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Updated January 2, 2025
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City of Belmont Ruth Faulkner Library
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House of cards
Hamilton, Sarah (Artist)
Paper Book
What better way to share good wishes than by sending a beautifully crafted, handmade card? This inspiring book makes creating your own handmade designs easy, affordable, and deeply rewarding. WINNER OF THE 2023 CREATIVE BOOK AWARD FOR PAPERCRAFT Research shows that...
Art studio flowers.
Ebook
From pencil to paint to mixed media, no medium is left untouched in the Art Studio series, a perfect choice for beginning artists just getting started.
Beginner's guide to making mosaics 16 easy-to-make projects for any space
Lescuyer, Delphine
Paper Book
Transform areas and items in your home into beautiful works of art! Eye-catching and a lot of fun to do, this introductory guide to mosaic art (literally) covers everything, from window sills, wall murals, and coffee tables to flower pots, picture frames, trays, and so many more decorative pieces...
The beginner's photography guide : the ultimate step-by-step manual for getting the most from your digital camera
Gatcum, Chris
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer! This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of...
Colourwork in the round all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
Dervout, Anna
Paper Book
"An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels" -  Library Journal Starred Review "An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels. Knitters will also be able to apply...
How to be a manga artist
Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- author.
Paper Book
Presented in the style of a manga, this book takes readers through the complete creative and professional process of making manga, from spark of inspiration to publication. Following How to Draw a Graphic Novel, Balthazar Pagani returns, joined by manga expert Asuka Ozumi, to demystify the...

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