Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579908676
Category : Dollmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting).
500 Fun Little Toys
Author: Nguyen Le
Publisher: Sellers Publishing
ISBN: 9781416208846
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
500 Fun Little Toys is the perfect companion for crafters who are looking for witty, amusing projects to make. If you quilt, sew, felt, knit or crochet you're going to love this book! Undeniably charming, these small whimsical creations feature a variety of fun techniques, perfect for the seasoned crafter or someone looking to try a new technique. Author Nguyen Le uses leftover fabric, odd buttons, hand-stitching, embroidery, and beads to embellish her inventive designs. A handmade toy is perfect for a baby shower, birthday party or as a gift for someone special. Repurpose old items and use your stash to create a gift that is sweet and memorable!
Publisher: Sellers Publishing
ISBN: 9781416208846
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
500 Fun Little Toys is the perfect companion for crafters who are looking for witty, amusing projects to make. If you quilt, sew, felt, knit or crochet you're going to love this book! Undeniably charming, these small whimsical creations feature a variety of fun techniques, perfect for the seasoned crafter or someone looking to try a new technique. Author Nguyen Le uses leftover fabric, odd buttons, hand-stitching, embroidery, and beads to embellish her inventive designs. A handmade toy is perfect for a baby shower, birthday party or as a gift for someone special. Repurpose old items and use your stash to create a gift that is sweet and memorable!
The Dollmaker
Author: Harriette Arnow
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439164517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
The Dollmaker was originally published in 1954 to immediate success and critical acclaim. In unadorned and powerful prose, Harriette Arnow tells the unforgettable and heartbreaking story of the Nevels family and their quest to preserve their deep-rooted values amidst the turmoil of war and industrialization. When Gertie Nevels, a strong and self-reliant matriarch, follows her husband to Detroit from their countryside home in Kentucky, she learns she will have to fight desperately to keep her family together. A sprawling book full of vividly drawn characters and masterful scenes, The Dollmaker is a passionate tribute to a woman's love for her children and the land.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439164517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
The Dollmaker was originally published in 1954 to immediate success and critical acclaim. In unadorned and powerful prose, Harriette Arnow tells the unforgettable and heartbreaking story of the Nevels family and their quest to preserve their deep-rooted values amidst the turmoil of war and industrialization. When Gertie Nevels, a strong and self-reliant matriarch, follows her husband to Detroit from their countryside home in Kentucky, she learns she will have to fight desperately to keep her family together. A sprawling book full of vividly drawn characters and masterful scenes, The Dollmaker is a passionate tribute to a woman's love for her children and the land.
Art Deco Fashions Paper Dolls
Author: Tom Tierney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048644158X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Introduced on a grand scale at the 1925 Paris International Exposition, the new Art Deco style expressed modernity and new technologies that were changing the world. In the realm of fashion, it was the new "chic," representing glamour, luxury, and a sleek style. Tom Tierney captures fashion highlights from that period in this spectacular paper doll review. Two dolls and 28 costumes focus on an array of dramatic creations by outstanding designers of the early twentieth century. Included are a fur-trimmed cloak with an abstract modern design by Paul Poiret; a tightly pleated and richly colored gown by Mariano Fortuny; Helen Dryden’s day dress in stark zebra stripes; a daring, two-piece knit swimsuit, featuring a bare midriff; as well as dramatic designs by Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, and other noted designers. An additional page features hats of the period — everything from an exotic Poiret turban to Schiaparelli's novel "shoe" hat. An exciting display of elegant style and cool sophistication, this collection will not only delight paper doll fans but will also thrill collectors and devotees of Art Deco.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048644158X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Introduced on a grand scale at the 1925 Paris International Exposition, the new Art Deco style expressed modernity and new technologies that were changing the world. In the realm of fashion, it was the new "chic," representing glamour, luxury, and a sleek style. Tom Tierney captures fashion highlights from that period in this spectacular paper doll review. Two dolls and 28 costumes focus on an array of dramatic creations by outstanding designers of the early twentieth century. Included are a fur-trimmed cloak with an abstract modern design by Paul Poiret; a tightly pleated and richly colored gown by Mariano Fortuny; Helen Dryden’s day dress in stark zebra stripes; a daring, two-piece knit swimsuit, featuring a bare midriff; as well as dramatic designs by Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, and other noted designers. An additional page features hats of the period — everything from an exotic Poiret turban to Schiaparelli's novel "shoe" hat. An exciting display of elegant style and cool sophistication, this collection will not only delight paper doll fans but will also thrill collectors and devotees of Art Deco.
500 Years of German Dollmaking
Author: Mary Gorham Krombholz
Publisher: Reverie Publishing
ISBN: 9780615619811
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
This definitive book on five centuries of doll making in Germany includes almost 2,000 photographs of antique German dolls made of wood, papier-mâché, wax-over-papier-mâché, wax, composition, celluloid, glazed porcelain, parian and bisque. Well-known antique German doll researcher Mary Krombholz, author of numerous earlier books on the subject, presents a comprehensive study of the dolls, the workers who made them and the factories and towns in Thuringia where they were produced.
Publisher: Reverie Publishing
ISBN: 9780615619811
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
This definitive book on five centuries of doll making in Germany includes almost 2,000 photographs of antique German dolls made of wood, papier-mâché, wax-over-papier-mâché, wax, composition, celluloid, glazed porcelain, parian and bisque. Well-known antique German doll researcher Mary Krombholz, author of numerous earlier books on the subject, presents a comprehensive study of the dolls, the workers who made them and the factories and towns in Thuringia where they were produced.
Enchanted Doll
Author: Marina Bychkova
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040088
Category : China dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than mere playthings, Enchanted Dolls are elegantly sculpted and articulated works of art. Strikingly nude, engraved or adorned in opulent sculptural costumes of precious metals, gemstones and rare found objects, each doll intricately conveys an aspect of our humanity. As Marina says 'the reason I love making dolls is because it it's a multidisciplinary art form. To create a doll I get to do it all: sculpture, industrial design, painting, engraving, mold-making, drawing, metalwork, fashion and jewellery design. I want it all!'
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040088
Category : China dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than mere playthings, Enchanted Dolls are elegantly sculpted and articulated works of art. Strikingly nude, engraved or adorned in opulent sculptural costumes of precious metals, gemstones and rare found objects, each doll intricately conveys an aspect of our humanity. As Marina says 'the reason I love making dolls is because it it's a multidisciplinary art form. To create a doll I get to do it all: sculpture, industrial design, painting, engraving, mold-making, drawing, metalwork, fashion and jewellery design. I want it all!'
The Art of the Contemporary Doll
Author: Sandra Korinchak
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764348600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than 220 color photos, together with descriptions of dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, give an overview of contemporary dollmaking.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764348600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than 220 color photos, together with descriptions of dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, give an overview of contemporary dollmaking.
Anatomy of a Doll
Author: Susanna Oroyan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607050293
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
“At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written.” —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisher Master dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth dolls are included for you to create any type of cloth doll imaginable. Many methods of doll construction are covered so that beginning and professional dollmakers have a handy answer book. Beginners will find the book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls. The more experienced dollmaker will discover an abundance of new ideas and techniques never before found in one book. Anatomy of a Doll shows you everything from bending wire to cutting cloth, which will allow you to create your own original dolls! “[Enjoy] this book as a peerless museum guide, as a user’s manual of the inventive hand and mind, and as a parable of science.” —Scientific American “It’s finally happened—the cloth doll book that says it all! Thank you Susanna—the table is set, the banquet is prepared!” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Here is all the information you need—written in Susie’s friendly, casual style.” —Cary Raesner, editor of Doll World
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607050293
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
“At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written.” —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisher Master dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth dolls are included for you to create any type of cloth doll imaginable. Many methods of doll construction are covered so that beginning and professional dollmakers have a handy answer book. Beginners will find the book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls. The more experienced dollmaker will discover an abundance of new ideas and techniques never before found in one book. Anatomy of a Doll shows you everything from bending wire to cutting cloth, which will allow you to create your own original dolls! “[Enjoy] this book as a peerless museum guide, as a user’s manual of the inventive hand and mind, and as a parable of science.” —Scientific American “It’s finally happened—the cloth doll book that says it all! Thank you Susanna—the table is set, the banquet is prepared!” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Here is all the information you need—written in Susie’s friendly, casual style.” —Cary Raesner, editor of Doll World
Living Dolls
Author: Gaby Wood
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571178797
Category : Androids
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Living Dolls tells the story of humanity's age-old obsession with moving dolls and speaking robots, intelligent machines and bionic men - and it gives the history of ingenious inventors and their fantastical creations.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571178797
Category : Androids
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Living Dolls tells the story of humanity's age-old obsession with moving dolls and speaking robots, intelligent machines and bionic men - and it gives the history of ingenious inventors and their fantastical creations.