Crafts & Hobbies

Beautifully photographed, this beginner-friendly guide has everything you need to make 18 lovely soaps. Inspirational for seasoned soap-makers as well, the recipes use only natural ingredients that are kind to the skin and our environment. From olive oil...

Discover the colorful joys of hand dyeing your own yarn and fleece. It's easy, fun, and can be done right in your own kitchen! Self-taught dyer Gail Callahan shows you a variety of simple techniques to turn plain, outdated, or leftover yarn into vibrant...

Discover the thrill of working with hot metal and creating your own pieces. This book shows you how: with lavish photographs, it captures the excitement of working at the fire and explains the techniques to get you started. Drawing on traditional...

Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. This beginner's guide, by...

Where do you find inspiration for an abstract painting? How do you start? What materials should you use? Are composition and perspective important? These questions and others are answered in detail in this impressive book, with a clarity that guarantees...

Following the success of Beautiful Botanical Embroidery, Japanese embroidery artist Alice Makabe explores and celebrates her love of pattern through floral embroidery. Organized by season, you'll find soft, muted motifs to embroider in springtime,...

Origami is intricate and delicate, amusing and entertaining, beautiful yet inexpensive. This comprehensive practical guide combines a fascinating history of the art, an inspirational gallery, detailed descriptions of paper to use and over 80 projects to...

This is a professional book focused on foundational principles of art and illustrated by old and contemporary masters. It gives serious beginners to professional artists an in-depth understanding of the old masters' unparalleled approach to paint...

This very easy guide opens up the wonderful world of twisted stitches to knitters of any ability, even complete beginners. It is an indispensable introduction to all kinds of stitches, from simple mock cables to intricate bobble-textured plaits, for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780952322580Author Jacqui CareyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Carey CompanyPublisher Carey CompanyWeight(grams) 650gDimensions(mm) 272mm * 210mm *...

Renowned cricket writer Scyld Berry has earned a living being paid to avoid the English winter and to visit warm countries to watch cricket. For those who have not been fortunate enough to visit the countries England have toured, and for those who never...

Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic. The next title in Pavilion's series of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486230047Author Gustave DoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 241Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The ultimate collection of sustainable 3D art projects for the primary classroom. Learn how to teach children to create everything from rainforest scenes to robots with these innovative, easy-to-follow ideas from 3D art expert Darrell Wakelam. These...

'If you thought oil pastels were just something for children, prepare to think again.' The Artist '...look on in wonder as Tim shows you how you can use this neglected but simple medium to create real works of art...Just open this book at random and...

For beginners up, everything you need to know. Includes 28 teaching videos to view online. This combined book and video-guide to drawing manga will allow artists of ANY ability to master this hugely popular drawing style. The 256 page book is packed with...

A wonderful portable edition of Millie Marotta's Woodland Wild, from the Sunday Times and international bestseller artist. Lose yourself in the calming world of woodland wildlife, from peaceful pine groves to a steamy tropical forest, with over 80...

The world now applauds the exquisite ornamental ceramics made in Japan in the late 19th century for export to Europe and America. They dazzle the public today as they originally did when introduced at the International Fairs in Philadelphia, London,...

"Rarely does an embroidery book offer something for every embroiderer at every skill level, but Bobby Britnell has achieved exactly that. Flicking through the pages, there's an image or technique to inspire on every page. Beautiful line drawings inspire...

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each...

Fascinating ... to be eagerly devoured' Clarissa Dickson-Wright Most people today, if they have heard of her, associate Constance Spry with the cookery book bearing her name. But Connie was much, much more than the author of a bestselling cookery book...

Inspired by floral folk art from all over the world, this book contains over 100 modern, bold designs and motifs. A range of designs that are suitable for all sewing abilities. The essence of this book is to keep it simple, fun, and easy to stitch. With...

A complete course, packed with instruction and profusely illustrated. This fantastic book is all you need if you want to start drawing the figure, or if you want to develop your life-drawing skills. It is the ultimate reference book, a most inspirational...

Sewing Soft Books is a super simple guide to creating engaging and interactive activity books for young children that encourage fine motor skills and learning through play. Following easy and clear instructions, beautiful illustrations, and various book...

Flint knapping, which is the shaping of flint or other fracturing stone to manufacture tools, was one of the primary skills used for survival by our prehistoric ancestors. Early mankind once made and used these implements on a daily basis to hunt,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984822376Author Lia GriffithFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and...

Draw funny dogs and get into a sunny mood. Draw comical cats and give your day a boost. If you feel like fun and have a pen. It's time to follow your imagination!. Hirameki - 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration' in Japanese - is where doodling and ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486250069Author Edouard LanteriFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Crochet yourself a world of cute animal friends! Best-selling author Sarah Abbondio brings you 20 new loveable amigurumi animals, including dogs, crocodiles, bears, pandas, pigs, hippos, penguins and more! Begin by creating a simple body shape, which...

Claim the beauty of your unique, authentic expression.Break free of your comfort zone, sharpen your senses to perceive the world around you and find happiness in play. On this painterly journey, Tracy Verdugo leads you from self-doubt to...

Dot-to-dot images create surprising pictures when all of the dots are connected, but these are also incredibly colorable! Each of these images have more than four hundred dots, so you'll experience the intricacies in uncovering the images and then be...

This book includes advanced techniques, a wide range of patterns, tips for working with different materials, and enough of a foundation in knotting to allow readers to create their own bracelet designs! AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHOR: Michele Howarth first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624650307Author Marcos Mateu-MestreFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams)...

Discover a colourful world of adorable animals and fantastical creatures in this fun collection of sewn toys and gifts, brought together into one volume for the first time. Children and adults will adore this collection of cute and quirky stuffed toys...

This approachable method of carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 wood animal projects that focus on the flat-plane style of woodcarving, each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628575163Author Christine PymFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Strategic Book PublishingPublisher Strategic Book PublishingWeight(grams)...

Set tails wagging with this canine collection of easy sewing patterns for adorable dog designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds - including terriers, toy breeds, gundogs, pastoral...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486228709Author Harold SpeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stitches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for...