Old Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings And Flowers

Fold and sew ribbon strips into daisies, grape clusters, rosebuds, dahlias, violets, and much more. Over 30 projects. Illustrations and simple instructions.

Easy-to-follow instructions for over 100 projects for embellishing shoes, lingerie, hats, purses, scarves, baby carriages, blankets, lampshades, pillows, even coat hangers. Create floral arrangements and much more.

Illustrated history of Chinese floral art provides practical suggestions for applying traditional methods to modern settings, including selecting flowers for symbolic qualities and beauty. Forty-two illustrations span centuries of Chinese paintings, prints, tapestries, and porcelains.

Easy-to-follow instructions for decorative boxes, mirror frames, soap dishes, jewelry, napkin holders, paperweights, much more. Profusely illustrated. Includes list of supply sources.

Written by a prominent expert in the field, this authoritative guide examines every aspect of metalwork and enamelling. From basic tools to filigree work, inlaying and overlaying, metal casting, hallmarking, and more, it offers a complete and concise treatment. More than 300 illustrations include magnificent examples of craftsmanship through the ages.

Making your own primitive instruments from simple materials such as coffee cans and flower pots. Includes 121 figures.

Two leading experts introduce beginners to basic aerodynamic principles and the building techniques of master modelers. Their richly illustrated manual provides valuable information on every phase of assembling and flying model aircraft--from the correct methods of kit-building and paint and tissue covering to the secrets of selecting the best engine and radio-control rig for each plane.