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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts
De-stress and relax with this beautiful and therapeutic adult
colouring and doodle book. This sophisticated colouring, doodling
and drawing book features beautifully intricate illustrations to
colour that are designed to inspire a state of calm. Through
focusing your mind on colouring intricate artworks and completing
gorgeous illustrations, you will leave behind the worries of your
day. Whether you're an amateur artist or advanced, everyone can
create something exquisite as no drawing skills are required. An
updated version of the 2016 edition, The Relaxing Art Therapy
Colouring Book.
Citygami London is a craft project, a diorama, a study in
architecture, and, when it's finished, a stand-alone piece of art.
Inspired by one of the world's great architectural cities,
Clockwork Soldier have created a unique experience that lets
readers replicate London's most famous buildings, while also
gaining fascinating insight into their histories and significance.
Here, scale models of the Shard, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's
Cathedral, the London Eye, and other structures are presented in
die-cut, pre-folded, cardstock pages. Clear, easy-to-follow
instructions show you how to assemble each building. Accompanying
the models are a set of detachable cards of the buildings, allowing
readers to play against each other by comparing facts and figures
about the structures. Best of all, when every building has been
constructed, the result is a display-ready cityscape of London. As
fun as it is educational, this craft book promises hours of
absorbing activity and a lasting keepsake for years to come.
A handy craft pad that is packed with 75 sheets of patterned
origami paper and instructions for creating original projects,
including boxes as well as birds, bees, butterflies, and other
winged animals.
Experienced potter Henry Leighton has spent years creating
potteries and ceramic objects of his own and for others: this is
his practical, all-encompassing guide, complete with step-by-step
illustrations. A brilliant introduction to making pottery by hand,
this book introduces the reader at first to the philosophy and
notions of design possessed by every good potter. When is making
quality earthenware an art form, and when it is simple manufacture
of a product? What distinguishes ordinary pottery from porcelain?
The book delves into the materials and clay necessary, and the
methods and distinctions in crafting. Important qualities such as
the porosity and plasticity of clay, and the various kinds of clay
useful for making quality earthenware, are discussed. We're also
instructed how, and in what proportions, we should mix clay to
achieve an ideal consistency for either earthenware or porcelain.
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.
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