Gail Brown

Illustrated with more than 300 photos, this guide covers everything you need to know to begin working with glass. Learn the materials and tools needed, types of glass, and successful techniques, focusing on the copper foil method. While emphasizing the beauty and creativity that's easy to enjoy about this craft, the book offers detailed step-by-step photo instructions for tracing, cutting, grinding, foiling, assembly, soldering, patina use, and more. The 33 projects, each rated in difficulty level, cover a wide range of styles and techniques. All of them beautifully showcase the gorgeous array of art glass available today, and they serve as useful additions to your everyday life or as exceptional gifts: a mobile, candy dish, cutlery holder, mirror frames, lamps, jewelry, and even clocks.

Runsaasti kuvitettu lasityön opas sisältää perustiedot, joiden avulla voi itse kokeilla perinteikästä taidemuotoa. Lampunvarjostimia, kynttilänjalkoja, koristeita, mobile, valokuvakehyksiä, seinäkelloja, peilejä ja monia muita esineitä - tässä kirjassa valmistuu yhteensä yli 30 lasityötä, joiden tyyli vaihtelee perinteisestä moderniin. Aluksi esitellään tarvikkeet ja välineet, lasityypit ja turvallisuuteen liittyvät asiat. Sitten käydään havainnollisesti läpi tekniikat kaavan jäljentämiseen, lasin leikkaamiseen ja työstöön sekä työn juottamiseen ja patinointiin.Mallityöt on jaoteltu kahteen vaativuustasoon, ja niissä käytetään monipuolisesti nykyään saatavilla olevia laseja. Ohjeet sisältävät suurennettavat kaavat.

Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional details on stitch types, flatlocking, fabric tension, decorative techniques, and making fast fashion adornments such as collars, gathers, and hems are also included, and exciting projects like the serged napkin, swimsuit, and sweater will help augment the skills of the novice serger.

The bride-to-be will find everything from basic bridal sewing to the art of customizing and combining patterns to design that one-of-a-kind gown that compliments image and body type. It covers selecting, preparing, and sewing with bridal fabrics and laces and includes information on many types of hem, button, and spaghetti straps and looptechniques. Embellishment tips for adding pearls and beads, as well as making slips, headpieces, and veils is also included.There is a handy planning checklist and a sewing time line to make sure the dress is finished before the wedding."