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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > General
This complete, no-nonsense guide, written at the turn of the
century, presents both the mechanical principles and the origins of
farm machinery, which have directly influenced the development of
farming in America. The reader's apprenticeship begins with
instruction on the essential building blocks of machinery,
including horsepower, the lever, and the law of mechanics. The book
goes on to describe more sophisticated principles associated with
the transmission of power, including belts, gearing, and friction,
as well as the use and strengths of various building material from
wrought iron to soft-centered steel. Finally, the reader is given
an advanced education in every aspect of farm machinery from
seeding and threshing machinery to wagons, buggies, and sleds.
The allure of cats meets the joy of Paint by Sticker! It's an
irresistible combination. With more than 1.75 million copies in
print in less than two years, Paint by Sticker is the mindful and
artistic activity that also delivers beautiful, satisfying results.
And now comes a new title with tremendous appeal. Paint by Sticker:
Cats includes everything needed to create 12 full-colour portraits
of favourite felines - a playful ginger kitten hanging from her
paws; a pair of sweet, cuddling cats; an elegant, smoky gray
Siamese. Rendered in "low-poly" (a computer graphics style using
geometric polygon shapes to create a 3D effect), each image is
divided into hundreds of spaces, each with a number that
corresponds to a particular sticker. Simply find the sticker, peel
it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next,
and the next - soon, a vibrantly colorful cat image emerges from
the black-and-white template with dimension and spirit. The
satisfaction of watching a cat painting come to life will be
completely engrossing to feline fans and crafters of all ages - and
the perforated card-stock pages allow artwork to be easily removed
for framing or display.
This pocket-size drawing journal is packed with just as much
clever, creative fun as the original bestselling 642 Things to
Draw. All 642 drawing prompts inside invite doodlers to draw teeny
tiny things-from 'a keyhole' and 'a marble' to 'an atom' and 'your
house, from space.' Sure to keep creative folks inspired on the go,
or wherever the doodle bug strikes!
Winter Celebrations is a celebration of the festive season through
craft, featuring a beautiful collections of over 30 decorations and
gifts that draw upon Arounna Khounnoraj's natural aesthetic. From
christmas decorations, advent calendars to handmade tablescapes for
family gatherings – get ready to hunker down and make yourself a
handmade Christmas. In this ultimate maker's guide to the festive
season, Arounna will cover a variety of different crafts from
embroidery, block printing, sewing and pottery, through the
projects learn how to make your own wrapping paper, paper garlands
and more. Designed with sustainability in mind, the projects will
teach you how to think innovatively and reusing whatever materials
you might have to hand, including found and natural objects. There
will also be an emphasis on techniques that don’t require a lot
of tools or equipment as well as projects that can be achieved in a
short amount of time. All the projects include stunning lifestyle
photography and clear step-by-step instructions, making this a book
accessible for all. Winter Celebrations will inspire readers to
create decorations that they can reuse each year as they learn to
embrace a more handmade approach to the festive season.
This early manual is a fascinating read for any craft enthusiast or
historian, but also contains much information that is still useful
and practical today. Intended as an easy reference in leatherwork
with extensive illustration in the form of diagrams and
photographs. A comprehensive guide to basic leatherwork. Contents
Include: Leather and Its Use, Workshop and Tools, Simple Processes,
Leather Braiding, Decorating Leather, Suggested Projects, Care of
Leather, Tanning Leather, Your Opportunities and a list of further
Books About Leatherwork. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works
in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original
text and artwork.
A compelling activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and
colourers of all ages, each PAINT BY STICKER book includes
everything you need to create twelve (for grown-ups) and ten (for
kids) vibrant, full-colour "paintings". The original images are
rendered in low-poly, a computer graphics style using geometric
polygon shapes to create a 3D effect. As in paint-by number, each
template is divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that
corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and
place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next and the
next - it's an activity that's utterly absorbing, both in the
pleasure of peeling and sticking and the growing satisfaction of
watching a "painting" come to life.
Step inside beautiful gardens and take some time for yourself to
relax among the bees and butterflies. From the publisher of the
hugely successful Creative Colouring series. Get ready to ramble
through some of the most beautiful garden spaces and make them
burst with colour. Fill in fragrant climbers, doodle next to
dahlias and add some stunning details to nature's most exquisite
insect, the butterfly. Immerse yourself in the fauna and flora of
our favourite landscapes and colour in gorgeous plants to attract
bees to every page. Specifically designed to encourage relaxation
and foster an atmosphere of peace and calm, these beautiful
illustrations inspired by the natural world will help you switch
off from your worries and let your inner artist free. The Colour
Yourself Calm series celebrates the natural world and will help you
to forget your stresses, as you fill the pages with beautiful
colours. The only limit is your imagination. Also available: Colour
Yourself Calm: Fabulous Forests and Wild Flowers.
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
This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or
historian. Its 166 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams,
drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to
embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all
handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Foreword; Acknowledgement;
List of Plates; Introduction; Simple stitches; More complicated
stitches; Simple designing; Filling stitches; Designing with cut
paper; Some special techniques; Finishings; Some more ways of using
embroidery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating
back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
Vincent van Gogh's paintings are amongst the most iconic and
admired in the world. The trials of his life and health are
endlessly discussed but the extraordinary richness of his writings
and depth of his thinking on creativity, art and beauty is less
explored. In Creative Inspiration, Van Gogh's writings have been
edited and selected to create an enlightening, uplifting and
helpful book for art lovers and creatives - amateurs and
professionals alike. 150 carefully selected images illustrate these
quotes, focusing on the sketches and drawings that reveal the
rigour and ambition with which he approached his work. The book is
thematically divided - from Beginnings to Routine to Beauty - and
his determination and charisma are shared through words and
pictures. A beautiful, and delightfully handy, art book that is
designed to inspire.
In Draw 1,001 Animals, award-winning artist Mark Bergin shows how
simple shapes can be transformed into a vast variety of animals.
There are pages looking at materials and techniques, and
step-by-step projects that train the eye to deconstruct the simple
shapes that go into constructing a detailed drawing, helping you to
visualise your drawings of animals. Great for absolute beginners or
any artist wanting to renew and improve their drawing skills. It
features animals from a wide variety of ecosystems, including
rainforests, savanna, Arctic tundra and pets.
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