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    Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople
    Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople
    Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople
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    Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople

    By Lora S. Irish

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    Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing - with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called "Fairies."

    The folklore of fairies - sometimes referred to as faes and flutterbyes - has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries. This book is brimming with tips and techniques for artists and craftspeople with any number of projects, including painting, woodworking, quilts, garden decorations, needlepoint, ceramics and more.

    Bring the magic of fairies to your art. Features dozens of original fairy patterns and the expert tips and techniques for successfully incorporating them into any medium or craft.
    Inside, you'll find the history of fairies in legends, and clear descriptions of the various fairy types and their appearances.

    - Wing patterns: Including bee wings, dragonfly wings, butterfly wings, moth wings, and modern options
    - Poses: Handy tips on creating one fairy manikin and turning it into dozens of poses - it's easier than you think!
    - Outfits: Dress your fairy in the best and brightest fashions
    - Settings: From ponds to flower gardens to forest floors, you'll learn how to place your fairy in your favorite scenes and backgrounds
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateMar 3, 2004
    ISBN9781607658870
    Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople
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    Lora S. Irish

    Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patterns, Great Book of Celtic Patterns, Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, The Official Vampire Artist's Handbook, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and many more. Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 500,000 copies of Irish's books. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.

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