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The Decorated Gourd: Beautiful Projects & New Techniques

by Dyan Mai Peterson

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Beginners will discover in these pages endless inspiration, comprehensive information, and fabulous color photos. Thirty-five projects, many with templates, range from practical (a Dotted Horse Utensil Holder) to whimsical (a clock that doesn’t tell time) to Holiday Easter “eggs” and splendid Christmas ornaments. “The results are gorgeous.”—Chicago Tribune.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Home & Garden
DDC/MDS: 745.5 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Decorations & Handicrafts / Calligraphy Handicrafts
LCC: TT873.5 .P48 — Technology Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Home arts. Homecrafts
BISAC: CRA CRAFTS & HOBBIES General

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Languages: English
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Published: 2002
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, Home & Garden
DDC/MDS: 745.5
LCC: TT873.5 .P48

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