Book Description
Complete illustrated introduction to the age-old craft of plaiting harvest, or good luck figures from straw. 150 illustrations.
Author : Doris Johnson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,67 MB
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486252490
Complete illustrated introduction to the age-old craft of plaiting harvest, or good luck figures from straw. 150 illustrations.
Author : Morgyn Geoffry Owens-Celli
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 16,98 MB
Release : 1998-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579900786
Make amazing natural projects ranging from simple but lovely plaits to creations fit for museums. The 20 different weaving techniques will prepare you to make house blessings including fans and harps; love knots, used to preserve and promote love; ancient and traditional designs such as Celtic knots, Earth Mother, Glory Braid, and much more.
Author : Lettice Sandford
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 33,11 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Author : M. Lambeth
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,88 MB
Release : 2008-10-21
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780852632833
Corn Dollies have played a significant part in rural folklore all over the world. This book explores some of the ancient myths behind the making of straw figures, such as the belief that making offerings to the gods would ensure a plentiful harvest. Key techniques of straw plaiting are explained and illustrated, and many of the traditional designs of the dolly, as well as some modern examples, are described.
Author : Thomas Berger
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,76 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Autumn
ISBN : 9780863151477
How to make simple but charming corn dollies, straw horses, pine-cone owls, leaf dragons and autumn garlands, all fully described and illustrated.
Author : Veronica Main
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 10,30 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Straw work
ISBN : 9780954179502
Author : Waterstone & Co
Publisher :
Page : 1760 pages
File Size : 42,48 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Best books
ISBN : 9780951258989
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2132 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 1994
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Author : Scott Cunningham
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 20,71 MB
Release : 2002-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780875421858
Spell Crafts Take a look at your hands. See them as wondrous vehicles of power. Feel the energy that flows through everything you do. Tap into that power! Carve a symbol, dip a candle, mix fragrant herbs, sculpt clay, and make your life all that you want it to be. When crafts are used to create objects intended for ritual or to symbolize the divine, the connection between the craftsperson and divinity grows more intense. This second edition of "Spell Crafts, the much-loved and oft-read guide to magical handwork, features new illustrations and a new preface by David Harrington. Learn how to create and use all of the following: - magical simmering potpourris - a beaded psychic mandala - clay pentacles, plaques, and runic dice - a shaman''''s arrow - sand paintings - Corn Mother - a magical spell broom - protective hex sign - Witch bottles - flower garlands - spell banner - magic mirror - prosperity trivet - wheat weaving
Author : Loretta Holz
Publisher : Crown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 29,45 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780517530535