introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. Artist Emily Reason takes beg
With a wealth of information, elegant design, and time-tested advice, this beautiful beginner's book covers the most popular topic in ceramics. Just as in her celebrated workshops, artist Shay Amber g
Beautiful gemstones in a rainbow of colors are the focal point of Valerie MacCarthy's exquisite wire and chain jewelry in this paperback reprint of a Lark bestseller, with a new lower price and a rede
Coloring is better when you do it together! This unique coloring book, created by Aimee Ray, author of the popular Doodle Stitching series, offers two-for-one fun. Each spread features one full-page p
Glorious nighttime scenes come to life through coloring!Take the meditative calm of coloring a step further when you bring world-famous landmarks to light with intricate, one-of-a-kind
Glorious nighttime scenes come to life through coloring!Take the meditative calm of coloring a step further when you bring world-famous cityscapes to light with intricate, one-of-a-kind
