Bibliograph

Homemade, the heart and science of handcrafts, Carol Endler Sterbenz

Type

Label

Homemade, the heart and science of handcrafts, Carol Endler Sterbenz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 741-745) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Homemade

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

709673338

Responsibility statement

Carol Endler Sterbenz

Sub title

the heart and science of handcrafts

Summary

A reference book on crafting and also a engaging book that combines history and personal narrative with the science that makes a craft possible and the passion that inspires it. Carol Endler Sterbenz is a crafter, a teacher, a homemaker, a wife, and a mother. Raised by immigrant parents who taught her the enduring value of resourcefulness and creativity, she makes her lifetime of experience and enthusiasm the foundation for this book. Sterbenz provides readers with not only practical information and direction but also a philosophy and methodology of crafting that build confidence and ability. Providing thorough information on everything from tools and materials to techniques, this guide to seven beloved crafts contains hundreds of techniques; step-by-step directions supported by more than 800 hand-drawn illustrations, diagrams, and patterns; and insider secrets and troubleshooting tips.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Beading -- Floral arts -- Paper crafting -- Hand printing -- Decoupage -- Decorative embellishing -- Children's arts and crafts

Target audience

adult

Creator