How to Paint with Jacquard
This gorgeous full color project book takes you step-by-step through 20 projects using Jacquard Textile Colors, Lumiere and Dye-Na-Flow. These three unique paints are completely compatible and intermixable. Clearly written detailed instructions coupled with loads of pictures and sidebars exploring variations, this book will ignite your imagination and kick start your creativity. Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11"; 36 pages. A perfect companion to this book is the Assortment Exciter Pack.  Click image for a larger view.
JAC8000106 $7.99 CAD

Altered Surfaces
Using Acrylic Paints with Gels, Mediums, Grounds & Pastes By Chris Cozen, this 51 page book is filled with instructions and advice on using fine quality acrylic paints to achieve spectacular results. Page after colorful page of inspiring examples and photos of completed projects. Color mixing, backgrounds, mediums & gels, pastes & grounds, molding pastes and more.  Tips, trick, and special effects such as acrylic "skins" and shimmering iridescents.  Click image for larger view.
DO5326  $16.99 CAD

Inspired Wire
by Cynthia B. Wuller
A refreshing approach to wireworking basics. "Think of wire as a straight line that can be made into two and three dimensional shapes" says the author as she guides wire artists of all levels on a personal journey in design and creativity. Readers will move from the very basics of wirework to the principles of hand sculpting elegant jewelry. Inspired Wire projects include rings, link and bangle bracelets, necklaces, lariats and earrings. 36 beautiful wire jewelry projects; complete, easy-to-follow Basics section; clear instructions and step-by-step color photographs; 8 page gallery of Cynthia's stunning work. Click image for larger view.
WG62563   $21.95 CAD

Jewelry Just For You  Reflect style and confidence with jewelry that accents your face shape and wardrobe perfectly. Learn how to slim a round face with earrings that draw the eye downward or craft a pendant to highlight a favorite sweater. Make jewelry that will suit a round, square, heart-shaped or oval face as well as a round, V-neck, turtleneck or strapless necklines. 34 projects with many editor's "tips"; excellent color photos accompany step by step instructions; 94 pages
WG16261   $19.95 CAD

Shrink Art 101 by Jane Roulston

Shrink Art goes upscale. Learn to create beautiful jewelry, cards, boxes and journals using a wide variety of techniques....stained glass, intaglio, beach glass, glazed tile and more. Discover how to shape plastic pieces, apply gold foil, create faux stone finishes and emboss. The author prefers Polyshrink Artist's Grade Shrink Plastic. 35 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO5138   $12.99 CAD 

Beauty in Beads
by Mary Harrison

The perfect book to get your creative juices flowing. Using various beading stitches, you can make beautiful pouches, bracelets, pins, pendants, journals and more starring divas, dolls and goddesses. 35 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO5182    $12.99 CAD

Simply Soldered
by Carrie Edelmann Avery

If you can use a glue gun, you can solder successfully. Learn basic soldering techniques and move on to jewelry, frames, boxes, books, canvas and solder accents to many materials. 35 pages. Click image for larger view. Soldering Tool
DO5243    $12.99 CAD

Devine Divas
by Gail Ellspermann
Make captivating art dolls from a variety of materials. Learn how to work with papers, fabrics, beads, dyes, charms, fibers, paints and shrink plastic. Add your personal stash of found objects. Create a doll to showcase treasured vintage jewelry or to give as an unforgettable gift. Choose from dozens of whimsical designs. 51 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO5216    $16.99 CAD  

Melt Art Impressions
by Suze Weinberg
From faux agate and dichroic glass to wearable art, Sue offers 15 projects each with an individual technique. Combine UTEE with ceramic molds, shrink plastic or old CDs to create stunning art pieces. 35 pages of multiple full color images.
DO5155    $12.99 CAD

Totally Stamp Art Impressed
By Suze Weinberg
15 techniques for working with Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, stamps and pigment inks. Each project features a different effect such as faux cloisonne or cracked glass. Suze offers a multitude of tips and inspiring color photographs. 35 pages.
DO5125    $11.99 CAD
 

Brushless Painting
by Priscilla Hauser
From greeting cards to tennis shoes, this book offers framed pictures, beautiful boxes and a cabinet that is truly stunning. All done with paint and without a brush. Priscilla Hauser teaches you how to create these paintings using everyday objects and simple techniques instead of a brush. You'll be amazed. 19 pages. Click image for larger view.
DO3421    $8.99 CAD 

Paper Artistry
Handmade papers from Japan come in a dazzling variety of colors and patterns. Usually accented with metallic gold, they bring drama and richness to any project. Paper Artistry contains a multitude of amazing designs for you to try. Use papers to cover books and beads, decorate cards, make folded ornaments, boxes and more. Click image for larger view. 35 pages
DO5188    $12.99 CAD

Symbology
Feng Shui-Harmony-Celtic
Spectacular ideas and colorful Asian themes fill this book. Fabulous projects from eight multi-talented designers for paper folding, rubber stamping, polymer clay and more! Click image for larger view. 35 pages
DO5106    $11.99 CAD

Magic with Markers
by Sherrill Kahn
Exciting magic is in Permanent Marker ink! Every imaginable color will run, smudge and bleed on paper and fabric with the addition of simple rubbing alcohol.
Permanent markers are fun to use! They add brilliant colors, are easy to use and the really fun part... the inks are altered with alcohol into stunning patterns and a rainbow of color variations. Prepare to be inspired, informed and entertained with fresh techniques that are fun and easy in Magic with Markers. Click image for larger view. 35 pages. 84 projects
DO5316    $12.99 CAD

Oodles of Doodles
Doodling is a relaxing and fun form of expression that is easy to learn. And doodles provide a uniquely personal embellishment to your creations. Follow the doodles and designs in this book for inspiration and ideas. Use a template, trace designs or simply freehand ideas that appeal to you. Click image for a larger view. 35 pages.
DO5305    $12.99 CAD

Altered Everything! 104
by Beth Cole
Beth Cote and friends teach how to Alter Everything! from small boxes and match boxes to large books and globes. Here you will find journal ideas to feed your creativity and projects that inspire you to break out of the ordinary. Beth encourages you to push your creative envelope as you explore the immense potential of altered art. Click images for larger view. 52 pages 56 projects
DO5239    $16.99 CAD

Jewelry with Wire
Learn to bend 20 gauge silver wire into swirls and curls to create fabulous jewelry. Add a few beads for color. You will be stunned at the results. The jewelry is beautiful and striking. You will have friends asking you to make one for them. Click images for larger view. 19 pages.
DO3362     $7.99 CAD

Classy Canvas
Easy Techniques for Art on the Wall
Canvas artists are pushing that envelope and using canvas to create exciting work that includes a variety of media from dimensional paint to scrapbooking techniques. The creative enthusiast can express any number of scrapbook or craft techniques on a myriad of canvas shapes and sizes. Whether it’s gluing, painting, decoupaging, layering, stamping, dimensionalizing, stenciling, tagging or free-forming, canvases can take on an unlimited variety of looks to suit your unique personality.
Whether your passion is scrapbooking, painting, gluing or stenciling, you’ll find it’s easy with Classy Canvas! Click images for larger view. 36 pages with traceable patterns. 30+ projects.
DO5275    $12.99 CAD

Metallic Wearables & More
Painted wearables take on a whole new look of luxury when block printed with the rich pearly look of Lumiere paints and and embellished with intricate rubber stamp designs. Make your own one-of-a-kind stationery, greeting cards, masks, jewelry and boxes too. Click image for larger view. 35 pages.
DO5149    $12.99 CAD

Transfers and Altered Images
90 projects by Chris Cozen for fabulous transfers and images on almost any surface. Includes special techniques allowing for the seamless application of images and text on many surfaces, eliminating the cut edges and bumpy surfaces that are often visible in traditional collage methods. You'll learn to transfer images with gels and mediums from Golden paints. Click image for larger view.
DO5342   $17.99 CAD 

Creative Dyeing for Fabric Arts
Experience the excitement of dyeing your own fabrics (silk, cotton and synthetics) with simple materials ... permanent markers, alcohol inks and alcohol. Over 40 techniques make this book a valuable reference for every fabric lover. Inspiring projects will get you started. 48 projects.  Click image for larger view.
DO5348   $21.99 CAD