Crafts & Hobbies

Learn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay. In Polymer Clay Jewelry, Author Rachael Skidmore-owner of the popular online shop and social-media channels Made by Maeberry-takes a fresh, contemporary approach to this classic...

This photo-filled guide offers you all the information you need to begin the fascinating ancient art of illumination, and then to improve your skills. A short history of the art, including photos of some of the world's great medieval masterpieces,...

". . . will make knitters drool. Fans of Noro will adore this one, and those new to the yarn will want to get started ASAP." --Booklist Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Noro's incomparable Kureyon yarn with this stunning collection of...

This title includes 15 imaginative, fully illustrated step-by-step projects. It provides projects with a contemporary edge and a twist on classic subjects, including the use of vintage clocks and glass pendants. It includes comprehensive chapters on...

Once upon a time in the quiet coastal town of Whitstable, previously known for oysters and fingering, a bunch of (mostly) novice embroiderers but accomplished swearers came together to sew, drink and swear. And amidst all the stitching and laughing,...

Resin craft is a great way to make beautiful items for your home and gifts for yourself or others. Hazel Oliver is the name behind Badger & Birch, whose eco-friendly practices include using solvent free and non-toxic resin, and incorporating natural...

Here is an artist sharing his knowledge of paint pouring-how to set up a studio, what materials to use, recommended techniques, and more (including what not to do).Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486805658Author Hildegarde DeuzoFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The scope and potential of mouldmaking and casting is fascinating, and makes it one of the most exciting processes available to today's craftsmen. Its opportunities have been developed and expanded further by a range of new methods and materials only...

Quilt your way through 50 U.S. state and ten national park paper-pieced blocks. The second edition includes new blocks and updated information with new fabrics, illustrations, photography, and full-size patterns.About the AuthorAs a bestselling author,...

There's a lot to learn from, ogle at and inspire you, which makes for a brilliant gift idea. She has indeed nailed it' Sarah Jossel, The Sunday Times 'A must read... Marian Newman is a true nail supremo' VOGUE 'Marian Newman...

Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon which she's built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486493459Author Charlene TarboxFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm)...

PEPIN gift and creative paper books all contain 4 pages of introduction and 12 large sheets of very high-quality wrapping paper. They can easily be removed from the books by tearing them along a perforated line. The sheets are folded to fit into the...

Capturing the landscape on paper requires the artist to look - to look deep into the distance and deep into the soul. This practical book celebrates the genre of landscape painting - the wonder of discovering the extraordinary in the everyday scene...

Beloved Japanese embroidery artist, Yumiko Higuchi's freshest collection of motifs, is showcased here on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside, you'll find an assortment of simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko's...

Learning How to Draw Has Never Been Easier!Lee Hammond's All New Big Book of Drawing is the culmination of nearly forty years of teaching. No matter what your experience level YOU CAN DRAW by following along these easy step-by-step demonstrations...

The East Kent Railway was one of Britain's less well known light railways, a part of the Colonel Stephens group of lines, the East Kent Railway was meant to open up the newly discovered Kent coal field and help to make its shareholders wealthy, however...

The Art of Wearable Flowers reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear. This guide provides how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous ...

Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian mittens with this collection of traditional Latvian mitten knitting patterns. There are 50 different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the mittens such as fingerless gloves and wrist warmers...

Written by a pioneer of modern fashion knitwear, Classic Knits of the 1980s describes the principal fundamentals of knitwear design and features original, colourful, textural and fun knitting patterns that capture the fashion zeitgeist of the 1980s...

Learn how to create beautiful loose and expressive florals, still lifes, motifs, animals, modes of transport, and fruits and vegetables in vibrant watercolor with touches of pen and ink. In Go with the Flow Painting, author Ohn Mar Win (Instagram:...

Take your skills-and your work-to the next level.Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612437286Author Abby SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 330g

Step into Jean Haines' distinctive, exciting world of watercolour with this, the ultimate guide to her influences, style and work. Jean's loose, expressive paintings are filled with colour and personality, embracing a range of subjects that includes...

Soldering is one of the most commonly used processes in jewellery, but its potential is often overlooked. This practical book explains the basics of the method but goes on to suggest ways in which soldering can be used to explore ideas and produce...

"The Art of Letter Carving in Stone" portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction. Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, it guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and...

Seed stitch was first recorded in 1649 when King Charles I wore a seed stitch waistcoat to his beheading. Centuries later, it is still one of the most used stitches among knitters. Surprisingly, little has been done to adapt seed stitch's rich texture or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611807738Author Yumiko HiguchiFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Watch an artwork grow on your knitting needles...The colours, the patterns, the size just about everything about B rbel Salet's colourwork shawls is magnificent. B rbel has been designing shawls for more than 20 years up until now her patterns were...

How to achieve beautiful paint finishes, including sponging, dragging, stippling, distressing and lacquering? It explains the ways to master patterned effects and faux finishes, from simple stamping to imitating the appearance of oak, mahogany, beech,...

Whether you're an experienced hand knitter taking up machine knitting for the first time or an established machine knitter looking for the confidence and knowledge to further your skills, this accessible book offers a step-by-step guide to the practical...

Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes,...

In this latest book in in the highly successful 20 to Make series, best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii has ventured into the world of crochet and created 20 adorable, amigurumi-style toys and animals. The patterns are both easy and fun to make, and...

A practical guide to using gouache in botanical painting, by a leading botanical painter. Gouache is an opaque water-based medium, often called body colour, that produces crisp and vibrant paintings, and is becoming increasingly popular in botanical...

From jewellery designers to scientists, graphic artists to naturalists, the range of people inspired by Ernst Haeckel's illustrations continues to grow. Following up on Prestel's Art Forms in Nature and Art Forms from the Ocean, this new collection...

This title features 25 beautiful and practical projects shown step by step. This is the simple but pleasing art of paper cutting celebrated in inspirational designs and appealing projects. There are complete step-by-step instructions for 25 superb...

Inspiration at your fingertips!Within the pages of The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary you will find not only 500 innovative knitting stitch patterns, but dozens of ideas popping through your mind. Cables may inspire designs for sweaters or blankets, cozy...

This funny and charming book opens the door to the many possibilities of the garden shed - just about the last male bastion left in the modern household. It is packed with 101 tasks, tools, simple projects, science experiments and ideas of all sorts for...

Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns - but most patterns don't include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with...