Product DescriptionRevised due to new developments in the polymer area. Contains a broad, unified introduction to the subject matter that will be of immediate practical value plus a foundation for more advanced study. New features include a discussion of liquid-crystal polymers, the Flory-Huggins theory, group-transfer polymerization, a quantitative treatment of Ziegler-Natta polymerization with three new worked-out examples and much more. End-of-chapter problems have been added along. . . More >>

Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials

Product DescriptionWritten for the student sculptor, this second edition of the popular Sculptor’s Guide, now with more than 90 images of sculpting tools and accessories, is an introduction to the wide world of sculpture: clay and wax modeling, mold making, casting, and the enlarging of pieces of sculpture, wood carving, stone carving, ceramics, and moist clay products. Addresses all aspects of the use and function of sculpting tools and materials used in traditional sculpture. Eac. . . More >>

A Sculptor’s Guide to Tools and Materials – Second Edition

Product DescriptionThe “green” way to make gorgeous handbags using recycled materialsThere has been a movement throughout the fashion industry over the past ten years towards new types of materials to replace leather. Companies like Kate Spade have been in the forefront, using vinyl, rubber, and micro fibers for their expensive, fashionable, sought-after products. Kenneth Cole, Prada and Coach have also been experimenting with micro-fibers, rubber, and combinations of distincti. . . More >>

Making Vinyl, Plastic, and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials

Product DescriptionFor many years, race cars of all types have been constructed with lightweight materials other than aluminum or steel. The application of this space-age technology is also becoming more widely used on street cars as stronger materials are developed, costs become lower, and techniques are simplified. This book is a comprehensive technical handbook on the most current technology behind fiberglass and other composite materials. . . . More >>

Fiberglass & Composite Materials

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Revised and updated with the latest composite materials technology.

A guide to fiber reinforced plastic materials, including fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. It also includes sections on mold making, plugs, materials, structures, gel coats, advanced building techniques, tools and equipment…. More >>

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