This book clocks in at about 900 pounds and is full of amazing techniques, templates, beautiful illustrations and photographs. A truly indispensable tome for any crafter worth her salt. Even the endpapers carry Martha's signature touch: they are reproduced from paper the Divine Miss M marbleized herself! Better yet, there are two more volumes on the way, covering needlework and sewing. Organized by topic from A to Z, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of crafts editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail. What’s more, the Tools and Materials section outlines the best essential supplies that every crafter needs to have on hand, and the Sources pages clue readers in to the vendors and suppliers that the magazine’s crafts editors rely on most.