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Crafts and Hobbies: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creative Skills (Hardcover)

by Reader's Digest (Editor) "Many of the crafts covered in this volume do not require a workshop..." (more)
Key Phrases: bright north window, front apron bar, beige leno, Middle Ages, Repeat Steps, United States (more...)

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Product Description
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.

Product Details

Hardcover: 456 pages
Publisher: Reader's Digest (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 (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,432 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Interested in even ONE craft?, January 9, 2004

By	C. Phillips "quirkyfiddie" (Breckenridge, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A nice overview of many crafts, June 6, 2003

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

If you aren't sure which craft you want to learn in depth, this book is a fun overview. The pictures are extraordinary, the projects aren't just ugly little knick-knacks. After you work through this book, you might find the craft you want to specialize in. And great for summer projects for kids--so don't overlook the home education value here.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Craft and Hobbies
A lot of bang for your buck. An exceptional instruction book of over 40 crafts shown in detail, from leatherworking, candlemaking, basketry, stained glass, origami, quiltmaking,... Read more

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This book is loaded with a variety of crafts. Anyone who would like to try different crafts will certainly enjoy this book. I really do love it. Read more

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Even though this is an older book it is one of the best.

Published on November 20, 2006 by S.J. Friedland

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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... Read more

Published on February 4, 2001 by james

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Teachers who need to instruct students in general crafts will find this book to be the absolute best. Good information on a wide variety of crafts. Read more

Published on October 1, 1998

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