The Ultimate Marbling Handbook A Guide to Basic and Advanced Techniques for Marbling Paper and Fabric Watson Guptill Crafts
July 15, 2009 by Simple Hobbies · Leave a Comment
Beautifully marbled endpapers are a familiar sight in old books, but few readers have any idea of how they are made. The technique of printing on paper using inks or paints floating on water was originally kept secret, but recent books have revealed the process. Continuing the material in her previous book, Marbling: A Complete Guide to Creating Beautiful Patterned Papers and Fabrics, this guide includes avant-garde images as well as the classic designs using Japanese suminagashi inks, oil-color marbling, and watercolor marbling. Included are troubleshooting pointers and excellent photographs of pieces by the author and other artists. Highly recommended for all crafts collections.
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5 Stars Plus Ultra, this is Beyond Marbeling
An amazing book. I was familiar with the standard marbled papers you see in old (and new) books, but this book shows dozens of styles that I not only had never seen, but would not have even thought possible. Stunning works that are not at all typical “marbling.” Gabriele Grunebaum’s oil marbleing is really astonishing. The techniques are clearly demonstrated with photographs and diagrams. Buy this book!
5 Stars Definitely the ultimate!
I was really interested i learning to do paper marbeling - had looked all around for kits to no avail so I went looking for books and came across this one. There are a number of different techniques in here: Sumonagashi, oil color, watercolor, marbeling fabric and other materials and then the last chapter is “a gallery of contemporary marbeling.” For each of the technique chapters it tells you the materials you need with pictures of them in case the words/descriptions aer not enough and then that’s followed by a section on “basic techniques” that are specific to that technique. The writing is clear and straight forward and there are lots of good pictures to help. Following the basic instructions there are advanced instructions. Again, with good pictures and ideas. The end of the book has fabric as well as the gallery -I’m still a beginner so I haven’t played around with fabric and the things in the gallery are pretty advanced but they sure are inspirational. For now I’ll have fun with paper. Great book though - it has something for the beginner as well as the more advanced artist!
5 Stars The Piesta Resistance
This book has very detailed how-to information and a smorgasbord of effects. It is a beginners and an advanced book all in one. A Good buy!
5 Stars 200 color images of marbeling designs are inspiring.
Marbling of fabric and paper has intrigued artesans for centuries. The Ultimate Marbling Handbook explores the art of marbling, materials used, techniques and beautiful images of marbled color captured on paper, fabric and other materials. The colors are vivid, designs are unique and imanigative. Marble patterns fascinate, from the random stone or rock, to the colors combed into repeating patterns, no two the same.
Advanced designs of many artists are shared and techniques are explained. Diane Maurer-Mathison is a gifted artist and has authored a beautiful book suitable for the beginning to experienced marble artist.
5 Stars detailed and clear instructions
I have done Suminagashi marbling for years and have been tempted to move into other types of marbling but have been unable to find good detailed information on material and techniques.
Diane Maurer-Mathison is an old hand at marbling and she shares all her wisdom here. She starts with the easiest marbling techniques and moves into patterns that would challenge a master.
Not only does she tell you where to buy the tools you need she includes detailed instructions on how to make your own tools and grind your own pigments.
She even tells you how to marble fabric, your sneakers, wood, and anything else that will stand still.
And the colored illustrations are breathtaking! I opened the book in front of a friend and her daughters. We oohhed and aahhed over it for a good twenty minutes. It is truely inspiring.
Someone put a lot of time and effort into making this a clear and easy to use guide. I reccomend it highly.
Wizards Spell Compendium Vol 4 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
June 25, 2009 by Simple Hobbies · Leave a Comment
Wizards Spell Compendium Vol 4 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
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5 Stars Great
This book has it all. It is a must have for any wizard. With the other 3 books you will have thousands of spells that are easy to find and understand.
4 Stars Useful but unbalanced
The breakdown of the spells into various groups helps players check spells fast.
But beware, play balance of the spells are poorly done for nearly all spells cast by Elminster, Khelbun, Seven sisters and the major characters in FR.
The rest are alright execpt for some balantly munchkin ones (unidirectional wall of force??). Discretion required.
4 Stars Pretty Cool
A good compilation of spells. I like the tables in the front of this (the first) book. I understand this is not meant to be a rule book, but some help on where to find rules on chronomancers would be nice, since there are a fair number of spells for them in here. Recommend getting 1st and 4th books before obtaining rest so that you get the tables and index.
5 Stars very useful. great spell tables and specialties.
this volume was the pinacle of the spell compendium. It has spells listed in dozens of different lists with different themes. It includes many specialties from dragon magazine. it also includes optional rules like psionic enchantments and spell paths. A+ material.
5 Stars The cream of the crop.
Anyone who thinks that this book is redundant, or just repeats spells, is insane. Thousands of spells were collected from every adventure, and magazine to make this the most complete listing of spells avalible. Many have also been updated to work with AD&D rules.
Making Birdhouses Easy and Advanced Projects Dover Books on Woodworking and Carving
May 24, 2009 by Simple Hobbies · Leave a Comment
Making Birdhouses Easy and Advanced Projects Dover Books on Woodworking and Carving
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2 Stars alaska birds
Haven’t built any of the house yet. Got it so my order would be over XX$ to get free shipping. Has some good ideas & plans. Will probably build a purple martin hose close to one in the book.
4 Stars Easy does Not mean for Beginners
This is a great book if you already know how to read drawings, but no step-by-step instruction are included in the individual plans. What it does have is a lot of great ideas and information, such as how to build a hinged pole to make cleaning easy and what size hole to bore for the type of bird you want to nest. The drawings illustrate how to make the birdhouses easy to clean and maintain, as well as dimensions for each part. If you have made at least half a dozen woodworking projects, you can make the “easy” birdhouses. If you are an intermediate level woodworker, you can make the “advanced” projects.
Ham radio to the rescue (Morgan Hill Times)
April 20, 2009 by Simple Hobbies · Leave a Comment
