This book, now made available again in paperback, by bestselling soap-making author Melinda Coss focuses on natural ingredients and provides a wonderful range of recipes for bar and liquid soaps as well as creams, lotions and balms.The techniques section covers everything you need to learn how to make soaps at home. All the equipment required is fully explained, so even a beginner could start making soap in no time. The recipes include fruit soaps, scrub bars, skin creams and flower waters, and there is a section on special effects for a really special treat. With such a wide choice of design, colour and scent there's bound to be something here for everyone. Melinda also includes an invaluable section on running a soap-making business, giving essential advice for anyone looking to profit from their newfound skills.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 183 x 238 mm

This book offers an inky world of intricately realized artwork for aspiring coloring book artists. Each of these 30 hyper-detailed and exquisitely rendered illustrations is designed to pull the viewer in and hold them hostage! The more you look at these beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations, the more the image unfolds into greater and greater details. TangleEasy Wildlife is printed on quality, heavyweight paper, micro-perfed for easy removal and framing.

Bind: paperback

Dimensions: 220 x 280 x 5 mm

From early hot rods and lowriders to modern tuning: this book presents a huge variety of unique cars from around the world. Automobiles have been tuned, restored, and rebuilt for years, but -whether made for leisurely cruising or peak performance - today's custom machines are more interesting than ever before. After exploring custom motorcycles in The Ride and The Ride 2nd Gear, it's high time to focus on the four-wheeled scene. The Drive showcases the diversity and reach of this custom movement. Each car is utterly unique; each builder a true personality. Passion and craft meet in their workshops in North America, Europe, and Asia. The resulting vehicles -and this book - are for anyone for whom a car is so much more than just a way to get around.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 300 x 270 mm

Publication Date: 30-05-2016

Discover how to use text to add quotes, sentiments, and uplifting words to your Zentangle-inspired art, with 30 original tangles and a practice workbook.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 217 x 270 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2015

Aimed at those who already have basic skills in soft furnishings, but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book (made available again in paperback) is a hard-working manual packed with all the techniques and advice you will ever need.Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches your own home, Wendy Shorter will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them.A basics section at the front takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Colours and fabrics are all covered, along with window treatments, chair coverings and household linen.Create bright, fresh items for your home and be inspired by the beautiful projects featured, all broken down into easy-to-follow steps: chair covers, bed treatments, cushions, curtains and blinds are all included.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 210 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2015

All children love animals, and all children love toys. Build plenty of good old-fashioned fun for any child with these clever designs for classic pull and push toys. Inside you'll discover 20 imaginative projects for making wild and wacky wooden animals that come alive with delightful lifelike motion. Create a chomping crocodile, waddling duck, jumping frog, timid turtle, howling wolf, or terrifying T-Rex. Each animated marvel features an ingenious design to make it walk, wiggle, waddle, or whirl. With detailed patterns, concise instructions, and step-by-step color photographs, these charming projects are simple enough for even a beginner to complete in a weekend. Fun to build, fun to give, and fun to play with, they'll provide hours of pleasure for woodworkers and children alike.

Bind: paperback

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 16-09-2014

If you love crafting, you love craft supplies. You have an ever-increasing stash of fabulous fabric, paper, stamps, beads, ribbons, glitter, paints, and more. But if your treasure trove has grown so much that every bin, box, and closet is overflowing, it may be time to stop collecting-and start creating! This ultimate craft supply hoarder's guide is packed with creative inspiration and ideas for getting the most out of your craft supply stash. Use this book to take control of your crafting life and start using your materials like a pro. Whether you use a dedicated craft room or just a corner of the kitchen table, you will learn how to maximize your space, manage your materials, and "make time to make." Author Lisa Fulmer reveals the secrets of well-organized crafters, from substitutions and work-arounds to handling mistakes. She challenges you to use up what you've got on hand, with 20 creative stash-busting projects organized by stash type

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 16-09-2014

Use this ultimate beginner's scroll saw guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection. You'll find everything you need to know here, boiled down to the best and simplest methods. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you've already learned. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence. Begin with the basics of cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, and then progress to more advanced techniques like stack cutting, relief, inlay, compound, segmentation, and more. Project patterns include die-cut stationery, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket. This new third edition provides an objective guide to all of the scroll saw models available in today's market, updated to include information on new scroll saw manufacturers.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 90

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 08-09-2014

Life is a wonderful adventure and all of our dreams can come true! Hold on to your dreams with Creative Coloring Inspirations, the coloring book that offers hope and encouragement on every page. Inside you'll find 30 relaxing illustrations designed to motivate your creativity and stimulate your spirit. Printed on high quality extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, all pages are pre-perforated for easy removal and display.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 72

Dimensions: 217 x 276 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2014

Findings serve a key function in jewelry making. These handy components provide practical ways to connect design elements and add a touch of shimmering metal. But what if findings weren't just the support act? What if we took them out of their utilitarian role and made them the star of the show? Innovative jewelry designer Myléne Hillam presents an exciting new concept of jewelry making in Fabulous Jewelry from Findings. She shows how to construct elegant pieces using just bead caps, cones, links, spacers, connectors, clasps, and tubes. Her fresh approach will have you looking at findings in a whole new light, as you experiment with color, shape, and texture in ways you've never thought of before. Learn how to create upmarket jewelry that looks expensive, but costs only a few dollars. You'll love making these fabulous bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings, in styles ranging from industrial chic to evening elegance.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 282 x 218 mm

Publication Date: 10-12-2014