Coloured Aluminium Jewellery by Lindsey Mann, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0629-7, price 16.99 available from www.acblack.com
Another fine book in the Design & Make Series. Lindsey explores the versatile medium of aluminium to the full. She explains the processes involved in using aluminium such as anodising and then goes on to look at techniques [...]
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Coloured Aluminium Jewellery by Lindsey Mann
Creative Machine Embroidery by Linda Miller
Creative Machine Embroidery by Linda Miller, softback published by AC Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0398-2, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
This is a textile handbook, one in a series from this reputable publisher. The instructions in this book are good and the production the same. Short yet interesting sections on many aspects of machine embroidery. It’s rather difficult to [...]
Scandinavian Weaving by Tina Ignell
Scandinavian Weaving by Tina Ignell, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-14081-27278, price 19.99 from www.acblack.com
A specialist publication on Scandinavian weaving. What better way to create unique fabrics with Scandinavian flair. The 45 designs have been taken from a Scandinavian magazine and feature projects for anywhere in the home. Stylish patterns from rugs, pillows and [...]
Stitchopedia by Helen Winthorpe-Kendrick
Stitchopedia by Helen Winthorpe-Kendrick, hardback, spiral-bound published by A& C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-1998-3, price 19.99 from www.acblack.com
This book makes a big claim to be ‘the only embroidery reference you’ll ever need’. I love the images of embroidery at the beginning – very inspiring. It’s nicely laid out, a bit on the boring side but easy [...]
Glass Jewellery by Yvonne Coffey
Glass Jewellery by Yvonne Coffey, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-0-7136-7940-3, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
This book tells you all you need to know about making glass jewellery. It includes methods of working, techniques, firing and more. As one of the handbook series, this is a good introduction to the subject, but I did not [...]