Craft & Hobbies (678)

How To Customize Kicks

ISBN: 9780764365539

Author: Customize Kicks Magazine    Publisher: Schiffer Books

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customising. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known...


The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customising. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The nine projects range from easy -- painted details that can be completed in a weekend -- to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper. While customizing any sneakers is a creative hobby or business, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customisation, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included. By mastering the basics along with many other helpful skills, you'll up your game. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. You'll learn the technique of "waterslide decal paper customisation" requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper. Enjoy customising your own sneakers and asserting your individuality!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 177 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-03-2023


$65.00
Natural Leather Tanning

ISBN: 9780764366116

Author: Markus Klek    Publisher: Schiffer Books

The processing of hides and skins is one of the oldest known crafts and cultural techniques. Today, tanning is done primarily with chemicals, but traditional ta...


The processing of hides and skins is one of the oldest known crafts and cultural techniques. Today, tanning is done primarily with chemicals, but traditional tanning was done with fat, smoke, and plant extracts to make the hides durable and soft. This book teaches you the centuries-old art of easy-to-do, natural, inexpensive fat tanning with a few simple tools and limited space. Tanning with pure natural products leads to wonderful leather products that anyone can make themselves at home without any prior experience or knowledge. The step-by-step illustrations show in detail how the self-tanned skins and skins are processed, as well as how to turn raw pelts and furs into leather gloves, moccasins, hats, capes, jackets, and other simple everyday leather objects. Explore different tanning methods like the "Open Method" and the "Tube Method" and learn associated skills like salting, freezing, and drying your homemade leather.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 171 x 222 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$55.00
The Studio Formulas Set For The Art And Science of Natural Dyes

ISBN: 9780764366185

Author: Catharine Ellis    Publisher: Schiffer Books

This natural-dye-recipe boxed set can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a supplement to The Art and Science of Natural Dyes by Joy Boutrup and Catharine E...


This natural-dye-recipe boxed set can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a supplement to The Art and Science of Natural Dyes by Joy Boutrup and Catharine Ellis. Packaged in a high-quality quick-reference box, 84 cards include 36 formulas plus 133 full-colour swatch cards for exact colour comparison. The cards are conveniently organized for ease in the studio. The set includes: The Dyes, Indigo, and Indigo Overdyes, and a complete set of essential formulas for the natural dyer, right at their fingertips. The dyes include two-colour mixes and overdyes using madder, cochineal, weld, cutch, pomegranate, rhubarb, and indigo.


Bind: stationery


Pages: 81


Dimensions: 178 x 127 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$79.99
Artfully Transforming Bottles & Plates

ISBN: 9780764366192

Author: Petra Knoblauch    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Say yes to reclaiming creativity -- environmentally friendly, beautiful, and innovative! Here are 75 projects that upcycle and elevate your discards. Transform ...


Say yes to reclaiming creativity -- environmentally friendly, beautiful, and innovative! Here are 75 projects that upcycle and elevate your discards. Transform not only wine bottles and teacups, but your living spacesindoors and out. Use a wide assortment of craft materials and techniques, from marbling to chalkboard paints to kintsugi, to upcycle the bottles in your recycling bin or the plates that were dropped on the way to the table. Make lovely decorative and useful items that may even become heirlooms. Bring new treasures to life from discards and feel great about your crafting as you reclaim and upcycle. The first projects focus on glass bottle use; learn how to make elegant olive bowls, cocktail glasses, cookie jars, gorgeous illumination for your outdoor dining, and much more. The second group of projects transforms your china, porcelain, and other ceramic tableware, whether it's showing signs of wear, is broken, or just doesn't match. Learn to make clocks, charming signs, neon-marbled chargers, wedding keepsakes, and much more. With this book full of beauty, reclaim not only used wine bottles and teacups, but your crafting joy.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 248


Dimensions: 190 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$65.00
Modern Crochet Garden

ISBN: 9780764361340

Author: Amy Gaines    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Stitch a modern crochet garden with this adorable project book from popular pattern designer Amy Gaines! If you love flowers, succulents, cacti, and crochet, th...


Stitch a modern crochet garden with this adorable project book from popular pattern designer Amy Gaines! If you love flowers, succulents, cacti, and crochet, this is the book for you! Inside, you'll find 22 beautifully designed projects that are simple enough to make in a day and stylish enough to display or give as gifts. The book is organized into two main themes: flower projects and succulent projects. The flower chapter starts with tutorials for making 10 flowers, such as a daisy, a rose, and a ranunculus, as well as four kinds of leaves. After you have mastered the basic elements, you can move on to a variety of flower-based projects. The succulent chapter provides a wide range of plant and cactus projects. Throughout the book, you'll find: practical projects like cactus coasters, a cactus pencil holder, a dish scrubber, and a table runner; decorative items like potted plants, a floral wreath, a garland, a dreamcatcher, and wall art; personal accessories like floral hair clips, two different purse designs, and a headband. Each project comes with detailed stitch instructions, a shopping list, the finished size, and the skill level. Also included are general crochet instructions, stitch diagrams, and yarn information. Add some green into your life with this modern guide to crocheting plants and flowers. No watering needed!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 160


Dimensions: 198 x 241 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$55.00
Make Your Memory

ISBN: 9780764366581

Publisher: Schiffer Books

Layer life with love! Preserve, celebrate, and cherish life's most memorable moments with this creative guide to modern scrapbooking by prolific paper craft des...


Layer life with love! Preserve, celebrate, and cherish life's most memorable moments with this creative guide to modern scrapbooking by prolific paper craft designer Paige Evans! This stunning project book is organized into three themes: scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, and mini photo albums. The scrapbooking chapter will teach you how to create contemporary layouts using nine different techniques, including border punches, mixed media, stamped designs, tile grids, quilt-inspired designs, handmade flowers, stitched designs, and stars. Each technique includes a step-by-step project as well as a gallery of additional samples for endless inspiration! The card chapter will teach you how to make beautiful cards that are just as thoughtful as they are gorgeous. Themes include congratulations, sympathy, birthday, thank you, and anniversary. Each card is presented with step-by-step instructions, and there are additional card designs at the end of the chapter to give you even more ideas. The mini album chapter will teach you how to make three memory books that are small in size, but big on detail! Three popular techniques are used in the featured projects: an elastic-bound album, a shaped album, and an accordion album. Each album is overflowing with beautiful paper designs and layers of coordinating embellishments. For those new to the craft, the book includes a comprehensive getting started chapter that will guide you through the massive amount of tools and materials available (and let you know exactly what's needed). Plus, you'll find an overview to basic paper-crafting techniques and design principles. At the back of the book, there are eight pages of perforated scrapbook paper that you can pull out and use to create the projects in the book or those of your own design. Go ahead and make your memories into lovely works of art that will be cherished for years.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 229 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$55.00
Trust Me You Can Letter

ISBN: 9780764366574

Author: Jessie Arnold    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Do you love the look of fancy letters but think they are too hard to draw? Think again! Everyone's favourite art teacher, Mrs. Arnold, is back with another supe...


Do you love the look of fancy letters but think they are too hard to draw? Think again! Everyone's favourite art teacher, Mrs. Arnold, is back with another super-fun guide that breaks popular art techniques down into bite-sized lessons. In this newest book, Mrs. Arnold will teach you how to draw 18 different alphabet styles! Trust her -- you can do it! The book is conveniently organised into three main lettering styles: classic art deco letters, fancy cursive letters, and fun bubble letters. Each alphabet has step-by-step lessons and room to practice drawing right in the book. Once you master a main alphabet, you can move on to your choice of five variations on the style. It's the easiest way to learn lettering. So, whether you are decorating a scrapbook, making a cute card to send to a friend, or just playing around, youll be able to pick the lettering style that's right for you. BONUS: Also included in the book are 40+ step-by-step drawing exercises and lessons on how to put together complete compositions.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 216 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 28-04-2023


$38.00
Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 1

ISBN: 9781913602055

Publisher: Richardson Publishing Group

Containing a massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback, this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of any age. Featuring defin...


Containing a massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback, this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of any age. Featuring definition only 'coffee time' (as opposed to cryptic) clues and 13 x 13 crossword grids, with solutions easily found in the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format, the book can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside table


Bind: paperback


Pages: 352


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 01-10-2020


$19.99
Cut-out Fun with Matisse

ISBN: 9783791371924

Authors: Max Hollein, Nina Hollein    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "drawings with sci...


Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "drawings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: color, line, and form. This engaging and accessible look at Matisse's cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions of Matisse's most famous works, the book relates an imaginary tale about how the colors and shapes created by Matisse come to life, carrying the reader off into the artist's fantasy world. It reflects Matisse's spontaneity, his love of bold colors, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper, which make him an artist of great appeal to children. Fun and easy-to-follow, this exploration of Matisse's cut-outs invites children of all ages to draw with scissors just like the artist, using the sheets of paper printed in Matisse-inspired colors included in the book.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 40


Dimensions: 234 x 274 mm


Publication Date: 08-05-2014


$21.99
Stitching Pathways

ISBN: 9781935726937

Author: Wendy Sheppard    Publisher: Landauer Publishing

Get the results you love with this complete visual guide to quilting on your home sewing machine. Expert designer, author and blogger Wendy Sheppard wants quilt...


Get the results you love with this complete visual guide to quilting on your home sewing machine. Expert designer, author and blogger Wendy Sheppard wants quilters of all skill levels to be able to say “I made this from start to finish.” From straight line quilting to beautiful free-motion techniques, Wendy’s expert advice and proven methods guide you through every step. Learn new skills and build your confidence with beautiful projects, step-by-step stitch guides, detailed diagrams and stunning colour photographs.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 80


Dimensions: 210 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 17-11-2017


$49.99
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