Books published by Search Press Ltd

This book offers novelty knitting that is not only fun to do, but helps you create cute, funny and beautiful mini knits for Christmas, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. It offers a taste of novelty knitting for those on a budget, and there is plenty of inspiration for a small outlay. It is clearly and beautifully photographed to inform and inspire.

Novelty crocheters will love this collection of beautiful and realistic flowers to crochet.

For beginners up, everything you need to know.

Terry's clear, no-nonsense advice takes the mystery out of painting clouds, clear skies, sunsets, foam bursts, breaking waves, rippled water, reflections, boats, cliffs, rocks, beaches and much more.

28 easy-to-follow simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations to get you drawing these wonderful manga girl characters.

Learn how to draw a lion or a tiger. See how easy it is to draw an elephant.

Beanies are a must-have for any season. Whether sporty, glamorous, trendy or offbeat there's a style here to suit everyone.

This comprehensive guide brings together the seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Drawing Portraits, Drawing the Clothes Figure, Drawing Hands & Feet, Drawing Scenery, Drawing Light & Shade and The Nude.

Provides pull-out tracings for five floral paintings, along with instructions for how to bring them to life with watercolour paint. This book offers guidance on how to transfer the tracings to watercolour paper, along with a section on what materials to use.

This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan.

Create nine lustrous and captivating little works of art with this unique introduction to oil painting.

Over 40 all-weather knits for men, women & children.

Learn to paint stunning contemporary painted flowers using fresh and simple techniques.

Crochet a rainbow of cute and colourful flower babies using this simple beginner's guide.

Learn to crochet following Bella Coco's sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way.

Step outside with Barry Herniman and embark on a joyful adventure, reacting to your environment then sketching it. Pack up your materials, leave your painting inhibitions behind and step outside with Barry Herniman, ready to sketch. Fun, friendly and practical, this handbook is jam-packed with tips and brimming with answers to questions such as: What should I take? Where should I go? What medium should I use? Where can I find inspiration?This is a handy book you will keep close by for reference time and again. It is full of inspiring artwork as well as five demos: a coastal scene in pen and ink; a countryside panorama in watercolour; a quintessential English village in gouache; a townscape in line and watercolour wash; and trees in watercolour pencils.What comes across in every detail is the joy Barry experiences when he's sketching outside: it's contagious! He encourages you to absorb your surroundings, be aware of the input from your senses and have a go at capturing the moment in sketch. He addresses the challenges and opportunities you will face as an artist and teaches you to understand the importance of a sketchbook, improve your observation skills and embrace spontaneity. Enjoyment is key - shake off peer pressure and your own expectations and enter the exhilarating world of sketching outdoors.>

Learn to create contemporary jewellery and accessories using simple macramâe knots and sustainable string. Strambio offers twenty different macramâe jewelry projects using five basic knot techniques. Each project describes which knots to use, how long it will take, and the preparation needed. -- adapted from back cover

Beginning with advice on all the fabrics and tools your need, along with handy techniques, learn how to make your 26in (66cm) tall Maddie doll and her fun wardrobe.

"This book will excite and inspire watercolor artists of all abilities to experiment and take a more dynamic approach to their painting ... Explore new mediums such as crackle paste, metallic leaf, and gilding flakes [and] play with print, modeling paste, stamping, and stencils"--

"Learn to draw 28 adorable kawaii creatures from scratch in 6 easy steps. Kawaii artist Aria Wei teaches you to transform simple shapes into characterful kawaii creations, including a cat, bunny, hamster, owl and duck. There are 28 different kawaii companions to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final colored version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can create a world of fantasy creatures with this inspiring guide."--

"How do you keep your piles of scrap fabric from growing out of control? Sew with them, of course! In this inspirational book, best-selling author Debbie von Grabler-Crozier shows you how to stitch 20 stylish, fresh items from very small amounts of fabric. From tiny scraps that can be transformed into patchworked coasters, strips that can be made into scrap bunting and offcuts that can be used for pouches or pincushions, your treasured scraps can be given a new lease of life! An invaluable crash-course on key techniques is included at the beginning of the book, and every project includes clear step-by-step instructions and a stunning photograph of the finished design to inspire. Furthermore, there are templates for particular projects provided at the back of the book, so you can sew your items with ease"--Publisher's description.

Retro-style travel posters are optimistic, aspirational, and unabashedly fun. Here’s everything you need to produce your own!Think of a travel poster, and you bring to mind summer vacations, happiness and fun. Perennially popular as wall art, their strong, designs and clean, flat colors are perfect for hobby artists to emulate. A complete guide to producing travel-poster style art of your surroundings, this simple guide comprises:Buying your acrylic paints, brushes, paper, and other tools and materials and how to use them. Be guided through 6 specially designed projects: * The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco * Mount Rainier National Park, WA * Amsterdam, The Netherlands * Sydney Opera House, Australia * The River Thames, Southbank, London * Lisbon, Portugal Guidance on composing a strong design, selecting colors and making sure your artwork pops Susie’s suggestions, tips and techniques to paint your own travel poster, starting with collecting research, designing your layout and planning your painting, Framing your poster and perhaps even having it printed on your own tea towel or morning coffee mug. Including step-by-step projects of popular travel spots across the world, and packed with examples of Susie West’s inspiring artwork produce your own bold, bright artwork, to use as wall art, gift to friends, or to celebrate your hometown.