Creativity

Improve your on-location sketching with 101 Sketching Tips.

Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles!These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become larger geometric shapes.The cardstock pieces in this kit are pre-cut, so you just pop them out and bend or fold where indicated, then bind them together with a little glue. The step-by-step instructions in the book are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to assemble them to create the larger interlocking models.This kit includes:A full-color instruction book 165 pre-cut paper pieces that you pop out and assembleThese endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following intriguing models:Dodecahedron Bears and Frogs—cute animal "couples" that form a 12-faced geodesic sphere when the pieces are fitted together.Bird and Fish modules that dovetail together to create a seamless 3D form in a nod to Escher's Sky and Water woodcut.A Reversible Dodecahedron that—with the addition of magnets—dramatically inverts itself when tossed into the air!An intricate Pyramid Box conceals a secret inner chamber that is perfect for presenting a small gift to that special someone.The challenging 4-Piece Tetrahedron and 12-Lizard Cube provide a tremendous feeling of satisfaction once all of the pieces finally align into place.Plus many more!Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking paper puzzles and toys to intrigue and delight both paper-crafting and puzzle enthusiasts. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!

As sustainable fashion and doing it yourself become increasingly popular, this guide to knitting advises on patterns for hats, sweaters, blankets and similar, emphasising the international community of crafting.

An exploration of how making by hand is the key to discovering your life's passion - whether that means spinning natural fibers, carving a wooden bowl, or creating elaborate papercuts; featuring profiles of 30 creatives.

50 Fat Quarter Toys is a captivating book published on the 5th of November, 2019 by the renowned publisher, David & Charles. This book, which doesn't specify an author, takes you on an imaginative journey into the world of toy-making. It's a unique genre that combines creativity, fun, and practicality. The book is written in English and provides detailed instructions on how to create 50 different toys using fat quarters, which are small pieces of fabric. From cute teddy bears to intricate dolls, this book has something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a beginner, you'll find this book to be an invaluable resource. David & Charles have a reputation for publishing high-quality books, and 50 Fat Quarter Toys is no exception. It's a must-have for anyone interested in sewing or toy-making. So why wait? Embark on a creative adventure with 50 Fat Quarter Toys today!

Add a holly jolly touch to gifts, cards, and letters, and any form of yuletide decor with 36 stickers, featuring 18 different designs: snowmen, a reindeer, Santa, and loads of other holiday motifs.

Underpinning all good landscape painting is observation. Starting from this standpoint, this book introduces the artist to painting the natural and man-made landscape. Initially equipped with just a handful of pencils and paper to explore the world outside, it allows confidence to grow alongside an understanding of the art and craft of painting landscape. Written by artist Richard Pikesley, it demonstrates his approach and that of other contributors, who illustrate the diversity of paths that can be taken to achieve a passionate and personal response to the landscape. Richly illustrated with over 300 colour images, this book emphasizes the importance of observation, and advises on how to ''learn'' the landscape; it teaches the rudiments of drawing, and develops confidence and technical understanding of the subject; it explains colour mixing on the palette, and how colour works in nature and is affected by sunlight. Also included is a guide to the materials, equipment and techniques of the landscape painter. Finally, there is advice on presenting, framing and displaying your work, and how to find exhibition opportunities.

In Shed Style, Selina Lake reveals how even the smallest garden can be home to a outdoor retreat.

Jump into the exciting world of paint pouring with this comprehensive how-to guide by the popular founder of the Mixed Media Girl YouTube channel.

John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author''s line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has been made by the author. As you would expect from Mr. Whelan, this book is the finest and most complete work on the making of wooden planes in print. The reader will enjoy it even if he never puts blade to wood. Should he make a plane or two, he will find Making Traditional Wooden Planes most satisfying

From learning to draw and paint plants,flowers, and bicycles to the neighborhood café, this drawing book demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint. Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials before offering a quick overview of basic color theory.

An art journal for mixed-media artists, featuring whimsical female figures accompanied by a menagerie of animal friends - cuddly koalas, noble lions, exotic birds and more.

A stylish yet practical guide to creating unique scented candles at home for the modern reader.

A Fantastically Fun Guide to Making Homemade Voodoo Dolls!

A comprehensive and beautiful guide to all aspects of ceramics from a true expert.

A colouring book of botanic art produced in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, drawing attention through dot-to-dot tasks to the intricacy of the original botanical illustrations.

Happy, bold, and whimsical! Sew house-themed quilts to welcome you home. Best-selling author Erica Kaprow shares three new medallion quilts with playful pieced backgrounds and perky appliqué. Using a mix of cotton and wool fabrics, you'll hand stitch houses, flowers, vines, and more. Basic appliqué instructions and full-size patterns are included. With each border, you'll fall more in love with the these textural quilts infused with color!

Ideas for and finished examples of printing in colour and creating more complex platesGuide to proofing and editioning prints

Learn to paint the varied and dramatic coastlines of the world, with expert author David Bellamy.

A ground-breaking guide to the art of pressed flowers and leaves. Stunning, contemporary artworks and easy-to-follow techniques opens up this traditional art to modern crafters and nature lovers.

Beginner-friendly guide to making 18 lovely soaps using only natural ingredients that are kind to the environment.

Painting with Wool is the introductory and must-have text for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. Increasingly popular, Dani Ives's style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and "paint" embellishments for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth. Whether you want to decorate a tote or garment, or create frameable artwork, Painting with Wool is the guide to everything you need to know-including the tools required, the basic techniques, and how to get started. For fiber lovers who want to broaden their skills, needle felting is an easy, therapeutic form of self-expression that offers beautiful, unique results. Ives is a pioneer in this art form and a skilled instructor who makes learning this craft fun and approachable for all.

Learn to make and repair leather items essential for hunters, bushcraft fans, reenactors, knifemakers, and others!

Readers can indulge their love for sweet treats with these delectable cakes to wear or collect, guided by clear step-by-step instructions and techniques on how to embark on these intricate projects.

A collection of the iconic insignia designs worn by astronauts during the US space missions including the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs.

An insight into the processes and techniques of botanical illustration by an award-winning artist and experienced tutor.

A Tree in the House by Anabelle Hickson is part guide for the aspiring home florist, and part celebration of rural life in sync with nature. Now in second edition with a beautiful new cover.A Tree in The House celebrates the joy and simple, natural beauty flowers bring to the home, every day, with a focus on foraged and locally and seasonally grown plants. Annabelle provides stunning ideas and instructions for flower installations and arrangements, covering beautiful, seasonal bouquets, flowers for friends, table and overhead arrangements and flower arrangements for special occasions, interspersed with gorgeous snapshots of her picturesque rural life. This is a stunning ode ¿ in words and pictures ¿ to flower arranging, and is as much an aspirational window into rural life as an inspirational guide to creating beautiful, simple arrangements.

This book covers everything you need to know to understand and createdry glazes. There is not much information available on dry glazes apartfrom small sections in larger books. This book looks at the simpleoptions such as slips and engobes, as well as many more complex glazes, and includes making your own dryglazes.