Resin jewellery is very easy to make and the technique is incredibly versatile. Popular craft author Sara Naumann shows you how to make beautiful pieces of jewellery for men and women, using simple techniques and inexpensive materials. Great fun and quick to make, you can add paper, fabric, photographs, shells, dried flowers, nail polish and more to the resin, producing professional-looking and stylish pieces that are totally unique. There are more than 50 projects to inspire you to create your own resin jewellery for yourself, or as gifts for family and friends. Ideal for beginners and more experienced crafters, prepare to become addicted!

Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching on wool, featuring 18 nature-inspired templates with insightful tips and ideas on how to use them.

Transform your knits with a handful of simple embroidery stitches: a cosy cardigan embellished with bright flowers, a dragonfly on the front of a sweater and mittens with plants climbing up the back of the hand. Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching with and on wool, explaining every step of the process — from planning to finished project. It is a source of inspiration and knowledge for crafty beginners and savvy stitchers alike.

Speel jy al 'n ruk lank met mosaiekwerk, maar voel jy moet dit nou op 'n hoer vlak beoefen? Of is jy 'n beginner wat soek na 'n uitdaging? Dan is hierdie boek net wat jy nodig het. Dit bied mosaiekwerk aan as 'n kunsvorm waar lyn, kleur en tekstuur almal saamwerk om pragtige resultate te lewer. Die treffende foto's op elke bladsy is inspirerend en leersaam. Die skrywer, wat oorspronklik 'n tekstiel ontwerper was, besef hoe belangrik die keuse van 'n ontwerp is wanneer jy 'n mosaiekprojek wil onderneem. Hierdie boek sal jou leer hoe om die regte ontwerp te kies en dit as 'n ontwerptekening weer te gee. Die tegniese inligting wat verskaf word, sal jou lei deur die proses om 'n ontwerp te kies, jou leer van die verskillende teels wat beskikbaar is, oppervlakke waarop jy kan werk en watter vir bepaalde toestande gebruik moet word, die materiaal en gereedskap wat nodig is, sowel as die verskillende mosaiektegnieke wat vir die voltooiing van jou projek gebruik kan word. Daar is selfs voorstelle vir alternatiewe as benodigdhede in jou omgewing moeilik bekombaar is. Die stap-vir-stap-projekte is pragtig en kan presies gevolg word, maar die skrywer moedig mosaiekwerkers aan om die projekte hul eie te maak deur met kleur en tekstuur te speel. Die projekte sluit groot en klein items in wat jy in jou huis of as geskenke kan gebruik, en gee alternatiewe voorstelle en idees ingeval jy 'n ander voorkoms of gevoel sou verkies. Mosaiekkuns behels soveel meer as die blote plasing van teels langs mekaar, en met Doen Mosaiek in die hand sal jy ontdek hoe geweldig bevredigend hierdie handwerkvorm kan wees.

Making Marigold: Beaders Of Bulawayo is a portrait of a women’s beading co-operative specialising in loomed beadwork, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Over 200 photographs reveal the sumptuous glamour of the Marigold beadwork and necklaces. Short, stand-alone narrative vignettes offer background insights into the making and development of the Marigold co-operative.

How did these women, whose skilled practice and creative impulses evident in every necklace, perfect this practice? And what has sustained their efforts across the decades?

Over the centuries, the corset has been a vital garment designed to support and shape the fashions of the day, and has progressed from being an undergarment to bold outerwear. This practical book explains the full process of making a corset with clear instruction and supporting photographs. Packed with information, it explores methods of creating modern corsets, whilst acknowledging the pioneering techniques of the past. Whatever your reason for creating a corset- be it for theatre- re-enactment or personal wear - this book is an invaluable guide to making a well-constructed, figure-flattering garment. Includes: a list of helpful tools, equipment and materials; step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to self-draft or personalize a commercially purchased corset pattern; techniques showing how to correct an array of fitting issues to produce a well-shaped corset; a selection of corset-making methods, illustrated with photographs and, finally, imaginative approaches to decorating and personalizing corsets. There are three main projects showing the development of the patterns and construction techniques to create gorgeous corsets.

Who doesn't love the beach? The 8 projects in this booklet capture everything we love about the seashore from a Lighthouse Hat that beams out light, to an adorable Lobster Cap for dressing up, to 2 cardigans for when the nights get chilly. These nautical hats and jumpers from Debby Ware will have you and your baby dreaming of sun, sand and waves right from the first stitch.

Die Suider-Afrikaanse subkontinent is besonder ryk aan inheemse boomspesies (sowat 2100) wat in grootte wissel van struikagtiges tot oeroue, hooggroeiende reuse. Baie van die boomspesies en die natuurlike omgewing waarin hulle voorkom, is al deeglik bestudeer en gedokumenteer in bele algemene beskikbare publikasies. Inligting oor hulle hour is egter beperk en nie maklik toeganklik vir die algemene publiek nie. Hierdie boek bevat inligting oor die hourkenmerke en houteienskappe van 140 Suider-Afrikaanse houtsoorte (134 inheemse en ses uitheemse spesies).

An ancient art form, encaustic art has seen a resurgence in popularity with the arts and craft world's focus on mixed media. This title makes it accessible to everyone, from rank beginners to arty crafters. Bringing it firmly into the realm of crafters, it shows you how to apply the coloured wax to anything from the usual glossy cardstock, to woodfree paper, canvas, glass and porcelain, as well as wood, candles and bisque wear. Several heat sources and applicators can work and Jann shows you how to use these creatively. In addition to all the necessary information about tools, basic techniques, colour mixing, finishes and application possibilities, this title contains over 50 projects that will have you hooked in no time. Learn to make cards, paper stock for other paper craft projects, wall art, stamping with wax, wax mosaics, combining wax with other media and much more - but be warned: once you start, you won't want to stop!

Kunsprojekte met gemengde media kombineer tekstuur, lyn en kleur op 'n unieke manier deur middel van collage, gewysigde kuns en montage, en maak hierdie gewilde kunsvorm vir almal toeganklik. Die treffende laag-op-laagprojekte waarvoor tallose tegnieke gebruik word, sal jou inspireer om te eksperimenteer, en jou eie skeppingsdrang laat ontwaak. Die pragfoto's van die oorspronklike kunswerke is daar vir plesier en om van te leer. Die boek dien ook as 'n heerlike bron van ontwerp idees om jou skeppende selfvertroue 'n stewige hupstoot te gee al dink jy dat jy nie kan teken nie.

Beginnersoefeninge wys jou die basiese knoopryg-teknieke, een-voudige steke, hoe om vasstrykstof vir lae te gebruik en selfs hoe om te hekel. Wanneer jy hierdie tegnieke baasgeraak het, kan jou ontwerpe so eenvoudig of ingewikkeld wees as wat jy hulle wil maak - en jy het geen spesiale vaardighede of toerusting nodig nie. Die basiese tegnieke word gevolg deur 'n groot versameling pragtige projekte wat by die meeste handwerkers groot byval sal vind. Die projekte wissel van funky, bonkige krale en bykomstighede vir kinders tot lieflike, delikate bykomstighede en prettige dekoritems vir jouself en jou huis. Daar is maklike aanwysings vir beginners, terwyl daar vir meer gevorderde handwerkers hope inspirasie is om hulle persoonlike stempel op die projekte af te druk. Uitmuntende kleurfoto's van al die voltooide projekte hou hulle eie bekoring en inspirasie in, en patrone van al die ontwerpe wat in die boek gebruik is, maak dit maklik om die inspirasie in pragtige geskenke of unieke items vir eie gebruik vas te vang.

Easy to Follow Instructions for 10 Classic Folds - Includes: 80 Sheets of Origami Paper, 64-page Project Book

Maak pragtige kwiltgeskenke vir jou huis, of vriende en geliefdes. Hierdie pragboek bevat projekte vir elke denkbare geleentheid en alle vaardigheidsvlakke - van kitsidees wat jy in 'n aand kan voltooi, tot items met meer om die lyf. Laat die maklike laslap- en appliektegnieke jou inspireer om jou eie stempel af te druk op die mooiste handgemaakte geskenke.

Hierdie nuttige boek is propvol idees vir die gebruik van tradisionele fotoplaktegnieke om jou huis te verfraai, gewone alledaagse artikels in lieflike geskenke te omskep of weggooigoed en optelgoed vir verdere gebruik te herwin en op te dollie. Dit wys jou hoe om bykans enigiets om te tower en persoon-spesifiek te maak deur foto's en onthougoed slim met fotoplakpapier, karton en tooisels te kombineer. Lieflike foto's van elke projek in 'n huisomgewing sal jou inspireer terwyl die geillustreerde stap-vir-stap aanwysings jou wys hoe; Prettige, ongewone en vindingryke projekte; Fantastiese geskenke en beregoed; Afwerkings wissel van stylvol en eenvoudig tot uitbundig en oordadig; Herwinning van blikke, flesse, bottels, hout-pallette, rame en selfs inkoopsakke. Die fokus van die boek is om herinneringe op slim en kreatiewe maniere te bewaar deur items te skep wat op jou mure en rakke ten toon gestel kan word. Met hierdie boek sal jy kort voor lank na net mooi enigiets as 'n moontlike skilderdoek kyk. Die meer as 55 projekte in die boek wissel van 'n klein koevert met 'n fotobinneblad, tot 'n groot vertoondeur van pallethout en sal byval vind by handwerkers met uiteenlopende agtergronde en vaardigheidsvlakke.

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata book explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout and explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects.

Maya Killgore is twenty-three and still in the process of figuring out her life.

Conor Harkness is thirty-eight, and Maya cannot stop thinking about him.

It's such a cliché, it almost makes her heart implode: older man and younger woman; successful biotech guy and struggling grad student; brother's best friend and the girl he never even knew existed. As Conor loves to remind her, the power dynamic is too imbalanced. Any relationship between them would be problematic in too many ways to count, and Maya should just get over him. After all, he has made it clear that he wants her gone from his life.

But not everything is as it seems - and clichés sometimes become plot twists.

When Maya's brother decides to get married in Taormina, she and Conor end up stuck together in a romantic Sicilian villa for over a week. There, on the beautiful Ionian coast, between ancient ruins, delicious foods, and natural caves, Maya realizes that Conor might be hiding something from her. And as the destination wedding begins to erupt out of control, she decides that a summer fling might be just what she needs - even if it's a problematic one.

Want the boot bling look? Boot jewelry is popping up everywhere right now. Rather than paying up to $50 for these cute accessories, make them at home from this fun collection of projects. With this booklet in hand, you'll find out how to turn ribbon, chain, and beads into lovely embellishments for your favorite boots. There are variations to suit every style, whether you add color with bright glass beads, sparkle with metallic ribbon, or unique personality with meaningful charms. In Boot Bling you'll find 15 easy-to-make projects for adding personal flair to your boots. Author Diana Wood offers clear, step-by-step instructions for every project, plus loads of technique advice for wielding basic jewelry-making tools. Learn to make all of the whimsically-titled pieces, including: Mermaid Drop Turquoise Petals Flower Power Silver & Pearls Rock Star Pom-Pom Perfect and more!

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions

In "Present Perfect," you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because."

Betz White, known for her earth- and family-friendly designs, offers a new collection of sewing projects for you to stitch and give to those you love. Projects include cuddly toys for babies and toddlers, clever bags and accessories for women and men, and beautiful items for the modern home. Sewers with a range of abilities, from confident beginner to seasoned seamstress, will find the projects achievable and enjoyable to make.

Each handmade gift begins with a thoughtful selection of materials just right for the project and the recipient. Throughout this book Betz also offers hints for using alternative materials and ideas for upcycling. Reusing a favorite fabric with a history, such as outgrown baby clothing, a grandfather's necktie, or a vintage tablecloth, can add meaning to a truly memorable gift.

Get up close to the beauty and detail of nature through the artwork of award-winning UK artist, Julia Trickey. See how ordinary and sometimes overlooked subjects, such as leaves and fading flowers, can be centre stage and come to life in this beautiful showcase of some of Julia's best-loved botanical watercolours. Having been a tutor of botanical art for many years, teaching as far afield as Moscow and New York, Julia loves to help others explore the potential of watercolour and to discover the keys to a good botanical portrait. In this book she shares some of these insights as well as the motivation behind her favourite projects, together with some of the processes and watercolour techniques involved. Take inspiration from these glowing, contemporary watercolours in a book that is both beautiful and useful.

A book that combines texture, line and colour in unique form by way of collage, altered art and montage, Artful ways with mixed media makes this popular form of expression accessible and appealing to all. Stunning layered projects using a myriad of techniques will get your creative juices flowing and inspire you to experiment. Lavishly illustrated both to please and to teach, this book is a great source of design ideas and will boost creative confidence - a perfect companion for your artistic endeavours, even if you feel you can't draw.