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By Subject > Crafts > General 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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|  | Natural 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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|  | The 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 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 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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| Products in General |  |  |  | 1001 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 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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| |  | 25 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 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 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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| |  | Basic 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 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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| |  | Big 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 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 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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| |  | Boomerangs: 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 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 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 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 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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