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It features 25 designs for decorative and practical wirework projects that are easy to make at home. The beauty of wire celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It offers over 250 specially-commissioned photographs. Complete step-by-step instructions for 25 projects, including a candle sconce, toasting fork and a lantern. It offers featuring examples of the finest wirework by contemporary craft artists. A comprehensive guide - from getting started to achieving excellence - with everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques. It is the definitive modern approach to a traditional craft, with information on the types of wire available, their suitability for different purposes and the basic techniques on using wire. Wire is one of the cheapest and most readily available craft materials, yet it also has the potential to form exquisite and delicate objects. However, although long celebrated in its folk-art form, this medium has only recently regained popularity. This book illustrates stunning wire pieces of contemporary artists, and describes in simple step-by-step sequences how to create 25 beautiful decorative and functional projects, showing how wire can be used for both ornamental and practical designs. You can create baskets, decorative items, kitchen equipment, mobiles, spice racks, frames, hooks, toys, and on an even grander scale, chairs and chandeliers. The book contains all the information you will need to get started in wire craft, and to take your skills forward to more advanced levels. Techniques of twisting, wrapping, weaving, binding, making coils and spirals, shaping chicken wire are shown and once mastered, all the projects can be easily achieved.

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This title offers 25 practical ideas for hand-crafted leather projects that are easy to make at home. It includes accessible and original leather projects designed by some of today's leading artists. It demonstrates the versatility and beauty of leather in projects such as a picture frame and a leather chain belt. Techniques for 25 practical and desirable designs are shown in clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Templates are provided so that you can cut out pieces of leather accurately. It is suitable for all levels of leatherworker, from the novice to the more experienced: includes a comprehensive guide to all you need to know about materials and equipment and the basic skills of the craft. It features over 300 specially commissioned photographs with step-by-step sequences. Since the introduction of man-made materials the use of hand-worked leather has declined, but the art and craft of leatherwork is still popular and designs can easily be produced at home in a wide range of shades and finishes. This practical book offers several projects aimed at all levels of skill, including a child's sheepskin hat and vest, suede cushion covers, slippers, a personal organizer, a useful blanket carrier, a briefcase and a pair of sandals. An introduction to the basic techniques also outlines details of the essential materials and special tools and equipment that you will need, as well as ways of dyeing and finishing natural leather. Clear photographs of the finished projects will inspire you to try some of them out for yourself. A gallery of antique and contemporary pieces highlights the versatility and beauty of leather, and its use for everyday objects and clothing - as well as for more ornate and decorative pieces.

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