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Katherine Clemow replies 'I can highly recommend the Encyclopedia of Crafts by Martha Stewart (£19.99, David & Charles), which is a comprehensive book on crafts. Each one of the 416 pages are packed with beautiful, inspirational images and clear instructions on how to do everything from etching, silk-screening and tin-punching, working with beads, wires, glass and a whole section on shell craft. --Period Living & Traditional Homes
An inspirational A-Z of more than 30 crafts, with projects and techniques for each --Woman's Weekly
So many people are looking for clever ways to save money while combining their enjoyment of creating hand-made gifts, that this book is certain to be a popular addition to the bookshelf of many crafters. --Classic Stitches
Get creative for the festive season with Martha Stewart's comprehensive book of 32 easy makes and crafts, all beautifully presented and organised by subject from A-Z. --Homes & Gardens
Martha Stewart has always had a passion for crafts, and in this comprehensive resource she brings you 416 pages packed with must know craft techniques and ideas… --Simply Cards Magazine --Simply Cards Magazine
"Martha Stewart has always had a passion for crafts, and in this comprehensive resource she brings you 416 pages packed with must know craft techniques and ideas…" --Simply Cards Magazine
"Get creative for the festive season with Martha Stewart's comprehensive book of 32 easy makes and crafts, all beautifully presented and organised by subject from A-Z." --Homes & Gardens
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32 must-know crafts packed into one comprehensive 416-page hardback book; full step-by-step instructions for every technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters; and over 200 projects that are fully explained and beautifully shot - a key blend of accessible and aspirational. Illuminating glossaries, a full rundown of essential tools and materials, professional tips and handy UK resources make this a lasting reference.
For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of craft projects, each presented in the magazine s inimitable style. Now, the best of these projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs, have been collected into one single encyclopaedia.
Organised by topic from A-Z, Martha Stewarts Encyclopaedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of craft editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail.
Crafters of all skill and experience levels will appreciate the many variations presented for each technique. For example, candlemaking presents a comprehensive array of poured, rolled, and cut-out candles, including instructions for making your own one-of-a-kind rubber candle molds, floating candles, sand candles, and more.
Each craft in the book takes on charming new dimensions with innovations that could come only from the team behind Martha Stewart Living
In addition, each entry is chock-full of tips and advice. Handy glossaries in the entries such as a comprehensive gem glossary, a glitter glossary, and a colour glossary for making tinted wax are valuable references that crafters will refer to again and again. What s more, the Tools and Materials section outlines the best essential supplies that every crafter needs to have on hand.
Filled with solid technical know-how, and presented with gorgeous colour photographs, this handy guide can be read page by page and kept as a lasting reference by crafters and artisans alike.
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As well as the projects there is an informative section dealing with tools and materials, again illustrated, from decoupage glue to bone folders. This is particularly useful for beginners, giving them the confidence to ensure that they are buying the correct equipment for a project. There are also some very handy templates which can be used with block printing, glass etching, tin punching and many of the other crafts covered by the book
Finally there is a list of, thankfully, British sources for crafting tools and materials complete with website and e mail addresses where applicable. Too often in the past books similar to this have been published with source listing to satisfy their American readership. It is of great credit that the British publishers have researched and added this source list to enable their readers to buy such specialized materials as light sensitive fabric and Japanese origami paper without having to trawl through search engines or convert prices from dollars to pounds.
All in all this is a valuable addition to any crafter's library and a pool of inspiration to most.
In that respect this book is great - packed from start to finish with ideas; beautifully presented and printed and with the air of quality that would make it a good gift.
Unfortunately, there is so much inside these pages that there isn't the detail needed to really have much chance of starting as a beginner and progressing. This gives a snapshot of so many ideas that, if you were a cunning crafter already, I'm sure you could pick this up running. But for the novice it looks a bit daunting and there's not always enough explanation to really feel confident about giving these methods a go.
Comprehensive in breadth but a bit thin on detail.
1, The items in the book are in very good taste - There are often a lot of things in most books that I don't like, but that... Read more
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