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The Craft of the Japanese Sword |
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Категория: Боевые искусства, Холодное оружие |
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Автор: Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara
Издательство: Kodansha International
Год издания: 1987
isbn: 087011798X
Количество страниц: 168
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
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Well over a thousand years old, the tradition of swordmaking in Japan is one of the most highly regarded metal crafts in the world. When all sword manufacture was prohibited in Japan for seven years after World War II, the age-old techniques were in danger of being lost forever. Today, in the hands of a new generation of practitioners, the craft is making a startling comeback. Connoisseurs say that the swords being produced now are the equal of anything made in Japan in the past few hundred years.
This book takes the reader into the workshops of four of Japan's leading sword craftsmen. Each craftsman has a different role in the manufacture of a blade. Yoshindo Yoshihara, the swordsmith, begins with raw steel made in a traditional charcoal-fueled smelter and refines it by folding and forging, gradually shaping it into a sword with a hardened edge. Okisato Fujishiro then sharpens and polishes the sword with fine stones to reveal the color and texture of the steel. Metalworker Hiroshi Miyajima makes the small copper-and-gold habaki collar that fits between the blade and the scabbard. Finally, Kazuyuki Takayama carves the hilt and the scabbard out of a single piece of wood. Black-and-white photographs show every stage of the manufacture, while important information on history, metallurgy, and modern-day appraisal is presented in an extensive introduction. |
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Pillow Talk: Sensational Home Decor Through Embroidery |
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Категория: Рукоделие » Кройка и шитье |
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Автор: Pam Damour, Katie Bartz
Издательство: Publishing Solutions
Год издания: 2008
isbn: 978-1-93253-306-4
Количество страниц: 162
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
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Сочетание домашних методов декора и стандартов индустрии с воодушевленностью и креативностью профессиональные дизайнеры Pam Damour и Кати Bartz, в “Pillow Talk” обеспечивают сегодняшнюю швею новыми советами, проектами и инструкциями персонально на каждый проект. “Pillow Talk” начинает с установки швейной машины, с основ шитья и до застежки -молнии.
В книге вы найлёте широкий выбор типов подушек и их функций с ясными инструкциями и цветными фотографиями пошаговых методов создания подушек.
Combining home decor industry techniques and standards with the inspiration and creativity of professional designers Pam Damour and Katie Bartz, Pillow Talk provides today's sewer with new sewing tips, projects and instruction on how to personalize each project. Pillow Talk starts with a primer on machine sewing, covering all of the basics including making continuous bias, welting and zipper insertion.
The projects cover a wide variety of pillow types and functions with clear instructions and full-color step-by-step photos of the techniques, patterns and designs.
There are lots of great things about PILLOW TALK. It is spiral bound so the pages lay open without having to weight them down or break the binding by pushing too far. It comes with a CD that is full ofembroidery designs such as flowers leaves, snowflakes and a complete alphabet. And, of course, there are the projects, sixteen in all. Don't forget - there are also recipes too. I mean who can quilt and embroidery without food? Yes, one of them is about chocolate. The Basic Techniques section talks about continuous bias, making welting and how to put in a zipper. The method shown is so easy I can't wait to try it. The pillow patterns come in all shapes - rectangular, square, a flower with petals, hearts, neck rolls and even a poinsettia. The embroidery designs used to accent the pillows are ones that you will be able to use over and over again. Instructions are easy to read and follow with a materials list, how to cut the material and lots of large, clear graphics showing you the steps. If you want to give pillows as Christmas gifts or if your bedroom or living rooms needs a few new accents, PILLOW TALK will walk you right through the process. |
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