The LEGO Technic Idea Book
The LEGO(R) Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces. The Technic models in Simple Machines demonstrate basic configurations of gears, shafts, pulleys, turntables, connectors, and the like. You'll learn how to create small, elegant machines like cranes, operable doors, motorized cars, a rubber band-powered rocket launcher, a hand-cranked drag racer, and even musical instruments. This visual guide, the first in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo, Japan. Each title is filled with photos of Isogawa's unique models, all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO builders young and old. Imagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build? NOTE: The LEGO Technic Idea Book series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces shown in a particular model, experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the author's website for a list of the special parts used in the book.
Make Things. from Wood
Does woodworking intimidate you? It's okay if it does, you're not alone. But the world of woodworking has been waiting for you, and this book is ready to welcome you in with open arms. It's time to let go of the fear, cut through the jargon, and start making things. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, and aimed at absolute beginners, you'll find all the skills and encouragement you need within these pages. From learning about tools and techniques to tips and tricks, along with detailed step-by-step projects, this book is bursting with all the knowledge you need to begin your woodworking journey. In this book you'll learn: All about power tools and hand tools, how to use them and which ones you actually need.How and where to buy wood and the essentials of cutting, sanding and joining.Everything you need to know about staining, painting and protecting wood.How to install hardware for hanging projects on the wall.How to cut circles and shapes to add a new dimension to your projects.Tips on how to create your own workshop in a small space, including dust management.The design process and how to discover your inner creative.How to make 20 projects step-by-step, as well as suggestions on how to adapt the projects to create your own unique designs.But this is more than just a manual - it's an invitation to tap into your creativity, explore new possibilities and discover the joy of bringing something to life with your hands. Whether you're here to learn the basics, or dreaming of something more ambitious, this book provides you with the skills and encouragement you need to thrive. With this trusty book by your side, you'll gain the skills, confidence and expertise you need to explore new possibilities, express your individual style, and become the woodworker of your dreams. Buy this book today to start fearing less and making more!
Practice Makes Perfect
A brilliantly funny, charming read from Clodagh Murphy, perfect for fans of Catherine Walsh and Marian Keyes. Claire Kennedy is the anonymous voice behind a wildly popular sex blog smart, sassy, and always up for an adventure.... Or so her fans think. In reality, Claire is quiet, bookish, and hasn t been on a date in over a year. But when Mark the charming publisher she s been flirting with online suggests they meet in real life, the fantasy risks falling apart. Mark is offering everything Claire s ever wanted: an actual relationship, a hot book deal, and a foot in the door of London s literary scene. There s just one problem she needs dating experience, fast. Enter Luca: laid-back, infuriating, and annoyingly attractive. He agrees to help Claire with some very hands-on research... as long as she doesn t get the wrong idea. He s not boyfriend material and this is strictly practice. But as sparks fly and lines blur, Claire starts to wonder: Can the rough draft end up being better than the real thing? Previously published as Some Girls Do. Praise for Clodagh Murphy: Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again Joanna Bolouri A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won t they vibe BookMadJo Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit Herding Cats Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read Reviews in Heels If you haven t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre you don t know what you are missing Kirsty s Book Reviews This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment Books, Life and Everything
How To Draw Animals
This book is a simple How To Draw Animals manual for all ages in ode to the magnificence and beauty of all creatures great and small - as we run through the graphic gamut of the alphabet, A-Z. So feel free to, at your whimsy and spontaneity, pick up a pen or pencil and doodle along in this relaxed creative exploration.
My First Origami Book
Playtime with origami becomes a creative adventure as kids explore 19 exciting projects through clear step-by-step instructions and how-to video tutorials. Includes 80 vibrant sheets of 9 7/16 x 9 1/2-inch origami paper, perforated for easy tear-out. With vibrant colors and patterns to choose from, young crafters can fold and shape designs such as a samurai helmet, a cicada, a fish, a rectangular box, a piano, a pine tree, a swan, a bird, a crow, a whale--even a jumping frog, transforming simple paper into something extraordinary while building motor skills. Perfect for beginners and children ages 7 and up.
The Inklings Coloring Book
**This book is saddle-stitched. Renowned fantasy illustrator James A. Owen presents fifteen intricate and imaginative line drawings inspired by the works of Oxford's famous Inklings and Diana Glyer's fascinating Bandersnatch.Printed on heavy stock on one side only, each drawing is suitable for markers, fine-tipped pens, and colored pencils. Color your way through The Eagle and Child pub, along the banks of the Isis, beneath the spires of Magdalene College--and find (and color!) the bandersnatch hidden in each picture.Fans of the Inklings fantasy literature and lovers of coloring books for grown-ups will enjoy relaxing with The Inklings Coloring Book.
On-The-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1
Your on-the-go embroidery companion for endless creativity! Stitch anywhere with On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1! This portable set includes 60 essential stitches, each on a handy 3" x 5" card, thoughtfully color-coded by stitch type for easy use--chain, blanket, knotted stitches, and more. Includes three metal rings for organizing your cards, they slip effortlessly into your project bag, keeping clear photos and step-by-step diagrams at your fingertips. Designed for both right- and left-handed stitchers, these cards make embroidery inspiration accessible wherever you are. Take along only the cards you need! Portable 3" x 5" cards with 60 essential stitches, also includes three metal rings for easy access and organization The card set is color-coded by stitch type with close-up photos and diagrams, plus right- and left-handed instructions on every card As a bonus, three compact floss organizer cards are included, making it easier than ever to stay organized while stitching on the move!
Modern Scrap Quilts
Reimagine negative space with scrappy quilts! Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer's approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, texture, and stunning designs. Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, add background accents, and more! Discover 10 creative techniques to transform fabric scraps, each with a detailed discussion on using scraps in negative space and a quilt project to practice the concept. Packed with inspiration and tips, this book empowers you to design your own unique scrap quilts or explore the provided projects! Create 10 creative techniques and 10 fresh and imaginative quilt projects offering endless opportunities to hone your skills and bust your scrap pile Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, and add background accents Learn about design elements that might detract from the overall design, along with tips for smarter fabric purchasing
Art of Fabric Block Printing
Block print stunning fabrics with hand-carved motifs! Learn the foundations of block printing! From designing repeat patterns and carving blocks to printing and layering inks, this is the perfect introduction to printing on fabric. With 15 vibrant, templated block designs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll be printing like a pro in no time! It's packed with 12 fun and inspiring projects that range from sewn zipper pouches and quilted kitchen accessories to upcycled garments; block printing can upgrade your textiles whether you sew or not! Transform your home goods, accessories, wardrobe, and more with custom, colorful fabrics. A complete visual guide to fabric block printing, from carving and inking to printing and layering, with 15+ templated designs ready to transfer and print 12 step-by-step projects showcase the versatility of block-printing, including sewing projects and ready-to-wear printed garments Perfect for sewists and quilters alike--block printed fabrics can be used for everything from garments to home d矇cor, adding a unique touch to any project!
The Bracelet Bible
The ultimate guide to creative bracelet making: over 100 stunning designs to create and customize, from kumihimo-style to cuffs! Create unique jewelry pieces that reflect your style and personality, or make personalized gifts for your loved ones. With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. Learn about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started, from looms and pliers to threads, beads, and charms.Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macram矇, through clear, concise visual instructions.Create 100 different bracelet designs, from the vibrant colours and intricate geometric patterns of Brazilian bracelets to the elegance and timelessness of ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets, all the way through to statement cuffs to give any outfit a touch of style.This is a translation of the French title by popular craft authors Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnes Delage-Calvet and Fran癟oise Vauzeilles.
A Garden of Herbs
During the early part of the 20th century, a small group of women had a lasting-and, considering their number, perhaps oversized-influence on the public's interest in growing and using herbs. At the time, hedgerows and stream verges were still tangled with wildflowers, but stories about plants were drifting into obscurity, and common use of herbs was being supplanted by the busyness and conveniences of modern life. Fortunately, just as the pace of change was set to accelerate, one of those women, Eleanour Sinclair Rohde, helped to preserve a link to the old knowledge through her many books and articles.A Garden of Herbs, first published in 1920, was presented as a small handbook for anyone interested in growing and using herbs as they had been generations before. Rohde hoped that herbs would once again be more widely grown, and she believed that even a small city or suburban garden provided the opportunity to recreate a version of the old-fashioned herb garden. Her book, A Garden of Herbs, begins with some examples of knot garden designs and then presents individual profiles of over seventy herbs-some that are familiar as well as some that are rarely grown in our gardens or used in the kitchen anymore. Also included are five chapters of recipes for soups and salads, drinks and desserts, perfumed waters, powders and pomanders-and more, gleaned from old stillroom books, age-old herbals and a wealth of other historical books and manuscripts noted in the bibliography.
Clay
With 20 stunning projects, find inspiration and creative air-dry clay crafting ideas to make for yourself, your home, or family and friends. Create beautiful clay pieces for your home using minimal materials. Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? With air-dry clay, you can learn how to create gorgeous items without the need for a kiln or expensive equipment. All you need is clay, a few tools and your imagination. Author and artist Sarah Reeves will guide you through everything you need to know to learn this fun and therapeutic craft. Discover 20 step-by-step projects suitable for all levels, along with an introduction to the core techniques and materials, and tips and tricks to finesse your projects. Projects include: - Photo holder - Textured coasters - Hanging plant pot - Incense holder - Bud vase - Fluted trinket bowl - Bookends - Moon phases bunting And many more...
Dovetails
For centuries, dovetail joints have been instrumental in holding wood together. Though modern mass-production of furniture means that most such joints are now machine-cut instead, there is still a place for traditional hand-cut dovetails in low-volume, high-quality furniture making and, increasingly, in the work of the hobbyist woodworker. Dovetails is a comprehensive guide to the hand-tool preparation of dovetail joinery. Containing over 400 photographs and diagrams, it details how to make 28 dovetail joints, from the simplest example through to complicated puzzle joints.
Macram矇 Craft: 35 Projects to Make
Master MACRAM?, the ancient art of KNOTTING, with 35 STUNNING and COLORFUL projects to create. Lucy Hopping has reimagined the timeless art of macram矇 for the modern maker with a collection of projects for every mood and occasion. Each piece you create is guaranteed to add a unique, handmade charm to your wardrobe. Adorn yourself with a chic golden collar necklace, beaded bracelets, or boho-inspired earrings. Transform a lucky stone into a pendant wrapped in bright knots, fashion your favorite fabric into a quirky macram矇 belt, or craft vibrant friendship bracelets for friends, each one in a different color. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, each project uses easy-to-find materials like embroidery floss, yarn, ribbon, and beads, with clear step-by-step artworks and helpful tips to guide you. Start with simple projects and gradually progress to more intricate designs, mastering new techniques along the way.
Cherished Threads
Some stories aren't written-they're stitched, slowly, softly, through shared smiles, unseen tears, letters passed across states, and silences that spoke louder than words.Cherished Threads is the deeply personal journey of Sudheer, a boy who grows through time, loss, and love-guided by bonds that hold firm across distance and destiny. From sibling letters that bridged miles, to life-altering trials and divine turns, this is a tale of family, grace, and the quiet strength we often forget to name.Through moments of pain and pockets of joy, Sudheer's life unfolds like fabric-frayed at edges, yet woven with care. And every thread? Cherished.
All-New Twenty to Make: Wirework Jewellery
Create beautiful, bespoke wirework jewelry that stands out from the crowd! Craft your own range of stunning wire rings, necklaces, earrings and more, with simple techniques and just a few materials. Straightforward to make and right on trend, these fun wire projects add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit and make wonderful personalized gifts. 20 achievable, customizable projects that will turn heads and make great giftsChoose from a range of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and ear cuffs shown in different coloured wire to inspire you, with optional bead or stone settingsAll the skills you need explained and illustrated - from twisting the wire and making an eye loop to wire weavingDemystifies the process of wire-wrapping jewelry, with easy-to-follow steps for every project, ensuring great results every timeOnly a small set of tools is needed to get started: start small and build up your collection of tools and materials as you goThe best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! All titles in the best-selling All-New Twenty to Make series come in a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each containing 20 brand-new projects.
Loving Alpaca
Loving Alpaca tells the story of Sandra Jordan's childhood, life-changing encounters with Alpaca in Peru inspired a global journey, culminating in a business celebrating Peruvian craftsmanship while connecting heritage, sustainability, and artistry across cultures. In the misty highlands of the Andes, Sandra Velasco Jordan first encountered the gentle creatures that would one day become her life's passion and purpose. From these childhood moments among Peru's verdant mountains to establishing her acclaimed textile business in California, Jordan's journey with alpacas weaves a story as rich and textured as the fabrics she creates. Loving Alpaca, with a preface by the acclaimed interior designer Holly Hunt, chronicles a life lived between worlds--from Peru to Chile, India to the Philippines--as Jordan draws upon her multicultural experiences to build a business that honors tradition while embracing innovation. With unwavering dedication, she works alongside Peruvian herdsmen and women weavers, preserving ancient crafts while introducing their exceptional artistry to global markets. More than a memoir, this impressionistic portrait reveals how alpaca fiber became the thread connecting Jordan's past to her present, her heritage to her home. Through her story, we discover the profound relationship between craft and identity, sustainability and beauty, nature and creative expression. Journey with Jordan as she transforms her love for these remarkable animals into a mission that celebrates cultural heritage, champions ethical practices, and creates spaces of harmony and beauty wherever her path leads.
Sword Art Online: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises! Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.
The Nature of Fashion
"One of our favorite reads of 2025." Dressed: History of Fashion Podcast Named one of the best fashion books of 2025 by Fashionista If plants have shaped fashion's past, couldn't they hold the secret to its future? Vivid, celebratory, impassioned and angry, The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through the history of how we learned to create clothing with plants, revealing how textiles have transformed the human world and our natural landscape. More than just a story about plant-based fashion, The Nature of Fashion chronicles the plant stewards, obsessives, innovators and profiteers who have shaped what we wear. It is about the clash of worlds, voracious exploitation and silenced voices; about devotion, passion, blindness, idealism, greed and how clothing has separated us from nature. Told through intimate vignettes into this past, each person, people group, plant and place is a thread in the fabric of the book, forging connections across place and time. And like weaving, as the story strands weave in and out, the pattern slowly emerges. As the centuries unfold, we meet plants from every continent and understand the human stories of origin, culture and community. We see people and countries interact through trade, conflict, human and land exploitation and the age-old struggle for riches and power. The stories of yesterday find their echoes in today. In every culture and every place, each plant is part of an ecosystem, and we see how the choices we once made shape landscapes and economies today.Amidst human folly shine strands of hope and resilience, cultures that have maintained their textile traditions, human artistry that works in rhythm with the natural world and innovators who are finding new ways to produce fibres and dyes. For thousands of years our clothes have been made by working with nature, not against it. Fashion is at a turning point - to look forward, we need to look back.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Edward and Alphonse, the most popular brothers in Japanese animation!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day for a holiday in the heart of alchemy! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood year-round.
Origami Advent Calendar book for Kids and Adults
Origami Advent Calendar for Children and Adults - 24 Creative Models for a Joyful Advent Season���� No fattening chocolates-just creative surprises! ���� An Advent calendar book that playfully promotes creativity and mindfulness for young and old alike. ✨ Tiny paper artworks instead of short sugar highs.The Origami Advent Calendar by Lila Folds features 24 unique origami models, each explained step by step with clear images, simple written instructions, and optional video guides via QR codes. Whether a fox, rabbit, reindeer, star, or Christmas tree-every day from December 1 to 24 brings a new little paper creation that makes Advent meaningful, peaceful, and fun.���� Benefits of Origami✔ Encourages fine motor skills, patience, and concentration✔ Boosts dexterity and creativity✔ Provides screen-free relaxation and mindful focus✔ Fosters joyful family moments full of connection✔ Makes waiting for Christmas exciting with 24 creative projects���� Perfect ForCozy, creative evenings with familyFun crafting sessions with childrenA relaxing break for adultsA thoughtful, original gift for all agesSenior activities to train memory and coordinationQuiet time alone, away from stress and screensHoliday parties or Advent gatherings with a creative touchThis beautifully designed Advent calendar book is more than a simple craft guide-it's a source of calm and creativity throughout December. Each fold tells a story of focus, patience, and joy.With every page, you'll rediscover how relaxing it feels to create something with your own hands.Step by step, paper turns into magic-bringing a moment of peace and wonder to your day.���� Origami instead of sweets-creativity that lasts!
The Magic of Chelsea - A Flower Show Like No Other - 2025
Another year has passed, and we have had another trip to the Chelsea Flower Show. Unlike last year, the weather was a typical late spring day without a cloud in the sky, and now here we have the newest edition of the 'Magic of Chelsea' 2025.Since we had booked our tickets early for this year, we managed to secure two passes for Day 2, which is reserved for members of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), of which we are members. As with our previously published Magic of Chelsea books, this one is also published with those in mind who cannot visit the event but would love to, as well as those who did see the show and want to cherish their memories. We are now bringing this book to you.The exhibits and flowers, and possibly due to the beautiful spring weather, were spectacular. The flowers were glistening in the lovely morning sun, and everything looked fresh and sparkling.There is no doubt about it; with enthusiasm and excitement filling the air, we were out to have a good time, and that's precisely what we did.The people attending enjoyed a day full of fun, and that's precisely what took place. Happy faces, laughter, and everyone having a great time - it was a very special moment shared, and we're fortunate to have been part of it. Now that I am back in Australia, we have shared our experiences, which have enabled me to write this latest book.From stunning floral displays, various flowers and plants in the Great Pavilion, to remarkable pieces of creative sculpture, all were showcased at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.My enthusiasm never falters for the appreciation of the art displayed. From sculptures to the exotic plants and flowers, all of which bring home to me the skills, talent, and determination that so many people have to fulfil their dreams of creating and delivering their beautiful exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show.It is through reflection and working on this book that I celebrate the treasured moments spent and the gratitude now felt, while the nostalgia of that time becomes one of life's precious memories. I, too, know that by turning the pages and feasting our eyes on the photographs, this book will leave you with feelings of peace, enjoyment, and satisfaction that I experienced during its creation.Christine
Clay Your Way
Fun, simple and unique projects to make at home with air-dry clay! Ceramicist Lolita Daskalu-Glover breaks down the key techniques you need to craft pieces to decorate your home with, with just a few tools and materials needed to make stunning creations. Fill your home with cute homewares like a shell trinket dish, fridge magnets, a fruit basket, picture frames to hold precious memories and candlestick holders. Useful pieces such as an egg cup, a coil planter for your favourite plant, picnic coasters, a matchbox and even a clock make your creations practical for every day usage. Lolita also includes accessories like a pendant necklace or bow key ring, to bring your creations and personal style to the outside world. Learn basic techniques like pinching, rolling out a slab, rolling a coil, cutting, scoring and decorating with fun textures, paint and varnish. It's totally up to you how you personalise and customise your clay projects. Once you see how simple it is, you won't stop rolling, building, creating - making clay your way.
Craftland
An "impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work" (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization--by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. "Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated) . . . His chronicle of the decline of the traditional trades is staggering."--The Wall Street Journal During an age of mass manufacturing, fast fashion, synthetic materials and the unsustainable practice of companies valuing quantity over quality, a return to tradition, connection, and simplicity is essential. Art historian and award-winning broadcaster Dr. James Fox explores the rapidly fading crafts and artisanal traditions of the world--such as coopering, basket-weaving, wheelwrighting, metalwork, and blacksmithing--that have shaped so much of our history through their alchemy of the hand-made human touch and generational wisdom. Fox explains the history of craftsmanship in Britain, taking readers across the lands and communities that originated there, teaching them about the practices, traditions, and people at their heart. From coopers to thatchers, basket makers to bellfounders and dry wall builders, Fox tours Britain, once the workshop of the world, in search of its lost and disappearing craft traditions and the artisans trying to keep them alive including, a rush weaver who has managed to rebuild a sustainable business with her baskets and other wares, a bell foundry that uses the same practices it used in the nineteenth century, and dry wallers, building walls one piece of stone at a time that could last two centuries. Part travelogue and part historical record, Craftland is a profoundly intimate meditation on our human cultural heritage, exploring what we lose as these traditions fade from view in the race of progress, and what we stand to gain if we bring them back.
Flower Arranging Secrets
An illustrated how-to book on flower arranging using supermarket and garden flowers and eco-friendly design techniques.
Helps And Hints For Hallowe'En
Step into a lantern-lit past where mischief, memory, and merriment meet Helps And Hints For Hallowe En is the lost handbook of warm, whimsical Halloween tradition reborn. This charming Victorian-era guide gathers irresistible Halloween party ideas, Halloween crafts for kids, spooky storytelling tips, and Halloween games for children alongside DIY Halloween decorations, costume sketches, and simple Halloween treats and recipes. Rich with family-friendly Halloween activities, old-fashioned divinations, and step-by-step creative projects, it s both a practical Halloween celebration guide and a treasury of playful customs perfect for modern parents planning a magical night or collectors seeking authentic seasonal lore. Historically significant, this book preserves regional Halloween history and traditions, illuminating how past generations celebrated the thinning of the veil between worlds. Restored with care by Alpha Editions, this edition revives text, illustrations, and period charm that had been out of print for decades. More than a reprint, it s a cultural treasure: meticulously edited, rebound for durability, and presented as a collector s item for today s readers and future generations. Whether you want Halloween planning tips for a memorable party, inspiration for Halloween costume inspiration, or a dose of creative Halloween fun, this restored classic blends practical guidance with literary grace. Own a piece of seasonal history perfect for casual readers, families, and classic literature collectors alike.
The Gunsmith'S Manual
A masterwork reborn: The definitive American gunsmith handbook returns to print restored, expanded in spirit, and issued as a collector s treasure by Alpha Editions. The Gunsmith s Manual by Wm. B. Harrison is both a practical gunsmithing techniques bible and a vivid portrait of a vanished craft. Inside you ll find step-by-step guidance on firearm construction, precision fitting, barrel work, stock shaping, sighting, triggers, metal finishing, and vintage firearms maintenance everything a working tradesman or dedicated hobbyist needs from a comprehensive gunsmith manual. Clear diagrams and hands-on instruction make this a usable firearms repair manual for modern bench work and restoration projects. More than a how-to, this complete gunsmithing guide is a historic gunsmithing reference that captures 19th-century skill, language, and ethos. Once out of print for decades, this Wm. B. Harrison book has been carefully restored for today s and future generations, balancing faithful reproduction with readability. Alpha Editions presents not just a reprint but a collector s item and cultural treasure: durable typography, faithful illustrations, and contextual notes that honor its place in the lineage of American gunsmith trade skills. Ideal for casual readers curious about craftsmanship and for classic literature collectors seeking a historic gunsmithing resource, this volume bridges past and present. If you want an authoritative, practical guide to gunsmithing tools and techniques a complete gunsmithing guide you can use and display this edition is indispensable. Keywords: Gunsmithing guide, American gunsmith handbook, historic gunsmithing reference.
Handicraft For Boys
Rediscover the lost art of making a hands-on treasure for curious young hands and nostalgic collectors alike. Handicraft for Boys gathers a century-old trove of practical, imaginative projects that teach woodworking for boys, beginner crafts for children, and a wide range of DIY crafts for boys. From simple kits and model-making to useful household helpers and outdoor playthings, this book turns boys' craft activities into structured lessons in creative problem-solving, safety, and pride in workmanship. Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams make these educational crafts for boys accessible to parents, teachers, and young makers beginning their journey in crafting skills for boys. Historically significant, Handicraft for Boys captures a vanished era of traditional crafts for boys and boys' manual skills development a window into how hands-on projects for boys once shaped character and competence. Long out of print and nearly forgotten, Alpha Editions has lovingly restored this text for today s and future generations, preserving original layouts and practical detail while making it readable for modern audiences. More than a reprint, this edition is presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure: restored, annotated, and bound for preservation. Ideal for casual readers, homeschooling families, and classic literature collectors, Handicraft for Boys invites a new generation to pick up tools, learn boys' creative hobbies, and experience the lasting rewards of hands-on projects for boys.
Cut Up This Book: Christmas Collage Kit
The most creative Christmas ever! Collage your own spectacular cards and decorations with this festive collection of surprising images. Collage your way through Christmas with this collection of delightful vintage imagery. Curated specially for the holiday season, hundreds of pictures are ready for you to cut out and combine into gloriously Christmassy scenes to use on cards, decorations, scrapbooks, journals, and more. You'll find whatever makes your celebrations complete: from Santa Claus, bells, baubles, and reindeer to snowflakes, mistletoe, and roaring log fires. With backgrounds, templates and step-by-step projects also included, it's the ultimate Christmas crafting kit. For your collaging and scrapbooking fun: Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Underworld Cut Up This Book: Extraordinary Voyages to Incredible Places Cut Up This Book: Christmas Collage Kit Cut Up This Book: Creative Papers
Papermaking
Papermaking is truly a craft for everybody - it is accessible, sustainable and enjoyable for all ages. This book is a step-by-step guide for everyone who wants to make paper at home or in a classroom setting. With clear instructions and over 140 photos, it explains how to make a range of paper from simple sheets to three-dimensional objects. Topics covered include advice on materials and equipment; getting started; adding colour; embellishing and personalizing your paper and exploring the various papermaking techniques. This is an invaluable and handy guide to this wonderful craft first invented by the Chinese in the first century CE.
Knife Making
Learn how to make beautiful and functional knives With over 250 photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Knife Making explains the complete process from how to forge a blade through to making a handle. It draws on the author's many years of practical and teaching experience to include specific advice on how to make a knife safely and how to avoid common pitfalls. Informative and detailed, this book is the perfect companion for bladesmiths.
Landscape Rug Hooking
Master the art of hooking the land, sea, and sky in this inspiring guide to making contemporary fiber art that's completely personalized and expertly rendered. Express your own style in yarn and cloth as you learn to turn your vision into a strong line-based design. Then, chapter by chapter, master the specifics of hooking effective, motion-filled horizons, landforms, water, trees, skies--even buildings and people. With an approachable teaching style that focuses on our sense of place and the scenes that surround us, expert instructor Deanne Fitzpatrick provides - detailed walk-throughs of 6 projects, such as "Tiny Landscape" and "Sunset Cottages"; - instructions for 6 core techniques, such as traditional outlining, sketchbook use, and creating mixes; - inspiring photos of 148 artworks to draw on for learning and ideas; and - Ways to embrace self-care in your crafting practice, brought to life with stories of Deanne's experiences with landscapes. Whether you're making a 3" x 5" piece or a larger wall-sized composition, use your newfound skills to bring personal scenes to life.
Contemporary Basketry
Guided by two experts, you'll experience more than 180 works by 60 of today's artists. Here is the best contemporary work from around the world, grouped into unusual thought-provoking topics (such as "The Body," "Eccentric Color or Materials," and "Allusion") to help readers reach their own conclusions about each basket. Inspired by her widely followed blog Contemporary Basketry, the selection is carefully honed by authority Carol Eckert to represent the spectrum of contemporary work. There are three parts: - The photos do most of the speaking here; - The 60 artists tell us about their priorities; and - Serving as a centerpiece, a guide by renowned critic Janet Koplos offers a one-of-a-kind exploration of what defines a basket, so we can understand how that term applies to this amazing range of work. A gorgeous book for basketry lovers, aficionados of other fiber and textile arts, and museum and art world audiences.
Nifty Gifty
The must-have guide to creating tiny, special, homemade presents for anyone you love! From popular TikTok crafter @Lauraleii. Whether you're a crafting newbie or a DIY dynamo, Nifty Gifty shows you how easy it is to make sweet and joyful miniature crafts that you can gift to anyone in your life (or just to yourself, because you deserve it). Featuring 20 charming crafts anyone would love to receive, including: Strawberry Trinket Dishes Cowboy Boot Matchboxes Mushroom Picture Holders Mint Tin Wallets Embroidered Bag Charms And much more! Includes a quick guide to all the supplies you'll need to create the gifts in the book and hot tips on entry-level crafting techniques, how to host a crafting night, how to sell your gifts, and more. These whimsical and colorful gifts are as fun to make as they are to give, so dive into this clever activity book and get crafting! KICKSTART A NEW AND EASY HOBBY: These crafting techniques are very user-friendly, including air-dry clay, simple sewing, painting, beading, and decoupage. Each craft is easy to adapt to the giftee's tastes and includes handy step-by-step photographs to guide you seamlessly. CRAFT NIGHT HOSTING: No prior crafting experience is required to make these mini gifts, so you can easily gather up all your friends and use this book to host a fun and creative craft night. SO MANY GIFT IDEAS: Need inspiration for a last-minute gift? Want to make all your holiday gifts by hand? Nifty Gifty is your guide to making lots of quick and unique crafts that are perfect for gifting (or keeping!). It also makes a great present for a crafty friend or loved one--pair it with some crafting supplies to create a super-fun starter set. Perfect for: Crafters looking for inspiration Galentine's or Valentine's Day gift seekers Anyone from tweens and teens to adults looking to get into crafting Analog activity for boosting creativity, destressing, or enjoying screen-free fun solo or with friends
The Kew Book of Paper Gardens
Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from delicate leaves and dreamy floral bouquets to sculptural potted plants. Step into a world of paper botanicals with celebrated artist Fideli Sundqvist. Discover the enchanting art of paper crafting with this inspiring guide endorsed by the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this book will help you to transform your home into a year-round paper garden. The book leads budding paper gardeners through a variety of 50 leaves, flowers and potted plants, from bold monstera leaves and dainty forget-me-nots to trailing ivy and a fruit-laden lemon treeStarting with a beginner-friendly guide to the basic materials and techniques required, the book contains handy step-by-step tutorials and ready-to-trace full-size templates. Interspersed throughout are stunning 'exploded flower' photographs, enabling you to see the components close upLearn essential papercrafting techniques, from basic folding and cutting to more advanced paper modelling, using wires as armatures to give your plants and flowers structure and lifeUnleash your imagination and experiment with different paper types and textures, including crepe and tissueCreate a garden of verdant, hand-crafted beauty, where paper blossoms burst into life. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to the art, this book offers the inspiration and guidance you need to create stunning botanical decor. Transform your home into a year-round paper paradise!
Make Your Own Zoo: 35 Projects to Make
Discover a COLORFUL menagerie of CUTE cardboard animals, all of which can EASILY be crafted by REPURPOSING and RECYCLING the cardboard and egg boxes you have in your bin! Transform everyday items you might otherwise throw away into fun, imaginative projects for kids. With clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips throughout, this eco-friendly crafting book is perfect for sparking creativity while teaching kids about recycling and the wonders of nature. The animals are organized by five distinct habitats, providing an educational experience as children craft. In the Safari, cardboard tubes become a pride of lions, alongside a zebra, giraffe, rhino, and flamingo. Then, explore the Jungle, with playful chimpanzees and orangutans. In the Snow, a delightful family of penguins made of egg cartons awaits, along with a seal, walrus and polar bear. The Aviary is home to chattering parrots, lovebirds, and even a bald eagle. Finally, dive into the Aquarium, where manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, jellyfish, and octopuses come to life. Children can also create enclosures and scenery for their animals, from trees and rocks to icebergs, grass, and flowers--transforming their cardboard zoo into a complete, imaginative world.
Essential Bag Making Reference Tool
Your compact guide to endless bag-making possibilities! Bag-making expert Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato is back with the ultimate go-to guide for every bag-making adventure! This compact reference tool contains encyclopedic instructions on choosing and working with bag-making fabrics, hardware, and zippers. Explore dozens of bag shapes, from duffels to clutches, slings to backpacks, and so much more! This handy reference makes all the possibilities of bag-making exciting and easy to navigate, turning options into opportunities for creativity. Packed with essential skills and clear guidance, it's your go-to tool for mastering bag-making as a technique and crafting bags that are stylish and uniquely yours. Part of our popular reference series and authored by Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering bag-making essentials Learn everything you need to know to craft one-of-a-kind bags, from choosing the right materials to installing notions and making structured accessories Dive deep into unique fabrics like cork, vinyl, and kraft-tex, and get expert insights on hardware, closures, straps, and more--your quick encyclopedia for bag-making success
Beyond Crazy Quilts
Create beautiful, layered embroidery! Explore a unique collection of six block patterns featured in 12 creative projects that combine artwork with hand embroidery and embellishment stitches. This guide offers detailed instructions for pieced and crumbled patterns for strip, wedge, and crazy designs, including customized sashing, borders, and finishing techniques. Learn how to layer embroidery and embellishments on seam coverings, using a variety of stitches including thread, beads, and silk ribbon. With 155+ stitches, you'll also find tips for fabric shapes, seam lengths, and the perfect stitches to enhance your designs. Discover 155+ embroidery stitches and create 12 stunning projects, including wall hangings, table runners, and pillows, using traditional techniques, silk ribbon embroidery, beaded stitches, and more! Christen Brown fans will love the easy-to-follow patterns, piecing techniques, and embroidery tips for adding crazy flair to your embroidery and quilting projects Explore endless creative possibilities with the first book dedicated to mastering beaded embroidery seams--your ultimate guide to adding dazzling detail to your projects
Luna Lapin Stitched with Kindness
A delightful collection of sewing patterns from the creator of Luna Lapin, Sarah Peel. Immerse yourself once again in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin with this collection of patterns and instructions for five delightful animals. Luna Lapin is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste and, in this collection, she introduces us to some of her nearest and dearest friends. This brand new collection will resonate with fans of Luna and sewers of all abilities. The designs are perfect for making wonderful heirloom toys which will be treasured forever.The new animals include Gracie Grenouille the frog, Sidney and Sol the beach donkeys, and Erik Eriksen the polar bear.The step-by-step instructions and diagrams explain the patterns for the animals and their wonderful wardrobes.There are full-size templates for all the patterns whether it's Erik's duffle coat or or the donkeys' striped bathing suits.If you are a fan of this particular rabbity hare you will want to collect the latest collection of designs and stories so you can immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin once again.
Moon Books Gods & Goddesses Colouring Book
Take a journey across the pantheons of the world and allow your creative energy to flow, colouring in images and mandalas for some of the most interesting and inspiring deities. Each deity has a beautiful image to colour in using paints, pencils or pastels, whatever your preferred medium. Also included is a deity specific mandala, some information about them and a chant or mantra to use when colouring to help that creativity and spirit to flow. The goal of each colouring image is to provide a meditative tool for your spiritual journey... or you can do it just because it is fun!
Color & Frame - Valentine's Day (Coloring Book)
Celebrate the joys of love and Valentine's Day while you color heartwarming illustrations!Features 31 lovely images of ready-to-color line art, including flowers, desserts, hearts, birds, and more.Perforated, one-sided pages are easy to tear out so you can frame them or share them with your valentine.Spiral binding allows pages to lay flat while coloring.Made for adults, but all ages can enjoy.Join millions of adults around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!
Ransom Notes Sticker Book (Over 2100 Stickers!)
Write a secret message, or add a little mystery to your journal, planner, and art projects, with this retro newspaper- and magazine-inspired sticker collection!Ransom Notes sticker book contains more than 2,100 stickers!You'll find letters, numbers, punctuation symbols, directional arrows, vintage newspaper clippings and art, postal ephemera, words and phrases, images of torn paper, and more!An awesome variety of newspaper and magazine typography looks.So many subjects, sizes, and styles to choose from!Durable stickers feature a high-quality finish.Perfect for collaging, enhancing your scrapbook or journal, or adding personality to your planner!Sticker book measures 6-1/2'' square.50 pages.
Salt Glazing
Salt glazing, with its distinctive "orange peel" surface, has long attracted both ceramicists and collectors. In his new book, well-known potter Phil Rogers looks at all the aspects of this very special glazing technique. Salt Glazing covers the history of salt glazing and the technical considerations--particularly kilns--that set this form of glazing apart from all other studio ceramics. Rogers also showcases the work of such leading salt glaze artists as Byron Temple, Jeff Oestrich, and Hans and Birgette Borjenson. Beautifully illustrated, Salt Glazing is a must for students, professional potters, and collectors of studio ceramics who enjoy the wonderful surface textures this popular medium makes possible.
Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes
Create stunning, food-safe glazes for functional pottery. Take your ceramics to the next level with Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes, the essential guide for potters who want to create beautiful, functional pieces designed for everyday use. A collaboration between noted potter and author Gabriel Kline and chemist Bill Collins, PhD, this unique book explores the science of glaze formulation, explaining essential testing techniques, equipment, and materials, demystifying the science of food-safe ceramics while empowering artists with reliable, studio-friendly methods. Discover a variety of recipes, techniques, and tips for creating vibrant colors, unique textures, and glossy or matte finishes--all tested for safety and reliability in functional pottery. Comprehensive guidance on glaze safety: Learn essential information about toxic materials, leaching, and testing glazes for food use.Step-by-step tutorials: From mixing and applying glazes to troubleshooting common issues, this book covers every stage of the process.More than 100 beautiful food-safe glaze recipes and combinations: Tested and approved finishes suitable for mid- and high-fire temperatures and clays.Inspiration from master ceramists: Explore stunning examples of food-safe pottery to spark your creativity.Whether you're a beginner looking to make your first food-safe bowl or an experienced potter wanting to expand your glaze library, Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes will become your go-to resource for creating ceramics that are as functional as they are beautiful. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Amazing Glaze, Mastering Hand Building, Mastering Kilns and Firing, and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.
Make Your Own Animal Friends
Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­- stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.
365 Days of Art in Color
365 Days of Art in Color is a celebratory collection of daily art prompts that will help readers embrace using color in their art, whatever their skill level. Lorna Scobie encourages readers to look at color afresh and not be afraid to use it boldly and playfully, as it can bring so much creative joy. Each activity falls into one of four categories: learn, play, observe, and feel, designed to cater to whatever creative mood may strike! The book also includes simple information on color theory and different art materials, including pens, paints, and pastels to help readers make the most of any activity. 365 Days of Art in Color will help readers free their creativity and discover how color can make a splash in their work wherever they are on their artistic journey.
Cut-Out Curiosities Space, Science & Technology: A Collage Book
More than 1,000 scientific illustrations to snip and stick. Cut-Out Curiosities Space, Science & Technology is a treasure trove of detailed illustrations inspired by the worlds of space exploration, scientific wonders, and groundbreaking technology. Each page is filled with illustrations designed for creative collaging, journaling, and scrapbooking. From planets and rockets to vintage telescopes and anatomical charts, this collection of more than 1,000 illustrations is perfect for anyone looking to bring a touch of scientific intrigue to their projects. Just cut, arrange, and let your creativity flow!
Dress Up Chappell
Dress up your favorite pop diva with this press and play paper doll book. Featuring 12 H-O-T-T-O-G-O looks - from the all-green Lady Liberty moment at the 2024 Gov Ball, to the jawdropping vintage Jean-Paul Gautier Degas-inspired gown on the Grammy's red carpet - Dress Up Chappell takes you through the very best of the beloved Mid-West Princess' fashion moments. With beautifully illustrated, press-out outfits and a sturdy Chappell mannequin, this paper doll book is the ultimate collector's item for Chappell fans and couture lovers alike.
