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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Toys, teddy bears & dolls
A selection of over 25 carpets and rugs to make for the dolls'
house in a variety of classic styles. This book is all you need to
create beautiful carpets and rugs of all shapes, sizes and designs,
whatever the size or period of the house. The historical and style
details of each piece are given, with suggestions for where each
one could go in the dolls' house. There are 25 stitched projects,
with several variations based on the originals. Each project has a
short introduction explaining the techniques used, and ways of
adapting the design. There is a wide selection of canvas sizes and
fabrics, with stitches including tent stitch, cross stitch and a
variety of other stitches to cater for all abilities. Charts for
alternative colour ways or designs are regularly included. All the
designs have symbol-on-colour stitching charts, and materials,
tools and techniques are fully explained, accompanied by
step-by-step diagrams and photographs.
All of the toys in this book represent Australian animals, and all
of them move in some fashion. As their movements are realistic and
suggestive of each animal, they all qualify as puppets. Claire
Schofield's designs use mechanisms ranging from her own inventions
and adaptations, to mechanisms that have survived hundreds (if not
thousands) of years. She provides step-by-step instructions, along
with detailed drawings and photographs. The 20 projects are
arranged from a "beginner" level through to "really tricky"
projects that will challenge any toy enthusiast.
A Fantastically Fun Guide to Making Homemade Voodoo Dolls! This
unofficial guide to creating fun Voodoo String dolls is the first
of is its kind. This book shows you step-by-step directions on how
to make these fun and funky charms, similar to Watchover Voodoo
Dolls found everywhere in craft stores. Great for kids and adults,
these easy-to-make dolls will entertain you for hours with their
quirky looks and personality. Very Voodoo has tons of photographs
to lead you through the process of creating these cute characters,
but will also prime your imagination as you start on the way to
making your own creations. Just be careful sticking those pins as a
final touch!
This is the sequel to the author's hugely popular "Puzzles in
Wood", which was reprinted by popular demand and which has been
selling for over 50 years. In this collection, some 46 puzzles are
just waiting to be made up and solved. They range from the simple
to quite challenging pieces for those craftsmen who like to take
pride in having their work fit snugly and accurately. A nest of
thirteen pieces of dollhouse furniture, bandsawn from a rectangular
block of wood, makes a striking demonstration of what can be done
on a bandsaw or scrollsaw. And the three-dimension jigsaw puzzle
makes a great variation on the conventional jigsaw. You can try
squaring triangles or making a triple dovetail puzzle, or the
eighteen piece double-cross. And when you have finished these
beauties go for the Marbles in a Maze! Happy puzzling!
Help your little ones to enjoy hours of imaginary play with this
wonderful collection of sewing patterns for DIY kids' dress up
accessories. Author, Jessica Near, has designed a range of masks,
paws and tails for days of dressing up fun. Your little ones can
choose from magical creatures to wild animals, birds of paradise
and superheroes - whatever takes their mood. Jessica explains how
to make the basic shapes for each of the accessories and how to
vary them depending on the character and creature. There are
step-by-step illustrations for all the projects and the general
sewing techniques, and, although the designs are distinctive, the
instructions are easy enough for absolute beginners. They are all
made from felt which makes them quick and easy to sew - no need to
worry about tricky hems or seams splitting.
Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for
every woodworking project under the sun, from building kitchen
cabinets to refinishing a deck. The book is organized by topics
such as Types of Wood, Building a Workshop, Working and Finishing
Wood, Design and Styles, and Small and Large Projects. Each section
is further broken down into chapters that cover specific skills,
projects, and crafts for both the beginner and the advanced
woodworker--Choosing Plywood, Cutting Dovetails, Building a
Look-Inside Birdhouse, Relief Carving, Constructing a Classic Bed,
Handheld Power Tools, Building a Cherry Chest of Drawers, Milling
Lumber Four-Square, Fashioning a Shaker- Style Clock, and much
more. Chapters feature step-by-step instructions, and an appendix
of essential resources for supplies, tools, and materials is also
included. The text, sourced from Fine Woodworking's vast cache of
projects and woodworking advice is trusted, tried, and true.
Create fashion-forward outfits for today's 18" dolls! Whether
you're sewing for your own dolls or the little doll lover in your
life, these mix-and-match styles offer unlimited possibilities! Sew
tiny garments inspired by sweet vintage styles, including a
buttoned blouse, party dress, and scallop-hem skirt. Sewing
enthusiasts who already know the basics can build a complete
wardrobe from 9 basic patterns. Learn techniques for small-scale
style, such as hemming sleeves, adding ruffles and trims, and
modifying patterns for fresh looks.
Design, build, and pilot custom drones no prior experience
necessary! This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct
powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features,
and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius:
Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers
safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the
basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video
transmitters, GPS, first-person view, and virtual reality goggles
to your creations. The book walks you through the FAA licensing
process and takes a look at advanced concepts, such as artificial
intelligence and autonomous flight. * Learn about aircraft parts,
control mechanics, and safety practices * Become an expert
pilot-even handle flips and high-speed maneuvers * Pick the perfect
parts for your high-performance drone * Find out how to solder and
start assembling your drone * Program the aircraft, calibrate the
motors, and start flying! * Add LED lights, GoPro mounts, and
self-balancing camera gimbals * Explore the world of
first-person-view (FPV) drones and high-speed racing * See how
artificial intelligence can be put to use in the drone industry
Strap on those aviator goggles and get flying! These 12 paper
planes are incredibly easy to build--merely pop-out the paper
parts, fold where indicated, and staple to finish. That's when the
fun begins! The sturdy paper airplane launcher catapults the planes
straight up in the air, before they glide gracefully back down to
earth. This paper airplane kit includes: 12 pop-out paper planes A
rubber band catapult launcher Step-by-step, full-color assembly
instructions Awesome paper airplane designs include: The sci-fi
inspired Thunder Bird--a technological marvel and incredibly simple
plane to assemble! The colorful Dragonfly--a unique 4-wing
structure that's highly unusual for a paper airplane! The high-tech
Space Ship Two--with a fuselage just like the real-life Virgin
Galactic rocket ship. And many more! Unlike other origami
airplanes, these are ready to go in under a minute, with no messy
glue or tape required! A full-color instruction book provides clear
information about each model and tips on how to fine-tune the
planes to get better performance. Supercool Paper Airplanes Kit's
ingenious designs--made with special paper and designed for ideal
weight distribution and long-lasting flights--are perfect for kids
and adults alike.
Best in Show: Knit Your Own Cat offers the unique opportuity to
knit yourself a cat. There are 25 different breeds included, from a
charming moggy to a sleek Siamese, a precious Persian to a loving
long hair. With Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne's designs you can now
knit your precious pet, reproduce your favourite breed or even knit
the cat you have always desperately wanted. The cats are
surprisingly easy to make. It will only take a few evenings to
create a covetable companion for life. Idiosyncratic descriptions
of the various breeds accompany beautiful photography, making this
book irresistable for both keen knitters and devoted cat-lovers.
The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived - and
it's her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive
projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It
contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing
game for an intrepid naturalist, and a colourful backpack for the
young explorer. Why not make some spooky Halloween bunting to get
ready for trick-or-treating, make a pirate cuddle pillow for a
swashbuckling bedroom, or line up some funky monkey skittles for a
game or two? The book contains all the guidance a beginner sewer
will need - containing useful tools and techniques sections at the
beginning, and plenty of tips throughout - while its fresh,
exciting designs will also inspire experienced sewers.
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