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Best Tips And Tricks For Soap Making

Time Honored Soap Making Techniques

by Sandy Chase ...

It’s interesting to note that there have been many healthy human populations throughout our history, even long before the advent of antibacterial soap. In fact, the collective fascination with adding chemical ingredients to bar and liquid soaps in order to help fight infections only began in recent decades. Since then, much evidence has emerged to suggest that antibacterial soaps don’t clean us ... Read more

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It’s interesting to note that there have been many healthy human populations throughout our history, even long before the advent of antibacterial soap. In fact, the collective fascination with adding chemical ingredients to bar and liquid soaps in order to help fight infections only began in recent decades. Since then, much evidence has emerged to suggest that antibacterial soaps don’t clean us
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The Simple Cattail Doll

by Mors Kochanski ...

The Simple Cattail DollThis nature-handicraft booklet provides the basic details and directions for crafting dolls from the commonly available cattail plant. To do true justice to this topic one needs a fairly large book. This should be considered an indispensible booklet especially working with children. This is a traditional folk craft and handicraft derived from the Ojibway native culture ... Read more

$2.70 CAD

The Simple Cattail DollThis nature-handicraft booklet provides the basic details and directions for crafting dolls from the commonly available cattail plant. To do true justice to this topic one needs a fairly large book. This should be considered an indispensible booklet especially working with children. This is a traditional folk craft and handicraft derived from the Ojibway native culture
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Easy Baskets and Shopping Bag Crochet Patterns

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

Crochet patterns to create your own baskets and bags.The baskets are easy and quick to make. You can make the basket smaller or bigger by using different yarn and hook, without changing the pattern. You can also make the basket higher or shorter by repeating the body rounds or make less body rounds than the original patterns. The high basket can be used as handbag or shopping bag too.Sizes:The big ... Read more

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Crochet patterns to create your own baskets and bags.The baskets are easy and quick to make. You can make the basket smaller or bigger by using different yarn and hook, without changing the pattern. You can also make the basket higher or shorter by repeating the body rounds or make less body rounds than the original patterns. The high basket can be used as handbag or shopping bag too.Sizes:The big
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Die Geschichte der Geishas in Japan

Eine Exkursion durch Japans Kulturgeschichte

by Hermann Candahashi ...

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Geishas! Tauchen Sie ein in die reichhaltige und geheimnisvolle Geschichte der Geishas mit unserem neuesten Buch: "Die Geschichte der Geishas in Japan - Eine Exkursion durch Japans Kulturgeschichte". Dieses Buch bietet einen tiefgründigen und umfassenden Einblick in die Welt der Geishas und beleuchtet ihre bedeutende Rolle in der japanischen Kultur und ... Read more

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Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Geishas! Tauchen Sie ein in die reichhaltige und geheimnisvolle Geschichte der Geishas mit unserem neuesten Buch: "Die Geschichte der Geishas in Japan - Eine Exkursion durch Japans Kulturgeschichte". Dieses Buch bietet einen tiefgründigen und umfassenden Einblick in die Welt der Geishas und beleuchtet ihre bedeutende Rolle in der japanischen Kultur und
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Vannerie zen

20 créations en rotin à réaliser avec des techniques de vannerie

by Sylvie Bégot ...

Laissez vos mains travailler et découvrez le pouvoir apaisant de la vannerie ! À travers une vingtaine de créations du quotidien, explorez la richesse du rotin et apprenez les techniques de tressage qui ont cours depuis très longtemps en Asie du Sud-Est.Des assiettes décoratives au service à thé en passant par le luminaire ou le panier avec son couvercle en arabesque, le livre est organisé afin ... Read more

$22.15 CAD

Laissez vos mains travailler et découvrez le pouvoir apaisant de la vannerie ! À travers une vingtaine de créations du quotidien, explorez la richesse du rotin et apprenez les techniques de tressage qui ont cours depuis très longtemps en Asie du Sud-Est.Des assiettes décoratives au service à thé en passant par le luminaire ou le panier avec son couvercle en arabesque, le livre est organisé afin
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Indian Basketry

Forms, Designs, and Symbolism of Native American Basketry

by George Wharton James ...

The classic book on traditional Indigenous basket weaving written by the renowned 19th-century lecturer and writer of the American West.Native American basket weaving is an intricate and powerful art, representative of the legends and ceremonies of the Indigenous nations and their cultures. George Wharton James’s Indian Basketry is an invaluable aid for the artist, designer, craftsman, or beginner ... Read more

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The classic book on traditional Indigenous basket weaving written by the renowned 19th-century lecturer and writer of the American West.Native American basket weaving is an intricate and powerful art, representative of the legends and ceremonies of the Indigenous nations and their cultures. George Wharton James’s Indian Basketry is an invaluable aid for the artist, designer, craftsman, or beginner
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Bamboo Work

by Paul N. Hasluck ...

First published in 1901, this book contains a comprehensive guide to making various things out of bamboo, including tables, chairs, cabinets, and more. “Bamboo Work” is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in woodwork and hand making furniture, and it would make for a great addition to DIY collections. Contents include: “Bamboo: It's Sources and Uses”, “How to Work Bamboo”, “Bamboo ... Read more

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First published in 1901, this book contains a comprehensive guide to making various things out of bamboo, including tables, chairs, cabinets, and more. “Bamboo Work” is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in woodwork and hand making furniture, and it would make for a great addition to DIY collections. Contents include: “Bamboo: It's Sources and Uses”, “How to Work Bamboo”, “Bamboo
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Alaska Basketry

by V. V. Cavana ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

$7.28 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Lotion Making: 25 Homemade Organic Lotions for All Skin Types That Are Inexpensive, Creative and Easy-to-Make

DIY Beauty Products

by Wendy Cole ...

Series series DIY Beauty Products
Are you interested in making, safe, organic, inexpensive lotions for your whole family? Do you want to use lotions without chemicals and preservtives? Do you want to use homemade body, face, and hand lotions for any skin type?Written in easy-to-understand language, this book will explain how you can prepare easy, simple, and inexpensive lotions at home using just a few organic ingredients. These ... Read more

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Are you interested in making, safe, organic, inexpensive lotions for your whole family? Do you want to use lotions without chemicals and preservtives? Do you want to use homemade body, face, and hand lotions for any skin type?Written in easy-to-understand language, this book will explain how you can prepare easy, simple, and inexpensive lotions at home using just a few organic ingredients. These
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Woven

Make Your Own Accessories from Raffia, Rope and Cane

by Tabara N'Diaye ...

Learn how to create modern handwoven accessories using traditional techniques with Woven.Tabara N'Diaye will teach you how to apply traditional basket-weaving techniques to create modern accessories to elevate your style. With a collection of 15 projects, including a beach bag, backpack, straw hat, earrings, bangles and more, bring texture into your outfits.Featuring common materials for weaving ... Read more

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Learn how to create modern handwoven accessories using traditional techniques with Woven.Tabara N'Diaye will teach you how to apply traditional basket-weaving techniques to create modern accessories to elevate your style. With a collection of 15 projects, including a beach bag, backpack, straw hat, earrings, bangles and more, bring texture into your outfits.Featuring common materials for weaving
... Read more
Weaving Wild Baskets

Techniques and Projects Using Foraged Leaves, Grasses, Vines, and Bark

by Katie Grove ...

Learn to make artful baskets from foraged materials, with this comprehensive guide to identifying, harvesting, and weaving wild plants.All kinds of plant parts can be used for basketmaking—including leaves, grasses, stems, vines, and bark. Author and basketmaker Katie Grove offers complete instructions for harvesting and preparing more than 50 plants for basketmaking, along with 14 different ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Learn to make artful baskets from foraged materials, with this comprehensive guide to identifying, harvesting, and weaving wild plants.All kinds of plant parts can be used for basketmaking—including leaves, grasses, stems, vines, and bark. Author and basketmaker Katie Grove offers complete instructions for harvesting and preparing more than 50 plants for basketmaking, along with 14 different
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Contemporary Basketry

New Directions from Innovative Artists Worldwide

by Carol Eckert, Janet Koplos ...

--Eckert is certainly America's and maybe the world's top expert on contemporary baskets;--Koplos is co-author of the textbook of American craft history and has written extensively on textiles and on American and Japanese baskets. Both have an eye for exceptional work. ... Read more

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--Eckert is certainly America's and maybe the world's top expert on contemporary baskets;--Koplos is co-author of the textbook of American craft history and has written extensively on textiles and on American and Japanese baskets. Both have an eye for exceptional work.
... Read more
Cricut Guide For Beginners

A Complete Guide on Cricut With Incredible Ideas for your Projects. Find Inspiration With a Complete Guide Full Of Pictures And Illustration

by Lisa Joy ...

Want to be told a way to use your Cricut machine?If you are trying to chop paper, vinyl, fabric, felt, or different materials employing a Cricut machine, this book tells you ways to try and do it.Forget scissors or different boring tools to make your craft project and picture cutting thousands of letters, phrases, or shapes (in completely different sizes or styles) at the bit of a button.The ... Read more

$3.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want to be told a way to use your Cricut machine?If you are trying to chop paper, vinyl, fabric, felt, or different materials employing a Cricut machine, this book tells you ways to try and do it.Forget scissors or different boring tools to make your craft project and picture cutting thousands of letters, phrases, or shapes (in completely different sizes or styles) at the bit of a button.The
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The Basket Book

Over 30 Magnificent Baskets to Make and Enjoy

by Lyn Siler, Carolyn Kemp ...

Try your hand at one of the world's most ancient crafts!Basketmaking has been an artisanal staple across cultural and national boundaries for hundreds of years. Now you can make your own beautiful and functional baskets thanks to Lyn Siler's elegant designs and clear, engaging instructions. This magnificent collection of over 30 baskets to make draws on lengthy global basketmaking traditions and ... Read more

$11.22 CAD

Try your hand at one of the world's most ancient crafts!Basketmaking has been an artisanal staple across cultural and national boundaries for hundreds of years. Now you can make your own beautiful and functional baskets thanks to Lyn Siler's elegant designs and clear, engaging instructions. This magnificent collection of over 30 baskets to make draws on lengthy global basketmaking traditions and
... Read more
Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Guide

by Jessica Lindsey ...

How many of you can say that at some time had to have someone remind you that it is Mothers Day? It is a forgivable offence to forget a birthday or maybe an anniversary, but not so forgivable to forget Mothers Day.Come on girls and boys this woman gave birth to you, she is your protector, your nurse, the best friend you will ever have and a whole lot more, and yet you forget. I bet, and being a ... Read more

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How many of you can say that at some time had to have someone remind you that it is Mothers Day? It is a forgivable offence to forget a birthday or maybe an anniversary, but not so forgivable to forget Mothers Day.Come on girls and boys this woman gave birth to you, she is your protector, your nurse, the best friend you will ever have and a whole lot more, and yet you forget. I bet, and being a
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Willow Basketry and Sculpture

by Jo Hammond ...

Willow weaving is an exciting and rewarding craft for anyone who wants to reconnect with the natural world. This essential book gives all the information and tuition needed to get started and includes projects on sculpture, basketry and folk-art decorations. Thirteen projects are set out in clear and detailed stages, ranging from practical baskets to planters, lifelike scultpures and wreaths. ... Read more

$9.71 CAD

Willow weaving is an exciting and rewarding craft for anyone who wants to reconnect with the natural world. This essential book gives all the information and tuition needed to get started and includes projects on sculpture, basketry and folk-art decorations. Thirteen projects are set out in clear and detailed stages, ranging from practical baskets to planters, lifelike scultpures and wreaths.
... Read more
Louisiana Coushatta Basket Makers

Traditional Knowledge, Resourcefulness, and Artistry as a Means of Survival

by Linda Langley, Denise E. Bates, Heather Williams, Raynelle Thompson Fontenot ...

Louisiana Coushatta Basket Makers brings together oral histories, tribal records, archival materials, and archaeological evidence to explore the fascinating history of the Coushatta Tribe’s famed basket weavers. After settling at their present location near the town of Elton, Louisiana, in the 1880s, the Coushatta (Koasati) tribe developed a basket industry that bolstered the local tribal economy ... Read more

$20.60 CAD

Louisiana Coushatta Basket Makers brings together oral histories, tribal records, archival materials, and archaeological evidence to explore the fascinating history of the Coushatta Tribe’s famed basket weavers. After settling at their present location near the town of Elton, Louisiana, in the 1880s, the Coushatta (Koasati) tribe developed a basket industry that bolstered the local tribal economy
... Read more
Oficios Artísticos. Cestería

Las técnicas de la cestería explicadas paso a paso

by Caterina Hernàndez, Eva Pascual ...

Series series Oficios Artísticos
Este libro constituye una introducción práctica a la cestería. A partir de fotografías y textos claros y elocuentes se explica cómo se encuentran y preparan algunos materiales, se detallan diversas técnicas de elaboración de piezas con distintos materiales y se presentan algunos cesteros realizando varias piezas, paso a paso, para que cualquiera pueda seguir estos pasos y reproducir las piezas, ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este libro constituye una introducción práctica a la cestería. A partir de fotografías y textos claros y elocuentes se explica cómo se encuentran y preparan algunos materiales, se detallan diversas técnicas de elaboración de piezas con distintos materiales y se presentan algunos cesteros realizando varias piezas, paso a paso, para que cualquiera pueda seguir estos pasos y reproducir las piezas,
... Read more
Beginner’s Guide to Origami: From Basic Folds to Beautiful Paper Creations

by Business Success Shop ...

Unleash your creativity and master the ancient art of paper folding with Beginner's Guide to Origami: From Basic Folds to Beautiful Paper Creations. Perfect for beginners and anyone fascinated by the magic of transforming a simple sheet of paper into intricate designs, this comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of origami.Learn the essential folds, techniques, and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash your creativity and master the ancient art of paper folding with Beginner's Guide to Origami: From Basic Folds to Beautiful Paper Creations. Perfect for beginners and anyone fascinated by the magic of transforming a simple sheet of paper into intricate designs, this comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of origami.Learn the essential folds, techniques, and
... Read more
The Mad Weave Book

An Ancient Form of Triaxial Basket Weaving

by Shereen LaPlantz ...

Series series Dover Crafts: Weaving & Dyeing
Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method — also known as mad weaving — is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide ... Read more

$14.75 CAD

Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method — also known as mad weaving — is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide
... Read more
Baskets For All

by Annie's ...

Baskets can be used to create handy storage units or thoughtful gifts. 14 different shaped baskets made using Dk-, medium- (holding 2 strands together) and Super Bulky-weight yarns. Colorful Chevrons includes 2 size baskets - one with handles and one without; Hanging Around is a clever basket that can be hung on a peg, Textured Perfections is a beautiful textured basket, Stylish Storage is a set ... Read more

$15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Baskets can be used to create handy storage units or thoughtful gifts. 14 different shaped baskets made using Dk-, medium- (holding 2 strands together) and Super Bulky-weight yarns. Colorful Chevrons includes 2 size baskets - one with handles and one without; Hanging Around is a clever basket that can be hung on a peg, Textured Perfections is a beautiful textured basket, Stylish Storage is a set
... Read more
It's a Wrap

Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls

by Susan Breier ...

Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes.Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colorsSimply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes.Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colorsSimply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine
... Read more
Sea Islands Heritage

Resonances of Africa in Diasporic Communities

by Mary A. Twining ...

As coastal lands become less available in the rush for condo/beach demand, the traditional life of the Sea Islands has become threatened by the pressure to accommodate the tourists, vacationers, and retirees. Scholars and lovers of the culture are recording that information for posterity. Though some of the old ways are no longer respected, there are others who value that history of survival and ... Read more

$10.05 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

As coastal lands become less available in the rush for condo/beach demand, the traditional life of the Sea Islands has become threatened by the pressure to accommodate the tourists, vacationers, and retirees. Scholars and lovers of the culture are recording that information for posterity. Though some of the old ways are no longer respected, there are others who value that history of survival and
... Read more
Cane Basket Work: A Practical Manual on Weaving Useful and Fancy Baskets

by Annie Firth ...

“Cane Work” is a classic guide to weaving baskets, offering the reader simple instructions on how to make a variety of baskets, ranging from the simple and practical to ornate and decorative. With easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with a practical interest in weaving. Contents include: “Materials”, “Terms in Use”, “Directions for Workers ... Read more

$7.28 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Cane Work” is a classic guide to weaving baskets, offering the reader simple instructions on how to make a variety of baskets, ranging from the simple and practical to ornate and decorative. With easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with a practical interest in weaving. Contents include: “Materials”, “Terms in Use”, “Directions for Workers
... Read more

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