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Masters: Beadweaving: Major Works by Leading Artists (Masters (Lark Books))
Carol Wilcox Wells
Lark Books, 2008
MAGNIFICENT WORK, GORGEOUS BOOK
MASTERS: BEADWEAVING is the latest title in Lark Books' astonishing Masters series and quite possibly my favorite. I'm a huge fan of this series. Each title is dedicated to a particular craft or niche; other books include the very beautiful Masters: Art Quilts: Major ...
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500 Plates & Chargers: Innovative Expressions of Function & Style (500 Series)
Lark
Lark Books, 2008
Lovely pictures.
I am slowly purchasing every book in this series. I am a working artist and use photos to stimulate creativity for myself and my students. All of these books have been wonderful.
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500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form (500 Series)
Lark
Lark Books, 2008
500 Handmade Books
I found this book to be inspirational in seeing the possibilities of crafting handmade books. The illustrations are great. The book contains no directions or "how to do it", but for the book lover, it contains outstanding examples of works by book artists.
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Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be ...
Kathryn Temple
Lark Books, 2005
Excellent beginning book!
This book is excellent for the beginning art teacher and drawing student. I am basing a lot of my curriculum on ideas inspired by this book in my upcoming school year. It takes your thoroughly through each step/stage of learning to draw so that anyone can master it! ...
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Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)
Martha Sielman
Lark Books, 2008
"Masters: Art Quilts" is FANTASTIC !
"Masters: Art Quilts" is one of the most fantastic books I've ever seen; incredible photo imaging, wonderful commentaries about the artists, and the book is beautifully organized. "Masters" is inspirational - think of it as artistic "eye candy",,,,,, I'll treasure ...
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A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass: * Fused * Slumped * Cast
Brenda Griffith
Lark Books, 2007
A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Form Glass
A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass: * Fused * Slumped * CastAwesome book. It is very easy to read and understand. Neat projects to make.
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Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers
Suzann Thompson
Lark Books, 2008
Wonderful Book!
I have this book, and Nicky Epstein's "Crocheted Flowers", and I prefer this one. I love the simplicity of it. She has sections on centers, stems, leaves in addition to the flowers, which makes it really easy to create something really unique. I love all of the ...
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Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry (Lark Jewelry Book)
Mary Hettmansperger
Lark Books, 2008
THE Best!
I bought this book because it had the word "Rivet" in its title and I want to know more about the use of rivets. While I didn't learn much about rivets from this book I quickly fell in love with the projects, instructions, and fabulous examples of work by other ...
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Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography (A Lark Photography Book)
Ferrell McCollough
Lark Books, 2008
Excellent HDR Instructions
I have been looking for a book that gets right to the heart of HDR photography. I have read several books on the subject or what was to have been on the subject only to find out there was very little actual HDR instructions in these books. I decided to try one more ...
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Doodle Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners
Aimee Ray
Lark Books, 2007
A fresh and fun approach
Hand embroidery is growing in popularity, much to my delight. I have done embroidery for almost 20 years and this is probably the most delightful book I've ever found on the subject. The book claims to be for beginners, but I would venture to say it's appropriate for ...
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Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel (A Lark Ceramics Book)
James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless
Lark Books, 2006
Lots of great info and beautful pics
This is a great book on raku. it gives different views from different artists. The photography is good and shows many alternative ways to finish one's pottery other then the traditional glazing and firing. This book is a must for a potters reference bookcase.
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Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter's Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More
Lisa Bluhm
Lark/Chapelle, 2007
If you want to learn to solder....BUY THIS BOOK!
I have purchased five books on soldered jewelry. I continue to return time and time again to this book! The instructions are crystal clear and easy to follow. Soldering can be intimidating...not here. You will be ready to go to the iron and get started after just one ...
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500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (A Lark Ceramics Book)
Lark Books
Lark Books, 2006
Wonderful book
Just like the title indicates--it is a great selection of ceramic animals by contemporary artists. There is everything from realistic to bizarre interpretations of domestic, wild and farm animals, even includes a few bees. Like other books in the Lark ceramic "500" ...
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Link It!: Colorful Chain Mail Jewelry with Rubber O-Rings (A Lark Jewelry Book)
Susan C. Thomas
Lark Books, 2008
Love it but very new
I just got this book today and I love it. Beautiful pictures, well explained projects, new and innovative. I wanted to start right away but the book doesnt give resources to buy supplies. Instead it recommends going to the lark website for up to date resources but ...
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Gotham Central Book One: In the Line of Duty
Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka
DC Comics, 2008
The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series is collected in hardcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker ( Captain America ) and Greg Rucka ( Detective Comics, 52 ), this series pitted the detectives of Gotham City's Special Crimes Unit against the city's greatest villains ? in the shadow of Batman himself. This ...
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