Crafts category: 13248 books
Murano
The history of Venetian glass-blowing
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2013
When you think of the Venetian Island of Murano, glass immediately springs to mind. The history of glass has been interwoven with this island since 1290, when the Most Serene Republic of Venice ordered the transfer of all glass production to Murano to ensure that the whole of Venice would not go up...
Everyday Watercolor
Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces.
This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning...
Relax creatively - Fabric painting - Your fast & easy guide Number 2 - Fabric colouring in
Your fast & easy guide, #2
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2017
Are you looking for new and effective ways to reduce stress and relax?
Fabric colouring in could be your solution!
What is fabric colouring in?
Adult colouring-in books are very popular because many stressed-out people value colouring in as being an easy way to relax.
Fabric...
Buffi's Dress Design: Sew 30 Fun Styles
Make It, Own It, Rock It
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Show off your style with eye-catching homemade dresses. In this fun, easy-to-follow guide, Project Runway contestant Buffi Jashanmal shows you how to create your own custom-fitted dresses or revamp a piece that’s already hanging in your closet. Learn to design personalized patterns for three basic...
The Hero's Closet
Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero’s Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes
This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to...
Wabi-Sabi
Art Workshop
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2013
“Perfectly blending simplicity and complexity, her artwork is quite stunning and has really motivated me to want to use some of her techniques.” —The Altered Page
The Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy of art is a style that finds inspiration and beauty in the imperfect, impermanent and humble...
Horses & Ponies
Step-by-step instructions for 25 different breeds
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2005
This newest title in the Watercolor Made Easy series makes it possible for aspiring artists to re-create a range of horse and pony paintings. Expressive and fluid, watercolor is the perfect medium for portraying the grace of these majestic animals. Accomplished artist Janet Griffin-Scott guides you...
Jewelry Making and Other Easy Past Time Craft Hobbies (incl Parachord)
Handmade Jewelry and Homeade Jewelry Making Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2014
What are the benefits of jewelry making Jewelry making is a lovely way to pass the time, and it is also a good choice when you want to foster a sense of creativity within yourself. People have worn jewelry since ancient time for the sake of beauty, religion, status and more, and as you make your own...
by Malcolm Dewey
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Outdoor painting( en plein air) has exploded in popularity over the world. First made famous by the impressionists outdoor painting is back to stay. Whether you are a beginner or looking to try something new you will love the outdoor painting experience. This guide by professional artist, Malcolm Dewey, will get you started painting outdoors with confidence.
by HowExpert
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2012
“How to draw Chibi Manga” is a book that teaches beginners how to draw Chibi Manga. In this tutorial, you will learn the basics of drawing chibi anime, from the eyes, face, also the different kinds of costume or dress and different kinds of emotions. It also give you some tips and guidelines for...
Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
In fashion, one day you’re in, the next day you’re out . . . and the day after that, you’re back in again. Designers are always referring to fashion’s rich history as they imagine its present and future, and retro looks remain ever-fresh as they are renewed—and restyled—for the next generation...
by Suzanne McNeill
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
Decrease stress and increase your creativity and focus with the intuitive art of Zentangle(R). Pen and paper are the only things you need to begin creating these simple, yet intricate designs. Discover how various shapes and textures fuse together to become tangles all your own.
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
The Commemorative Edition
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2012
One of America's most ingenious and creative knitters presents 23 patterns in this beloved classic of knitting lore. Elizabeth Zimmermann's bestselling guide includes Aran sweaters, mittens, socks, and patterns for other items that can be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters or adapted into...
Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing
Master the Concepts and Methods for Observing and Rendering Nature
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
This beginner's guide to drawing in graphite pencil uses step-by-step exercises to teach fundamental methods for rendering all aspects of the natural landscape, with additional lessons on using charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and other media.
Following in the footsteps of author, artist,...