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Favorite Artsy Craftsy Books
By an Amazon.com customer
Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and KeepsakesPretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes by Sally Jean Alexander
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $8.00
This book is fantastic. I love this book and had made a few pieces before I got this but wish I would of waited for the book. It has very helpful suggestions and she is so darn funny.
Fanciful Paper Projects: Making Your Own Posh Little FolliesFanciful Paper Projects: Making Your Own Posh Little Follies by Sandra Evertson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.85
Another great book. So fun to look through.
Collage Discovery WorkshopCollage Discovery Workshop by Claudine Hellmuth
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $7.61
Great ideas and good solid techniques with clear and easy to understand directions.
Collage Discovery Workshop - Beyond the Unexpected: New Techniques Using Color, Personal Imagery and Creative SurfacesCollage Discovery Workshop - Beyond the Unexpected: New Techniques Using Color, Personal Imagery and Creative Surfaces by Claudine Hellmuth
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $5.67
She did it again. Another great book with good projects and directions.
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and MoreThe Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More by Karen Michel
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $13.93
Love this book one of the first ones I purchased.
Designing the Doll: From Concept to ConstructionDesigning the Doll: From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $11.78
I have become interested in doll making. This is a great book so many interesting combinations.
Mosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects & Designs from Around the WorldMosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects & Designs from Around the World by Sonia King
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $18.97
Awesome technique book. I just Love mosaics and this a great book to start with.
Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter: Designing * Building * Installing (A Lark Ceramics Book)Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter: Designing * Building * Installing (A Lark Ceramics Book) by Peter King
Buy used from: $93.89
Wow this book is so amazing. Breathtaking work in here. Worth it.
Handmade Tiles: Designing * Making * Decorating (A Lark Ceramics Book)Handmade Tiles: Designing * Making * Decorating (A Lark Ceramics Book) by Frank Giorgini
Buy used from: $27.99
I wanted to make handmade tiles for a new kitchen so I bought this book. I did make some in a pottery class but not enough for a whole kitchen.
Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting (Decorative Painting)Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting (Decorative Painting) by Donna Dewberry
Buy used from: $4.67
Gosh I really enjoy her books. The style is no longer really something I do but it is a great book.
Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface PaintersSophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface Painters by Karen Aude
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $0.22
I really enjoy decorative painting and this book is a great guide. But not technically. More of an idea guide.
Crafting Personal Shrines: Using Photos, Mementos & Treasures to Create Artful DisplaysCrafting Personal Shrines: Using Photos, Mementos & Treasures to Create Artful Displays by Carol Owen
Buy used from: $11.80
I made a few of these shrines and loved doing it. It really is so cathartic. This book is great and has good directions.
Sculpting Dolls in Paper ClaySculpting Dolls in Paper Clay by Robert McKinley
Buy used from: $149.99
Little did I know that this would be an investment book. I got this several years ago when I was interested in making paperclay dolls. Good thing, cause this is the one book that is so good it is worth way more than I paid for it. I reference it often and really enjoy it.
Tracy Porters Inspired GatheringsTracy Porters Inspired Gatherings by Tracy Porter
Buy used from: $1.92
I really enjoy her style and she lives close by and I used to visit her store when she had one. Love all her books and products.