USED BOOKS ON GAMES, HOBBIES AND CRAFTS
These books are at fourth grade reading level and up unless otherwise
indicated.
Carving
Realistic Flowers by John Hagensick. L/C Publishing Co., paper, 1989.
128 pages 8" x 10." This book was made to give the intermediate or advanced
woodcarver the opportunity to do something new and challenging -- four different
flowers: a daffodil, a sunflower, a morning glory, and an orchid. There are
detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrated with mostly black and white
photographs. There is a full-page color photo of the author and two others of
the finished projects, two of which he did with walnut and left unpainted. Very
good condition except for the following: light wear to cover with some rubbing
and a small stain on the back cover. There is also a small sticker on the back
cover. Interior is clean and new looking. BT-3401. $25.00-U (B)
Complete Book of Calligraphy, by Emma
Butterworth. This is a hardcover jacketed book in good condition The author gives
simple-to-follow, step-by-step fully-illustrated exercises that show how even the
unsteadiest handwriting can be turned into elegant, flowing calligraphy. Starting with a
nylon tip pen and a notebook, the author describes the materials, basic strokes, and
techniques of the craft. The 164 pages of this book cover much more than I can describe
here. This book could be used by any age about 5th grade and above. 8.00-U (B)
Dough
Creations: Food to Folk Art by Pat Gardner and Kay Gleason. Hardcover with
jacket. Part of Chilton's Creative Craft Series, 1997. Contains several recipes for
sculptured breads and sweets such as Lebkuchen Hearts, Gingerbread, Stained Glass Cookies,
Marzipan, and Painted Cookies and Pies. There are also recipes for craft doughs such as
Baker's Clay, Cornstarch Dough, Salt Dough, and Breadcrumb Dough along with projects using
each of them. Some of the projects are Appliqued Mirror Frame, Dough Vase, Bread Basket,
Christmas Balls, Mosaic Dough Tile, Openwork Trivet, English Nosegay, Beads, and many
more. Further physical description: Very light wear to corners and ends of spine. Small
defect in surface of front paste-down. Darkening near and in gutters between rear end
papers. Jacket is price-clipped. It has some small tears, creases and chipping along edges
and corners, and there is some rubbing, especially on back near spine edge. Pages are
clean and bright. Cover is burnt orange. 149 pages. BT#2791. $9.99-U (B) Click on
image to enlarge it.
Forever
in My Heart, Vol. 4 by Diane
Richards. Susan Scheewe Publications, 1990. 94 pages plus pictures. This book
contains patterns and instructions for many different painted craft projects
suitable for gift giving and boutique sales. . The book begins with a supply
list, instructions for preparing wood and fabric surfaces , and a list of wood
sources. Projects include Father Christmas, an angel for the top of your
Christmas tree, a glass box to hold Christmas ornaments, a rocking chair for
children, a book caddy for keepsake books, a music box, a scrapbook, and many
other items, including many Christmas items. The specific ones I have mentioned
are photographed in color. There are patterns and instructions for painting all
the items. 8.5 by 11 inches. Very good condition except as noted: Light wear to
edges and corners of cover. Cover is rubbed. Original price tag on back cover.
Some pages have bent corner tips. BT-3384. $15.00-U (A)
Memories
in My Heart, Vol. 2 by Diane
Richards. Susan Scheewe Publications, 1988. 94 pages plus pictures. This book
contains patterns and instructions for painting many different decorative items
for around the house. The book begins with a supply list, instructions for
preparing wood surfaces, some notes on the paints, a page defining terms, some
instructions for painting faces and roses, and a list of wood sources. Projects
include a Victorian Sleigh, a Moppette, a Scooter, a Mama Bunny with a Baby
Bunny in a Small Carriage, Carousel Horse, Tyke Bike, Victoria
Angel, a Memory Book, an Angelic Fan, an Angelic Box, My Dolly's Cradle,
Victorian Santa, Carved Santa and Mrs. Santa, and many other items, including
many Christmas items. The specific ones I have mentioned are photographed in
color. There are patterns and instructions for painting all the items. 8.5 by 11
inches. Very good condition except as noted: Light wear to edges and corners of
cover. Cover is rubbed. Original price tag on back cover. Some pages have bent
corner tips. BT-3383. $9.99-U (A)
Foxfire 2: Ghost stories, spring wild plant foods, spinning
and weaving, midwifing, burial customs, corn shuckin's, wagon making and more affairs of
plain living. Includes information on beekeeping and washing clothes in an
iron pot, too. Edited by Eliot Wigginton. Quality paper. Anchor Books, 1973 printing. Text
is enhanced by instructive photos and drawings.Fair. Some pages starting to get loose. 410
pages. $4.00-U (B)
Foxfire 3: Animal care, banjos and dulcimers, hid tanning,
summer and fall wild plant foods, butter churns, ginseng, and still more affairs of plain
living. Edited by Eliot Wigginton. Quality paper. Anchor Books, 1975
printing..Text is enhanced by instructive photos and drawings. Good. 510 pages including
index. BT#2022. $8.00-U (B)
Foxfire 4: fiddle making, spring houses, horse trading,
sassafras tea, berry buckets, gardening, and further affairs of plain living. Also
learn to make your own knives, sleds, and tar. Edited by Eliot Wigginton. Quality paper.
Anchor Books, 1977 printing. Text is enhanced by instructive photos and drawings. Pretty
good. 496 pages. $7.50-U (B)
Foxfire 5: ironmaking, blacksmithing, flintlock rifles, bear
hunting, and other affairs of plain living. Edited by Eliot Wigginton.
Quality paper. Anchor Books, 1979 printing. Text is enhanced by instructive photos and
drawings.Good. some stains on paper covers. First edition in book form. 511 pages. $8.50-U
(B)
Hobbycraft Around the World, by Willard and Elma
Waltner. Reinforced library binding, library discard (still has envelope and all library
markings.) Good condition. Has instructions for making craft items from all over the
world. From lacy snowflake doilies to Chinese tops and Dreidels from Israel, from Indian
baskets to Egyptian jewelry, it's all here. 139 pages, black and white illustrations. For
ages 10 and up. 5.00-U (B)
Jigsaw Puzzle Book (The One, The Only, The Original),
by F. and Loius Sabin. As I take a good look at this book, it probably belongs in the
adult section, and some of the humor may not be appropriate for children. The book claims
to be an irreverent history of jigsaw puzzles, it features a look at celebrity puzzle
fans, gives advice on how to work puzzles more comfortably, and how to permanently fix
them as wall hangings, unusual table tops, etc. All in all, you can learn just about
anything you want to about puzzles and the people who like to work them. 4.00-U (A)
The Joy
of Photography: A Guide to the Tools and Techniques of Better Photography
by Martin L. Taylor and the editors of Eastman Kodak Company. Addison
Wesley, 1982, softcover, 302 pages. Contains over 600 photographs, more than 300
of which are in color, which illustrate practical information on how you can
create better photographs. Divided into five sections: 1. The Vision: How to
Develop a Personal Style of Photography 2. The Tools: The Photographer's Gear
--What it Does and How to Use It 3. The Image: Special Techniques and Tools for
the Pictures You Take 4. The Process: Easy to Follow Darkroom Procedures 5. The
Joy: How to Enjoy Your Pictures More. There are special portfolios by Gordon
Parks and Ernst Haas. Very good condition: Very light wear to cover,mostly on
edges and corners. Very clean. BT-3295. $11.99-U (B)
Juggling Book: A Step-by Step Guide to the Art of Juggling, by
Phil Hackett and Peter Owen. Oversize trade paper. 96 pages. Illustrated with b/w sketches to
clarify text. Good for all ages who can read at a third grade level or higher.
Excellent condition. BT-3147. $8.00-U (A)
Just a Stroke...and You're Painting. a basic
guide to tole and decorative painting on wood, metal and plastic. 32 pages of
instructions, illustrated. Good condition, 1.00-U (A)
Kid's Book of Chess, by harvey Kidder, Workman, 1990, later
printing. Trade 8"x 8" paper. Good condition. The author ties instruction in the
game of chess to the movements of Medieval warriors, and he provides insight into life in
the Middle Ages to aspiring chess players. 96 pages. Well illustrated in both color and
b/w. OP. 8.00-U (A)
Play According to Hoyle: Hoyle's Rules of Games. This is the
book for those who need to settle rules disputes in card and board games or refresh their
memories on how the games are played. Mass market paper. Very good condition. 3.00-U (A)
Play According to Hoyle: Hoyle's Rules of Games. This is the
book for those who need to settle rules disputes in card and board games or refresh their
memories on how the games are played. Mass market paper. Very good condition except for
name on first page.. 3.00-U (A)
Pottery Throwing for Beginners by Kenneth Clark. Watson-Guptill
Publications, 1970. Hardcover, no jacket. The author describes and illustrates (in
B/W photos) the technique of pottery throwing. He demonstrates clearly the various stages
in the process of throwing pottery, and discusses the development of basic shapes, firing
, and glazing. Book is in over all good condition. It would be considered very good if it
did not have a small tear along the spine, very light soiling from handling, and what
appears to be a clay stain on the other side of the "Contents" page. There are
also some small spots on the end papers. BT2301. $5.00-U (A)
Usborne
Guide to Model Aircraft. Tells children 10 and up all they want to know
about model planes, how they fly, how to build them, and how to fly them. It covers model
gliders, rubber-powered planes, model engines, powered free-flight, flying on
control-lines, indoor flying, radio-control, aerobatics and racing, odd models, and models
at work. There is an illustrated glossary at the back. The entire book is a visual
treasure with detailed color illustrations to explain and illuminate the meaning of the
text. 31 pages. Physical condition: Over-all good. Moderate wear to wraps, especially at
edges and corners, with some creases. Supplier sticker on back cover. Surface paper pulled
from small spot on bottom of front cover where sticker was removed. Previous owner stamps
and labels on first page. Some pages have light creases. OP. BT#2838. $8.50-U (A)
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Usborne Guide to Model Cars. Fair condition. 3.50-U (A)
