April New Release - The Pen Turner's Bible

Title: Pen Turner’s Bible

             

Subtitle: The Art of Creating 

 Custom Pens

                

Author/s:  Richard Kleinhenz

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9780941936613

Format:  Paperback, 136 pages

Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Featuring more than 25 pen projects and using the latest hardware kits on the market, this helpful how-to journeys from carving basic implements to creating complex fountain pens. Beginning with a simple yet very elegant ballpoint, the steps in its creation are explained in detail while subsequent chapters and projects add additional complexity and techniques. The author's original designs for many unique tools are also included, discussing spiralling jigs in both the past and present and demonstrating their ability to produce the popular rope design as well as straight fluted or faceted pens. With tutorials on both wood and metal lathes, this guide goes beyond step-by-step processes, encouraging wood turners to use their imaginations and adopt this classic art as their own.

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April New Release - Building Small Cabinets

Title: Building Small Cabinets

             

Author/s:  Doug Stowe

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600853470

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Taunton Press

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A thoughtfully designed cabinet, built of carefully selected materials, transcends its utilitarian storage role into functional art. The eight wonderful small cabinets in this book will inspire novice and intermediate woodworkers to create a project that showcases not only their treasures, but also their talent. Detailed instructions along with 300 colour photos and 30 drawings will help readers hone their cabinetmaking abilities, while design suggestions encourage them to use their own creativity and craftsmanship to customise the projects and make them their own.

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April New Release - Woodworker's Studio Handbook

Title: Woodworker’s Studio Handbook

             

Subtitle: Traditional and Contemporary 

Techniques for the Home Woodworking Shop

Author/s:  Jim Whitman

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592537587

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 262mm x 211mm

Publisher: Quarry Books

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Celebrate the joys of working with wood in your own home studio or wood shop. The Woodworker's Studio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the artistry, design and skills all woodworkers need to propel their hobby to the next level. Master woodworker Jim Whitman walks you through planning your work space, helps you select tools and the right wood for the right projects and gets you comfortable with your tools so you feel at ease in the studio and ready to experiment...all with gentle instruction and reassuring humour. His 20 teaching projects make you feel like a seasoned craftsman from step one, regardless of your experience level.

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April New Release - Livewire Jewelry

Title: Live Wire Jewelry

             

Subtitle: Make Colorful Designs That Shine

                

Author/s:  Katie Hacker

               

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781440312786

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: North Light

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Warm, vibrant copper or cool, soothing blue – there’s no doubt that colour inspires us to create. Katie Hacker’s Live Wire Jewelry colours your world with 30 dynamic designs all featuring vibrant hues of coloured wire. Coil, wrap, loop, weave and twist your way to dazzling necklaces, elegant earrings and playful bracelets. Dressed up or dressed down, the designs in Live Wire Jewelry are sure to make you sparkle and shine.

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April New Release - Diane Fitzgerald's Favorite Beading Projects

Title: Diane Fitzgerald’s Favorite 

 Beading Projects

             

Subtitle: Designs from Stringing 

 to Beadweaving

                

Author/s: Diane Fitzgerald

                    

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781600599224

Format:  Hardback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 216mm

Publisher: Lark Books

                                                                     Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

She is a legend in the field and now Diane Fitzgerald is back with two dozen of her very best, never-before-published beadwork projects! These favourites are drawn from Diane's 20-plus years of creating and teaching and highlight her signature style. As she does in her sold-out classes worldwide, Diane provides a wealth of professional tips for getting great results. Packed with colour and amazing designs, this must-have book from one of today's leading bead artists belongs on the bookshelves of beaders everywhere.

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April New Release - Mixed Media Workshop

Title: Mixed Media Workshop

             

Subtitle: A Multifaceted Approach to 

Creating Unique Works of Art – Step by Step

Author/s:  I.Anderson, J.Martino, M.Mendez,

 B.McIntire, S.Rosenthal & P Swartout

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781600582387

Format:  Spiral, 144 pages

Dimensions: 305mm x 229mm

Publisher: Walter Foster

                                                                  Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This 128-page book is filled with inspiring step-by-step mixed-media projects from seven talented artists, each one sharing his/her own unique style and techniques. From collage and artist trading cards to portraits and still lifes, this book encompasses both abstract and fine art approaches to mixed media. First the reader is introduced to traditional painting and drawing tools and materials, then each artist describes his or her own unconventional ingredients and personal approach to mixed media. Next they guide the reader through several step-by-step projects, each one demonstrating different techniques and components. Aspiring artists will learn how to alter photographs and incorporate them into paintings and collage, how to create three-dimensional texture on a two-dimensional surface, how to balance the fundamentals of art with abstract designs and even how to create a poem out of a daily newspaper. The lessons in this comprehensive guide will give a beginner all the tools they need to start creating their own unique works of mixed-media art.

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April New Release - 100 Fresh & Fun Handmade Cards

Title: 100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards

            

Subtitle: Step-by-Step Instructions for 50 New

                 Designs and 50 Amazing Alternatives

                

Author/s:  Kimber McGray

               

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781440314995

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: North Light

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Whether crafters need a quick idea or are looking to stretch their creativity, this book has fabulous card inspiration and how-tos for every mood or time available. Author Kimber McGray and select contributors bring an appealing design style to 100 cards: 50 quick and adorable cards for every occasion, plus 50 interactive or dimensional cards based on the original designs. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos help readers work through all the tricky bits to create truly memorable cards with swivels, pop-ups, spinners, shakers, sliders and more for birthdays, holidays, celebrations or no reason at all.

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