Toymaking

Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you...

A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas. Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward's Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created...

The Best in Show series is an outstanding success. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a collection of new patterns for farm animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for large farm favourites such as cows,...

Make cute animals using easy-to-follow crochet patterns, with the second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures series. In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486481166Author Ted MentenFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm)...

Create fashion-forward outfits for today's 18" dolls! Whether you're sewing for your own dolls or the little doll lover in your life, these mix-and-match styles offer unlimited possibilities! Sew tiny garments inspired by sweet vintage styles, including...

Featuring a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper, try these 15 origami models that are inspired by the elegant beauty of flowers and birds. Origami Flowers and Birds explores the best nature has to offer, with a 64-page instruction book...

Crochet lovable dogs that look like the real thing, fur and all! This collection of 14 adorable amigurumi dogs features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to bark! Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then...

Create miniature versions of your favorite creatures!Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata. This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring...

Create all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects. Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAmigurumipatterns.net is a website that contains amigurumi patterns created by designers from all over the world. Joke Vermeiren started collecting patterns on...

Nicky Epstein presents an enchanting collection of fantasy and fairy tale costumes for the popular 18-inch dolls. The beloved author has created 22 imaginative patterns featuring favourite characters, including Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty,...

Make pompom versions of your favorite Pokemon! This book contains 32 patterns with photographs and instructions for pompom versions of popular Pokemon like Pikachu, Charmander, Snorlax and Bulbasaur. Gotta make 'em all!Book InformationISBN...

Make 48 different captivating flower pot characters, to celebrate any season with creative holiday decorations, party favors, and candy dishes.About the AuthorLinda Valentino is a teacher in New York and regularly crafts with 25 or more children. She...

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize...

Dim the lights, bring out your flashlight and quickly check underneath your bed: this new book will reveal the most adorable amigurumi monsters! Fourteen designers have released their inner Frankenhook. You'll see Solomon Sockeater munching on a pair of...

This exciting new book from Angie Scarr presents a voyage of discovery and inspiration for all miniaturists to delve into. Here, Angie shares the secrets of her amazingly intricate work in a variety of exciting materials and invites us to join in with...

You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You're not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren't mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of...

A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lover in your life! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947243330Author Creative ColoringFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Creative ColoringPublisher Creative ColoringWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

This book is targeted at enthusiasts, both those interested as a hobby and professionally. This book provides a complete guide to the design, sculpting and marketing of pop culture action figures, statues and collectibles. It begins by tracing the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910407066Author Sayjai ThawornsupacharoenFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint K and J PublishingPublisher K and J PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627003933Author Sheperd PaineFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Kalmbach Publishing CompanyPublisher Kalmbach Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

This unique craft book teaches readers how to sew animal dolls with contemporary style. Artist and pattern designer Melissa Lowry was inspired to create these plush characters when searching for safe kids toys that fit her modern style. As a result, each...

This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied results, often with very limited resources. Each chapter begins by looking at the mechanisms...

Make cute animals with easy-to-follow crochet patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 bestselling amigurumi book, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed,...

Crochet the cutest, cuddliest, coziest creatures of the forest with this beginner-friendly guide to amigurumi animals from Sarah Zimmerman, bestselling author of Crochet Cute Critters and creator of Repeat Crafter Me. These 26 simple patterns will...

This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you'll be delighted with the results and so will your little...

From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907359774Author Margaret BloomFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 564gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 210mm...

Popular in Britain since the late seventeenth century, dolls' houses are tiny slices of social history that give us a fascinating glimpse into domestic life over the last 300 years. In this beautifully-illustrated book, Nicola Lisle explores the origins...

Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work and celebrates many leading makers. The book covers the history of automata...

Discover a world of crocheted characters in this playful collection of amigurumi patterns. Meet Amity, dressed ready for any adventure, as well as a trio of sweet little cactus dolls, a busy bee, a shy Grapefruit girl and friends on Safari. Travel to...

Wooden puzzles are great projects both for the woodworker who builds them and for the end user who'll derive hours of pleasure trying to solve them. They can be built from scraps of wood with just a few tools that any hobbyist woodworker will have in his...

We've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold...

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Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937564186Author Linda WrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Lindaloo EnterprisesPublisher Lindaloo EnterprisesWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm)...

This title features 20 clearly presented, easy-to-follow knitting patterns catering for a wide range of abilities. The projects are full of personality and will appeal to adults and children alike. It includes a vibrant gallery section displaying every...

Creating Miniature Food for Dolls' Houses shows you how to bring mouth-watering delights to your dolls' house kitchen. With detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book explains the materials and methods used to begin creating miniature...