{"product_id":"craft-from-natural-materials-9781408170878","title":"Craft From Natural Materials","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTree bark, pine needles, driftwood, acorns, seeds, shells and feathers - these natural materials are formed of beautiful shapes, textures and colours, easily and freely sourced in our surrounding environment, but are often overlooked or discarded. In Craft from Natural Materials, artist Jane Bevan explains how, with just a few simple tools and techniques, these natural, raw materials can be transformed into beautiful craft objects. Through 12 easy projects, including a basket, a driftwood sculpture, a brooch and a tea-light holder, the potential of collected material for craft makers is revealed. She also explains key principles of foraging, storing and organising natural craft materials, including the best locations in which to source specific items, and exciting ways to display your finds. Helpful how-to images accompany each project and a photo gallery showcases the extraordinary work of contemporary makers.   For nature-lovers and crafty makers, this book will serve as an inspirati\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a deceptively simple book with the potential for big ideas. It indicates how to look at natural materials of many sorts and suggests approaches to working with them … [T]here is no reason not to start and this book makes you feel it is possible. * Textile Fibre Forum *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction     How to use this book: practical advice       Getting Started     Materials     Three useful skills           \u003cb\u003eThe Projects    \u003c\/b\u003e     Nature picture         Slate cluster pendant         Driftwood fish sculptures         Beach faces         Feather wreath         Bark tea-light holder         Silver birch bark brooch         Stick mobile         Pine needle coiled basket         Twined decorative baskets         Besom style broom         Walking sticks and canes      Gallery      Conclusion     Suppliers     Further reading     Glossary     Appendix: Exercise in adaptive learning     Index         Acknowledgements","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359389679959,"sku":"9781408170878","price":19.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781408170878.jpg?v=1754124513","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/craft-from-natural-materials-9781408170878","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}