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JULETRÆET MED SIN PYNT (The Christmas Tree with Its Ornaments). Gammeldags Julepynt af Papir (Old-fashioned Christmas Ornaments Made from Paper)
Author: Steinbruch, Regitze
Country: Denmark
Code: 3637
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1996
No. of pages: 56
Illustrations: 15 Color Illustrations. 31 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 19.50
A fun, extensive book on how to make Christmas tree decorations out of various kinds of paper. It includes both the traditional Danish ornaments such as beautiful cone shapes traditionally used to hang on the tree containing raisins and almonds, which the children could eat Christmas Eve. Other decorations include stars and hearts, as well as innovative designs such as snowflakes, angels, bugs and butterflies. This wonderfully imaginative book includes delightful pictures to accompany the diagrams and descriptions, making these projects fully manageable even if you have no knowledge of the Danish language.
KLASSISKE KRANSE (Classic Wreaths).
Author: Breindahl, Bente
Country: Denmark
Code: 4775
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1996
No. of pages: 48
Illustrations: 13 Color Illustrations. 17 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 7”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 29.50
An instructional book on the classic decorative art of wreath making. These wreaths - as symbols of eternity - can be made with dried flowers, leaves, branches and other innovative materials. Includes numerous ideas of wreaths of all kinds, designed for Easter, Christmas and other occasions.
MALING PÅ GLASS (Painting on Glass).
Author: Margrethe Torp and Andreas Knispel
Country: Norway
Code: 2340
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 1992
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 57 Color Illustrations. 40 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 24.50
Painting on glass can be an inexpensive way to brighten and beautify ordinary household objects, such as cookie and storage jars, candlestick holders, serving dishes, carafes, glassware, vases and more. This book suggests paints, colors, and brushes, describes such traditional motifs as rosemaling, and shows you how to create contemporary abstract designs with special techniques.
ROSEMALING FOR NYBEGYNNERE.
Author: Kleivi, Bjørg Oseid
Country: Norway
Code: 3045
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 1995
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 60 Color Illustrations. 29 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11”x10 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
Price: 75.00
Instructional book on painting traditional flower ‘rose’ designs on wood objects such as utensils, clocks, small pieces of furniture, and boxes. Explanation of which paint to use, patterns and tools included in book. This is a fun project for anyone creative and artistic.
TØRREDE BLOMSTER (Dried Flowers). En Introduktion (An Introduction)
Author: Vembye, Dorthe
Country: Denmark
Code: 4788
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1996
No. of pages: 63
Illustrations: 21 Color Illustrations. 62 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
Price: 34.50
Clear and concise, with instructive text, drawings and photos, this book shares all about the methods and materials needed to grow and dry beautiful flowers. Learn to make dried flower baskets, bouquets, wreaths, boxes and much more, as fun gifts to share with friends, or to add some lively decoration to your own home!