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Origami Masters Ebook

Nick Robinson

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world's leading origami masters! In Origami Masters Kit , origami artist and author Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper folders from around the globe. This book includes full-color instructions, as well as accompanying online video tutorials for each model. Origami Masters Kit features original designs by the following famous artists: Akira Yoshizawa — The late Japanese origami grand master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing the art of origami as we know it todayMichael LaFosse — An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 yearsDavid Brill — An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stagesPaul Jackson — A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated modelsJun Maekawa — A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami modelsNick Robinson — A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of modelsPaula Versnick — A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn't find the model she wantedAnd 10 other world-renowned origami masters! The 20 original designs include: The incredible «Kawasaki Rose» — an intricate model that established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designerThe «Triskelion» — Robert Foord's mesmerizing modular model with a spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom"Yoshizawa's Baby Rabbit" — a delightfully simple model from Japan's greatest master that perfectly captures the essence of the subjectPlus many others — perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

Korean Patchwork Quilting

Choi Yangsook

A book that will make you see fabric in a whole new way! From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in contemporary textile art shows, Bojagi —the traditional art of Korean patchwork quilting—is a wonderfully versatile mode of expression that can transform a room or a wardrobe.Written by master instructor Choi Yangsook, Korean Patchwork Quilting teaches you step-by-step techniques through the art of assembling bits of lightweight fabric, by means of invisible seams, to create contemporary pieces for your home and life. Projects in this book include: Hangings for walls and windowsExquisite table runners and table clothsDelicate bags and pouches Zakka («miscellaneous») accessoriesQuirky jewelry piecesAnd more!This Korean folk craft has played an important role in Korean culture for centuries. The distinct «window pane» appearance of a Bojagi quilt often resembles a modern abstract painting or stained glass window, but can also be made of single-color fabric for an elegant look.Lessons, diagrams and templates, along with a few simple knotting and embroidery techniques, present a wide range of projects so that novices can try their hand and more experienced quilters can enjoy a satisfying challenge.

Origami Animal Boxes Kit

Kimura Yoshihisa

Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 16 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secret&#8212;they double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes.<br><br>Though they're perfect for those special gifts to friends and loved ones, these cute animal models are almost too sweet to give away! You'll want to fold up the entire collection and display it proudly on your own desk or shelf.<br><br><b>Each animal model has its own distinct personality:</b><ul><li> The pointy-nosed Collie is eager to please, sitting at attention waiting for you to put something in the recess on her back</li><li>Two different Fat Hippo models appear to be wading, open-mouthed and hungry for something to eat</li><li>A two-toned Chunky Whale has enough room in its belly for little candies, folded money or secret notes</li><li>A pair of friendly Box Dragons stand ready to guard whatever you entrust to them, be it a golden treasure or a special keepsake</li><li>A chicken family&#8212;complete with Hen, Rooster, their cute Little Chick and a Baby Hatchling</li><li>And many more!</li></ul><br>The full-color book in this kit contains detailed step-by-step folding instructions for each model as well as a clear overview of the origami paper folding basics. There is enough colorful folding paper provided with the kit to allow you to create each of the models.<br><br><b>This kit includes:</b><ul><li>A full-color 64-page instruction book</li><li>Step-by-step folding instructions</li><li>48 high-quality single-sided origami sheets that can be printed and folded</li></ul>

Spiritual Facelift

Victoria Holt

Набрать и Закрыть. 54 метода набора и закрытия петель шаг за шагом

Лесли Энн Бестор

Откройте для себя идеальное начало и логичное завершение каждого вязаного проекта! Если вы все еще используете те же методы набора и закрытия петель, которые изучили, когда только начинали вязать, пришло время исследовать новые возможности! Выберите из 33 способов набора и 21 способа закрытия тот, который сделает края вашего проекта именно такими, какими вы их задумали. Плотные или рыхлые, эластичные или не очень, фактурные или незаметные… Подробные инструкции в сочетании с пошаговыми фотографиями помогут вам легко освоить каждую технику. Учитель вязания и дизайнер трикотажа Лесли Энн Бестор превращает эту простую, казалось бы, тему в увлекательное чтение. Это отличный справочник для вязальщицы, желающей довести свой проект до совершенства, и идеальный компаньон для всех, кто хочет попробовать свои силы в дизайне!

Магия скандинавского вязания крючком. Ультрамодные «бабушкины квадраты»

Мария Гуллберг

Шведская школа вязания считается едва ли не самой авангардной в мире, в первую очередь из-за особенного подхода к дизайну, не терпящего никакой банальности! Эта книга не исключение. Шведский дизайнер, преподаватель и автор бестселлеров по вязанию крючком Мария Гуллберг предлагает читателю совершенно новое видение старой как мир техники – «бабушкиных квадратов»! Глядя на эти удивительные вязаные полотна, ультрасовременные, модные, с вплетением этнических мотивов, даже не сразу понимаешь, что это именно те самые квадраты, составляющие основу вязания из мотивов. В книге представлены, как простые, так и усложненные дизайны, воплотить которые помогут авторские инструкции и схемы, а также несколько красивых изделий в скандинавском стиле, показывающие как узоры Гуллберг вписываются в современный интерьер либо в дизайн одежды. Эта по-настоящему инновационная книга поможет вам расширить горизонты и приобрести новые бесценные навыки!

In the Greene & Greene Style

Darrell Peart

Legendary architects and designers Charles and Henry Greene created a uniquely American style in the Arts & Crafts tradition, and this book combines a detailed understanding of their design aesthetic with specific shop instructions for re-creating their works. Filled with step-by-step instructions, extensive illustrations, and full-color photographs, the book features several full projects for making replica Greene & Greene furniture complete with authentic details such as ebony plugs and splines, waterfall legs, and curved drawer pulls. Showing today's woodworkers precisely how the Greenes achieved their unique designs, «„In the Style of Greene & Greene“» also includes valuable advice on incorporating Arts & Crafts elements into new designs.

Decor and the Single Girl

Karrine Steffans

When your living space is attractive and inviting, guests respond. As a single woman, this is especially true for potential suitors you allow into that space. After all, how can he imagine himself in your life if he&#8217;s not comfortable in your home?As your life changes, your decor changes and you must design your life around the relationship you desire and deserve. Your style doesn&#8217;t just communicate who you are; it also tells people who you want to be. If you&#8217;re a single woman looking to make a real connection, it&#8217;s time to make sure your decor sends the right message.Decor and the Single Girl, by New York Times bestselling author Karrine Steffans, is a beautifully photographed guide for today's single woman ready to make room in her life for a man. But, before she makes that room, she has to decorate it&mdash;and not for the life she has, but for the life she wants!Each chapter offers easy, straight to the point, comprehensive advice, as well as helpful shopping links, and even quick quips on how to recognize when it's time to dump a man who may be unappreciative of the hard work a single girl goes through to make her home appealing and comfortable. From the first date to the day he or she moves in, Decor and the Single Girl helps the modern woman appreciate what a touch of traditionalism and forward planning can mean to her dating life and relationships.