Best of
Crafts

1975

How to Make Sewing Patterns


Donald H. McCunn - 1975
    Simple and easy step-by-step instructions with clear understandable line drawings.

Origami Boxes


Tomoko Fuse - 1975
    Instructs in the folding of paper into such three-dimensional forms as square, triangular, and hexagonal boxes and their lids.

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques


Frank Hamer - 1975
    With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as the potter's bible. Professional potters, beginners, students, and collectors will find authoritative information clearly and logically presented.Frank and Janet Hamer explain the sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and glaze construction. In addition to brief outlines and detailed articles with cross references to illustrations, color photographs illustrate glaze effects and surfaces featured in the work of inventive, contemporary potters. The varied techniques of Raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware, and porcelain are also presented in a new color section.This new edition has been updated to include auto-reduction, crystalline glazes, insulation, stains, and specialized firing and fuming techniques. With upwards of 800 illustrations to clarify everything in the ceramic world, in its fifth edition The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques will continue to serve as the authority on all things ceramic.

Snips and Snails and Walnut Whales: Nature Crafts for Children


Phyllis Fiarotta - 1975
    Over 100 creative projects to make from all manner of natural materials.

The Art of Blackwork Embroidery


Rosemary Drysdale - 1975
    It appears as a decoration on collars and sleeves in many Tudor portraits, notably in examples by Hans Holbein, so that the double-running stitch on which it is based is often called the Holbein stitch.It is usually worked with black thread on a white background, with an occasional accent of gold or silver, and this is still effective, but embroiderers today are adapting the geometrical patterns to all kinds of color combinations for table linens, pillows, pictures, book covers and trimming on clothing. The Holbein stitch has the advantage of being the same on both sides of the work so that there is no "right" or "wrong" side.This book explains the methods and materials used in blackwork, gives 45 pattern stitches, and suggests 24 projects with complete instuctions for each one.

COLORING BOOK: Stained Glass Christmas Ornament Coloring Book


NOT A BOOK - 1975
    These hand-colored ornaments produce a striking stained glass effect when hung in a window, on a Christmas tree, from lights, more.