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Forthcoming books and other news from Kalmbach Books
Published: June 28, 2008
Upcoming titles from Kalmbach's Jewelry and Craft Line
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Beaders of all skill levels can make up to 365 pairs of earrings with designs from this new book filled with clear photographs, step-by-step directions, complete materials lists, and carefully explained basic techniques. In addition, a thorough introduction explains the types of earring findings and how you can make your own ear wires, and features design ideas, tips, and shortcuts.
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Cube Bead Stitching
This book includes a variety of projects, from small pieces that work up quickly to stunning necklaces. The chapters are divided by project type: bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and decorative items. Add to your repertoire with stitches such as St. Petersburg chain or simply enjoy the novelty of weaving an uncommon shape into beautiful jewelry. |
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Big & Bold
Make a statement with big and bold jewelry. These projects from the pages of BeadStyle magazine feature prominent pendants, chunky beads, and other strong focal pieces in necklaces, bracelets and earrings. |
To be released 2/26/2010 ...
Metal Clay Rings
No metalsmithing required! Easy-to-use metal clay makes the creation of fine silver jewelry possible to a huge audience of crafters and beaders. Metal Clay Rings presents step-by-step instructions for making 18 beautifully designed, wearable rings. Irina Miech applies techniques from her popular, earlier books to ring making and shares all-new project ideas. You will be amazed by the wide repertoire of skills you can develop as the projects move from easy to challenging. |
To be released 2/28/2010 ...
Simply Stylish Chain and Metal Jewelry
The chic look of metal and chain is skyrocketing in popularity. Simply Stylish Chain & Metal Jewelry dazzles with its emphasis on sophisticated styles. Arranged by chapters on necklaces, bracelets and earrings, the book offers innovative ideas for making jewelry that looks like it came from a top-drawer store—at a fraction of the cost! Starring beads, crystals, gemstones and pearls, this fun guide will bring out the creative genius in beaders at every level of experience. |
To be released 2/26/2010 ...
Your Seed Bead Style
Variety is the name of the game in Your Seed Bead Style! The 31 projects in this book show beaders how to incorporate interesting materials into their basic seed bead jewelry. Your Seed Bead Style is organized by material, and features a variety of techniques and stitches including peyote, herringbone, square stitch, bead embroidery, tatting, right-angle weave, and more. |
To be released 4/2010 ...
Perfectly Paired: Designing Jewelry with Polymer and Metal Clays
Intended for those familiar with either polymer clay or metal clay, this book encourages exploring the combination of the two media for jewelry. Polymer clay provides color and pattern in a design; metal clay provides texture and finishing details. Projects in this book showcase each medium at its best. With 20 years of polymer clay design and teaching experience, author Patricia Kimle embraced metal clay about five years ago. Realizing that each medium had unique properties that complemented the other, she began combining polymer and metal clays in her jewelry designs with great success. Whether the silver provides the structure of the piece and the polymer provides the accents, or the other way around, these media are perfectly paired. |
To be released 5/2010 ...
The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Stringing Beaded Jewelry
This book is the ideal starting point for anyone who’d like to experience the satisfaction of making jewelry. Beginners will love the simple instructions and Karin Buckingham's reassuring style throughout. By the end, the reader will know how to string, knot, and do basic wireworking. Additional techniques are covered, including connecting, repeating, and how to crimp and clasp! This comprehensive book also guides the reader through bead choices and describes how to set up an economical workspace.
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To be released 5/2010 ...
Crystal Brilliance: Making Designer Jewelry with Crystal Beads
The romance of crystals is captured in this magnificent collection from Anna Elizabeth Draeger. Crystal Brilliance: Making Designer Jewelry with Crystal Beads showcases the brilliance and breathtaking hues of crystal beads in 26 projects plus creative variations such as alternate colors and coordinating earrings. Popular stitches, including peyote, herringbone, netting, and right-angle weave, are adapted by the author in exciting new ways. The fantastic designs, combined with the reliable instructions Bead&Button magazine readers love, make this a valuable resource. |
To be released 6/2010 ...
Easy Beading Vol. 6
Easy Beading Vol. 6 includes the best projects from the sixth year of BeadStyle magazine. This edition includes more than 80 projects and a thorough, illustrated Beader’s Glossary and Basics section. The fast, fashionable, and fun projects will teach readers a variety of techniques and design ideas.
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To be released 7/2010 ...
Making Mixed-Media Art Charms and Jewelry
What’s an art charm? It’s a tiny treasure on a jump ring – easy to make from nearly any material imaginable and easy to wear as jewelry. That’s why Making Mixed Media Art Charms & Jewelry is sure to be a highly prized handbook. It gives art charm fans a quick, easy way to express their creative streak. The possibilities for creating fun, personalized pieces are limited only to one’s interests and imagination. These mini-masterpieces are ideal to wear, swap, or share! Nine techniques are clearly explained, including working with resin, fiber, found objects, glass, metal, and more!
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Upcoming titles from Kalmbach's Hobby Line
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Greenberg's Guides: American Flyer Pocket Price Guide 1946-2010
This handy pocket-sized guide provides accurrate, current market values for American Flyer S gauge trains and accessories manufactured by A.C. Gilbert and Lionel between 1946 and early 2010. This guide also features ready-to-run S gauge train information from contemporary manufacturers like American Models and S-Helper Service. |
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Greenberg's Guides: Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2010
This is the essential guide that collectors need before buying, selling, or trading any Lionel toy train or accessory. The latest edition of the famous Greenberg's Guide lists current prices and other reference information for prewar, postwar, and modern trains |
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Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains: A Hi-rail Guide
The author shows step-by-step how various creative elements of a layout fit together using his Sandy Harbor Terminal Railway. Practical building techniqes and realistic modeling concepts, explain how readers can build a hi-rail toy train layout. |
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N Scale Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby, Second Edition
There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book, and the author addresses them all, from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central, an interesting and challenging New England railroad |
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Building and Detailing Model Aircraft
Readers will learn how to master construction and finishing of plastic model aircraft with basic skills such as assembling aligning, gluing, surface preparation, painting, and decaling. Then they'll be able to add extra details and use more advanced techniques. |
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The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives
Model railroaders will learn the history, spotting features, characteristics and operation of diesel locomotives, and how to determine appropriate eras, details and features, and the type of specialized diesel service. |
To be released 3/2010...
DCC Projects & Applications Vol. 2
No doubt about it—digital control can deliver more-realistic operation of locomotives, layouts, and accessories. The trick is getting help with planning of a new layout for DCC operation or converting an existing conventionally wired layout. This book answers questions about starting with or upgrading DCC equipment, selecting state-of-the-art gear, and installing and operating these new electronics. Based on the popular Model Railroader column, “DCC Corner,” this volume is based on real readers’ problems and gives real-world solutions that apply to commonly available contemporary equipment. |
To be released 4/2010 ...
The Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills
This book provides a reference for modelers to the workings of steel mills and the railroads that serve them. From raw-materials-in to steel-ingots-out, The Model Railroader’s Guide to Modeling Steel Mills explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The model railroader using this book will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips. |
To be released 5/2010...
Scenery by the Seasons
With its seasonal approach, this book offers a unique look at scenery. Designed for all model railroaders, the book is especially valuable for those who are in the planning stages of their layout or those looking to refresh their layout with a change of seasons. Written by a who’s who of scenery experts, the book features a range of season-specific projects that incorporate the latest scenery construction tips and techniques. |
To be released 5/2010...
The Allegheny Midland: Lessons Learned
Tony Koester’s well-known HO scale Allegheny Midland layout is analyzed in detail in this fascinating new book. Built over the course of 25 years, the layout has been the subject of many Model Railroader magazine articles. Here, Koester looks at lessons learned during the construction and operation of the Allegheny Midland. Using the his own original photography, he highlights many how-to lessons from its construction, along with the wisdom and perspective that comes from reviewing what worked and what didn’t on one of the largest and most notable layouts in the country. |
To be released 7/2010 ...
Building Structures for Your Garden Railway
Structures for garden railways are just like structures for other model railroads except they must survive outdoor elements. Building Structures for Your Garden Railway is the first comprehensive guide to creating structures that work in an outdoor setting. This book covers researching, planning and drawing, selecting tools and materials, and construction. It covers everything from bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting. Using the instruction of noted expert Jack Verducci, readers will be well on their way to creating the detailed garden railway they’ve imagined.
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