Author: Arden Franklin
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: fabrics, vintage, fabulous, sewing
Number of Pages: 136
Published: 2004-08-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1579904572
ISBN-13: 9781579904579

Luxurious linens, lovely old lace, charming chenille and cross-stitch, and timeless textiles: collectors who love beautiful antique fabrics and seamstresses who have classic clothing they’d like to repurpose will find inspiration in these 30 superb designs. There’s something for everyone, including an exquisite christening gown adorned with lace, a denim jacket with a vintage fur collar, and a jaunty set of 1950s patterned café curtains. A blouse made from an elegant sheer curtain panel even has three variations; one is elegant and sophisticated, another features a cute strawberr

Authors:Joe Rhatigan, Rain Newcomb,
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: kids, crafts, lark, projects, stamp, amazing
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1579907563
ISBN-13: 9781579907563

New in PaperJust one look at these colorful, lively pages, and young crafters will start putting their creative stamp on everything from t-shirts to duffel bags to picture frames. It’s easy, and so much fun, with this all-in-one stamping guide that presents really cool projects and outlines the entire delightful process. Kids will have such a good time stamping they’ll never want to stop.

Author: Dan Mack
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: workshop, furniture, rustic
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2001-06-30
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1579902200
ISBN-13: 9781579902209

“The perfect guide for anyone working with his hands.”—Log Homes Illustrated. A renowned rustic furniture-maker captures the experience of a hands-on workshop and the simplicity of a popular craft. Comprehensive how-to photos, instructions, and many inspiring examples encourage anyone who can hammer a nail to create attractive and practical rustic furniture.

Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: photography, book, lark, handbook, photographer, slr, pro
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-09-02
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1600594220
ISBN-13: 9781600594229

Michael Freeman has a well-earned reputation for effectively explaining the concepts behind digital picture-taking. Here, he turns his attention to professionals and advanced hobbyists who need help moving to digital and mastering the latest technology. Taking into account contemporary cameras’ latest features, such as high resolution sensors, image stabilization, and dust reduction, Freeman thoroughly answers the most frequently asked questions about digital capture, storage, printers, and scanners. Photographers will learn the different file formats and how to save images for print and pub

Author: Virginia Scotchie
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: artists, lark, ceramics, book, working, plans, ceramic, studio, ideas, amp, setting
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2005-03-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1579906729
ISBN-13: 9781579906726

"Scotchie gives us an insider’s look at [how to] assemble vibrant, creative studio spaces. Floor plans are provided...The photographs are excellent."--Library JournalTake a photographic tour of 10 beautiful ceramics studios, and discover exactly how and why each design so perfectly meets the artist’s particular needs. Author and ceramist Virginia Scotchie covers all the practical decisions about equipment, workflow, and safety that go into setting up a new studio, from using the space effectively and dealing with lighting, electrical, and ventilation needs, to establishing a small

Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: casting, lark, ceramics, book, slip, amp, guide, mold, making, essential
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2007-04-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1600590772
ISBN-13: 9781600590771

For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work—and this newly revised, now in color edition of Andrew Martin’s classic is the definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It’s overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips. A thorough introduction addresses materials and tools, and presents Martin’s simple, unique template method for making clay prototypes. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles, bowls, and pl

Author: Peter K. Burian
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: a300, a350, dslr, sony, lantern, guides, magic
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2008-08-05
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1600594115
ISBN-13: 9781600594113

Meet the A300 and A350—the two newest cameras in Sony’s beginner-friendly “A” series. They’re alike except for sensor resolution (the 350 has the highest available in any consumer model), and are perfect for anyone ready to move up from point-and-shoot cameras. That’s because they actually allow photographers to view the scene in front of them on the LCD monitor prior to shooting. Owners will look to this guide to find out how to use the Live Preview with AF and exposure control; adjustable variable angle LCD monitor that flips out and twists; and Super SteadyShot(R) image stabiliz