I'm no tile expert, so I don't know exactly what criteria are used in accessing tiles. Technique? Originality of design? Complexity of process? I would have guessed some combination of those, but although some of the pieces here are interesting or impressive, many look just like the ones I can buy a...
I don't have too many words for this book because it was just "wow." The book is a collection of photos of various boxes-- from urns to jewelry boxes to other types of wood containers. The pieces presented are just amazing. There were a few that made me say, "you can do that with wood?" The variety ...
I thought I'd like this one the least of this series because I'm not overly fond of making items bulkier by covering them with fabric. But I was surprised that there were several items I would consider making here. (It is not all tea and coffee cozies as I thought when I picked the book up.) There w...
Mostly boring, ordinary things that are uninteresting to even look at let alone make. The fabrics chosen might be part of the problem: most of them are vintage looking which I like in moderation but is overwhelmingly bland in this quantity. I have no desire to make anything in this book. But I gave ...
Remarkable artists doing astonishingly glorious things with beads. Again, as with other Lark books, I find that the photography leaves somewhat to be desired.
Wow. Just wow.The photography was less than ideal in several instances. Aside from that, an incredible book showcasing some of the most amazing torchwork I have ever seen.
Visually rich and artistically amazing. Interesting to read what the artists have to say about working glass. So many cool techniques!