Recreate the unmistakable style of Art Nouveau with 20 stunning glass painting projects inspired by celebrated artists of the Arts &amp; Crafts and Art Nouveau period. These fabulous projects, for personal use, decorative display or to give as gifts, draw on the work of key artists of the period 1890 to 1930, including William Morris, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, William De Morgan, Klimt, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Walter Crane, Charles Annesley Voyse and Clarice Cliff. All the basic tools and materials to complete the projects are explained in detail, while the basic techniques are comprehensively covered, demonstrated through illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Each project is detailed using step-by-step instructions and photography with a styled picture of the finished piece providing inspiration and further guidance. An extensive motif library provides templates for the designs, ideal for the beginner, and more experienced glass painters will love the challenge of the more complicated designs. Hints and tips are even given for adapting the motifs to suit any project.

"Art Nouveau" Glass Painting Made Easy: 20 Step by Step Projects for Simply Beautiful Results

Arts & Photography

Gear, Alan

Freestone, Barry L.

History & Criticism

David&Charles

Anyone who sews, stencils, découpages, or makes mosaics will delight in page after page after page of traceable motifs to use alone or in combination: 1,000 in all! Select from dozens of popular themes, including animals, birds, children, holidays, flowers, and international motifs.

1000 Motifs for Crafters: Designs for Glass Painting, Stenciling, Mosaics, Dcoupage, Stamping & Counted Thread Work

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Freestone, Barry

Crafts & Hobbies

COLLINS BROWN

A thousand more designs! This follow-up to 1000 Motifs for Crafters brims with patterns to inspire, work from, and expand upon. All types of artistsfrom stitchers and stencilers to glass painters and mosaicistswill find this colossal collection ideal for their purposes. There are so many themes to choose from, with chapters on animals, the seashore, people, the home, celebrations, foliage, frames, and various countries. And since it’s organized in easy-to-access categories, they’ll find whatever they’re looking for in a flash. A techniques chapter explores such processes as enlarging and transferring motifs; needlepoint, cross-stitch and hand-free embroidery; appliqué, beading, and more! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this beautiful reference is an invaluable addition to your library.

1000 Great Motifs for Crafters

1000 Great Glass Painter's Motifs

Painting

More than 1,000 motifs, selected by expert glass painters, provide all the patterns and inspiration you’ll ever need. Covering every imaginable subject and style, from Victorian florals to Art Deco panels, decorative borders to animals, these superbly stylish images are grouped thematically and numbered so you can quickly locate the right picture for your project.

Glass Painter's Motif Library: Over 1000 Designs (Import)

“Dazzling full-color photographs instruct and inspire... you will learn every step of this beautiful craft covering everything from basic outlining to special paint effects, from cutting glass to stenciling and stamping color....in addition to a comprehensive guide to the different paints.... A motif library of of 400 designs...offers unlimited potential.”—Glass Craftsman.

The Complete Guide to Glass Painting: Over 80 Techniques with 25 Original Projects and 400 Motifs

Organic Gardening: A Guide for Beginners

Jacobs, Ruth

Alfresco Books

Organic gardening has blossomed from a humble idea into a global movement. Here, readers will discover the roots of this environmentally conscious approach, from the inspirational story of its two pioneers to the principles behind cultivating produce that is free from pesticides and chemicals. Sprinkled throughout are encouraging tales of enthusiastic gardeners, from city dwellers to the Prince of Wales himself.

Organic Gardening: The Whole Story

Gear, Jackie

Self-Help

Sterling_Publishing

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