The Art of Jewelry Plastic and Resin by Debra Adelson, hardback published by Lark/Sterling in the USA, and available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-57990-831-7, price £14.99
Yes, I have kept the American spelling of jewellery for anyone who thinks I cannot spell. Whatever way you spell it, this is a fabulous book. It made me want [...]
Wreaths by Taylor Hagerty, hardback, spiral bound published by Sterling/Lark and available in the UK ISBN 978-1-60059-317-8, price £7.99 from thegmcgroup.com
Looking at the cover of this book, I am not sure I would pick it up off the shelf of a bookshop or library. Yet, once open, you realise there are some treasures worthy of [...]
Native American Leather and Bead Crafting by Patty Cox, softback published by Sterling and available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-4027-3519-6, price £8.99 from thegmcgroup.com
The designs and crafts in this lavishly illustrated, colourful book are all inspired by Native American art. Thirty six projects explore beautiful beadwork and leather for home and wardrobe. Bags, jackets, shirts [...]
Canon EOS Rebel XS1/EOS 450D, softback published by Lark/Sterling in the USA and available in the UK, ISBN 9781600594168 price £14.99 through thegmcgroup.com
The Canon EOS 450D as it is known here in England, is a digital SLR shooter’s dream. Any camera fanatic will know, as does every computer user, that manual’s never tell you the things you [...]
Nuno Felt by Liz Clay, softback published by A&C Black, price £16.99. ISBN 978-0-7136-8601-2, available from www.acblack.com
Nuno is the Japanese word for woven material. This book is subtitled- techniques and inspiration for accessories and home interiors. It explores the making of scarves, shawls, throws, wall-hangings and cushions as well as bags. The projects are very [...]