Crafts & Hobbies
Discover a wide selection of craft and hobby books, from crochet and origami to embroidery and cross stitch. Find the best-selling books on crafts and hobbies for beginners, all available at our online bookstore.
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Spirit Stones: The Ancient Art of the Scholar's RockShaped by nature and selected by man, scholars' rocks, or gongshi, have been prized by Chinese intellectuals since the Tang dynasty, and are now sought after by Western collectors as well. They are a natural subject for the photographer Jonathan Singer, most recently acclaimed...
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Painterly Days: The Woodland Watercoloring Book for AdultsA book of 25 pattern sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and...
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Wood-Fired Ceramics: 100 Contemporary ArtistsWith over 500 brilliant color photographs, this book highlights the work of 100 innovative ceramic artists who still use the labor intensive, and sometimes unpredictable, process of wood-firing. Throughout the book, artists share several examples of their work, ranging from small pots to monumental...
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Modular Origami: 18 Colorful and Customizable Folded Paper SculpturesFor anyone who wants to delve into decorative modular origami ornaments. Readers will learn to fold colored paper into simple shapes, known as modules, and how to put them together, without using sticky tape or glue, to create amazing and attractive ornaments and sculptures....
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Tilda's Summer IdeasA collection of summer projects using Tilda fabrics and embellishments. It includes designs such as angels, garlands, decorations and accessories, all in the seasonal shades of turquoise, green, pink and red. It also includes popular techniques, such as applique and embroidery.This colourful collection of...
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How to Make Shaving Soap: Charting Your Course to the Land of LatherWelcome to the Land of Lather with professional soapmaker Carrie Seibert as your guide. Learn how to make artisan shaving soap from an industry insider. Carrie will take you on a journey through learning the basics, finding necessary tools, understanding the building blocks, equipping...
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Nail Art: Over 35 Easy Designs for Little Fingers [With Non-Toxic Peel-Off Nail Polish and Brush]With our six water-based, non-toxic, peel-off paints, kids can have style at their fingertips-not to mention bumblebees, berries, balloons, bears and bubbles-and that's just the beginning. From happy faces to spotted monsters, there's something here to please even the most finicky fingers. Comes with:...
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Celtic DesignA study in the CELTIC DESIGN series of all the simplest forms of Celtic design, with instructions on how to draw and decorate letters in an authentic Celtic style as well as how to create illuminated manuscript pages.Author: Aidan MeehanPublisher: Thames & HudsonPublished: 06/01/1991Pages:...
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Creative Haven Norman Rockwell's American Life from the Saturday Evening Post Coloring BookFamed illustrator Norman Rockwell created hundreds of covers for the popular weekly periodical The Saturday Evening Post. This collection of 31 black-and-white renderings to color includes such favorites as The Rookie, Losing the Game, New T.V. Set, Girl at Mirror, Elect Casey, Window Washer,...
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Romeo and Juliet Paper DollsA vivid new paper doll collection pays tribute to the legendary star-crossed loversShakespeare enthusiasts, paper doll collectors, and romantics will prize this charming homage to the Bard's famous sweethearts. Four dolls depict ardent Romeo, lovely Juliet, sympathetic Friar Laurence, and Juliet's jolly Nurse. Their...
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Creative Haven Animal Calaveras Coloring BookCalaveras means skulls in Spanish and these calaveras provide a powerful framework for highly stylized images of a bull, bear, jaguar, and other creatures. Thirty-one full-page pictures to color feature decorated animal faces in the tradition of the Day of the Dead on mesmerizing...
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Origami JewelryThis was everything I hoped it would be. Excellent directions both written and with images. Beautiful photos. A full list of items needed for each piece. The instructions are very clear. -- Books Under the BedYou can design your own jewelry with the help...
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Art Nouveau FashionsWhat were well-dressed ladies wearing during the heyday of Art Nouveau? This coloring book presents 31 full-page illustrations of women and girls in the broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted fashions in vogue from the 1890s to the early 1900s. Graceful period motifs appear in the backgrounds. Pages...
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Funky Junk: Recycle Rubbish Into Art!Kids can help preserve the environment by recycling egg cartons, empty bottles, and other discarded items into glove puppets, model airplanes, a toy robot, and other imaginative projects. Each activity features well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will result in hours of creative fun--and some very...
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American Ship Models and How to Build ThemThis classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward the growing skills of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty, starting with relatively simple models...
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Making Bead Flowers and BouquetsWith this easy-to-follow guide to traditional bead making, crafters can create their own glittering bouquets of lasting beauty. Clear, practical instructions and a profusion of illustrations show aspiring beadworkers how to fashion more than 50 botanically accurate specimens.An introductory chapter describes necessary materials, tools,...
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William Morris Stained Glass Pattern BookChief exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in Victorian England, renowned artist and craftsman William Morris (1834-96) created a host of stunning patterns for wallpaper, fabrics, tapestries, floor coverings, and other decorative projects. Many of these designs took nature as their theme. Now...
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Craft of the Dyer: Colour from Plants and LichensCraftspeople interested in traditional methods will welcome this complete guide to making and using dyes from plants. Although its emphasis is on plants of Northeastern North America, many of the plants listed are found throughout the world.Helpful introductory chapters on equipment, mordants, dyeing procedures...
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Pulled Thread EmbroideryPulled thread embroidery transforms a piece of ordinary fabric into delicate lace by compressing threads of loosely woven background material with tightly pulled stitches. Focusing on this age-old craft, Moyra McNeill's clearly written, profusely illustrated how-to book shows embroiderers what attractive effects can be...
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Treasury of Patchwork Borders: Full-Size Patterns for 76 DesignsThere's no better finishing touch for the angular beauties of a patchwork quilt than just the right patchwork border, specially scaled to complement the central design.This comprehensive and invaluable reference book by talented needlework designer Elizabeth Nyhan shows how to add that splendid final...
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