Crafting for Good Feng Shui 40 Projects to Bring Harmony to Your Home

by Kilby, Janice Eaton

• ISBN13: 9781579903640
• ISBN10: 1579903649
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

Using the principles of Feng Shui, it's easy to create good energy and beauty in your home. This unique combination of interior design/crafting manual reveals the secrets of producing positive energy through use of colors, shapes, and materials. Here are luscious photos of Feng Shui makeovers to stimulate your own creative juices.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(1)
Master Peter Leung
Introduction	8	(2)
The Essence of Feng Shui	10	(22)
Taoism	12	(1)
Form School and Compass School	13	(2)
Good Chi, Bad Chi, and Poison Arrows	15	(1)
Yin and Yang	15	(1)
The I Ching and the Trigrams	16	(1)
The Five Elements	17	(5)
What is the Bagua?	22	(3)
How to Orient the Bagua	25	(6)
Using the Five Elements for Good Feng Shui: A Simple Guide	31	(1)
Bagua Table	27	(5)
Light and Life: Quick and Easy Feng Shui Remedies	32	(48)
Easy Projects to Energize the Elements
Feng Shui Trays in Earth, Fire, & Water	39	(3)
Feng Shui Pillows in Water, Wood, & Metal	42	(4)
Feng Shui Frames in Metal, Fire, & Earth	46	(3)
Feng Shui Vessels in Fire, Water, & Earth	49	(3)
Projects to Attract & Correct Chi
Bagua Sun Catcher	52	(3)
Chi Banner	55	(3)
Corner Cloaker Banner	58	(2)
Corner Plant Shelf	60	(2)
Earth & Crystal Plant Pot	62	(2)
Chi Wind Chime	64	(4)
Easy Mirror Cover	68	(2)
Phoenix Mirror with Shutters	70	(3)
Ornamental Floor Runner	73	(1)
Six-Sided Lucky Coin Chandelier	74	(4)
Faux Bronze Buddha	78	(2)
Before and After: A Real-Life Feng Shui Makeover	80	(8)
Beautiful How-to Projects for all Parts of the Bagua	88	(70)
Life's Path or the Journey	90	(9)
Yin/Yang Table Shrine	91	(3)
Conch & Starfish Pillows	94	(3)
Glass Tabletop Fountain	97	(2)
Knowledge or Wisdom	99	(7)
Wisdom Journal & Pen Set	100	(2)
Pyramid Crystal Light Box	102	(2)
Painted Peony Tea Set & Napkins	104	(2)
Health and Family or Community	106	(13)
Family Photo Wall Hanging	107	(3)
Royal Dragon Bench	110	(3)
Double Happiness Screen	113	(6)
Wealth	119	(10)
Crystal & Velvet Table Runner	120	(2)
Dragon Fan Lamp	122	(3)
Mesh Pillar Candle	125	(2)
Abundance Fruit Baskets	127	(2)
Fame or Reputation	129	(8)
Copper Pyramid Lamp	130	(3)
Embossed Pyramid Candles	133	(2)
Tabletop Votive Lanterns	135	(2)
Relationship or Commitment	137	(9)
Easy Chinese Hassocks	138	(4)
Embossed Mandarin Duck Boxes	142	(4)
Children and Creativity	146	(4)
Celestial Silver Spheres	146	(2)
Marble-Faced Gem Clock	148	(2)
Helpful People and Travel	150	(5)
Domestic Shrine	151	(1)
Angel Wings Wall Altar	152	(3)
The Center	155	(3)
Mandarin Pathway Rug	156	(2)
Acknowledgments	158	(1)
Recommended Reading	158	(1)
Photo Credits	158	(1)
Designers & Contributors	159	(1)
Index	160