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"Making Marks" ~~$44.99~~ $33.74 On Sale! MAKING MARKS: DISCOVERING THE CERAMIC SURFACE Robin Hopper offers a wealth of ceramic surface decoration possibilities, some rarely ever exposed, in this new all inclusive guide. Shows how the path from conception to reality was followed strengthening the potter's creative vision. This guide contains everything readers want and need to know! 250 color photos & illustrations, 304 pages, sc,	"Making Metal Beads" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! By Pauline Warg. With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork.
"Making Metal Jewelry" ~~$14.95~~ $11.21 On Sale! MAKING METAL JEWELRY: PROJECTS, TECHNIQUES, INSPIRATION Joanna Gollberg. No soldering is required to make these metal necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings; they’re cold-connected, (crafted with such easy-to-learn skills as piercing, sawing, riveting, and joining) making them perfect for the beginning jeweler—yet with results that look completely professional. 112 pages, sc	"Making Mosaics" ~~$14.95~~ $11.21 On Sale! MAKING MOSAICS: DESIGNS, TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Leslie Dierks. Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, direct, indirect, and three dimensional applications. Fifty artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade. 128 pages, hc,
"Making and Installing Handmade Tiles" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! MAKING & INSTALLING HANDMADE TILES Angelica Pozo. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. Projects include everything from trivets to tabletops. A wealth of practical information in a visually breathtaking format. 160 color pages, hc,	"Marvelous Mosaics for Home and Garden" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! MARVELOUS MOSAICS FOR HOME & GARDEN George W. Shannon & Pat Torlen. Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter and more. 128 color pages, sc,
"Mastering Cone 6 Glazes" ~~$39.95~~ $29.96 On Sale! MASTERING CONE 6 GLAZES: IMPROVING DURABILITY, FIT AND AESTHETICS John Hesselberth & Ron Roy provide almost entirely new information, based on their original research. The writing style throughout is precise, straightforward and easy to understand, even in the most technical chapters. This is a book written by potters for potters. It will become a classic. 168 pages, sc	"Metal Clay Beads" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! By Barbara Becker Simon. This reference guides readers from the fundamentals through advanced techniques in 22 outstanding metal clay bead projects. Learn how to add gemstones, glass and other objects; use molded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; develop rich patinas; and more. 144 pages, hc.
"Metal Clay Magic" ~~$21.95~~ $16.46 On Sale! METAL CLAY MAGIC: MAKING SILVER JEWELRY THE EASY WAY Nana Mizushima. This gorgeous full-color volume serves as an inviting introduction to metal clay and includes step-by-step instructions and clear photographs with more than 25 appealing easy to make projects including beads, earrings, pendants, and unique origami projects. 128 pages, sc	"Mold Making for Ceramics" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! MOLD MAKING FOR CERAMICS Donald E. Frith. This is the ultimate guide to moldmaking. It’s a well-organized, relatively easy-tofollow exposition of a potentially daunting subject. The ceramist is guided carefully through the production and uses of dozens of types of molds for plastic and liquid clay. Many b&w photos plus 16 color pages, 240 pages, sc,
"Mosaic Techniques & Traditions" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! MOSAIC TECHNIQUES & TRADITIONS: PROJECTS & DESIGNS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Sonia King. With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe. Covers tools, materials, and techniques as well as design considerations and methods of creating the actual mosaic. 256 pages, hc	"New Ceramic Design" ~~$32.99~~ $16.50 On Sale! "New Ceramic Design" presents the best works of 70 exceptional contemporary artists. The collection is displayed in 250 full-color photographs, accompanied by a commentary rich in insight and warm with appreciation of these subtle masterpieces. 128 pages, hc.
"New Directions in Metal Clay" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! NEW DIRECTIONS IN METAL CLAY: 25 CREATIVE JEWELRY PROJECTS Cece Wire details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. hand-building, molding, throwing, glazing, and firing. 144 pages, hc	"New Ways with Polymer Clay" ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 On Sale! NEW DIRECTIONS IN POLYMER CLAY: THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROJECTS AND TECHNIQUES by Kris Richards. Polymer clay is the most popular crafting medium today. It is colorful, versatile, and easy to work with. Items made from polymer clay can be baked in an ordinary oven or air dried, and finished using a variety of techniques and materials. 99 pages, sc

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