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Handbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique, but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to get started and information on tools and equipment, types of clay and a safe workspace set-up. Handbuilding methods, such as pinching, coiling, slabbing and press moulding, are explained in detail with step-by-step sequences. Techniques for creating surface interest, pre and post firing, are included using coloured slip, glaze or paint. Ideas for combining techniques and ways to experiment are explored and encouraged, as well as tips to avoid common problems and to achieve successful outcomes. With over 350 lavish photos, this book will provide inspiration through a unique understanding of current work. It is written both for the novice and for the experienced maker looking for a new direction.

Embroider 30 stunning floral motifs to stitch onto bags, clothes and accessories.

A sumptuous exploration of the work of renowned embroiderer Michele Carragher.

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 flowers and botanicals from around the world in one volume-now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.

Create beautiful and intricate pieces of pure silver jewellery with no silversmithing skills and very few tools and equipment using metal clay. This book features step-by-step photography, which demonstrates the techniques needed to set with stones, decorate with enamels, create textural effects using engraving and more.

Drawing On Grief is a uniquely creative journal and mindful keepsake which draws on the therapeutic power of drawing to soothe and support loss.

An inspiring craft book for learning to make beautiful mermaids and fairies for every season, using magic wool.

Feel the power of the Force as you enjoy hours of crocheting fun in the Star Wars universe!

Take a hands-on flight through history with this model airplane kit! Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit is filled with famous and historical model planes, just waiting to be assembled. It features 14 paper replicas spanning the history of aviation--from the Spitfire to the Concorde. The pop-out plane pieces are made of high-quality cardstock and printed in full color on both sides. With this kit, you can build and fly: Air Force One--The world's most famous Boeing 747 (a workhorse of commercial passenger air travel for 50 years)Bell X-1--The experimental aircraft that first broke the sound barrier in 1954, piloted by the intrepid Chuck YeagerLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor--A state-of-the-art stealth fighter with a top speed of over 1,500 miles per hourThe Wright Flyer--The first powered aircraft, flown by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903And many more!This kit includes: Pre-cut, pop-out airplane pieces made of high-quality cardstock that you assemble with any invisible tape (tape not included)32 page full-color book with instructions and historical information about each planeRubber band slingshot launcherAviation enthusiasts will enjoy making their way through history with model paper airplanes that actually fly. Please note that young aviators will need help with assembly.

Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework with 11 varied projects and expert instruction for left and right handed stitchers alike. From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s, traditionally used on men’s shirt collars, on household linen, and on samplers. The style is known as Frisian whitework, but there can be touches of color, and some samplers are worked fully in color. Alphabets, figurative motifs and geometric shapes are common, and they are interpreted in a wide variety of stitches, such as satin stitch, eyelets, whipped back stitch, and chain stitch; some also with cutwork and drawn thread work. Explore this beautiful style of embroidery using whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton’s clear instructions. The book features:A detailed introduction to Frisian whitework with historical and cultural information, including many photos of historical examples of Frisian whitework from the collection of the Fries Museum, helps to place the embroidery within its cultural context. Materials and equipment11 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications, including two samplers, soft furnishings for the home, table linen, and small articles suitable to give as gifts. The left- and right-handed step-by-step stitch and technique instructions are easy to follow, making it easy to learn. Yvette Stanton’s expert instructions will help you on your way to making beautiful Frisian whitework embroidery. 

Impressionism, an art movement pioneered by a handful of avant-garde painters based in Paris in the 1870s, gave academic oil painting a vivacity and spontaneity it had previously lacked, and remains to this day the single most popular style of art for gallery-goers and amateur painters alike. This elegantly-written book, by a professional artist and scholar, is both an instructional guide to incorporating Impressionist techniques into your own painting, and an illuminating investigation into how those first Impressionists actually painted their pictures. As such, it will fascinate both the painter and the art historian. This new book provides detailed advice on paints, brushes and canvas, as used by the original Impressionists and still widely available today. It discusses the process of making an Impressionist painting from initial vision to final completion and analyses the role of composition, light and tone, colour and paint handling. Finally, it gives an overview of the subject matter most closely associated with the Impressionists.

Sewing is good for the soul and this collection of loungewear sewing projects is designed to soothe the soul and lift the spirits. Features full-size, graded patterns for 10 relaxed garments including pyjama pants, a linen T shirt, summer dress and palazzo pants. The silhouette of the clothes is relaxed loungewear for work and at home.

1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is a comprehensive color-mixing resource for painters of all skill levels.

Discover a world of creative and colourful jewellery making from the comfort of home. In this comprehensive guide to modern polymer clay techniques, artist and designer Heidi Helyard reveals the simple techniques that can be used to create 20 contemporary jewellery pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Just make, bake and wear!

Colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book.

Art lovers, colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book.

The essential sewing guide, tips and tricks from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee

Your favorite childhood craft is back in a big way! With Art Makers: Papier Mache, you can learn to craft and create using papier mache-a fun, easy, and hands-on hobby that both kids and adults will love.

Wool and the Gang introduce you to the craft of crocheting with raffia, a breakthrough new yarn that is great for a wide range of summery projects. This book includes patterns for 10 on-trend raffia items such as bags, hats and baskets, which are then further embellished with embroidery in raffia yarn.

The quilter and author of 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags is back with stunning new quilted bag designs in this illustrated step-by-step project guide. Acclaimed quilt designer Susan Briscoe presents another twenty-one patchwork bag projects based on thirteen original designs. From exquisite evening bags to portfolios, saddle bags, backpacks, and more, each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, photographs, and piecing diagrams, allowing you to create your own unique and stylish accessories. Each bag is shown with variations in colorways and other possible adaptions to help you make it truly your own. A separate section covers patchwork techniques including cutting fabric strips, machine piecing patchwork and how to create patchwork blocks such as Seminole, triangle squares, flying geese, log cabin, as well as foundation piecing and crazy patchwork. Applique and quilting techniques are also covered, along with bag making techniques such as making straps, attaching bindings, inserting a zippers and linings, and adding pockets. You'll also find a library of decorative stitches for embellish your bags, advice on fabric color themes, and a library of patchwork blocks.

Surround yourself with adorable wildlife from all over the globe in this charming colouring book.

An exhilarating and exciting approach to painting the sea and sky, from master artist Judith Yates.

Create your own tailored wardrobe and learn a new sustainable skill with this comprehensive guide for beginners from Juliet Uzor, winner of the Great British Sewing Bee.

This value-packed origami kit provides hours of fun for folders of all ages and skill levels!Create colorful origami animals, insects, boats, flowers and other unique paper projects. This kit literally has something for everyone! Get busy folding paper animals (like a skunk, swordfish and husky puppy); 3D objects (a Japanese house, chopstick rest and pinwheel); money origami projects (heart, turtle, tulip); and much more!All of the models are valuable keepsakes you can give as gifts or use to decorate your bedroom or desk. This kit includes a 64-page book with 60 projects, plus 114 origami sheets in 4 sizes:24 6.75-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors36 6-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors40 4-inch sheets in 4 patterns and colors12 practice dollar bills2 6-inch sheets of gold foil

After the overwhelmingly popular Hip Hop Coloring Book, Hip Hop Journal and Hip Hop Coloring Book: East Coast Edition, Mark 563 is back with Hip Hop Coloring Book: West Coast Edition. It s a fun activity book for kids and adults. The book features a selection of Mark 563''s own illustrative takes on some of Hip Hop s most important figures.