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Discover the rich meanings hidden in the enigmatic world of irezumi. A visual catalogue and journey through Japan's tattoo culture with Yori Moriarty, a disciple of Osaka Horitoshi.

Finding original colour combinations that work is one of the most tricky questions in design and graphic design. Knowing how to use it creatively will maximize the impact of our designs and design ideas.

A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about drawing jewelry.

Knowing how to properly use a knitting machine opens up the possibilities of the knitted fabric, both at home and in a professional area.

Clear thematic structure offering an extensive overview on the subject.

Fashion Patternmaking Technique for Kids clothes is the result of 15 years reprints and corrections based in an everyday teaching praxis, which lead to careful studies and ongoing updates taking into account changing needs. As in the other volumes of the series, the author has written a method, simple but at the same time detailed, precise and easy to understand.

This book faces the topic of patterns formally in an exhaustive presentation of all kinds of skirts and trousers.

This new volume introduces the patternmaking techniques used in the field for draping, details, high-fashion trousers and skirts.

'Human Figure Drawing' offers a refreshing perspective on this time timeless topic, with clear and helpful explanations and around 500 illustrations in b&w and colour.

High fashion is the driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry. This book introduces in its patternmaking techniques.

This new, enlarged and updated edition gives readers an overview of fashion history from the first civilizations to today's most recent trends, through in-depth text, explanatory drawings, photographs and artworks.

This publication brings together more than 400 contemporary bracelet designs of very different origins and styles, and it provides a fresh and topical look at what is happening in the world of auteur jewellery right now.

Easy, well-illustrated manual which describes how to mend clothes.

A step by step activity guide around the infinite possibilities and techniques of mixed media: materials, tools, supports and finishes.

This volume explores and provides clear and detailed explanations of all kinds of outerwear patterns for women and men.

This book contains a representative selection of the work of some of the best ceramic artists in the world. The 25 featured artists explain, in their own words, the creative processes behind their work, what inspires them, the strategies they use to stay fresh and creative, what distinguishes their work from that of other ceramic artists and how they achieve this. Through examples of their most personal creations -objects capable of affecting us emotionally, surprising us and making us think-, the artists reveal important details about their ceramic creations: how it was made, how it was shaped, which glaze and engobe coating they used to give the clay color and texture, the firing temperature of the kiln and the type of kiln chosen. The reader is provided with an illuminating glimpse into each artist's unique creative world, where they point out the defining features of their work and reveal some of the secrets that characterize their artistic processes. Paragons of exploration, risk and versatility, the extraordinary artists highlighted in this book rediscover thousand-year-old traditions, reinvent perspectives, transcend boundaries, tell stories and rebel from conventional expectations, creating in the process an exhilarating space where art, clay, water, air and fire meet and, ultimately, inspire. CERAMISTS INCLUDED. ARGELIA: Nathalie Doyen (Belgium). BELGIUM: Ann VanHoey. CHINA: Wan Liya. FRANCE: Monsieur Cailloux. GERMANY: Monika Debus. INDIA: Madhvi Subrahmanian. IRLAND: Nuala O'Donovan. ITALY: Paola Paronetto. JAPAN: Shozo Michikawa, Kaori Kurihara (now France), Yuko Nishikawa (now USA). MEXICO: Gustavo Pérez. NETHERLANDS: Cecil Kemperink. NIGERIA: Ngozi Omeje Ezema. POLAND: Monika Patuszynska. SPAIN: Ícaro Maiterena, Xabier Montsalvaje, María Oriza, Myriam Jiménez Huertas, Ana Felipe, Roger Coll. UK: Alice Walton, Nicholas Lees. USA: Lauren Nauman, Godeleine de Rosamel.

This third volume of our Patternmaking for Womenswear series contains the ideal method for creating bustiers, bodices, sleeves, knitwear dresses and swimwear for womenswear. It covers the information necessary for drafting flat patterns for nearly every style there is. Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen after countless years of experience in the studio and the classroom, the fresh and modern approach to the creation and adaptation of flat patterns shown here make the book suitable for a wide audience, including professionals, students and basically anyone who loves to sew. The series is being used successfully both in the top fashion school Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) in Paris and in vocational schools throughout France. The book also includes at the end, an international size chart, a measurement chart of the female body, a glossary of useful terms, a chapter about different pocket styles and a chapter on seam allowances. This completely new edited volume is the third in a series of guides that explore the exciting world of garment-making. With high-end fashion in mind, the detailed step-by-step rules are simple and easy to follow, touching on all the foundations for constructing the entire female wardrobe in a perfectly controlled way. Putting deep professional know-how at your disposal, the method taught in this book will successfully accompany you on your exciting journey through the world of sewing and fashion.

A comprehensive, illustrated step-by-step guide to creating your own trousers and skirts, especially aimed at people with no experience.

New fully coloured and redesigned edition of this accurate and inspirational sourcebook for drawing fashion details, this publication is an essential tool for fashion designers and students.

New Necklaces is the third book curated by jeweler and author Nicolas Estrada. A very special selection of impressive pieces by more than 180 artists from all over the world, this book showcases the current trends in contemporary jewelry and how boundaries in concept, materials and techniques are being pushed by jewelry designers today. From those that look back to classic forms and materials to the most daring, experimental and surprising ideas, each of the 500 necklaces included in this book has something that makes it unique and relates strongly to todayΓÇÖs social, cultural and artistic reality. With prefaces by German jeweler Julia Wild and Leo Caballero, owner of the Barcelona gallery Klimt 02, specialized in contemporary jewelers.

A source book to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and to learn how illustrate knitwear.

Fashion history is currently generating a great amount of interest within the academic community and the fashion community, as well as among the general public.

Fashion is the very symbol of taste, uniqueness and personality. The fashion industry is so prosperous and popular that there are countless fashion brands dazzling people's eyes. A good advertising campaign is so important because a splendid fashion design helps a fashion brand to achieve success.

Letterpress, a Chinese invention from the 10th century consisting in the use of movable types and adopted in the Western Hemisphere about 1440, forever transformed communication and the way and speed at which information is spread, paving the way for the modern press. This book explores the rich history and intricate process of letterpress printing with a curated list of classic movable types arranged in style order, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary typography. A handbook and source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers alike, it explains the revival of classical letterpress and its widespread use with a modern aesthetics in different forms of art and design such as books, posters, customised stationary, name cards and letterheads, to name a few. Including biographies and exclusive interviews, it also introduces prominent letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, and institutions from around the world, making it a treasure trove for graphic designers, typographers, self-publishing authors, and small presses as well. The future of letterpress promises to be a long and colourful one. Readers are invited to join this fascinating revival and be inspired by the enduring charm of letterpress and handmade type.