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Crafts and Hobbies: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creative Skills [Hardcover]

Reader's Digest (Editor)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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July 1, 1981
An exceptional instruction book of over 40 crafts explained in detail-leatherworking, candlemaking, basketry, stained glass, origami, quiltmaking, woodworking, wine-making, book-binding, and much more. Also includes specific projects for most of the crafts.


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  • Hardcover: 456 pages
  • Publisher: Reader's Digest; no edition stated edition (July 1, 1981)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0895770636
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895770639
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #778,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in even ONE craft?, January 9, 2004
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This review is from: Crafts and Hobbies: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creative Skills (Hardcover)
This book is a fantastic resource for anyone, beginner or otherwise. I had some experience with a few cratfs, but I was interested in others. I learned how to do fabulous stained glass projects that actally came out looking as good as (or better) than the ample photographs included with the easy-to-follow instructions. The basic skills learned for any of the crafts will make it easy to build on for more elaborate or difficult projects. Although this book was published many years ago, all of the information (and even most of the designs!) are still relevant, (i.e. materials available, etc.) WELL worth the money, as you will save time and frustration avoiding less helpful resources. Have fun!
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful craft reference book!, June 5, 1997
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Each craft such as winemaking, candlemaking, fabric printing, lapidary(cutting and polishing of gem stones), decoupage, painting.... is clearly explained with illustrations and easy instructions
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch, February 4, 2001
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This book is one of the best I have ever bought. I refer to it all the time. It cover's just about any craft you could want and shows picture's and instructions that even I could follow. Worth every penny I paid for it.
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Many of the crafts covered in this volume do not require a workshop. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bright north window, front apron bar, beige leno, triangular side areas, wet inlay, reverse clove hitches, canister torch, flap backing, knotting board, stitching punch, tapestry beater, hot mason jars, firing fork, splayed seat, initial spoke, wiring beads, background weft, saccharometer reading, bezel wire, warp sett, single jump ring, glazing knife, feather combing, excess enamel, bench pin
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, Repeat Steps, United States, Near East, Oak Leaf, Middle East, Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, New England, The Romans, Pablo Picasso, Baby Block, Clear Clay, Christian Era, New World
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