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Here are dozens of books on different crafts. For a specific craft try searching by such key words as: beadwork, bookbinding, decoupage, weaving, etc.


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Knotcraft: The Practical and Entertaining Art of Knot TyingKnotcraft: The Practical and Entertaining Art of Knot Tying 
by Allan and Paulette Macfarlan
Easy-to-follow guide explains how to tie hundreds of knots with 166 clear illustrations and precise written instructions. Ideal for boaters, campers, scouts.


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Natural Dyes and Home DyeingNatural Dyes and Home Dyeing 
by Rita J. Adrosko
Features over 135 specific recipes — gathered from historical sources — for cotton, wool, other fabrics. Genuine premodern handicrafts. 12 illustrations.

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How to Make Mission Style Lamps and ShadesHow to Make Mission Style Lamps and Shades 
by Popular Mechanics Co.
Popular 1911 manual offers complete designs and instructions for 18 lamps and shades: chandeliers, reading lamps, more. 64 illustrations.


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The Splendid Art of Decorating EggsThe Splendid Art of Decorating Eggs 
by Rosemary Disney
Easy-to-follow directions, diagrams for nearly 100 projects — lacquered eggs, Christmas egg wreath, exquisite Faberge-style creations, more. 48 line illustrations, 60 halftones. 4 color illustrations on covers.


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Linoleum Block PrintingLinoleum Block Printing 
by Francis J. Kafka
Thorough, professional, detailed instructions from simple to advanced; materials, techniques, projects. 175 illustrations.


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Cloisonné Enameling and Jewelry MakingCloisonné Enameling and Jewelry Making 
by Felicia Liban, Louise Mitchell
Critically acclaimed book — widely considered the best on subject — discusses tools, materials, processes for creating lovely pendants, rings, pins, buckles, and more. 164 illustrations.


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1001 Scrolls, Ornaments and Borders: Ready-to-Use Illustrations for Decoupage and Other Crafts1001 Scrolls, Ornaments and Borders: Ready-to-Use Illustrations for Decoupage and Other Crafts
by Eleanor Hasbrouck Rawlings
Over 1000 attractive and usable designs printed on one side of a page only include Baroque, Rococo, Victorian, more. Illustrations of corners, scrolls, cornucopia, chinoiserie, festoons, ribbons, much more.


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101 Hand Puppets: A Beginner's Guide to Puppeteering101 Hand Puppets: A Beginner's Guide to Puppeteering
by Richard Cummings
Simple instructions show puppeteers how to create Robert Robot, Perky Pup, Gordo the Wizard, Pat the Policeman, and dozens of other delightful personalities. Scripts for 3 plays. Over 60 black-and-white illustrations.



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2000 Classic Designs for Jewelry: Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendants and More2000 Classic Designs for Jewelry: Rings, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendants and More
by Richard Lebram
Finely detailed, royalty-free illustrations of all kinds of jewelry will inspire both novice and experienced crafters.  Bracelets, charms, and other baubles appear in this opulent collection from 1904.


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25 Kites that Fly25 Kites that Fly
by Leslie Hunt
Full, easy-to-follow instructions for novel kites made from inexpensive materials. 70 illustrations.



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Angels Arts & Crafts Fun KitAngels Arts & Crafts Fun Kit
by Dover
Over 50 stickers including many that glitter, 21 tattoos and stencils, 16 art cards, 2 coloring books including a stained glass edition, plus Full-Color Angels CD-ROM featuring 307 royalty-free images



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The Art of Bookbinding: The Classic Victorian HandbookThe Art of Bookbinding: The Classic Victorian Handbook
by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf
Hobbyists can learn from a professional with this classic of the craft. Easy-to-follow advice explains everything from folding the leaves and sewing them into signatures to covering and finishing. 117 illustrations.



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Authentic American Indian Beadwork and How to Do It: With 50 Charts for Bead Weaving and 21 Full-Size Patterns for AppliqueAuthentic American Indian Beadwork and How to Do It: With 50 Charts for Bead Weaving and 21 Full-Size Patterns for Applique
by Pamela Stanley-Millner
Start-to-finish guide enables even beginners to create beautiful beadwork designs for many craft uses.



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Basic BookbindingBasic Bookbinding
by A. W. Lewis
Modern, easy, inexpensive techniques (minimal equipment) for binding new books, rebinding old. Best elementary book. 261 illustrations.



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Batik and Tie Dye TechniquesBatik and Tie Dye Techniques
by Nancy Belfer
Comprehensive, generously illustrated handbook leads readers step by step through the techniques required for creating imaginative and beautiful batiks and tie dyed textiles. Over 100 photographs and 28 diagrams.



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Batik, Tie Dyeing, Stenciling, Silk Screen, Block Printing: The Hand Decoration of FabricsBatik, Tie Dyeing, Stenciling, Silk Screen, Block Printing: The Hand Decoration of Fabrics
by Francis J. Kafka
Outstanding, profusely illustrated guide to every step of each technique. 356 illustrations.



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Big Book of Indian Beadwork DesignsBig Book of Indian Beadwork Designs
by Kay Doherty Bennett
Easy-to-follow color-coded charts and simple instructions for creating unusual Native American designs depicting buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, and more. For use in appliqué work, embroidery, stained glass projects, and other crafts.



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Blacksmithing ProjectsBlacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford
24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. Includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations. 80 illustrations.


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Bookbinding: Its Background and TechniqueBookbinding: Its Background and Technique
by Edith Diehl
Mammoth volume by one of the world's foremost practitioners. Both historical survey emphasizing decorated bindings, and eminently practical guide to hand bookbinding. 93 plates, 242 figures.



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Bookbinding: The Classic Arts and Crafts ManualBookbinding: The Classic Arts and Crafts Manual
by Douglas Cockerell, Noel Rooke
All aspects of the craft covered — from folding, collating, and trimming pages to preparing covers and pasting down endpapers. 120 figures. 8 halftones.



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Boomerangs: How to Make and Throw ThemBoomerangs: How to Make and Throw Them
by Bernard S. Mason
Dozens of designs: tumblestick, boomabird, pinwheel, cross-stick, curved-stick boomerang, and many more. Complete throwing instructions included.



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Bouquets from BeadsBouquets from Beads
by Virginia Osterland
Reveals the secrets to creating lasting bouquets with beaded flowers and foliage.  Features both Oriental and Western techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions for 44 different flowers. 148 black-and-white illustrations. 21 color illustrations.



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Braiding and KnottingBraiding and Knotting
by Constantine A. Belash
How to braid, weave and knot in hundreds of different ways. Belts, mats, rugs, sandals, hats, bags, much more. 57 illustrations.



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Building and Flying Model AircraftBuilding and Flying Model Aircraft
by Robert Schleicher, James R. Barr
Richly illustrated manual introduces beginners to basic aerodynamic principles and all aspects of model-building — from paint and tissue covering to radio-control flying.



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Butterfly Arts & Crafts Fun KitButterfly Arts & Crafts Fun Kit
by Dover
Butterflies and Flowers to Paint or Color, 4 stained glass coloring sheets, over 100 stickers including many that glitter, 6 pre-cut stencils, 11 x 16 1/2 Color Your Own poster, and Full-Color Decorative Butterfly Illustrations CD-ROM and Book.
 


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