Vitamin 3-D: New Perspectives in Sculpture and Installation

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"Vitamin 3-D: New Perspectives in Sculpture and Installation" is an up-to-the-minute survey of current global developments in contemporary sculpture and its close relative, installation. This vast medium of sculpture continues to be a central pillar of artistic practice, and "Vitamin 3-D" presents the outstanding artists who are engaging with and pushing the boundaries of the medium. "Vitamin 3-D" follows the success of "Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting", "Vi... More >>

Vitamin 3-D: New Perspectives in Sculpture and Installation

Sandcastles Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Tricks for Building Sensational Sand Creations

• ISBN13: 9781584797678
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A crenellated turret here, a winding, arched staircase there, maybe even a giant turtle—fantasy is at the heart of every sandcastle. Summer after summer, both children and adults make valiant efforts to infuse their sandy structures with inspiration, but the results are generally disappointing.  With Sandcastles Made Simple—now available in an extremely affordable paperback edition—Lucinda Wierenga, a renowned sand sculptor, puts a permanent end to less-than-... More >>

Sandcastles Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Tricks for Building Sensational Sand Creations

The Complete Potter's Companion

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Second revised edition of a pottery handbook for beginner and experienced potters, providing instructions for making, decorating, glazing and firing thrown, hand-built and cast or moulded pottery, including paper clay, glazes, firings and kilns. A suppliers' list and glossary is included and gallery spreads present the work of modern potters.Amazon.com Review
Revised and updated, this classic potter's volume explains everything from preparation through fi... More >>

The Complete Potter's Companion

Gemstone Buying Guide, Second Edition: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems

• ISBN13: 9780929975344
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Buying colour gems is a challenge. To make a wise choice, you must be able to judge their colour, flaws, transparency and brilliancy. This guide will show you how. Written for both consumers and professionals, it is easy to read, has over 200 colour photographs and gives practical pointers on how to buy the best stone for the money. Whether you are interested in jade, opal, ruby, topaz, spinel, garnet, tourmaline or some other coloured gem, you will find this guide ... More >>

Gemstone Buying Guide, Second Edition: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems

Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art

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Robert J. Lang, one of the worlds foremost origami artists and scientists, presents the never-before-described mathematical and geometric principles that allow anyone to design original origami, something once restricted to an elite few. From the theoretical underpinnings to detailed step-by-step folding sequences, this book takes a modern look at the centuries-old art of origami.... More >>

Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art

Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook

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In this volume, Maggy Howarth shares her practical experience, artistic enthusiasm and the fruits of her travels and research, which have uncovered much new information on this little-known art. Both beautiful and durable, pebble mosaics are a wonderful addition to gardens, patios and public spaces. This is a complete sourcebook for enthusiasts and landscape designers - an accessible and illustrated guide for creating basic to advanced projects from start to finish.... More >>

Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook

Chihuly: 365 Days

• Marvel at four decades of award-winning organic sculptures by American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly
• A vivid chronicle of his life's work, this extraordinary album includes more than 500 colorful pictures, selected by the artist himself and most never before published
• Quotations, descriptions and short texts on his most important pieces accompany each image
• One of only a handful of Americans granted a solo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and co-founder of the renowned Pilchuck Glass School outside Seattle, Washington, his creations range from intimate smaller pieces to room-sized outdoor installations.
• Hardcover, 744 pages. 9.5" x 6.5"

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Dale Chihuly is renowned as the most prolific living artist working in glass, with hugely popular exhibitions in major museums around the world. Chihuly: 365 Days is a richly illustrated photo survey of his entire four-decade career, with more than 500 pictures showing all facets of his work—from intimate smaller pieces to the tremendous outdoor installations that have thrilled millions of visitors. There are also personal photos of the artist; of “Team chihuly”... More >>

Chihuly: 365 Days