Category: Art Instruction (Incl. Woodworking)

HOW TO PAINT TROPICALS. FISH-CARVING BASICS - VOLUME FOUR.

By: Badger, Curtis J. (Margaret Streams; Rick Roth; Bob Swain; Clark Schreibeis.)

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Mechanicsburg, PA, Stackpole : 1996

Seller ID: 22664

ISBN-13: 9780811727600

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

85 pp, 9 1/8" H. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "(This book) uses step-by-step color photos and informative text to demonstrate how four experts paint and finish carvings of the colorful species. Margaret Streams paints a queen angelfish and a long-nosed butterfly fish using a variety of techniques, including dry brushing and washing. She also carves fins for a veil-tailed goldfish. Rick Roth uses an airbrush to paint a vivid French angelfish. Bob Swain carves and paints a school of folk art cherubfish and suggests a number of innovative weathering techniques to finish the piec...
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THE DOLLS' HOUSE GARDENER: FEATURING 8 GARDEN PLANS IN 1/12 SCALE.

By: Barnard, Lionel & Hinchcliffe, Michael.

Price: $35.00 USD

Publisher: Newton Abbot, David & Charles : 1999

Seller ID: 21974

ISBN-13: 9780715307793

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good+

176 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, drawings, color photographs. "(Presents) eight wonderful designs in a range of period styles, including a formal Georgian garden, a rustic garden, a Victorian rooftop conservatory, an Edwardian summer house and a contemporary lighted deck garden. Each garden is pictured in detail in large, sumptuous colour photographs accompanied by a clear plan and diagrams. The comprehensive instructions on assembly are practical and straightforward, offering encouragement to expert and novice model-makers alike." Light waviness to edges of text...
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ARTS & CRAFTS WOODWORKING PROJECTS. 11 NEW DESIGNS IN THE STICKLEY TRADITION.

By: Belke, Robert E.

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Mechanicsburg, PA, Stackpole : 1998

Seller ID: 23504

ISBN-13: 9780811726627

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

114 pp, 4to (11" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w plans, details, color photos. Contents: The Arts and Crafts Movement; Wood, Tools, and Techniques; Finishing; Projects - Desk Box; CD Holder; Coatrack; Valet Stand; Cheval Mirror; Room Divider; Revolving Bookrack; Coffee Table; Sofa Table; Morris Chair and Footstool; Bunk Beds. Interior - very small closed tear (archivally taped) on title page, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very light rubbing.
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THE WOODWORKER'S SOLUTION BOOK: OVER 200 ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP WOODWORKING PROBLEMS.

By: Bridgewater, Alan and Bridgewater, Gill.

Price: $18.00 USD

Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio, Popular Wood Working Books : 1998

Seller ID: 4504

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good+

128 pp. Profusely illustrated in color. "Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, sooner or later you are going to come up against an unforeseen problem - your lumber is full of knots, your newly-made cabinet won't fit flush to the wall, your planer is cutting an uneven surface, you dropped something heavy on your new tabletop and dented it or your careful coat of varnish has dried rough - now what you need is a clever, quick solution to your problem. (This book) is the ideal companion to have by your side at such moments. It contains 50 of the questions most commonly asked by woodwor...
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THE MANY WAYS OF WATER & COLOR. WATERCOLOR / ACRYLIC / CASEIN / GOUACHE / INKS / MIXED TECHNIQUES.

By: Brooks, Leonard.

Price: $17.50 USD

Publisher: Westport, Conn., North Light : 1979

Seller ID: 20644

ISBN-13: 9780891340102

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

143 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w and colour reproductions, photographs. "Leonard Brooks makes a personal survey of his many years' experience in the world of water and color. He examines the fundamental uses of watercolor and wash and illustrates ways of using them as a sketching medium or for finished paintings. Numerous examples of the many ways of using aqueous media are shown including a set of experimental exercises that will help the reader to find his own personal style of painting. Basic instruction in using the new acrylic pigments with demonstrations to show t...
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HOW TO BUILD 35 GREAT CLOCKS.

By: Daniele, Joseph W.

Price: $20.00 USD

Publisher: Mechanicsburg, PA, Stackpole : 1984

Seller ID: 18871

ISBN-13: 9780811722322

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Near Fine

192 pp, 11" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, diagrams. "Complete with working plans, drawings, instructions" to build 35 clocks, grouped in the following sections: Simple Wall, or Plaque-style, Clocks; Shelf Clocks; Wall Clocks; Tall Case Clocks; Weather Stations. The Appendix gives Suppliers and Finishing Suggestions and Techniques. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edge wear.
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BIRDS, FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES: STAINED GLASS PATTERN BOOK.

By: Eaton, Connie Clough.

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Mineola, New York, Dover : 1999

Seller ID: 21895

ISBN-13: 9780486407173

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

60 pp, small 4to (10 15/16" H). 68 b&w line illustrations, 12 color illustrations on covers. "In her latest collection of exquisite patterns, stained glass designer Connie Clough Eaton has put her aesthetic spotlight on these three motifs. Included are full-page designs of lush baskets, vases, and garden flower bouquets, as well as butterflies and birds, set among floral sprays and in various bucolic settings. Masterfully rendered for stained glass work, the beautiful graphics in this rich collection are also suitable for use in a myriad of other arts and crafts projects." Interior - dog-ear...
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SCENERY TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FROM MODEL RAILROADER MAGAZINE. MODEL RAILROAD HANDBOOK NO. 26.

By: Johnson, Greg; Short, Brad; Hughes, Bernard; Kuchar, Bob; Curren, Art; Holtz, Brian; Furlow, Malcolm; Bronsky, Eric; Van Wickel, J.F.; Foster, Dean; Nehrich, Joh; Holland, Gail M.; et al.

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Waukesha, WI, Kalmbach : 1996

Seller ID: 30301

ISBN-13: 9780890240953

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good+

116 pp, 10 3/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w and colour photographs, drawings/diagrams. Contents: Forms and shells; Rocks; Ground textures; Bushes and trees; Water; Scenic detailing; Buildings; Backgrounds and backdrops. "Over 100 pages of hints and ideas to bring your layout to life! From the experts - for all scales and gauges." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing on rear over, minor soft crease at corners of front cover.
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RAKU - INVESTIGATIONS INTO FIRE.

By: Jones, David.

Price: $40.00 USD

Publisher: Ramsbury, Marlborough, Crowood : 2003

Seller ID: 22538

ISBN-13: 9781861261397

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

159 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. "(A) comprehensive consideration of this most popular ceramic process. A line is traced from its earliest beginnings in ritual in Japan to current preoccupations dealing with the relationship between clay, the artist and fire. A concise history of Raku provides a framework for understanding the most recent developments in materials technology, while an analysis of design illuminates the ways in which new ideas are developed. This is the ideal book for both the beginner and the experienced practitioner. There is an extensi...
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CREATING WOODEN VILLAGES. DESIGNS FOR 18 MINIATURE BUILDINGS.

By: Kern, Evan J.

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Mechanicsburg, PA, Stackpole : 1997

Seller ID: 22735

ISBN-13: 9780811727822

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

113 pp, 11" H. B&w photographs, plans, drawings, color drawings, photographs. "In small towns all across America, there are houses and buildings that have been standing for more than a century - some for as long as 300 years. Now you can replicate these architectural treasures in miniature and create your own historic village. With the patterns and easy-to-follow instructions provided in this enchanting book, you can make these buildings and more: A Victorian railroad station; A Mansard house; A Tudor manor house; A one-room schoolhouse; A general store; A log tavern; An Italianate mansion; A...
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THE IPMS COLOR CROSS-REFERENCE GUIDE. "STIRRING THE POT SERIES" NO. 1.

By: Klaus, David H.

Price: $55.00 USD

Publisher: Alexandria, VA, David H. Klaus : 1989

Seller ID: 30093

Binding: Disbound

Condition: Good

169 pp, 11" H. Formerly stapled in wraps, this book has had the staples removed and holes punched in the left margin so it could be placed in a plain black ring binder. There are two copies of the leaf containing pages 59/60, all other pages run sequentially. Section headings: Introduction; Color Tables (arranged alphabetically by country); Appendices; References. *Please note: there are no color samples/examples in/with this book.* Some damage on covers where staples were removed, corners of covers/pages have small curls or creases, very small ink pen scribble on rear cover, soft wrinklin...
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BEAD ON A WIRE: MAKING HANDCRAFTED WIRE AND BEADED JEWELRY.

By: Miller, Sharilyn.

Price: $15.00 USD

Publisher: Cincinnati, North Light : 2005

Seller ID: 23132

ISBN-13: 9781581806502

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good+

128 pp, 11" H. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "Packed with techniques, projects and insider tips, (this book) is all you need to make stunning beaded wire jewelry. (It) features a comprehensive introductory section and more than 20 step-by-step projects. With in-depth, clearly-illustrated instructions, you'll learn how to: Construct jewelry without soldering tools or other intimidating equipment; Fashion beautiful earrings, bracelets, necklaces and fibulas not readily found in stores; Stock your 'jewelry toolkit' with only the necessary tools; make jump rings, links, clasps and...
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ANIMALS IN MOTION.

By: Muybridge, Eadweard. Edited by Lewis S. Brown.

Price: $45.00 USD

Publisher: New York, Dover

Seller ID: 23204

ISBN: 0486202028

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine

72 pp text & b&w illustrations, followed by 182 double-page b&w plates, each with multiple images. "Here is the largest, most comprehensive selection of Muybridge's famous animals photos - more than 4000 high-speed shots of 34 different animals and birds, in 123 different types of action. Animals are shown walking, running, leaping, flying - in typical action. The horse alone is shown in more than 40 different ways: galloping with nude rider, trotting, pacing with sulky, cantering, jumping hurdles, carrying, rolling on barrels, and 36 other actions. All photos (are) taken against ruled backgro...
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THE WATERCOLOUR ARTIST'S PALETTE: CHOOSING AND MIXING YOUR PAINTS.

By: Robb, Tom.

Price: $18.00 USD

Publisher: London, Arum : 1988

Seller ID: 25032

ISBN-13: 9781854105530

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

80 pp, 11 1/4" H. Colour illustrations. "Colour and colour mixing are the foundation of watercolour painting. Here is a guide which helps you to make an intelligent choice of which pigments to buy and shows you how to create a rainbow of exciting colour codes. Part One: Colours of the Palette - A simple selection from the basic spectrum, describing some of the important characteristics which will be useful in helping you to create your own mixes. Part Two: Problems and Possibilities - Explores common queries from students and correspondents, including which colours bleed, which lift easily, l...
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PLAYING WITH PLASTIC.

By: Rodgers, Barbara Jean.

Price: $10.00 USD

Publisher: Domtar Consumer Products Ltd., Javex Division, Toronto, [ca1965].

Seller ID: 19448

37 pp, 11" H, soft cover (stapled in wraps). Profusely illustrated with colour drawings. A product of the 1960s, this booklet details all the toys, accessories, decorations, etc. people were encouraged to make with empty 'Javex' and 'Gay' bottles - including clothes pin holders, garden lanterns, beach bags, Easter baskets, Christmas decorations, musical instruments, items for the local bazaar, and much more. Interior - soft corner crease on last few pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very light rubbing, small corner creases on rear cover, a few faint...
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IDENTIFY AND DRAW NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS: A FIELD GUIDE FOR THE ARTIST AND NATURALIST.

By: Root, Amy.

Price: $25.00 USD

Publisher: New York, Chartwell : 2011

Seller ID: 31117

ISBN-13: 9780785827993

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

224 pp, 8 1/8" H. Glazed pictorial boards, coiled wire binding to allow pages to lie flat when in use. Colour photographs, maps, step-by-step drawings, palettes. "As you are guided from an outline to the final stages of color variation, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, Cardinals, Robins, and dozens of other favorites emerge on the page. Featuring more than 45 of North America's most intriguing birds, these inspiring lessons provide details that will enhance the experience for artists of all skill levels, even those who are new to birding. (G)ives you a complete guide to the birds themselves, with info...
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RELIEF PRINTMAKING: A MANUAL OF TECHNIQUES.

By: Walklin, Colin.

Price: $25.00 USD

Publisher: Marlborough, Crowood : 1998

Seller ID: 21900

ISBN-13: 9781861260710

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

176 pp, large 8vo (9 5/8" H). Profusely illustrated in b&w. "Printmaking, and relief printmaking in particular, is the most flexible of art forms. It can be practised as an engaging hobby with little or no specialist material, or as a commercial craft with professional presses. This book is written for all who wish to experience the delights of printmaking and is an invaluable source of reference and inspiration for printers of all abilities. It features: clearly illustrated step-by-step descriptions of techniques; a range of methods from the very simple, using everyday objects such as feathe...
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THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PAINTING WATERCOLORS.

By: Williams, Rosemary.

Price: $20.00 USD

Publisher: London, Bison : 1993

Seller ID: 22063

ISBN-13: 9781858410067

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

80 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H). Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "(An) invaluable manual designed to entice beginners and enthusiasts of all levels of ability to paint for their own pleasure. Just like reading and writing, drawing and painting can be taught. This clearly written and richly illustrated book takes the reader step by step through a series of exercises, explaining both theory and technique in an informative and accessible way. The medium of watercolor has fascinated artists for many years, and reached a peak with British landscapists such as Turner and Constable. This book discu...
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Category: Art Instruction (Incl. Woodworking)