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American Cut & Engraved Glass, Martha Louise Swan, hardcover, ISBN 0870697137, Krause Publications, 1986, 337 pages with index, photographs, table of Canadian trademarks or signatures, index of illustrated designs, and value guide; collections glass. Contains complete history of cut glass and its manufacturers, both U S and Canadian, information on identifying patterns, and prices for more than 650 items pictured. Teaches how to identify motifs and designs and determine age. Condition: as new/as new Price: $15.00 |
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Dressage Insights: Excerpts from Experts by Kathy Connelly and Marietta Whittlesey, ISBN:0-939481-38-3, hardcover, Half Halt Press, 1994, 164 pages; hobbies: dressage riding. The format of this book is question and answer; questions to a number of trainers and riders and their answers. The authors feel that therein lies the uniqueness of their book: a montage of ideas, not just one viewpoint, collected over a period of two years from some of the leading dressage riders and trainers in the United States. Condition: near fine/ no dust jacket Price: $10.50
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The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse, Manege Patterns by Charles de Kunffy, ISBN: 0-87605-896-9, hardcover, Howell Book House, 1992, 192 pages with black and white photographs; hobbies: equestrian riding. This book focuses on the meaning of the patterns equestrians ride in a manege. The author states that there is a noticeable absence of knowledge of the acceptable manege patterns and the particular usefulness of each. He laments the loss of training in classical horsemanship and offers this book in hope of encouraging correct equestrian knowledge. Condition: near fine/ no dust jacket, previous owner's name on front fly page Price: $10.00 |
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Working with Precious Metal Clay, 50 Projects, 25 Tips, 10 Tools to Make, by Tim McCreight, ISBN: 1-929565-00-3, hardcover, Brynmorgen Press, 2000, 127 pages, replete with illustration, appendices of melting points, relative sizes, resources, list of suppliers, index; hobbies: crafting metal clay jewelry. This is a very nice looking book of instruction on working with precious metal clay. Chapters include: 50 Projects : pendants, earrings, rings, beads, other jewelry and accessories, Technical Tips, Tools You Can Make. The author, Tim McCreight, is a jeweler, designer, and teacher is known as one of the first to work with PMC when it was first introduced to the U.S. in 1994. Condition: as new/ no dust jacket Price: $26.00 |
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Textile Techniques in Metal, For Jewelers, Textile Artists & Sculptors, by Arline M. Fisch, ISBN:1-57990-256-1, hardcover, Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing, 1996, 175 pages with bibliography, index.; hobbies: crafting jewelry. This is another beautiful book of instruction in learning to apply fiber techniques to precious and nonprecious metal: weaving, knitting, crochet, braiding, lacemaking, basketry, and knotting. The final chapter is a color gallery of more than 50 stunning pieces created by designers, illustrating a full range of styles and techniques, and metals. The author, Arline Fisch is a well-known jeweler and at the time Professor of Art at San Diego State University. Her work has been widely exhibited here and abroad. Condition: as new/as new Price: $45.00 |
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Creative Metal Clay Jewelry, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration by CeCe Wire, ISBN:1-57990-301-0, hardcover, Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing, 2003, 144 pages replete with color photographs, glossary, contributing artists’ list, index; hobbies: crafting jewelry. This is yet another lovely book on crafting metal clay jewelry. The author begins with an introduction to metal clay and tools and equipment, then presents step-by-step projects: earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, pins, buttons & beads and sculptural pieces. The book has eye-catching and detailed photography of the tasteful and artful projects that the author presents. The author, CeCe Wire is an artist, metalsmith and teacher. She was one of the first people to make jewelry with metal clay. Condition: as new/as new Price: $10.00 |
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The Complete Bead Resource Book, Sixth Edition, Patricia Abahusayn, ISBN:0-9661591-4-4, soft cover, first printing, 2001, 152 pages; hobbies: crafting jewelry. This is a resource book for obtaining beads: wholesale, retail, mail order, publications, bead artists, bead societies, associations, internet sites. Condition: as new/ no dust jacket Price: $190.00 |
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Elegant Wirecraft Jewelry, Vol. II, by Esther Lee, soft cover, spiral bound, 2003, 50 pages, replete with color photographs, magazine list, sources for suppliers; hobbies: crafting jewelry. From the author: “I hope to make this a complete volume on many wire techniques, which include making beautiful chains from jump rings, making bead wraps and dangles and also making bangle and half-bangle bracelets. This volume will also give you instructions for making beads in the torch. I will show you many photos of finished jewelry to give your own creative energy a jump start.” Condition: fine/no dust jacket Price: $18.00 |
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Elegant Wirecraft Jewelry, Vol. III by Esther Lee, soft cover, spiral bound, 2004, 48 pages replete with color photographs ; hobbies: crafting jewelry. This book is instruction in making jewelry chains, enhanced by clear photographs. Some chains are simple enough to figure out yourself , but others are complex enough to need further instructions. Most of the chain designs are ancient ones, going back hundreds of years. Condition: fine/ no dust jacket Price: $20.00 |
