Books published by GMC Publications

Suitable as a Valentine's Day gift for that special person in your life, this title offers an affectionate and amusing look at our neighbours in the animal kingdom who opt for the monogamous relationship. It also describes the mating rituals of gibbons, wolves, swans and beavers, amongst others.

Investigates the process and practice of design in woodturning. This title looks at design elements, sketching, proportion, pattern, decoration and colour; with instructive diagrams and photographs that guides the reader to an understanding of design.

Every little girl needs a best dress, whether it is for a special party, fancy dress, flower girl, pageant or confirmation outfit. This book teaches readers how to make four beautiful dresses for their little princesses. It also features extra projects, such as the tiara and fairy wings.

Features easy-to-follow techniques suitable for woodworkers of all abilities, this title provides takes you through the basic set-up and the fundamental techniques; explores the difference between freehand and table routing; and, looks at the practical uses for functional jigs and templates.

Presents knitting patterns for 15 wild animals. This book lets you choose 15 wild creatures, each with a distinct personality, including: Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Giant Panda, Monkey, Koala, Penguin and many more.

A work on the intricate skill of tatting; one of the oldest forms of lace making. It showcases the use of this accessible and thriving craft, ideal for creating fantastic necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings.

Presents various projects for woodturners. This book reflects the author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks and more. It also includes close-up photographs to guide the reader through each project.

Featuring vintage toys, this book takes you through the making process, giving helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It contains 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits and skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig.

A guide for those who aspire to capture beautiful wildlife images. It gives guidance on which types of camera to use, accessories such as zoom lenses and filters, and the equipment needed in the field. It also contains a section on the digital darkroom that teaches you about workflow and post-processing issues and how to output your images.

The LBD is classic fashion failsafe. But where to find one which is tailor-made, that fits you perfectly and complements your body shape? The answer is to make it yourself! This book begins with the materials and sewing techniques you need to get started. It then shows you how to construct and fit a body block, based on your personal measurements.

An illustrated guide to new approaches to woodturning and carving. Three basic chapters are followed by 12 illustrated projects covering decorative marks, lettering, low-relief and pierced-relief carving, working in the round and shaping. Advice is given on tools and how to sharpen them.

Contains step-by-step instructions for sewing four party dresses. This title shows how to construct a body block and fit personal patterns to suit different body shapes.

A compilation of projects and plans from "Furniture and Cabinetmaking" magazine, offering practical guidance, approaches and tricks of the trade. It includes 30 varied projects that range from a simple dining table to an ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, and cover various tastes and abilities.

Pyrography, the art of 'drawing with fire' by burning designs onto a medium, is an ancient craft practised worldwide. This book presents 25 pyrography projects in easy-to-follow step-by-step style, that are suitable for the beginners to masters. The techniques are explained and illustrated in full colour throughout.

Bringing together a collection of designs that pyrographers can adopt for their own use, or for one-off sales, these 79 pages contains drawings and hundreds of original designs, tracing and adapting designs, transferring designs onto wood, types of wood, and colour and finishing.

Step-by-step instructions to making seductively finished boxes, all made from single pieces of English hardwood. A unique feature of the designs is that all other components, including the hinges, are also made entirely from wood. Over 200 colour illus.

Tatting beautifully enhances clothes, jewelry, soft furnishings, and other accessories. Explore the potential of this centuries-old craft with a collection of charming, innovative designs. More than 40 original patterns, shown in color photographs and diagrams, will enchant you. "This excellent collection of designs is recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."

This is a step-by-step guide to both the art and the craft of woodturning. It explores all the most popular shapes used by woodturners today, and the wide variety of timbers which can be used to create them.