Create one-of-a-kind dolls in a primitive folk-art style for unique gifts and home decor. These primitive weathered and worn character dolls will inspire you to make your own. Tips from an accomplished folk artist on how to design a unique primitive doll and how to translate that design into a finished creationTechniques for "grunging" to give new materials an antique lookDetailed instructions and step-by-step photos for every step of the process, including creative ideas for hair, clothes, and accessoriesIncludes a gallery of the author's own popular creations

Fold forming is a creative and dynamic way to manipulate metal. This practical guide explains the process, starting with simple line folds and showing how a few techniques can reveal the rich potential of the method. Written for jewellers and metalsmiths, it goes on to explore the many beautiful ways in which fold forming can be used to distort and shape metal to incredible effect. It introduces the concept of fold forming by exploring different methods and types of single folds; it covers how to create multiple folds in sheet metal using hammers and then the rolling mill to forge folds; it explains how microfolding is particularly suited to jewellery and smallwork, and can be used to strengthen thin material. Finally, it encourages interpretation, experimentation and development of the techniques to produce original pieces.

This title features 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. Bring your tangle designs to life with brilliant colour! Inside you'll find 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You'll love these easy and beautiful techniques for combining cool colours with mixed media. You can unleash your imagination and brighten your tangle experience. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. You can relax and feel the Zen as tangles flow from your hand in vivid living colour.

The folk artists of Italy have created some of the most beautiful crafts in the world: laces, mosaics, leatherwork, quilting, and wood inlay are among the most well-known. In this vintage book, originally published in 1977, Janet and Alex D Amato explore these traditional Italian crafts as well as others not so well known, such as tambour (a kind of crocheting worked directly into a fabric), straw marquetry (a mosaic-like craft done with tiny pieces of straw), wood carving and quillwork. They explain each craft as it was originally practiced, then adapt it to make contemporary craft pieces. The projects include an embroidered full length apron, a bobbin lace wall hanging, a straw marquetry box, jewelry, and many more. Also included are instructions for a Presepio (a traditional Italian manger scene) and a Pinocchio marionette. Italian Crafts will teach you the traditional folk arts of Italy, and will inspire you to use those folk arts in new and creative ways. There are line drawings and photographs throughout this unique book."

Originally published in 1918, this is a wonderful book of things for children, young adults or 'handy' grown-ups to make, full of great project pieces. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include A Sawing Trestle A Joiner's Bench A Handy Bookstand A House Ladder A Developing Sink A Poultry House and Run A Shed for your Bicycle A Target Apparatus for Rifle Shooting Cabinet-Making Telegraphic Apparatus A Reciprocating Electric Motor An Electric Alarm Clock A Model Electric Railway A Simple Reciprocation Engine A Horizontal Slide-Value Engine Model Steam Turbines Steam Tops Model Boilers Quick-Boiling Kettles A Hot Air Engine A Water Motor Model Pumps Kites Paper Gliders A Self Launching Model Aeroplane Apparatus for Simple Scientific Experiments A Rain Gauge Wind Vanes with Dials A Strength-Testing Machine Lung-Testing Apparatus Home-Made Harmonographs A Self-Supplying Matchbox A Wooden Workbox Wrestling Puppets Double Bellows A Home-made Pantograph A Silhouette Drawing Machine A Signalling Lamp A Miniature Gasworks

The ultimate guide to machine knitting. This book has been designed to help you demystify machine knitting.

Perfect for beginners, it starts with how the machine works and how stitches are formed, all the way through to shaping garment panels to your desired size and fit. Each chapter focuses on different skills that build throughout the book, with lots of projects so you can put the skills into practice and make some knits for yourself. Designer Profiles at the end of each chapter showcase the work of professional machine knitters to provide context, inspiration and celebrate the huge potential for creativity in machine knitting.

From troubleshooting and looking after the machine to using more advanced techniques such as intarsia and shaping, this book will help you fall in love with your knitting machine. If you work through the step-by-step instructions and projects in this book, by the end of it you will be designing and knitting your own garments!

Making Working Women's Costume gives a unique account of the clothes of ordinary women from the mid-fifteenth century to the early twentieth century. As well as introducing the historical periods, it gives patterns for a range of typical garments that women of the poorer classes would have worn. Organized by century, it draws on historical sources and finds, paintings and photographs to recreate the clothes of these under-celebrated women.

Margaret Bloom's book introduces us to over 60 peg doll characters to keep hands busy. This series of delightful craft projects will inspire all the family to make and play creatively.

Enjoy coloring mandalas like you never have before! From best-selling artist Thaneeya McArdle comes a new adult coloring book that features 40 nature-inspired mandala designs with flowers, butterflies, hedgehogs, chipmunks, birds, and other signs of spring. With introductory tips on coloring techniques and an inspirational gallery of completed examples to inspire you before you begin, Woodland Mandalas Coloring Book is sure to breathe new life into your coloring practice. Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

Celebrate your friends! Welcome to the special and heartwarming world of Notebook Doodles Best Friends! This fun and playful coloring book for 'tweens is filled with 32 friendship-themed designs of adorable animals and sweet sentiments from talented artist Jess Volinski. With uplifting art activities for young girls, Jess also includes instructions on basic coloring techniques, fully colored examples, and charming quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each one-sided page is perforated, so when it's finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.