Crafts & Hobbies

Pouring concrete doesn't have to be left to the professionals. Versatile, inexpensive, and easily casted, concrete is the perfect medium for crafters, tinkerers, and home improvers. Now, lifelong crafters and interior designers Susanna Zacke and Sania...

Introducing Pottery offers a complete course in pottery, explaining everything you need to know in order to get started, and beyond. It will help develop beginning ceramic artists' skills, and guide them through to a greater level of confidence and...

Acrylic painting with the pros! Get the basics and expand on your skillset with 24 projects featuring various techniques, modern motifs, and abstract image ideas.About the AuthorGabriele Malberg, Sylwia Mesch, Monika Reiter, Christin Stapff, Martin...

Zero waste is key to Maria Sigma's renowned weaving designs, and here she shows beginners-and more-accomplished weavers too-how that philosophy can transform what you weave. Enjoy learning the basics of both heddle loom and frame loom weaving and succeed...

Joining metals is a fundamental process used in all aspects of modern life. It is vital wherever metals are used, which is just about everywhere. Small or large, simple or complex - no mode of transport or method of construction would be possible without...

Faced with an endless supply of mass-manufactured products, we find ourselves nostalgic for goods bearing the mark of authenticity-hand-made tools, local brews, and other objects produced by human hands. Archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander...

Enjoy the art of weaving at the small-scale level with the fun, accessible potholder loom! Unplug yourself-and any children in your life-and enjoy the art of weaving at the small-scale level with the fun, accessible potholder loom. Familiar to many...

Covering a technique popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen, this manual moves beyond basic woodturning with the segmented woodturning technique. This creative approach is demonstrated in one complete step-by-step project that effectively guides...

Elegant letters are the perfect way to personalise a greeting card, stationery or a memorable gift. Turn mundane mail into envelopes that promise something really special. Send special tangled thank-you notes and enclosure cards for showers, weddings and...

Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, co-owner of and design force behind the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this new collection, she includes hoods, beanies,...

Leatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as absorbing and enjoyable today as ever. This book introduces the basic tools and techniques needed before explaining more advanced ideas for designing and decorating leather. With an easy-to-follow text,...

If you've ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography, here's the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects is packed with tips, tricks and inspiration. All you need is this big book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start...

Take your bowl-making skills to the next level-tackle curves, create custom sizes, and select the perfect fabric to create a unique piece.About the AuthorKirsten Fisher has been teaching quilting and bowl making for more than ten years. She is a member...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993578977Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint InklingbricksPublisher InklingbricksWeight(grams) 216g

Pattern designer Marie Greene, author of Seamless Knit Sweaters in 2 Weeks, has created 30 fast new patterns for beautiful boutique-quality accessories. Every project is created to be easy-to-memorise and portable, so even knitters with busy schedules...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781453851999Author Elizabeth TownesFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm) 249mm * 198mm * 8mm

Exploring Colour in Knitting is packed with all the guidance and advice you will need to confidently knit with colour. First the book looks at understanding colour from hue families to warm and cool colours, brights, pastels and neutrals, tints, tones...

'This magnificent book allows us to peer behind the veil to behold the world of beauty, pride, and meaning of ancient Afghan embroidery. Through stories of hope and challenge, we are able to walk with these remarkable Afghan women as they rebuild their...

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo. From cowboys'...

Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo - the art of Japanese braiding. Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This...

Craft delicious wild cocktails from foraged and grown ingredients The art of foraged, or 'wild', cocktails is a growing phenomenon all over the world - from the pop-up bars of London to the farmers' markets and speakeasies of New York City...

In the world of costume jewelry, the name Lea Stein Paris (R) is recognized as the most notable and innovative designer of plastic jewelry of the 20th century. Her use of sculptured laminated celluloid in many novel combinations of textures, colors, and...

MG V8 tells in unprecedented detail the stories of some of the most powerful and exciting cars ever to wear the evocative MG octagon badge. Topics covered include: The story of each MG V8 model, from concept to development and production. Detailed...

In this richly illustrated volume, Oliver Watson presents a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands. Clear and informative essays examine the art, archaeology and collecting of Islamic pottery, ceramic families and technical traditions, and...

Locomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. However, in this invaluable, richly illustrated volume,...

Turn your kitchen into a waste-free zone with these crafty solutions for everything from 'unpaper' towels to reusable kitchen wipes and clever storage solutions. The zero waste movement is huge and this collection will help you to craft your...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486804583Author Tim FoleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 226gDimensions(mm) 278mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954196097Author Claire Marie CowlingFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Thrive FloristryPublisher Thrive Floristry

This is a stunning collection of jewellery and accessory projects, all handmade using delicate mini mosaic tiles and beautiful millefiore glass beads. It is ideal for crafters who enjoy mosaics but want to create small, portable items that can be given...

Understanding Wood is the definitive reference on wood technology, and is a keystone of every woodworker's library. The first edition (1980) sold over 128,000 copies: this new edition updates the classic text with new information on new materials:...

Applique is a classic embroidery technique that has recently been experiencing a revival. Appearing in the most cutting-edge contemporary textile work, it can be interpreted in many different ways - layering, patching, applying, overlaying - and offers...

Cosy up to wool applique with fifty colourful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool applique projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574216592Author Suzanne McNeillFormat PaperbackPage Count 51Imprint Design OriginalsPublisher Design OriginalsWeight(grams) 218g

Taxidermy has come in from the cold. Stuffed animals are appearing everywhere from chic apartments to luxury boutiques. Museums have been dusting down their collections to put them back on display, while contemporary artists have rejuvenated the practice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486819044Author John GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 225gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789188369765Author Dokument PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dokument PressPublisher Dokument Forlag

If you loved Upcycle With Sizzix, this is the perfect book to continue your journey with these amazing machines. Sizzix expert and author Stephanie Barnard covers card-making basics, her favorite products, and shares projects you can create yourself...

Whatever art you practice, chances are you're going to come across image transfer techniques. These valuable techniques allow you to reproduce a unique image from any source and apply it to a myriad of surfaces. The options are endless! Playing with...

Discover the diversity of the jungle with this collection of 20 breath-taking cross stitch designs featuring amazing animals against stunning backdrops of climbing vines, ferns and exotic flowers.Jayne's jungle favourites include the tiger, orangutan,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627009416Author Jeff WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 269mm * 206mm *...