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In this book Arthur Sanger gives sound instructions and advice on the fine art of making Cabochon jewelry.It is not intended to teach all the techniques involved in jewelry making just those associated with Cabochon and some general practices. It is presumed that readers will have some experience in the use of small hand tools, soldering torches, etc.

Illustrated with useful diagrams, this unusual guide provides practical instructions to build several traditional outdoor play aid for children, including the classic roundabout, helter skelter and toboggan. A must-have for any woodworking or wood-craft enthusiast. Contents include: Woodworking - Outdoor Play Aids - A Garden Swing - How to Make a Small Roundabout - Constructional Details - Constructing A toboggan. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before, and the content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. We are republishing this classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, and it comes complete with a newly written introduction.

This vintage book is comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to making wooden toys, with directions for making puppets, a rocking horse, model buildings, and much more. Making wooden toys can be a cost-effective and rewarding process for both parent and child. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions, this timeless volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making toys from wood, and would make for a fantastic addition to family collections. Contents include: "Toy Farm", "Toy Station", "Toy Garage", "Desk and Chair", "Rocking Horse", "Puppet Theatre", "Puppets", and "Toy Shop". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of toys.

Originally published in 1878, this classic book contains a wealth of information on the subject of making fireworks, and will prove to be a very interesting read for anyone with an interest in the history of the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

An edited volume mapping the history of the book, from the Ancient World through to the rapidly changing world of the book in the second decade of the 21st century.

This exciting new title from acclaimed chip carver, Tatiana Baldina, will show you how to create geometric patterns out of single pieces of timber.

A gorgeous celebration of the artistry, design, and traditional craftsmanship of timber-frame buildings, from an internationally renowned architect and contemporary practitioner of the craft.

The iconic, must-have guide for modern handcraft artisans, Blacksmith's Craft has been teaching the fundamentals of blacksmithing since 1952 for good reason. Traditional tools and techniques of the craft will never change and learning the classic cornerstones of the trade is crucial to fully understanding the behavior of iron and steel. The first in its series, this facsimile volume of the seminal British textbook includes 37 lessons, crisp photography, descriptive captions, and all the timelessly essential knowledge a beginner needs to practice and become a skilled blacksmith, from understanding the parts of the hearth, blast, and anvil to creating T-shaped pocket welds. With the modern resurgence in interest, Blacksmith's Craft is the primary, go-to source to learn the skills, tools, methods, and techniques from inside a blacksmith forge.

The definitive guide to all the crochet techniques and stitches necessary to create stunning contemporary crochet projects, like the ten included here.Learn how to stitch stunning contemporary crochet projects using traditional techniques with a twist such as filet crochet or more recent techniques such as corner to corner crochet. All the key crochet techniques and stitches including Tunisian, tapestry, corner to corner, overlay, mosaic, filet, color pooling, and crochet embroidery are featured, as well as instructions on how to use the exciting, new yarns that are available.As well as step by step instructions and photography, there are patterns for over ten cutting edge modern crochet makes for you and your home. Choose from a cowl, blanket, wrap, bag, rug and many more.

A comprehensive reference for contemporary quilters, with ten projects included.Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing, and much more. There are featured quilts from the world's best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your newfound skills.

Witness paintings change from bad to good as well-loved master watercolorist and teacher Charles Reid shows you how to correct problems to create fresh, spontaneous works, while offering an intimate inside glimpse into his processes.

The easiest to follow and most comprehensive balloon sculpting treasury available, this amazing book features over 100 unique designs: a dog, princess hat, classic cartoon characters, many more.

Sixteen crafts projects in the zakka style, applying a variety of techniques including quilting, wool applique and embroidery.

This book provides 35 cute bird projects for you to create out of felt. Projects include: kingfisher, hummingbird, flamingo, parrot and parakeet.

Raconteur‿The Storyteller‿s Collection, an award-winning quilt, is your next take-anywhere project. Sew a collection of miniature pieced hexagons, making the king-size quilt your next long-term project, or pick and choose from 359 block designs to make a project of any size! A mix of hand-stitched and machine-pieced blocks are organised in 59 collections. Full-size foundation paper patterns are included when possible, with tips for English paper piecing.Â

Sew seventeen projects, from bags and accessories to home decor. Learn how easy it is to work with cork fabric from the designer behind Sallie Tomato, Jessica Kapitanski.

Instructions and projects that celebrate the diverse beauty and creative possibilities of macramé and knots Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram—revolutionizing knot art and reinventing her life and career in the process. In The Year of Knots, Chien describes how her knot-making project led her on a path of discovery. The book combines projects, tutorials, and transformative personal stories, all aimed at inspiring readers to make knotting—and creativity in general—part of a meditative daily practice. The knots in the book are gorgeously documented step-by-step for the many knot- and macramé-obsessed readers out there wanting to try it themselves. Knotted projects abound: a necklace, a key chain, a dog leash, along with wall hangings and a hanging light. At the heart of the story is the simple, empowering idea that a single year is all the time you need to make a life-changing creative leap.

Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls - from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls - water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmith's Craft, you'll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith. Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953 Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

Everything you need to know about drawing characters with confidence.

Learn how to invest your watercolour landscapes with character and ambiance that will lift them out of the everyday into something extraordinary. Barry Herniman shows the reader how to capture the essence of a scene, and to inject that extra something: mood and atmosphere. This 'extra something' is what many watercolor artists seek, and it is clearly explained and beautifully demonstrated in this practical and enthralling guide to painting a variety of landscapes. This beautiful title brings Barry Herniman's stunning artwork to the fore with a sumptuous redesign.

Decorate your desk, home, wedding or next get-together with these professional looking paper blossoms!This stunning book presents detailed instructions for eleven elegant and lifelike paper flower projects that will enhance any home or occasion. Paper flower expert Naomiki Sato starts by showing you how to fold seven types of paper roses using a variety of techniques for four- and five-sided blossoms, along with their stems, thorns and leaves, and how to assemble them.Four equally exciting papercraft projects follow, showing you how to make Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Bellflowers, tropical Plumeria (Frangipani) and Bougainvillea.Each of the eleven projects has detailed step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions that will guide intermediate to advanced folders through making these sophisticated-looking blossoms.

Create your own spring, summer, fall, or winter wreaths using artificial flowers to welcome guests all year round.