Crafts Made Easy: 200 Projects : Hundreds of Beautiful Things to Make, Plus Home Decorating Ideas, All Shown Step-by-Step with over 1750 Colour Photographs

by Hill, Simona

• ISBN13: 9780754816294
• ISBN10: 075481629X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

The ultimate practical crafter's compendium with over 200 creative projects shown in 1000 step-by-step color photographs.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Decorating Fabric	p. 8
Materials/Equipment	p. 10
Fabric Techniques	p. 12
Stamps and Stencils	p. 14
Polka Dot Cushion	p. 18
Stars-and-stripes Floorcloth	p. 20
Flowerpot Throw	p. 22
Potato-printed Tablecloth	p. 24
Striped Pompom Lampshade	p. 26
Mexican Motif Place Mats	p. 27
Block-printed Chair Pad	p. 28
Sponge-printed Gingham Bed Linen	p. 30
Lino-printed Leaves	p. 32
Summery Duvet Cover	p. 34
Foam-printed Boat Towel	p. 36
Silk Painting	p. 38
Materials/Equipment	p. 40
Silk Painting Techniques	p. 42
Summer Parasol	p. 46
Painted Fan	p. 47
Flowery Camisole	p. 48
Abstract Picture Frame	p. 50
Salt-painted Tie	p. 52
Patterned Seat Cover	p. 54
Salt-patterned Greetings Card	p. 56
Indian Motif Shawl	p. 58
Poppy Painting	p. 60
Stained-glass Silk Panel	p. 62
Batik	p. 64
Materials/Equipment	p. 66
Batik Techniques	p. 68
Quilted Table Mat	p. 71
Geometric Napkin	p. 72
Vibrant Silk Cushion Cover	p. 74
Cotton Sarong	p. 76
Square Silk Scarf	p. 78
Maple Leaf Table Runner	p. 80
Striped Bordered Scarf	p. 82
Leather Book Cover	p. 84
Modern Painting	p. 86
Abstract Cushion Cover	p. 88
Fabric Dyeing	p. 90
Materials/Equipment	p. 92
Fabric-dyeing Techniques	p. 94
Mermaid Shower Curtain	p. 97
Dip-dyed Lampshade	p. 98
Marbled Spectacle Case	p. 100
Tea-dyed Hot Water Bottle Cover	p. 102
Double-dyed Place Mats	p. 104
Velvet-edged Throw	p. 106
Pleated Table Runner	p. 108
Doughnut Floor Cushion	p. 110
Marbled Fabric Desk Set	p. 112
Tie-dyed Patchwork Cushion	p. 114
Spray-dyed Lavender Bags	p. 116
Ribbonwork	p. 118
Ribbons/Equipment	p. 120
Ribbon Weaving Techniques	p. 122
Pillowcase Edgings	p. 124
Gift Boxes	p. 126
Ribbon Table Mats	p. 128
Ribbon Lantern	p. 130
Ribbon-rose Coat Hangers	p. 132
Appliqued Ribbon Cafe Curtain	p. 135
Satin and Velvet Ribbon Shade	p. 138
Tasselled Tie-back	p. 140
Classic Evening Purse	p. 143
Roll-up Needlework Case	p. 146
Ribbon-embroidered Baby Pillow	p. 148
Flower and Ribbon Headdress	p. 150
Woven Ribbon Waistcoat	p. 153
Beadwork	p. 156
Beads/Equipment	p. 158
Materials	p. 160
Beading Techniques	p. 162
Beaded Charm Bracelet	p. 170
Bead-trimmed Voile Jug Covers	p. 172
Glittering Window Decoration	p. 174
Little Fringed Bag	p. 176
Silver Chain Belt	p. 178
Beaded Hatpins	p. 179
Bead Candle-holder	p. 180
Spiral Bracelets	p. 182
Chunky Bead Tie-backs	p. 184
Silken Key Tassels	p. 186
Crystal Butterfly	p. 188
Loom-woven Choker	p. 190
Bead-fringed Cushions	p. 192
Beaded Cushion Trims	p. 195
Fringed Lampshade	p. 198
Enamelling	p. 200
Materials/Equipment	p. 202
Enamelling Techniques	p. 204
Multicoloured Buttons	p. 208
Bird Lapel Pin	p. 210
Plique-a-jour Earrings	p. 212
Banded Ring	p. 214
Fishy Cufflinks	p. 216
Stargazer Earrings	p. 218
Pet Hound Brooch	p. 220
Flower Pendant	p. 222
Cloisonne Earrings	p. 224
Shield Earrings	p. 226
Triangular Pendant	p. 229
Wirework	p. 232
Materials/Equipment	p. 234
Wirework Techniques	p. 236
Monogrammed Clothes Hanger	p. 240
Flower Fly Swatter	p. 242
Toothbrush Holder	p. 243
Heart-shaped Trivet	p. 244
Rolling Pin Holder	p. 245
Desk Accessories	p. 246
Bottle Carrier	p. 248
Spiral Napkin Holders	p. 250
Mesh Place Mat	p. 252
Toasting Fork	p. 254
Fabric-covered Baskets	p. 256
Woven Pipe-cleaner Basket	p. 258
Decorative Candle Sconce	p. 260
Vegetable Basket	p. 262
Beaded Wire Candlesticks	p. 264
Copper Bowl	p. 266
Garden Lantern	p. 268
Heart Spice Rack	p. 270
Kitchen Hook Rack	p. 272
Utility Rack	p. 274
Tinwork	p. 276
Materials/Equipment	p. 278
Tinware Techniques	p. 280
Embossed Heart	p. 284
Embossed Greetings Cards	p. 285
Copper Birdbath	p. 286
Heart Candle Sconce	p. 287
Pewter-look Shelf	p. 288
Heart Jewel Box	p. 290
Embossed Birds	p. 292
Tin-can Insects	p. 293
Beer-can Candle Sconce	p. 294
Plant Markers	p. 295
Treetop Angel	p. 296
Punched Panel Cabinet	p. 298
Scrollwork Doorstop	p. 300
Number Plaque	p. 302
Tin Spice Rack	p. 304
Embossed Book Jacket	p. 306
Hammered Weathervane	p. 308
Regal Coat Rack	p. 310
Rapunzel's Tower	p. 312
Punched Metal Bucket	p. 314
Mexican Mirror	p. 315
Painted Mirror	p. 318
Photograph Frame	p. 320
Tin-can Chandelier	p. 322
Rocket Candlestick	p. 324
Picture Framing	p. 326
Materials and Equipment	p. 328
The Parts of a Frame/Cutting Glass	p. 330
Fabric-covered Mount	p. 332
Basic Wooden Frame	p. 334
Colourwashed Frame	p. 336
Stamped Star Frame	p. 338
Leaf-stippled Frames	p. 339
Driftwood Frame	p. 340
Raised Motif Frame	p. 342
Gilded Shell Frame	p. 344
Lime-waxed Frame	p. 346
Woodstained Frame	p. 347
Gold Leaf Frame	p. 348
Crackle-glaze Frame	p. 350
Using Decorative Mouldings	p. 352
Multi-window Frame	p. 354
Multi-box Frame	p. 356
Reclaimed Timber Frame	p. 358
Framing a Canvas	p. 360
Decorative Insets	p. 362
Craquelure Frame	p. 364
Verre Eglomise Frame	p. 365
Ink Penwork Frame	p. 368
Scorched Frame	p. 370
Decorating Tiles and Ceramics	p. 372
Materials/Equipment	p. 374
Basic Techniques	p. 376
Mexican Folk Art Tiles	p. 380
Alphabet Tiles	p. 381
Citrus Fruit Bowl	p. 382
Stamped Spongeware Mugs	p. 384
Sponged Snowflake Plate	p. 385
Low-relief Ceramic Pitcher	p. 386
Cherub Tiles	p. 388
Majolica Tile	p. 390
Byzantine Bird Tile	p. 391
Leaf Motif Cup and Saucer	p. 392
Kitchen Herb Jars	p. 394
Maritime Tile Mural	p. 396
Seashore Bathroom Set	p. 398
Sunshine Pitcher	p. 399
Playful Fun Tea Set	p. 400
Vegetable Storage Jars	p. 402
Decorating Glass	p. 404
Materials/Equipment	p. 406
Glass Techniques	p. 408
Heart Decoration	p. 415
Sunlight Catcher	p. 416
Alhambra Picture Frame	p. 418
Frosted Vase	p. 419
Patterned Bathroom Bottle	p. 420
Coloured Glass Lantern	p. 422
Butterfly Bowl	p. 424
French-lavender Flower Vase	p. 426
Bohemian Bottle	p. 428
Cherry Blossom Vase	p. 430
Folk Art Cabinet	p. 432
Leaded Door Panels	p. 434
Venetian Perfume Bottle	p. 436
Window Hanging	p. 438
Door Number Plaque	p. 440
Mosaic	p. 442
Materials/Equipment	p. 444
Mosaic Techniques	p. 446
Plant Pots	p. 450
Love Letter Rack	p. 452
Part-tiled Flowerpot	p. 454
Sunflower Mosaic Plaques	p. 455
Watery Slate Shelf	p. 456
Splashback Squares	p. 458
Fish Splashback	p. 460
Daisy Step Riser	p. 462
Aztec Box	p. 464
Country Cottage Tray	p. 466
Squiggle Frame	p. 468
Cosmic Clock	p. 470
Abstract Colour Panel	p. 472
Garden Table	p. 474
Garden Urn	p. 476
Sea Urchin Garden Seat	p. 478
Star Table	p. 480
Dragonfly Plaque	p. 482
Crazy Paving Chair	p. 483
Snakes and Ladders Floor	p. 486
Templates	p. 488
Index	p. 508
Acknowledgements	p. 512
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