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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts
Margaret Bloom's new book introduces us to a new range of projects
to keep hands busy. From simple peg doll necklaces, mobiles, pin
cushions and fantastical flying creatures, this series of
delightful craft projects, will inspire all the family to make and
play creatively.
Master the art and craft of metal jewelry making in your own home
studio Great jewelry is original, well-designed, and -- with the
right tools -- can be created at home by the aspiring artist. "The
Jeweler's Studio Handbook "guides you through the process of
equipping your own jewelry studio and teaches you the techniques
that will have you crafting one-of-a-kind metal jewelry in no
time.Artist Brandon Holschuh walks you through planning your work
space, selecting tools and materials, mastering basic metalwork
techniques, and applying your new skills to twenty original pieces.
In addition, "The Jeweler's Studio Handbook "encourages novel
design, good organization and fearless experimentation, ensuring it
will remain an invaluable resource for jewelry artists for years to
come.Invites you into the world of the home jewelry artist, from
workbench to galleryTeaches fundamental jewelry-making techniques
-- hammering, soldering, riveting, and more -- in full-color
photographsIllustrates the steps for crafting twenty beautiful
pieces of metalwork jewelry, including rings, bracelets, earrings,
and pendantsFeatures gallery-quality jewelry from dozens of
contributing artists
This 'multi-tasking' book provides 18 art glass designs including
birds, flowers, geometric, southwest and oceanscape motifs. Each of
these designs is shown in colour, accompanied with 4 illustrations
revealing alternative shapes and configurations. But the innovation
doesn't stop there A 7-page instruction section includes headings
such as: Customising Your Patterns; Colour Decisions; Pattern
Making; and Pattern Enlarging (5 methods). Plus crafters are
offered basic training on using the designs for Fused Glass
applications as well as systematic instruction for traditional
Mosaic assembly techniques. Clear directions, step-by-step
photographs, and a variety of alternatives for each design combine
to make this book a top value for every glass craft enthusiast, no
matter where their interests may be located.
Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need
to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning
plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a
creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also
promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce
our impact on the planet. Extracting from and updating her book
Botanical Inks, Babs talks the home crafter through everything from
foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colours
and then putting your new knowledge to the test through a
collection of simple projects. With more than 15 dye
recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and
explanations of what works and why, Botanical Dyes is the
accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting
for.
This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 8
different colorful dot patterns plus 1 bonus gold foil sheet. This
affordable origami paper pack includes durable, authentic origami
paper folding sheets in a variety of dot-like patterns. It's
perfect for any folder who wants to add a distinctive flair to
their origami projects. This origami paper pack includes: 48 Sheets
of high-quality origami paper Vivid colors and patterns
Double-sided color 1 sheet of gold foil paper 6 3/4'' squares
Origami basics and folding techniques Instructions for 6 easy
origami projects
Ages 6 to 12 yearsMake your very own bracelet!The BRAZILIAN
BRACELET is the South American cousin of the traditional FRIENDSHIP
BRACELET. When a friendship bracelet is tied on the wrist of a
friend, that friend can make a wish. Then, the bracelet must remain
on the friend's wrist until it falls off on its own. At that
moment, the WISH comes true. Some believe that the charm will be
broken if the bracelet is taken off before it falls off on its
own.But you won't have to wait for your beautiful BRAZILIAN
BRACELET to fall off. Complete with the SEED BEADS and RIBBON, it
can easily be removed using the magnetic clasp!
Create stunning, unique pieces of art to wow and delight friends and family with this on-trend kit. Neon Painted Rocks contains 4 large, porous rocks that are perfect for this type of art, 3 neon paints, 2 black and white paints, 2 high quality paint brushes, 5 dotting tools of varying thickness, and a 24-page book containing a step-by-step instructions and photography on how to create a range of stunning pieces!
Discover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic
paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics. Acrylics are one of the
most versatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, and you'll
learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and
building texture, plus excellent instruction on how to paint a
range of different subjects. Confused about which types of paints
to use, and how to use them? Creative Acrylics cuts through the
clutter and offers clear fundamentals for working with a variety of
paints and mediums to produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is
water-soluble, dries quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect
for those starting out. Begin your acrylic painting journey with an
expert who will guide you through enjoyable techniques and projects
as you build confidence and ramp up your skills. Step-by-step
techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wide range of styles and
genres, including color mixing, brushwork, glazing, and how to
paint easy florals, still lifes, landscapes, and animals. Take your
new skills even further and paint on different surfaces to create
an apron, painted shells, a paintbrush rest, clay pot, and more. In
Creative Acrylics you'll find: How to set up your workspace to make
painting more enjoyable A guide to the different types of acrylic
paint Basic techniques such as understanding color and value, and
how to add texture and other effects using paint and mediums
Lessons and projects that build skills: creating still lifes,
florals, landscapes and skies, and painting on fabric, wood,
shells, clay, and more With all these ideas and inspiration, your
acrylic painting journey can begin today! Perfect for all skill
levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun,
practical approach to learning about and working with paints and
other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for little
girls contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters,
cardigans, dresses and tops, skirts and snoods and charming
accessories. Combining true comfort with contemporary design, in a
world where time is precious and clothes are often mass-produced,
Danish knitwear designer Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard has produced a
delightful range of garments that are definitely worth investing
time into. Many of the designs focus on texture and shape in solid
colours, and all aim to be functional for active children. They are
feminine but not too childish in look and feel. Beautiful stitches,
quirky details, classic shapes and lush yarns are combined to
inspire others to create their own 'Labour of Love'. Word count:
19,500
Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and
charity projects. In this comprehensive volume, now in a paperback
format, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines
the humble block with 150 patterns and masterfully demonstrates how
to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind
garments and accessories. Inside you will find 150 original block
patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, all with
Nicky's signature wit, verve and style. Also included are more than
ten exclusive project designs and detailed guidance for creating
exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or
decreases. The book also contains exclusive cut-and-paste project
design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to
help create your own masterpieces.
The Vintage Pattern Selector is a practical sewing book that arms
the reader with all the techniques and information they need in
order to mix and match clothing styles from the 20th century.
Accompanied by a CD with printable patterns for a range of dress
sizes, this book is a comprehensive guide to creating contemporary
outfits from vintage styles. For home sewers and fashion
enthusiasts, vintage clothing isn't merely a device to replicate
specific looks from a specific era, but instead, an opportunity for
limitless style options that draw on decades of experimentation
with hemlines, colour, styles, and silhouettes. Wear a 1960s style
shift dress with a classic 80s blazer. Match a 40s' cowl neck
blouse with 70s' style tapered trousers. The Vintage Pattern
Selector is the ultimate handbook to show the reader how to choose
the right fabric, colour palettes, styles, and patterns in order to
create contemporary pieces that reference these timeless styles and
designs.
Be the cat that got the cream with this feline collection of easy
sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple
hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive
breeds - including long-haired, short-haired, hairless and even big
cats -each pussycat pattern comes with step-by-step instructions
and full-size templates, making them purrrfect for all abilities.
The finished little kitties would make cute brooches, bag charms
and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger
plushes, all of which will make your cat-loving friends have
kittens! Cats? But they're all the same, aren't they? Well, no not
really! When you start to explore the many different breeds of
cats, you realise just what a variety of breeds there is, and how
different they are from each other. Author Alison J Reid has spent
months beavering away in her studio, researching all different
kinds of cats, both domestic and wild. She has checked out their
colourings and markings, and spent so much time trying to perfect
their colourful, beautiful eyes. It became an obsession! It was
only by researching the various details that make each breed so
distinctive, that Alison has been able to capture each of their
unique qualities and differences. Pattern, colour and shape are
key, so capturing these details in felt was important. Luckily,
there are so many different colours of felt available, including
fur-like mottled effects. Felt's non-fraying, double sided, robust
qualities make it easy to create all the little details that make
each cat breed so unique and instantly recognisable. She has also
used small amounts of wool curls and roving to add texture for
truly strokable results. Each cat pattern can be traced straight
from the page (or enlarged if you want to sew a larger plush), and
simple instructions mean that even beginners can get started. And
because all the cats are sewn by hand, you don't need a sewing
machine and can sit on the sofa with your cat while you sew.
Whether you choose to sew just your own favourites, or make cats
for the other crazy cat people in your life, this book will provide
hours of fun and inspiration.
Leather never goes out of fashion - and now designer Christina
Anton shows crafters how to create colourful, fun and contemporary
leather jewellery. Simply follow her tutorial, which covers the
basic techniques from stamping to sewing, to make her magnificently
wearable art. Twenty-one beginner friendly projects, including
Layered Fringe Earrings and a Geometric Cuff Bracelet, will spark
your creativity and take you to the next level!
Learn how to make fairies and mermaids to suit every season, and
discover the joy of crafting with magic wool. Magic wool is a soft,
vibrant material, perfect for creating figures for nature tables,
celebrations, and Christmas decorations. From beautiful seasonal
fairies, to shimmering mermaids and charming root children,
crafters can create a wonderful selection of figures as the perfect
focal point for festivals and storytelling. This inspiring book
includes clear step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and
diagrams for more than twenty standing figures, created using a
combination of winding and needle-felting. The projects range from
simple figures for beginners to more elaborate designs for
experienced crafters.
Welcome to this weird and wacky colouring challenge. There are
pictures to colour in, drawings to complete, spaces to scribble in
and lots of things to find in these super-detailed doodles by
artist Kerby Rosanes. Featuring unique and intricate ink drawings
of incredible animals, shape-shifting aliens and breathtaking
scenes. Readers will have to keep their eyes peeled for hidden
treasures and creatures scattered throughout the pages. Other books
in the colouring series include: 9781910552148 Imagimorphia
9781910552261 Mythomorphia 9781910552865 Fantomorphia 9781910552926
Geomorphia
If you love crochet and dolls, this is your book. Here you can find
15 projects made with the Japanese technique of amigurumi. There
are four collections: The Four Seasons, a Costume Party, Successful
Professionals and Dolls that you can dress with different clothes.
You do not need to be a virtuoso in crochet. If you know how to do
double crochet, increase and decrease, you can already make your
first amigurumi project. Choose your favourite doll and get to
work. The book offers some colour suggestions.
From craft sensation Molla Mills and Laine Publishing, Crochet
Crush features 23 contemporary patterns for incredible home decor
and accessory pieces that you will use, wear and love for years to
come. Crochet has certainly made a comeback, and no wonder - it's a
playful, mindful and easy craft; its sturdiness allows you to
create wear-intensive items like carpets and bags; and the results
are nothing short of stunning. In this amazing collection, Molla
Mills brings together the best in modern crochet design, with
projects including a duffel bag, cushion, sun visor and picnic
blanket. The colourful designs incorporate modern practicality and
unique style, inspired by flowers, nostalgic summers and Brooklyn
neighbourhoods. There is also a comprehensive section on getting
started with crochet, including choosing yarns and using tools to
create a range of stitches and effects. Instead of ready-to-buy,
Molla encourages readers to make their own pieces with quality
materials, combine patterns and vary the colours to their liking,
and enjoy the slow process. Featuring the beautiful photography and
design that Laine are known for, Crochet Crush will be loved by new
and experienced crocheters alike.
Jewelry making is satisfying and fun, especially with an
easy-to-follow book like Simple Jewelry. Whether you want to create
a conversation piece for yourself, or as a gift for someone
special, you will be able to craft this jewelry with ease. The
basic techniques section covers skills from knotting to proper
methods for working with wire, metal, beads, resin, and other
tactile materials. Even the complete beginner will tackle these
stylish projects with confidence. Simple Jewelry includes: 20
projects to make Designs suitable for beginners and more
experienced makers Includes step-by-step illustrations or
photographs to guide the reader Varied project styles that will
appeal to a range of ages and tastes Enter the wonderful world of
jewelry making as you make stunning and unique pieces from the
comfort of your own home.
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