Calligraphy in 24 1 hr Lessons, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-613-7, price 12.99 available from www.searchpress.com
The course you need to learn and practice calligraphy in twelve structured lessons. Access when you need to, you will return to this book time and again. All you need to know about getting started, different alphabets and [...]
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Calligraphy in 24 1 hr Lessons
Wood Engraving by Simon Brett
Wood Engraving How To Do It by Simon Brett, softback published by AC Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-2726-1, price 16.99 available from www.acblack.co.uk
If you have ever wanted to learn wood engraving, this book has easy to follow instructions. It has much that you need to know. However for a beginner, I found there was not enough basic [...]
Arabian Geometric Patterns
Arabian Geometric Patterns, softback published by The Pepin Press. ISBN 978-9-0576-8156-1, price 14.99 available in the UK from www.searchpress.com
A design sourcebook of Arabic geometric patterns. Please note that the designs are only for private use and not commercial use. This revised edition includes a CD and many styles of decoration.
200 Braids by Jacqui Carey
200 Braids to Loop, Knot, Weave & Twist by Jacqui Carey, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-652-6, price 9.99 available from www.searchpres.com
This is the best book I have seen on braiding. However, if you are really into the subject, and you would be if you are buying this, be aware that it was previously [...]
75 Decorative Knots by Laura Williams et al
75 Decorative Knots by Laura Williams & Elise Mann, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-619-9, price 12.99 available from www.searchpress.com
The cover of this book does turn your inquisitiveness up a notch or two. I love the colour turquoise and the cover designer has done her job well. That is also true of the inside, [...]