Toymaking category: 321 books

Anoter restored vintage plan brought to you by the Vintage Info Network. Enjoy making this Children's Rocking Chair from these restored and refreshed 1940's plans. Approximate measurements of rocking chair: width 16" depth 13" for seat /Rails are 23" long height 22"  

This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied results, often with very limited resources. Each chapter begins by looking at the mechanisms and materials used in some of these traditional...

Turn your workshop into one of the happiest places on the planet! With the guidance of Richard Raffan, the dean of woodturning, and the projects in Turning Toys, you can outdo Santa’s elves. Create custom toys right in your own workshop and see the little ones' eyes light up with joy! Have...

Scandinavian knitting sensations Arne and Carlos (authors of the international bestseller 55 Christmas Balls to Knit) aspire to bring a little fun to your inner child with a fantastic collection of knitted dolls, as well as instruction for creating a charming knitted wardrobe for them. Based on the...

Fly high with paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually—a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this unique...

Start making your own cuddly zoo right now. You just can't help loving these soft, multicoloured, cuddly animals made of velour, fur fabric, cotton, felt or fleece. The teddy, giant mouse, hare, ape and their friends are not just for cuddling and playing with; some also make themselves useful, for example...

AmiguruMe Eats serves up a buffet of projects that recreate the look, scents, and textures of your favorite foods!   This irresistible collection of 40 food-themed amigurumi makes a delicious treat for crafters. Perfect for beginners, it offers a menu of charming projects, including a plate of pancakes...

Just a bit of winding, tying, trimming and fluffing! Pom poms are suddenly showing up again everywhere—as fashion accessories, home decor items, and toys. Adorable Pom Pom Animals shows you how to use materials including yarn, mohair, and alpaca wool to sculpt cuddly pom pom animals in different...

Most people like to think that they are inventors. Some of them like to dream about creating or inventing the next product that will solve a problem. Quite a number of people study Science because they want to change the world with a new discovery. Nikola Tesla wanted to improve the quality of life for...

"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." —Library Journal Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

La preparazione di un cranio è molto semplice rispetto a quella di tutto lo scheletro. Inoltre è la parte più importante dell’animale a livello di studio scientifico, museale e come reperto da collezione. In questo piccolo e-book descriverò un mio metodo, diverso dagli altri preparatori. Questo...

Papel, hilo, pegamento, cinta adhesiva y tijeras: es todo lo que se necesita para construir una cometa; después, hacer que se eleve y maniobrarla con la mirada puesta en el cielo, es un poco como volar, como estar mágicamente suspendido en el aire. A través de este libro conocerá los mejores vientos...

El amigurumi es una técnica japonesa de tejido al crochet que consiste en la producción de pequeños muñecos. Según la costumbre japonesa, cada amigurumi posee un alma que lo convierte en el compañero y confidente de por vida de su dueño, proporcionándole protección y consuelo en los momentos...