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The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video

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Join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.

This comprehensive guide to slime-making covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques and troubleshooting. Starting with an introduction to slime and safety guidelines, it progresses into detailed recipes for various types of slime including clear, cloud, glitter, and scented variations. Each recipe is accompanied by instructions on tools, materials, and techniques necessary for successful slime creation. The book addresses common problems such as stickiness and dryness, providing solutions and tips for maintaining slime consistency. It also explores creative aspects like adding glitter, shaping slime into molds, and using it for painting and drawing. Practical advice on storing slime to maintain freshness and cleanliness is included, along with methods for cleaning and reviving old slime.

In this tutorial we will show you how to use many products to create multi faceted art and designs using various kinds of stencils on paper and polymer clay. There are 54 pages, 25 techniques and how to combine them. It includes 2 full length complete projects, 75 photos and 7 bonus videos. With the techniques you will learn, you can create wall art, decor, fabric art, jewelry and more using many of the mixed media supplies you already have on hand and perhaps discover some new favorites

This book is a guide to teaching your toddler independence, the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, and finally, reading and writing, to become confident, smart and clever with a solid start in life. Teaching your toddler from the age of 18 months is the best time to start, as they are ready and want to learn. Each section deals with a separate skill and guides you through the process of starting and extending each topic. By following through and doing the exercises, you will help your child to master concepts and ideas which will be useful throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Because this book has specific ideas on how to get going, your toddler will not only quickly outshine all the the others but will also be able to amaze everyone with their advanced skills. You deserve the best, and it gets no better than - HOW TO TEACH YOUR TODDLER TO BE SMART

Preserve Your Family Photos Leading memory experts share their tips and techniques to answer all of your scrapbooking questions. Learn how to: - COllect and organize your photos and negatives - display your photos and memorabilia creatively in albums - write the basic facts and tell the stories behind the photos

Foamsmith 2 empowers you to create impressive, light-weight, durable foam weapon props.--back cover.