Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete novice, this step-by-step instructional book will take you through the 12 different alcohol ink painting techniques. From pouring, dripping, and blowing to blending, masking and brush painting, and more, you can practice and master them all. Learn about the fundamentals of alcohol inks, surfaces, colour theory etc and create stunning alcohol ink paintings and gifts - birch trees, tropical scenes, seascapes, mountain landscapes, coasters, ornaments and pendants - for yourself. With easy-to-follow technique tutorials and inspiring projects to try, this guide is an absolute must-have art resource for all skill levels.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 21-02-2023

An imaginative and fairytale-inspired colouring book from the author of Garden of Fairytale Animals and Kingdom of Curious Creatures. This beautiful collection of 80 line art designs captures a magical and charming setting. Fully-coloured examples are included as inspiration and full-spread designs are mixed with stand-alone designs to offer a variety of colouring options, all printed back-to-back on high-quality paper

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 248 x 248 mm

Publication Date: 03-01-2023

Children will love getting creative with dozens of line art designs that give each car, tractor, and truck a funny face! * Features dozens of vehicles, including vintage cars, construction vehicles, taxis, fire engines, farm trucks and tractors * Fun facts outline what each vehicle does * Includes bonus stickers

Bind: paperback

Pages: 68

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 17-01-2023

Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for crafters of all abilities. This book will show you step-by-step how to create your own earrings using a variety of techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, and foiling. A helpful opening section details the different clay types and essential tools and template pageswill help you create a variety of earring styles. Feed your creative spirit and learn to make your own tiny, wearable works of art!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 17-01-2023

SENSITIVE, ENGAGING ILLUSTRATIONS. Bee Grandinetti's approachable illustrations clearly and amusingly depict each emotion so that they can be recognized and explored in a fun, low-pressure way EDUCATIONAL. Features 48 emotions ranging from happiness and sadness to anger, apathy, and anxiety. Written by Dr Emily Midouhas, a developmental psychologist and associate professor at UCL, specializing in the effects of the social and built environment on the emotional and behavioural problems of children and the mental health of children with special educational needs across childhood and adolescence, particularly children with ADHD and autism EASY TO PLAY. An easy-to-play bingo game for the whole family: be the first to get all 16 emotions on your card to win BINGO! COLLECT THE SERIES. Follows the successes of bestselling Dinosaur Bingo, Scary Bingo, Jungle Bingo, Poo Bingo and more! THE PERFECT GIFT. Beautifully designed, illustration-led, high-spec product for maximum gifting potential A fun and engaging way for kids and adults to talk about their emotions. The gameboard features 48 emotions as characters, illustrated by Bee Grandinetti whose warm and sensitive illustrations have been featured by Headspace and Airbnb. Each player gets a card with 16 emotions. An accompanying booklet by developmental psychologist Dr Emily Midouhas explains each emotion in child-friendly language and gives tips on learning to express emotions and allow them to be felt in healthy ways.

Bind: stationery

Dimensions: 220 x 220 mm

Publication Date: 30-11-2022

Indulge your love of Bob Ross with this deluxe gift set, including a 500-piece puzzle celebrating the iconic painter. Set includes: * 500-piece puzzle: Printed on high-quality stock, this full-color puzzle includes 500 printed pieces that form one of Bob Ross's greatest landscape scenes. Finished puzzle measures approximately 16 X 20". * Fully illustrated wafer-sealed box. * Bonus booklet: Flip through a joyful 32-page illustrated paperback book (5 X 6") on the life and work of Bob Ross, featuring his art and inspirational messages throughout.

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With this special twist on the reverse coloring book, enjoy a new way to relax, express your creative self, and add joy to your life. Plus, you'll have dozens of pages to keep or give as beautiful mixed-media creations! On these pages of high-quality watercolor paper, the color is already waiting; now handle the fun part of making the lines . . . with pens, metallic markers, collage bits, paints, or anything else that inspires you. Throughout, Kristy Rice offers you thoughtful ideas and prompts to meet your every creative whim, whether you're in the mood to improve some art techniques or just to relax. The pages are gumbound for clean removal. With two copies of each painting, the book vanquishes the fear of "messing up this painting I love"-you always have another version, so you can try again. Let this multimedia adventure bring you hours of enjoyment and creative play. Also includes ready-to-embellish bonus bookmarks and wish cards.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 205 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand, this sought-after book hasn't been available for a long time. The revised and expanded edition features nearly twice as many projects as the original book, with five all-new projects and a new weaving structure. Handweavers will learn weaving expert Deb Essen's easy warping method, how to turn drafts for one-shuttle weaving, and Deb's tips and techniques for warping a supplementary draft successfully. Once you have the warping down, weave any of the projects using the weave structures Deb teaches you. Each project explores a different supplemental warp structure, from turned overshot and monk's belt to Bedford cord and even velvet. And no second back beam is required for your loom!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 29-11-2022

Leatherworking is a craft that is becoming more and more popular and is a hobby that you can get started without making any big expenditure or investment. Besides, it is fun! You can make unique, durable, and sustainable leather products on your kitchen. In a follow-up to his previous book, Practical Leatherwork, hunter and professional outdoorsman Carsten Bothe guides you with richly illustrated step-by-step instructions through sewing techniques, preparing and manipulating the leather, and eight beginner, intermediate, and advanced leatherworking projects, including a leather barbecue apron, dice cup, book cover, canteen, and more. Learn techniques like the saddle stitch, baseball stitch, and how to sew chamois leather, as well as the tools you'll need for tooling, dyeing, wet molding, and sewing. Then you can take the skills you've mastered and create your own stunning sewn leather crafts!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 175 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

Inside this book, kids can create stunning works of mosaic art with geometric stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint-by-sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various cars and motorcycles, from a Formula 1 and a motor cross bike to a stock car, a futuristic car, and more! Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each vehicle pattern, kids will place each in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. Also included are fun facts to learn more about each amazing vehicle as kids bring them to life! The perfect gift for kids and grandkids, and an entertaining, hands-on activity for children, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be framed, displayed on the fridge, or given as a gift once a painting is completed. Explore a striking on-trend graphic art sticker painting book that will engage kids' attention for hours on road trips, rainy days, in restaurants, after school, on family vacations, or anytime, My Sticker Paintings: Cars!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 44

Dimensions: 228 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 12-09-2023