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By Subject > Crafts > General Here are dozens of books on different crafts. For a specific craft try searching by such key words as: beadwork, bookbinding, decoupage, weaving, etc.
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The Craft of Bookbinding by Manly Banister Profusely illustrated step-by-step guide to binding books, paperbacks, periodicals. Instructions for sewing, making endpapers, attaching headbands, adding covers, titling, much more. Updated list of suppliers. 254 illustrations.
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|  | The Complete Book of Stencilcraft by JoAnne Day Comprehensive guide for decorating most flat surfaces. Covers preparing stencil paper, transferring designs, and use of paints and brushes. 220 illustrations, including stencil patterns for lovely florals, decorative alphabets, charming figures.
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|  | The Jewelry Repair Manual by R. Allen Hardy Clear, step-by-step directions for cleaning and repairing jewelry, and setting stones. Tools and equipment, ultrasonics, steaming, electroplating, more. 268 illustrations.
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Linoleum Block Printing by Francis J. Kafka Thorough, professional, detailed instructions from simple to advanced; materials, techniques, projects. 175 illustrations.
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|  | North American Indian Beadwork Patterns by Pamela Stanley-Millner Weave authentic belts, headbands, sashes, etc. Decorate handbags, vests, blouses, more. 73 charts for bead weaving, 12 full-size patterns for appliqué. Complete instructions, color keys.
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| Products in General |  |  |  | 1001 Scrolls, Ornaments and Borders: Ready-to-Use Illustrations for Decoupage and Other Crafts by Eleanor Hasbrouck Rawlings Over 1000 attractive and usable designs printed on one side of a page only include Baroque, Rococo, Victorian, more. Illustrations of corners, scrolls, cornucopia, chinoiserie, festoons, ribbons, much more.
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|  | 101 Hand Puppets: A Beginner's Guide to Puppeteering by Richard Cummings Simple instructions show puppeteers how to create Robert Robot, Perky Pup, Gordo the Wizard, Pat the Policeman, and dozens of other delightful personalities. Scripts for 3 plays. Over 60 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  | 25 Kites that Fly by Leslie Hunt Full, easy-to-follow instructions for novel kites made from inexpensive materials. 70 illustrations.
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|  | Angels Arts & Crafts Fun Kit by Dover Over 50 stickers including many that glitter, 21 tattoos and stencils, 16 art cards, 2 coloring books including a stained glass edition, plus Full-Color Angels CD-ROM featuring 307 royalty-free images
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points.
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|  | The Art of Bookbinding: The Classic Victorian Handbook by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf Hobbyists can learn from a professional with this classic of the craft. Easy-to-follow advice explains everything from folding the leaves and sewing them into signatures to covering and finishing. 117 illustrations.
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| |  | Basic Bookbinding by A. W. Lewis Modern, easy, inexpensive techniques (minimal equipment) for binding new books, rebinding old. Best elementary book. 261 illustrations.
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| |  | Big Book of Indian Beadwork Designs by Kay Doherty Bennett Easy-to-follow color-coded charts and simple instructions for creating unusual Native American designs depicting buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, and more. For use in appliqué work, embroidery, stained glass projects, and other crafts.
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|  | Blacksmithing Projects by Percy W. Blandford 24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. Includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations. 80 illustrations.
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| |  | Boomerangs: How to Make and Throw Them by Bernard S. Mason Dozens of designs: tumblestick, boomabird, pinwheel, cross-stick, curved-stick boomerang, and many more. Complete throwing instructions included.
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|  | Butterfly Arts & Crafts Fun Kit by Dover Butterflies and Flowers to Paint or Color, 4 stained glass coloring sheets, over 100 stickers including many that glitter, 6 precut stencils, 11 x 16 1/2 Color Your Own poster, and Full-Color Decorative Butterfly Illustrations CD-ROM and Book.
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|  | Celtic Arts & Crafts Fun Kit by Dover 36 stickers including many that shine, 6 stencils, 2 coloring books including a stained glass edition, 11 x 17 Color Your Own poster, and Full-Color Celtic Designs CD-ROM and Book.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points.
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