Abstracting Craft


Book Description

In this investigation of the possibility of craft in the digital realm, the author discusses the emergence of computation as a medium, rather than just a set of tools, suggesting a growing correspondence between digital work and traditional craft.




Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories


Book Description

Chester Raccoon's good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won't get to play with his friend anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a touching celebration of their friend's life. Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.










Craft in America


Book Description

This craft journey to every state in the U.S. explores the wide variety and scope of America's craft industry.




Handicrafts in the Home


Book Description

Contains information on: Piercing Sheet Metal -- Repoussé Work -- Etching on Metal -- Pottery-Making -- Wood- and Chip-Carving -- Stencil Craft -- Stencilling by Means of Acids -- Block Printing -- Batik : An Ancient Javanese Handcraft -- Leather Work -- Pyrography -- Marine Mosaics -- Decorative Window Treatment -- Home-made Furniture -- Hand-woven Rugs -- Fancy Pattern Weaving -- Crocheted Rugs -- Pulled Rugs -- Beaded Drawn Work and Other Novelties -- Netting -- Old-time Quilting -- Artistic Darning -- Ribbon Work -- Raffia Needlework -- Appliqué.




Hand Craft Projects For School And Home Shops, Book 2


Book Description

This book provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for handcraft projects that can be done in school or at home. From woodworking to leatherworking to metalworking, Solar covers a wide range of techniques and materials, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional crafts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







The Handcraft Revival in Southern Appalachia, 1930-1990


Book Description

Presents the essentials of the subject in a concise and practical manner; concepts and procedures are illustrated with clear line drawings and photos. For rehabilitation technicians. An active participant in craft guilds of the southern Appalachians presents a chronological record of how vanishing crafts were rescued, and the politics and economics of their continuing revival. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Hand-Craft


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