Inside this friendly guidebook you'll find plenty of easy-to-follow advice from best-selling colouring book artists. Their tips and tricks will have you drawing like an accomplished "colorista" in no time.Discover the differences between gel pens and marker pens. Learn the best way to use watercolour pencils. Understand why expensive materials are different to those that are cheaper. Master exciting techniques like patterning, blending, cross-hatching, shading and other cool ways to "up" your colouring experience.

Why do we make things? Why do we choose the emotionally and physically demanding work of bringing new objects into the world with creativity and skill? Why does it matter that we make things well? What is the nature of work? And what is the nature of a good life? Whether you're honing your craft or turning your hand to a new skill, discover the true value in what it means to be a craftsman in a mass-produced world. Part memoir, part polemic, part philosophical reflection, this is a book about the process of creation. For woodworker Peter Korn, the challenging work of bringing something new and meaningful into the world through one's own efforts is exactly what generates authenticity, meaning, and fulfilment, for which many of us yearn. This is not a 'how-to' book in any sense, Korn wants to get at the 'why' of craft in particular, and the satisfaction of creative work in general, to understand its essential nature. How does the making of objects shape our identities? How do the products of creative work inform society? In short, what does the process of making things reveal to us about ourselves? Korn draws on four decades of hands-on experience to answer these questions eloquently in this heartfelt, personal and revealing book. 'If you are in the building trade or just love creating things as a hobby, you will find this book fascinating' The Sun

Reveal majestic unicorns with Kaleidoscope Etch Art Creations: Unicorn Magic.

Draw on the etch-art panels with the stylus to uncover the bright art underneath, making pictures or patterns burst with life! Create a magnificent poster, a beautiful photo-frame and more using the etch-art panels and stylus!

With everything you need to get started, this kit offers an exciting way to explore creativity and make awesome works of art.

Features:

• 16-page book
• 8 patterned etch-art panels
• 8 plain etch-art panels
• Etching stylus

LAMPSHADES HOW TO MAKE THEM BY OLIVE EAKLE WITH ILLUSTRATIONS FOREWORD The purpose of this book Is to make the art of shading lamps and candles a little less of a problem to the amateur craftsman and it is hoped, also, that those who have already had some experience as shade makers, will find some practical hints that will be of value to them. Miss M. L. Morey, who is well-known as a designer and maker of lampshades, has given me the solution to many of the problems that beset the beginner. Of course, the subject is so many-sided that it is quite possible that some point of vital importance to some one particular worker, may not seem to have been given enough attention. Any further details of any phase of shade making, that may be needed, will be supplied gladly upon application to either Miss Morey or myself. Also informa tion as to the where and the how to buy materials will be furnished to the craftsman who is unable to obtain supplies locally. It is suggested that the book be read as a whole, rather than the instructions be used from a single chapter, which, from its heading, ap parently contains all the needed information. To have each chapter complete in itself would have entailed endless repetition, as, for in stance, many of the suggestions for paper shades are interchangeable with the hints on silk shade making therefore, the best plan is to read the whole book and note details in each chapter that will be of assistance in the con struction of the planned lamp. It Is taken for granted that the sewing terms used will be understood by the needlewoman who tries her hand at shade maMng and for tunately there are so few technical terms used in the craft that it is not necessary tospatter the pages with explanatory footnotes. It is hoped that the rough diagrams will make clear some of the confusing points. With patience, careful workmanship and good taste, as fine a lampshade as money can buy, can be produced at a fraction of the cost of those offered in the stores. OLIVE EABIJS. Jan., 1921. CONTENTS CEAPTER PAGE I PLoramG THE LAMPSHADE 1 II CAXDLE SHADES Am PKAMELESS LAMPSHADES 13 HI BIKDISG AND LINING FRAHES 28 IV FABRIC SHADES 41 V DECORATED SHADES 54 VI SHADES FOB SIDE-LIGHTS AOT OVER-HEAD FE TCHES 63 VII PAPER SHADES 70 VIII TRBOJBTGS, FRINGES AKD ACCESSORIES ... 86 IX SHADES FOR CHILDREN TO MAKE 94 ILLUSTKATIOXS Mat Empire Shade, Showing Use of Shirring, Box-Pleated Trimming and Fringe . . . Frontispiece PAGE Parchment Candle Shade of Unusual Shape . . 18 Shade of Tooled Leather and Parchment .... 30 Shade of Antiqued Yelour ........ 48 French Shade of Silk, Net and Ribbon ..... 56 Overhead Light Concealed by Fringe. Oval Lamp shade Made of Lace ..... .... 66 Boudoir Lampshade and Standard Made Entirely of Paper ............. 80 Shade of Fine Filet Crochet, with Moss Trimming and Looped Fringe ......... 92

Domenic Mathew Campana describes this book as "written for students desiring to study and learn the plastic art. . . . and it demonstrates] the best and easiest way to handle clay, stones, wood and do the casting."

PREFACE: MUCH interest has been manifested of late in ornamental concrete, and so little seems to be known about the un- limited possibilities of the artistic treatment of this material, that the author has endeavored in the following chapters to explain in detail how concrete can be made into objects of art. Numerous inquiries have come to me from craftsmen who are anxious to work in this material but none of whom understand the nature of the material or the method in which it is to be handled. It is such in particular I had in mind when preparing this work and have therefore been most minute in my descriptions of how the various pieces described are to be made. I have taken for granted that the reader knows nothing whatever about the material and have explained each progressive step in the various operations throughout in detail. These directions I have supplemented with illustrations which I have endeavored to make so clear that no one can misunderstand them. The method of using wire forms as a base on which to build up the finished piece is original with myself as far as I know, as is also the development of color work in cement. The chapter on the latter as well as those on Garden Furniture should appeal strongly to the professional as well as the layman inasmuch as there is a large and growing demand for this class of work. The amateur craftsman who has been working in clay will especially appreciate the adaptability of concrete for pottery work inasmuch as it is a cold process throughout, thus doing away with the necessity of kiln firing, which is necessary with the former material. The textures which can be obtained on articles made of concrete, as described in the chapter onaggregates, in many instances are far superior to those which can be obtained with any other materials, as they have a distinct characteristic of their own and are full of life and sparkle. Preface If the reader derives as much pleasure as the author has done in experimenting with the material and in making the various articles described throughout the following pages the purpose of this work will have been accomplished. RALPH C. DAVISON. COntents inlclude: CHAPTER I. MAKING WIRE FORMS OR FRAMES i CHAPTER II. COVERING THE WIRE FRAMES AND MODEL- ING THE CEMENT MORTAR INTO FORM. 10 CHAPTER III. PLASTER MOLDS FOR SIMPLE FORMS 19 CHAPTER IV. PLASTER MOLDS FOP OBJECTS HAVING CURVED OUTLINES 33 CHAPTER V. COMBINATION OF CASTING AND MODELING AN EGYPTIAN VASE 45 CHAPTER VI. GLUE MOLDS 59

In 365 Days of Feel-good Art, Lorna Scobie explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and happiness. Full of tips that will encourage you to nurture your creativity, 365 Days of Feel-good Art teaches readers of all artistic levels how to tackle creative tasks, even if they are unsure of where to start. With breakout 'Expand' exercises, readers will be able to immerse themselves in more involved activities such as making cards for loved ones, or keeping a gratitude diary. And for those looking for a swift creative challenge there will be quick-hit happiness activities throughout the book that can be slotted into any busy day. Journal pages encourage readers to record their thoughts and reflect on their creative journey, wherever they may be on it. The accessible format of the book allows readers to work their way through the activities in any order that they would like, making it perfect for anyone who is looking for creative inspiration that isn't too involved and doesn't require any specialist equipment.

This kit is packed with everything kids need to make a totally awesome wall pennant to personalise and decorate bedrooms, as well as a step-by-step instruction book full of amazing ideas and instructions for creating 7 other fashion-forward tie-dye pieces.

This kit recognises the contemporary take on tie dye and how kids are making it their own.

Includes:

• canvas wall pennant
• hanging twine and dowel
• 2 x 60 ml dye powder in yellow and blue
• plastic gloves
• rubber bands
• sheet of fabric stickers

Making your own glazes is a fascinating and rewarding process, even more so when making them from collected ingredients. With little equipment and following a few basic principles, it is possible to harvest glaze ingredients from your local environment, such as clay, subsoil, plants and seashells, to achieve beautiful results in the kiln.

Whether you wish to make an entire glaze using collected materials, or just want to use them as additions to existing base recipes, Miranda Forrest explains how to source and prepare natural ingredients, from degraded rocks to seaweed, as well as giving step-by-step instructions for mixing a glaze, testing samples, and finally applying glazes and firing your work. Contributions from contemporary ceramicists who use natural glaze ingredients give a detailed insight into their working methods and intriguing results.

Encouraging experimentation and a creative approach, Natural Glazes is a vital resource for anyone wishing to work in a more natural, sustainable way to develop their unique glaze effects.