num_pages: 528
description: From Michaels--America's largest specialty retailer of arts and crafts merchandise and the place to get supplies for painting floral and home dcor needlework scrapbooking and more--comes an extraordinarily big beautiful and encyclopedic collection of techniques and 175 projects. Whatever a crafter's pleasure it is in here from beading and woodworking to glass and fabric crafts. The 30 subject areas are divided into 9 chapters that all feature a basic instructions section packed with plentiful color pictures and designer tips; 5 to 10 projects; and a two-page spread of gallery photos of additional projects for inspiration. What's included in this unequalled treasure trove?* Beading: wire and bead jewelry wire crafting and decorative beading* Clay: polymer and bread dough* Painting: stenciling faux finishing and gold leafing. With the gilding techniques even the simplest box can look like an heirloom.* Paper: memory books and cards decoupage rubber stamping* Floral crafts: dried flowers silk flower arranging potpourris and sachets. A rose floral silk pillow brings springtime indoors year-round.* Glass: glass painting and etching. The lovely flasks with stars leaves and swirls would make a beautiful display.* Home decorating: candlemaking and decorating (including gel) and soapmaking* Wood: wood finishing and burning plus clockmaking* Fabric: painting on fabric tie die and sun paintingAn appendix covers basic materials and techniques including typing the perfect bow lettering and basic mat cutting.Whether you want more projects using your favorite craft or are interested in learning a new one this volume is a must-have.
language: English
title: The Michaels Book of Arts  Crafts
publisher: Lark Books