Crafts & Hobbies

Part of the best-selling Draw 50 series this step-by-step guide to sketching and rendering astronauts, planets, asteroids, comets, spaceships, space stations and other elements related to outer space exploration is for artists of all levels. In this new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486496290Author Erik SiudaFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm) 277mm *...

Get inspired by the fun, creative projects found in LEGO Technic Non-Electric Models: Compelling Contraptions. Each project uses colour-coded pieces and is illustrated with photographs taken from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are...

What inspiration will you discover when you open your mind to the future with Colour the Tarot?Book InformationISBN 9781801083607Author Igloo BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams)...

Perfect for baby, and so fun to crochet! Stitch sampler blankets offer a great canvas for learning new stitches and exploring new techniques in small portions. The variety of constructions of the blankets in this book - from working separate motifs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399580727Author J SmileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Watson-GuptillPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 382gDimensions(mm)...

Carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries on nearly every continent on earth. Prized by European monarchs and traded as far afield as Tibet and the Americas, these woven and knotted masterpieces are both distinguished works of art and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784756246691Author PIE BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint PIE BooksPublisher PIE Books

The latest from Tina Ignell: a comprehensive study of 2-shaft stripes, plaids, color effects, and so much more. Renowned weaving expert Tina Ignell (Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave, Favorite Rag Rugs, Simple Weaves) turns her attention to the...

Unicorns have captured the imagination of people all over the world. These fantastical creatures have never been so popular, and well-known fantasy artist Sharon Hurst shows you how to bring them to life in this, her first book. Containing 26 different...

Paper is amazing stuff. It's cheap, easy to use, and easy to recycle. It's lightweight and easy to cut or tear--but incredibly strong when folded, layered, or rolled. It can stand stiff as a board, pop up like a spring, or hang softly like a silk scarf...

In sew + quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment to add texture and color to...

Improvisation is a highly creative and collaborative art form, encompassing the skills of storytelling, character creation and stage presence all in the moment. However, with an array of styles and techniques to choose from, it can be hard for new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781571203540Author Becky GoldsmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint C & T PublishingPublisher C & T PublishingWeight(grams) 244gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782081513419Author Emmanuelle CourregesFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1920g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781640308435Author Publications International LtdPage Count 104Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International, Ltd...

Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Art Deco Fashion: Masterpieces of Art highlights artworks from fashion illustrators of the era that was characterized by the allure of modernity, progression, women's liberation, and luxury - leading to...

With the power of this book and your fabric stash, you can whip up any of these 50 last-minute patchwork gifts with most taking under an hour to complete. All projects are sourced from some of your favourite designers like Anna Graham, Amanda Jean Nyberg...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486827353Author Marty NobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423663560Author Naomi SladeFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Create quilts from a time long past but still very much a part of the quilting experience. These 14 quilt designs revisit a time when quilting was a necessity for most families. A time when every piece of cloth was put to use. The quilters of this era...

This UK author transforms a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. This title examines the methods for burning tribal and celtic designs, animal prints like zebra and leopard, as well as delicate floral and leaf motifs. It...

A creative and practical guide on how to get in touch with your local natural world to create thoughtful works of textile art. Filled with projects and step-by-step techniques, this book is perfect for textile students and professionals alike. Renowned...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399508035Author Jack HammFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1g

This book guides artists through the discovery and development of the art that they alone were born to create. Through real-life examples and exercises, we tear down the cultural, educational, and psychological obstacles to finding authentic visual...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999609941Author Peter BesteFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Sacred BonesPublisher Sacred Bones

This book features 18 fashion-focused pieces for beaders and jewelers of all skill levels to make. Techniques combine traditional bead and wirework with feathers, fabric, chain and leather. It offers beautiful and inspirational photography throughout...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913467470Author Pippa PageFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Eight15 LtdPublisher Eight15 LtdWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 5mm

Irish Aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, even though the connection to our rocky outcroppings in the Atlantic Ocean may be...

Just as an athletic coach expects to see significant physical growth from players in ten weeks, the reader of Artist Strength Training can expect impressive results in her creative stamina in just ten weeks as well. Ten chapters address such things as...

Machining for Hobbyists is for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists who want to set up or expand a small machine shop in their garage, basement, shed or perhaps in a rented space. With their own shop, hobbyists can build models and undertake other building...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925820836Author Lucy GodorojaFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Exisle PublishingPublisher Exisle Publishing

Ready, set, craft! When boredom strikes your household fight back with one of the most bountiful supplies on hand - paper. Whether you have printer or construction paper, cardstock or crepe, there are so many ways to make your kid's day more fun without...

In Conscious Crafts: Knitting, co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club unpick the meditative nature of the knitting process and its empowering skill set for creating, well-being and mindfulness. Making is mindfulness made practical, and knitting is an...

In this book, Cristina Filipe offers a critical examination, from a social and art historical perspective, of some of the artists and contexts that contributed to the transformations in Portuguese jewellery from the vanguard of the 1960s to the early...

The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook takes a closer look at how to accurately portray the riches of the botanical world. It tackles and explains many of the difficulties that artists encounter so they can extend and expand their choice of subject matter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780851055121Author Jane Houston AlmqvistFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Colin Smythe LtdPublisher Colin Smythe Ltd

Embrace the not-so-small world of minis--and your own tiny book!From teeny burritos and miniscule Chanel handbags to furniture no larger than a quarter, this mind-blowing collection of squeal-worthy miniatures features more than 250 of the tiniest...

This redesigned and full-colour second edition by best-selling author Elisabetta Drudi is an inspirational sourcebook of the drawing techniques required to render fashion details. It contains all the knowledge required to make accurate tech- nical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934003Author Jim HarroldFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press