Feltique: Techniques and Projects for Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Fulling, and Working with Commercial Felt
Descriere: More than 45 unique projects offer quick and simple designs for beginners as well as fun and challenging endeavors for experts. The techniques are perfect for creating everything from warm and fuzzy washcloths to useful household items.
Autori: Nikola Davidson, Brookelynn Morris | Editura: Potter Craft | Anul aparitiei: 2009 | ISBN: 9780307406996 | Numar de pagini: 160 | Categorie: Crafts
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