Lora S. Irish Bücher

Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With 20 classic folk basket patterns and clear step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become an accomplished basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns.

A legend in the wood/leather crafting industry presents 12 simple projects, accompanied by full-color illustrations. Detailed instructions for making key chains, jewelry, wallets, journals, belts, and more include practice exercises and safety tips.

Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art! Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all the essential components and techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide. Chock full of important tips and tricks, Cane Topper Woodcarving will teach you how to take full advantage of this fun and rewarding carving genre. With step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, and beautiful color photographs, Lora provides expert advice on sourcing, carving, joinery, finishing, customization, and more. This complete cane-carving handbook You'll also find patterns for the projects as well as 40 additional patterns for when you're ready to start carving cane toppers on your own! Learn how to carve canes with character, with Cane Topper Woodcarving Projects ! "Lora Irish possesses a great ability to research any given subject matter and write about it in a clear and concise manner... she influences many aspiring artists and craftsmen."—Shawn Cipa, author of Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood

A "guide to all of the major styles used in pyrography, [including] 31 finished samples and line art, with step-by-step instructions for each art style, from silhouettes, engraving, and cross hatching to pointillism, realism, pencil shading, and texture stroke painting"--Provided by publisher.

Achieve your hand lettering goals and creating amazing personalised gifts and signage with this ultimate guide for pyrographers! A must-have resource that covers a variety of hand lettering techniques for use on different surfaces.

Learn to make and connect wire links to create stunning jewelry with Lora Irish as your guide! Use your favorite jewelry wire, from gold and silver to copper and bronze, to create more than 300 different wire links that can be used in countless combinations to form necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.

Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art! From best- selling author and popular artist Lora Irish, learn expert techniques to create dozens of stylish DIY earring designs.

This complete beginner's guide to wire wrapped jewelry teaches 30 expert techniques for creating complex and fascinating focal designs. Includes 8 easy step-by-step projects for wire wrapping stunning necklaces, pendants, brooches, hair pins, and earrings to take your jewelry making to the next level.

Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing—with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called "Fairies." The folklore of fairies—sometimes referred to as faes and flutterbyes—has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries. This book is brimming with tips and techniques for artists and craftspeople with any number of projects, including painting, woodworking, quilts, garden decorations, needlepoint, ceramics and more. Bring the magic of fairies to your art. Features dozens of original fairy patterns and the expert tips and techniques for successfully incorporating them into any medium or craft. Inside, you'll find the history of fairies in legends, and clear descriptions of the various fairy types and their appearances.