Discover the fun of tie-dyeing and the beauty of indigo together!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic touches to everything you own—from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain each step.Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items—from clothes to accessories and home goods. In addition to creating fantastic tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve themWork with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabricsCreate different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniquesCreate unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screeningAdd artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains—even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

Make 40 leather bags and miscellaneous goods with very simple, clear-cut instructions. What makes this book special is that it has patterns with stitch marks at the end of the book. Leather is usually sewn after piercing holes for stitching, which means that punching the holes is the most important part. If the number of holes and their stitching positions match, all that is left to do is sew the item together along the holes. Tanned leather gradually softens. In this book, since thick leather is used and linings are not, the shape of your bag may change depending on age and use. This is one of the wonders of aged, tanned leather that you will enjoy. Includes patterns for each of the 40 projects listedClear, straightforward graphics and step-by-step instructionsInformation on how to obtain the special punch tool necessary to complete these projects Pigpong is Yoko Kanaha and Piggy Tsujioka’s arts and craft production unit based in Tokyo, Japan. From product planning and book design to illustration and displays, Pigpong delivers unique projects full of originality.

32 leather projects for beginner and intermediate-level crafters, taught in skill-level sequence with step-by-step photos.  Featuring hundreds of very clear step-by-step photos, the 32 projects in this book give beginner and intermediate-level crafters everything needed to make contemporary, stylish leather items. First up are 23 projects based on simple structures, then 9 more based on intermediate structures, arranged in skill-building sequence. That approach—emphasizing the underlying shapes that leatherwork is based on—allows you to understand the concepts behind the work for better results. Enjoy making bags, water bottle holders, ornaments, office accessories, binoculars cases and more, and learn ways to use dyeing, decorating methods, embossing, and metal fittings. The basics are here for learning or reference, including preparing patterns, rough cutting, transferring patterns, punching stitching holes, cutting, burnishing, gluing, and finishing. Each of these leather creations allows for infinite variations, making this your go-to project resource for years to come.

Purposeful choice in lettering can help convey meaning beyond just the written words. Letters can be made with straight lines, curvy lines, be wildly embellished, adorned with leaves and flowers, made to attract a child’s fancy, or to invite you in. They can be made to sell coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches, or embellish stories and personal messages. There is so much to say, and with the 67 fonts in this book, you’ll have inspiration at your fingertips for whatever message you want to send. The first chapter introduces the tools and materials that will help with your success. Then techniques for different writing implements are shown, and the different fonts show you in clear steps how to make each. Finally, the last chapter shows you how to set your type, creating letters of the same size, spaced evenly, and in the space allotted.

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic touches to everything you own — from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items — from clothes to accessories and home goods. In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you''ll learn how to: Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screeningAdd artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains — even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you''ll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

Discover the fun of tie-dyeing and the beauty of indigo together!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic touches to everything you own—from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain each step.Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items—from clothes to accessories and home goods. In addition to creating fantastic tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve themWork with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabricsCreate different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniquesCreate unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screeningAdd artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains—even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

Make 40 leather bags and miscellaneous goods with very simple, clear-cut instructions. What makes this book special is that it has patterns with stitch marks at the end of the book. Leather is usually sewn after piercing holes for stitching, which means that punching the holes is the most important part. If the number of holes and their stitching positions match, all that is left to do is sew the item together along the holes. Tanned leather gradually softens. In this book, since thick leather is used and linings are not, the shape of your bag may change depending on age and use. This is one of the wonders of aged, tanned leather that you will enjoy. Includes patterns for each of the 40 projects listedClear, straightforward graphics and step-by-step instructionsInformation on how to obtain the special punch tool necessary to complete these projects Pigpong is Yoko Kanaha and Piggy Tsujioka’s arts and craft production unit based in Tokyo, Japan. From product planning and book design to illustration and displays, Pigpong delivers unique projects full of originality.

32 leather projects for beginner and intermediate-level crafters, taught in skill-level sequence with step-by-step photos.  Featuring hundreds of very clear step-by-step photos, the 32 projects in this book give beginner and intermediate-level crafters everything needed to make contemporary, stylish leather items. First up are 23 projects based on simple structures, then 9 more based on intermediate structures, arranged in skill-building sequence. That approach—emphasizing the underlying shapes that leatherwork is based on—allows you to understand the concepts behind the work for better results. Enjoy making bags, water bottle holders, ornaments, office accessories, binoculars cases and more, and learn ways to use dyeing, decorating methods, embossing, and metal fittings. The basics are here for learning or reference, including preparing patterns, rough cutting, transferring patterns, punching stitching holes, cutting, burnishing, gluing, and finishing. Each of these leather creations allows for infinite variations, making this your go-to project resource for years to come.

Purposeful choice in lettering can help convey meaning beyond just the written words. Letters can be made with straight lines, curvy lines, be wildly embellished, adorned with leaves and flowers, made to attract a child’s fancy, or to invite you in. They can be made to sell coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches, or embellish stories and personal messages. There is so much to say, and with the 67 fonts in this book, you’ll have inspiration at your fingertips for whatever message you want to send. The first chapter introduces the tools and materials that will help with your success. Then techniques for different writing implements are shown, and the different fonts show you in clear steps how to make each. Finally, the last chapter shows you how to set your type, creating letters of the same size, spaced evenly, and in the space allotted.

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic touches to everything you own — from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items — from clothes to accessories and home goods. In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you''ll learn how to: Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screeningAdd artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains — even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you''ll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.