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Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of repair cafés: non-profit, volunteer organizations devoted to repairing electronics and household items for free. After outlining the philosophy of repair cafés, the book discusses practical details such as online repair resources, fixes for common product malfunctions, and tips for founding new repair cafés"--
Author
Series
Monkey with a tool belt series volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chico the clever monkey helps his friend Clark the elephant solve a problem at a seaside resort.
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Superbly illustrated, packed with detail, and easy-to-follow, this is the ultimate guide to repairing/restoring your furniture. This volume includes: over 350 color photos and illustrations; step-by-step instructions for the most commons repairs; easy-to-follow tips for restoring furniture to a professional level; and, much, much more.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Mending With Kids shows you how to take torn, stained and outgrown kids' clothes and make them better than before using a variety of simple techniques that you can actually do with your kids. This book is filled with helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (with felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more! Best of all, most of these techniques are easy enough for kids to join in and put their...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Extend the life of well-worn, beloved pieces using these creative techniques. Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these beautiful and sustainable ideas to give them a new life. With this book, you'll learn how to: - Repair knitted and woven...
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Featuring more than 500 step-by-step instructions, photographs and detailed drawings, this must-have DIY guide, which has been newly updated and redesigned, gives you all the information you need for simple repairs all the way to full restorations.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Are you tired of seeing the same furniture in your home? Does your furniture look old and outdated? If you long for change and want to give your home a makeover, then this book is right for you. Restoring and Refinishing Furniture is an easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to repurposing your old and boring furniture. Anything can be used; the idea is to take what you already have in your home and to revitalize it as you see fit. ..." --Publisher description....
Author
Publisher
Maker Media, Inc
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The hard-earned tips and tricks gained by experience are the hidden currency of makers -- passed along in workshops and makerspaces by example and by retelling -- shared wisdom that will help you work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. Who doesn't remember with gratitude the insider secrets they learned from from a parent, shop teacher, or artisan? The best ones are never forgotten!This benchtop reference collects hundreds of ingenious and indispensable...
Author
Language
English
Description
We all have that favorite pair of jeans -- no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending. In Visible Mending, Arounna explores why we should mend, and how to mend a variety of different fabrics. Work through the illustrated step-by-step instructions that will demystify mending techniques and discover...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash--but didn't know how--the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution! --Amazon.com.
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