Do you want to make amazing artwork, take your creative practice to the next level and impress both your clients and peers? Read on.Skulls & Skeletons, An Image Archive and Drawing Reference Book for Artists and Designers is a collection of 173 high-resolution, digitised 17th and 18th-century anatomical drawings for use in personal, or commercial creative projects. Whether you are looking for a comprehensive collection of anatomical images of the human skeleton to use as a reference for illustration, or a stunning collection of rare artistic anatomical artwork for use in graphics projects or digital collages, this book has got you covered.Image Download Included: We have carefully restored the artwork and provided a download link within the publication where you will locate high-resolution files in JPEG format to speed up your workflow. No scanning necessary! Follow the instructions found within the book and gain instant access to all images featured.About the author: This book was curated and authored by the creative director of Vault Editions and Amazon best selling author Kale James. Kale has published over 12 acclaimed books within the art design space and has worked with brands including Nike, Samsung, Adidas and Rolling Stone. Kale's artwork is published in numerous titles including No Cure, Semi-Permanent, Vogue and more.Gain access to this collection today and start taking your art and design to the next level.
Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at shapes and styles of bags to suit all occasions. Clear instructions on feltmaking techniques for beginners are given. A guide to equipment and to choosing appropriate wool breeds and decoration for individual projects are given too. There is advice on design, choosing handles and fastenings, and the functionality and the form of a bag. There are detailed practical, step-by-step instructions for nine projects, covering both basic and advanced options, with easily adaptable elements. It is a fabulous guide to the various processes necessary to create a functional and unique felt bag.
The cutting edges on engineering tools must lie at precise angles to ensure effective cutting, and sharpening must recreate the original geometry of each tool. This book provides an understanding of what is involved in sharpening typical lathe, milling, drilling and threading tools. With over 550 photographs and illustrations this new book covers sharpening techniques for the most commonly used engineering tools, screwdrivers and gravers, lathe, milling, reaming, drilling and threading cutters. It identifies the two principal types of workhead, and discusses the ways in which their geometry affects typical sharpening setups. It teaches how to use the three basic movements of swing, tilt and rotate to position a tool against a grinding wheel to ensure correct tool angles and sharp cutting edges. Contains useful tables for setting cutting and clearance angles and provides general advice on tool and cutter grinders, and includes examples of the use of workholders to suit a range of tools. Includes information on abrasive materials and the types and shapes of grinding wheel suitable for use on a tool and cutter grinder. Finally, it shows photos of accessories that can be made to simplify setups, including workheads, toolholders and fixtures used to hold circular saws, parting tools and dies, as well as an angle gauge to quickly set clearance angles on reamers and milling cutters.
Want to get started in Tunisian crochet? This workshop will help you on your way to mastering Tunisian crochet with step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow stitch patterns and 12 stunning projects. This comprehensive guide has something for everyone - from complete beginners to those who've learned the basics but now want to expand their skills.
Say no to sweet sayings! From aging disgracefully to Christmas chaos, these projects put the ';cross' in cross stitch. Naughty but Nice Cross Stitch features a collection of fifty fun and sassy cross stitch sayings to remind you not to take life so seriously. Each themed chapter presents the ideal answer to the endless demands on a woman's timehusbands, chores, children and work. Whatever the crisis, these witticisms are sure to put a smile on your face! A great selection of project ideas accompany the sayingsfrom hanging signs to framed pictures and cell phone coversso that you can share the fun with family and friends. ';Perfect for the sassy crafter, simple images with comical phrases which make perfect cards and presents for that person in your life who enjoys a laugh.' Baking and Making in Bristol ';Chock a block full of fun patterns this book will give you a chuckle.' Trish Alan Designs
Journey into the world of textile collage with collage quilt artist & educator Emily Taylor! In her second book, Emily demonstrates how to make a collage quilt, embroidered wall art and a decorative pillow with six bird templates included in the book. Bird templates included are a Crane, Duck, Owl, Quail, Raven and Swallow, along with complementary elements. Over 100 step-by-step photos & illustrations open up a world of creative fun with fabric as Emily shares her new & innovative method of textile collage. Emily also explains in simple terms how to apply color theory to the selection of fabric, how to create a pleasing composition, and the recommended supplies for success.
This complete, all-in-one, easy-to-follow resource, from the reliable experts at Fine Woodworking magazine covers everything you need to know about woodworking--from carving to building to finishes-- reformatted to fit snuggly into any home library.
Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create.A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first book, The Minimalist Woodworker, this book is a celebration of the small tool set needed to create beautiful work and and expansion of the techniques and skills learned in that first book. Like a seasoned woodworker lending a helping hand in the workshop, Vic Tesolin, aka "The Minimalist Woodworker," is a master at demystifying the craft of woodworking so that anyone with any skill level can dive in and do good work. With Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker and even a modest toolset, anyone can develop their skill and enjoy unlimited hours in their shop.You'll learn to build a variely to pieces including a handsome dovetailed box, a wall cabinet, a storage chest, and handy shop projects like a handplane and a marking knife.
Key Selling Points:¿ Due to the surge of those working at home, especially in the wake of Covid-19, hands-on crafts like woodworking are on-the rise. ¿ The move toward a more simple lifestyle and a focus on self-reliance has spurned interest in hands-on crafts. ¿ Requiring only a few handtools, bowl carving makes woodworking affordable to a broad audience. ¿ No book has ever detailed the process of bowlcarving in this amount of detail. ¿ Woodworking blogs are rising in popularity as younger, less-serious woodworkers and makers promote the pleasures of woodworking and the community. Audience¿ Hobbyist woodworkers ¿ Homeschoolers ¿ Parents of children learning virtually¿ Hands-on makers and crafters¿ Educators, teachers, and instructors
Discover 40 stylish summer designs specially chosen by Debbie from her much-loved Half Yard (TM) series
A practical guide outlining the benefits of drawing as a therapeutic practice followed by 80 guided drawing exercises as an aid to self-understanding and fulfilment.
You can pick up a punch needle and complete a project in less than an hour, with no prior skill needed. It requires just one easy-to-use tool, a background fabric, an embroidery hoop or frame, and yarn. Punched pieces make excellent wall hangings, pillows, ornaments, stool covers, chair cushions, purses/pouches, baby play mats, and much more!
It's Finally time to take time out for YOU with this Self Care coloring book by Latoya Nicole - Exhale: Celebrating Black and Brown Women and Good Vibes and it's the perfect gift to yourself this New Year.You can't pour from an empty cup. Give yourself permission to focus on self-care and self-love. It is important for your physical wellness and mental health, as well as for the health of your relationships. This self care coloring book provides 24 beautiful illustrations featuring motivational quotes and women reading, journaling, exercising and putting themselves first. It will inspire you and introduce you to ideas that all of us need to practice mindfulness and self care. Grab your colored pencils, markers, gel pens, and watercolors and have fun taking time to finally EXHALE.Premium gloss finish cover designPrinted single sided on bright white paperLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" pagesModerate to complex in detail
<p>The HOTTEST <b>new book</b> in ROCK PAINTING and STONE ART! Discover new and cutting-edge painting techniques through easy, step-by-step tutorials. Start as a beginner, finish as an experienced painter! <b></b><br></p><p><b>Over 55 amazing tutorials</b><br></p><ul><li>How to choose and prep rocks</li><li>The best paints and sealants</li><li>Rock the secrets of paint, paint pens, markers</li><li>NEW painting techniques-found only in this book</li><li>Resources for art supplies</li></ul><br/><br/><h4><b>Create inexpensive, stone art décor:</b></h4><ul><li>Clay impressions on rocks</li><li>Rocks with pressed flowers</li><li>Rocky potpourri</li><li>Crochet wrapped rocks</li></ul><br/><br/><p>A fun, inexpensive hobby that inspires and fulfills your inner artist while fostering kindness and community. We take you through every aspect of rock painting, one simple technique at a time. Your imagination will soar as this book takes you on a journey of artistic discovery. <br></p>
Just when you thought you'd rest your crochet hook and yarn for a second, along comes Zoomigurumi 10! This new collection of 15 projects, featuring designers from all over the world, provides enough fresh inspiration to keep you crocheting!
Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your step-by-step guide to making trinkets, animals, plants, and more using this fun, easy, and kiln-free craft.Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to the versatile, accessible polymer clay medium. Because polymer clay does not require the use of a kiln and needs only baking in the oven, it is an easy, approachable art form for even the most inexperienced artist to learn, as well as kids, families, teachers, and anyone else looking for a fun, boredom-busting hobby or craft. Professional artist and owner of Cat Bear Express, Emily Chen, demonstrates how to make adorable animal figurines, flowers, cookies, cakes, beads, and more through easy step-by-step projects. Each project features colorful, styled photographs demonstrating how finished pieces can be used, displayed, and gifted. A comprehensive tools and materials section and detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing guide artists in their quest to become polymer clay pros. A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including embroidery and papier-mache.
Popular artist Leonardo Pereznieto whose instructional YouTube videos have earned him millions of views and a devoted fan base teaches beginners the fundamentals of traditional drawing.
This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, large 6 3/4 inch origami sheets printed with 12 different woodblock prints by Japanese artist Hiroshige. These vibrant origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 prints, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This origami paper pack includes:200 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique designsSaturated colorsDouble-sided color6.75 x 6.75 inch (17 cm) squaresStep-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projectsUtagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832-1833). His influence was not limited to Japan. Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, including Van Gogh, who copied two of his prints in oil paint.
Sweet and Simple Needle Felted Animals provides detailed instructions to create your own cute and cuddly collection of needle felted pets, barnyard buddies and mascots.
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