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This guide to calligraphy takes readers on a journey through the history of writing, from ancient to modern times, highlighting its evolution and transformations. The book provides hands-on instruction, including a detailed guide to materials and tools, an alphabet workbook, and step-by-step demonstrations of various techniques, such as gilding, flourishing, and border creation. With a wealth of projects and resources, including suppliers and calligraphers' societies, readers can apply their newfound skills to create beautiful, modern works of art.

This bookbinding guide presents innovative techniques to create handmade books that are truly works of art. With clear instructions and illustrations, readers can master over 25 patterns to make seven different types of books, including accordion-fold, pop-up, and pamphlet-stitch designs. Projects progress from simple to complex, allowing readers to build skills along the way.

A guide for those practicing New Age beliefs, Wicca, and Neopaganism, that teaches you how to incorporate crochet into the craft. The book shows readers how to create personalized, handmade items using various stitches, materials, and infusions. By following the guide, readers can craft beautiful tarot boxes, candle cozies, crystal-storage amulets, and more.

This book teaches readers how to create over 30 needle felted adorable miniature animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and more, using simple felting techniques and minimal materials. With step-by-step instructions and comprehensive lessons, readers will learn the basics of felting and sculpting allowing them to bring their favorite animals to life.