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Published by United KingdomUnited Kingdom: David & Charles, 1977, 1977
Seller: Booketeria Inc., San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Ex-Library. Corner of front endpaper cut out. tech.
Published by Newton Abbot, United KingdomNewton Abbot, United Kingdom: David & Charles Publishers, 1983, 1983
Seller: Booketeria Inc., San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Brit, His.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1988
ISBN 10: 0715391003ISBN 13: 9780715391006
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1992
ISBN 10: 0715391879ISBN 13: 9780715391877
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An authoritative guide to the cultivation and care of African violets, divulging the secret of keeping these supposedly tricky plants in beautiful condition. The author has over 20 years' experience of commercial violet growing behind him. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1998
ISBN 10: 0715305409ISBN 13: 9780715305409
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Contains 25 step-by-step projects - ranging in size from a herb sachet to a bedspread - in the style of ancient Celtic artists. Their spiralling motifs and entwined knot designs have a natural affinity with the delicate curves and intricacy of quilting. The techniques used range from traditional English quilting through Italian stuffed trapunto and Japanese sashiko to applique, patchwork and shadow quilting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2003
ISBN 10: 071531503XISBN 13: 9780715315033
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ten original and easy-to-follow projects, all specially commissioned, show a range of ideas that, when finished, will look equally at home in a country cottage or city flat. Readers are encouraged explore glass painting using old recycled glass containers, from old jam-jars to goblets bought at car boot sales. Bright modern colours have been used on glass, mirrors and even transparent plastics. Practical applications include jewelled goblets, fun kitchen jars in bright primary colours and a pretty vase in the style of Clarice Cliff. For outdoor entertaining, a jug and glasses are painted with butterflies in light, summer colours. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2013
ISBN 10: 1446303160ISBN 13: 9781446303160
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is the only complete guide to photography that is designed specifically for women looking to improve their photography skills for pleasure and profit. With inspirational case studies and examples from professional and semi-pro female photographers, user-friendly technical explanations and image critiques, this book is a practical and useful toolkit for busy girls who enjoy photography. Becoming an accomplished and competent photographer needs to be approached in three stages: - Understand your camera and learn how to drive it - Composition - tune in and understand your subject - Post production - share and print However, rather than explain every technical function from the outset, the aim of this book is to demystify the jargon and take you, step by step, back to the basic fundamental principals of photography; first putting you in control of the camera which will, in turn, free up the composition and creativity. The more advanced features of the camera and in-depth processes can be explored once the basic principals are understood. This is a fun, contemporary photography book that will become your essential tool for taking your passion for photography to the next level. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2008
ISBN 10: 0715330160ISBN 13: 9780715330166
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Create cute sock monkeys and other creatures with this practical and entertaining guide to using up spare socks. Learn how to breathe new life into stray socks with the techniques featured which show you how to choose the right sock, what kind of tools and equipment you need and how to bring the creatures to life by embellishing them with buttons and beads. Stray Sock Sewing combines practical instructions with a whimsical narrative which gives you a glimpse into the wonderful world of sock dolls. A comprehensive techniques section breaks down the sewing essentials into easy-to-follow lessons. Eight full step-by-step projects show you how to use your new-found skills to make cute and cuddly creations such as the lotus kitty, sock pig and Indian elephant. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1989
ISBN 10: 0715394851ISBN 13: 9780715394854
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cross stitch has long been one of the most popular, straightforward and versatile forms of traditional embroidery, and this book shows how to create a unique personal record of contemporary life. It enables the reader to depict themes such as family and important family events, home, pets, hobbies and family tree, and the patterns are all presented with borders, bands and motifs. They are designed on a "mix and match" basis, so that they can be adapted and assembled into any required design and worked with a combination of full cross stitch, three-quarter cross stitch and back stitch. No special drawing ability is needed. Instructions are provided for a wide variety of projects, including decorated initials, samplers, a wedding picture and a birth announcement, and there is advice on design, materials and stitching. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2009
ISBN 10: 0715330055ISBN 13: 9780715330050
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This quirky collection of celebration cake designs showcases the unique but easily achievable sugar modelling skills of internationally renowned cake designer and sugercrafter Maisie Parrish. Each of these creative cake designs has true character and charm and is ideal for a celebration with a difference. The book opens with advice on how to make sugarpaste with a quick sugarpaste recipe to save time, or you can use ready-made sugarpaste. There is also full guidance on working with fondant to create modelling paste for sugar modelling, including colouring sugarpaste, painting on sugarpaste and storing sugarpaste. Maisie guides you through all the sugar modelling equipment you need and shows you how to make fondant figures and sugar characters. The recipes section gives you a rich fruit cake recipe and Madeira cake recipe, as well as mini cake and cupcake recipes. All the recipes you need to make the cool cake designs in this book are included, including how to make buttercream, and an edible glue recipe. There is advice and photos to show you how to cover a cake with marzipan, and how to cover cakes and cake boards with sugarpaste, as well as clear photos showing how to stack cakes using dowels. Finally a useful section gives advice on storing cakes, how to cut a cake and transporting a cake. The eight fondant cake designs that follow are simply a delight and each feature character cake toppers on a different popular theme. Choose from cute Easter bunnies to a glamorous hippo, a feline bride and groom, a good luck pony, adorable baby bears, dogs, ducks and even penguins. Using these designs you can make birthday cake designs as well as cake designs for Mothers Day, new arrivals, Christmas cake designs and more. Each project is accompanied by quick-to-make cupcakes and mini cakes to complement the main cake or to make when time is short. With simple sugar modelling techniques and clear photographs breaking down each step to its basic parts, Maisie demystifies the art of creating beautiful cakes and makes it all so easy and fun. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2012
ISBN 10: 1446301621ISBN 13: 9781446301623
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This quirky collection of creative cake designs for men and boys showcases the unique but easily achievable sugar modelling skills of internationally renowned cake designer and sugercrafter Maisie Parrish. Each of these cake projects has true character and charm and is ideal for a celebration with a difference. The fondant cake designs are simply a delight and each feature character cake toppers on a different popular theme. The characters include a crooning Teddy Boy, a hapless handyman, a multitasking househusband, a sexy santa-girl, plus there are cake designs for sports and hobbies galore, from football and fishing to gardening and gaming, giving you designs for every occasion for all the men and boys in your life. Each project is accompanied by quick-to-make cupcakes and mini cakes to complement the main cake or to make when time is short. With simple sugar modelling techniques and clear photographs breaking down each step to its basic parts, Maisie demystifies the art of creating beautiful cakes and makes it all so easy and fun. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1979
ISBN 10: 0715376810ISBN 13: 9780715376812
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2010
ISBN 10: 0715337777ISBN 13: 9780715337776
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Simple Sewn Gifts Stitch 25 simple patchwork, sewing and applique designs that are quick to make and lovely to receive - perfect presents when you are short of time and feeling crafty! Every one of these gorgeous sewing projects is so simple to make up, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments. Yo-yos, applique, embroidery and other stitching techniques add that essential touch of personalisation, and each project comes with a lovely cross stitch motif. With an easy-to-follow sewing techniques section, and a comprehensive guide to the stitches used in the book, so that you can try your hand at new decorative sewing tricks on a small and easy scale. Inside Simple Sewn Gifts: At Home - gorgeous designs for your house and home, from decorative bunting and wall hangings to laundry bags, aprons and eggs cosies. Loved Ones - sew quick and easy gifts for friends, family and loved ones, including vintage sewing sets, embroidered tote bags and stuffed toys for children. Get Festive - gift bags, stockings and festive applique hearts complete the book, with a whole chapter full of fantastic needlework designs for Christmas. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2014
ISBN 10: 1446304256ISBN 13: 9781446304259
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Transform your home in an instant with 60 contemporary cushion designs. Cushions are a quick and easy project but look fantastic and make perfect gifts. Choose from colourful crocheted designs and knitted intarsia motifs, to cross stitch and embroidered details. Use a variety of different sewing and stitching techniques to create cushions to suit your living space. Features contemporary as well as cute designs created using a range of different crafts including cross stitch; knitting and crochet. The wide range of designs and motifs will provide endless ideas for all abilities. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1987
ISBN 10: 0715390902ISBN 13: 9780715390900
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2008
ISBN 10: 0715328867ISBN 13: 9780715328866
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book offers a comprehensive gallery of ideas for improving the training of any horse.The chapters deal with a range of topics progressing from improving stable manners and ridden skills, to checking your own riding habits and honing your mental approach to schooling.It is published in an accessible format with easy-to-access information and cross-referenced advice.It is fully illustrated in colour throughout, with practical photography accompanying the detailed advice at every stage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2007
ISBN 10: 0715323261ISBN 13: 9780715323267
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the best-selling author of The Knitter's Bible - over 100,000 copies sold! A collection of over 25 gorgeous knitted bags for every occasion, from cool and casual to smart and stylish. Styles vary from a basic beginners bag and cute little pouches to practical tote bags, roomy back packs and knit-chick handbags. Takes into account the exciting choice of yarns available to the modern knitter, and focuses on using these to maximum effect. Variation ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and styles through detailed photography. Easy to follow instructions ensure great results, whether trying knitting techniques such as cables, fair isle or felting, adding a zip, straps or a handle, or stitching on motifs and embellishments. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2010
ISBN 10: 0715330403ISBN 13: 9780715330401
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Packed full of gorgeous, sewing projects this will be the answer to all your gifting problems. Use up your fabric scraps and button and bead collections with these pretty little sewing projects which make the perfect presents. The author uses an eclectic blend of materials including: felt, gingham, Liberty print, denim, ribbon, buttons, beads, wire and even decorative paper. Small hand and sewing machine projects are the ideal way to create quick gifts with lasting impact. Step-by-step instructions, needlecraft and embroidery stitch techniques are included throughout to make it fast and easy. Projects include: shabby chic hanging heart; patchwork hangings; floral felt jewellery and a cute cosmetic bag. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1992
ISBN 10: 0715300490ISBN 13: 9780715300497
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This range of cross-stitch designs is inspired by buildings around the world, from piers to pergolas, lighthouses to windmills and castles to cottages. There are more than 30 projects, with instructions for making a variety of embroidered gifts, including colour charts and colour photographs of the finished designs. The author encourages readers to go beyond the instructions and follow their own ideas. She gives advice on choosing alternative fabrics and stitches, shows how the designs can be adapted and explains how you can incorporate your own home. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2004
ISBN 10: 0715320475ISBN 13: 9780715320471
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Simple step-by-step demonstrations guide the artist to create incredible paintings using bright watercolours. By following a selection of basic techniques, suitable for any artist, the reader can discover how to use watercolours to create loose and realistic paintings. Elizabeth's incredibly effective techniques use masking fluid and layers of paint to create crisp edges and stunning colours. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1989
ISBN 10: 0715394843ISBN 13: 9780715394847
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. A guide to becoming more creative, remembering any date, telephone number, acquiring basic building blocks for a knowledge of art, literature, science, history and geography, mastering languages and understanding your own brain in order to expand your memory. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1900
ISBN 10: 0715315854ISBN 13: 9780715315859
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Jayne's new series of cross stitch pictures is a superb blend of detailed individual flower studies and stunning groupings that hold appeal for everyone. Projects range in size and complexity, from a delicate border of violets added to a pillowcase and a traditional Victorian-style bouquet made into a footstool cover, to a simple vase of cottage flowers framed as a picture and a waistcoat embroidered with twining clematis. All the project making-up instructions are included in easy-to-follow steps, and a user-friendly stitch library and techniques section ensure a finished result as perfectly beautiful as the flowers themselves. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 1987
ISBN 10: 0715388622ISBN 13: 9780715388624
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This manual, for beginners and experienced needleworkers, contains 48 stitches for working on evenweave fabric, and 200 ideas for using them. The stitches are explained with step-by-step diagrams, and there are full-colour embroidery samples suggesting ideas for using patterns and motifs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2011
ISBN 10: 0715338676ISBN 13: 9780715338674
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Stitch London: city of puddled pavements, story-soaked streets, pigeons, sharp-elbowed commuters, jam-packed double-decker buses, shouty market sellers, bustling black cabs, vinegar-smelling chip shops, pubs packed with pint sippers, herds of camera-clicking tourists and endless rivers of steaming hot tea. Also a city of stitch-savvy knitters. Want to whip up your own Queen to add a bit of majesty to your mantelpiece? Wish you could woolly up your unexciting umbrella? Need to knit some little London landmarks? Totally tired your tea getting tepid? Whether you re just visiting or striving to survive as a city knitter, Stitch London is the place for you. And if you can't knit? Fear not! We'll even show you how to get clicking with your sticks and string. We re nice like that. Cute, quirky and slightly insane, this unique knitting title will show you how to knit all the most famous London people and places. From Baby Big Ben, Tiny Tower Bridge and Pint-sized Parliament Telephone Box, to Laptop Sock, Mug Huggers, City Critters and Tubeline Scarf, each project will make you put your stitching stamp on everything in sight. Each book even comes with a FREE pigeon knitting kit. Inspired and created for city chicks who don't like rules but love knitting. Projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters. Brilliantly written in Lauren's sassy style, with genuinely clever tips and techniques. So hop on, mind the gap and Stitch London like you mean it. Sales of this book support Leukaemeia & Lymphoma Research. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2010
ISBN 10: 0715335251ISBN 13: 9780715335253
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Make a stunning heirloom quilt and learn over 35 creative machine techniques in the process. This award-winning heirloom quilt has been specifically designed to explore sewing machine techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation. It is comprised of nine beautiful panels, each of which is described in step by step detail. It showcases exciting decorative skills such as wavy corded tucks, smocking, machine lace and cutwork. It also features a number smaller sewing projects including a cushion using the trapunto technique and Christmas stocking with smocking detail and a bag made using corded wavy tucks. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on your quilting skills, the comprehensive step-by-step technique advice and invaluable tips and tricks will help you along the way. Stylish photography and easy-to-follow layouts complete the package, making this book essential for anyone who wants sophisticated results from straightforward machine techniques. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2004
ISBN 10: 071532067XISBN 13: 9780715320679
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. from the suffragettes to the Supremes, from Marilyn Monroe to Madonna, the bra has had more impact than any other item of clothing on shaping generations of women. The evolution of the bra, from the constricting corset to the liberating Wonderbra, is laid bare in nine uplifting chapters, spilling over with juicy facts, fashion highlights and archive photos of the Hollywood divas that brought the bra to the big screen and into the hearts of men worldwide This sexy, sophisticated and, above all, fun book celebrates the bra and everything it stands for - giving girls the information, inspiration and support they need to make the most of their assets! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2021
ISBN 10: 1446308677ISBN 13: 9781446308677
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fibre-tip pens, conte sticks to watercolour pencils, this unique guide covers everything you need to know to begin mastering and combining different media in your drawing. This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try. A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you'll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light. Use the examples shown to aid expression and skill development and to look at the myriad possibilities of mixed media, which have all been selected because of their compatibility. Start with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of applying water, blending and overlaying colours. Explore the effects that you can create with charcoal or conte sticks on different coloured and textured papers, and discover how to use pastel pencils and chalks for expressive drawing. Then master blending, shading and scumbling with hard and soft pastels, and perfect your techniques with crayons, oil pastels and oil paint sticks. There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fibre-tips, marker pens and brush pens are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings - pick up some handy tips for mark making and blending. Finally, experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels, crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and develop your own skills. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2010
ISBN 10: 0715336258ISBN 13: 9780715336250
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This title presents the perfect introduction to the rewarding hobby of poultry keeping. It reveals how, as well as being useful, chickens are interesting and colourful characters that make good pets and can enliven any garden. It fuses contemporary lifestyle design, imaginative and appealing images and lively, authoritative text to ensure the widest possible interest. It is a comprehensive guide to chicken breeds including hybrids and rescue birds. It offers everything you need to know about housing, feeding and welfare as well as a useful recipe section full of great ideas for using up all those extra fresh eggs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2006
ISBN 10: 0715315374ISBN 13: 9780715315378
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Maximize your photographic creativity with this invaluable sourcebook of techniques, effects, and ideas from best-selling photography author, Lee Frost. Whether you want to learn how to be a photographer or you already have a good knowledge of photographic expertise, you will be inspired by more than 40 creative techniques and subject ideas, helping you to produce exciting, innovative photos. Part One of the book deals with the fundamentals of photography - Light, Composition, Focusing, Colour and Dark Room - while Part Two looks at the main subject areas - People, Scenics, the Urban Landscape, Nature and Movement. Ultimately, the aim of The Creative Photography Handbook is to shed new light on popular subjects, teach you all about photography, and to show you how to see and think more creatively - guaranteeing to put the creativity back into your photography. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by David & Charles, United Kingdom, Newton Abbot, 2008
ISBN 10: 0715329413ISBN 13: 9780715329412
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Discover 100 ways to train a well-mannered, calm, confident and happy family pet by following expert advice from experienced dog trainers Sarah Fisher and Marie Miller. Practical step-by-step instructions and clear photographs demonstrate essential techniques, and progressive exercises, and bronze, silver and gold certificates provide structure and achievable goals, enabling you to teach your dog key skills. Fun games reinforce the training, giving your dog appropriate mental and physical stimulation. 100 Ways to Train the Perfect Dog includes: Why train your dog? - this chapter shows the benefits of owning a well-trained dog, how important it is to have a happy, appropriately stimulated, well-fed and looked after dog who does not display aggressive behavior. There is a brief outline of learning theory: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment, classical conditioning, operant conditioning. You will be taught how dogs learn, how dogs communicate, how to approach a dog, and the basics such as a dog's environment, exercise, equipment, toys and appropriate play. This section also covers special cases where you might need to take a slightly different approach, such as with puppies or deaf or blind dogs. How to train your dog? - in this chapter you will learn about clicker training, Tellington TTouches and how to establish the basics. In the Bronze certificate section you will follow exercises to teach your dog simple foundation exercises such as sit, come, off and down. The exercises in the Silver certificate section introduce stay, fetch and retrieve, they show you how to integrate other people into your dog's life in a way that is fun, safe and rewarding for all concerned. Finally, the Gold certificate section shows you how to further your skills and provide ways to keep your dog mentally satisfied with more fun games, handy tips and training exercises, including the sit and down out of sight, chase recall, searching for hidden toys and treats and leg weaves. Whether you are training a puppy or solving specific problems with an older dog, this positive guide is the perfect companion and will help to deepen the understanding and trust between you and your dog. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.