Crafts and Decorative arts

For crafters who are fans of fiber, whether knitting, weaving, crocheting, macrame, or in mixed media, here's their ticket to the world of Japanese paper yarn. By making their own, inexpensively and simply, crafters can instantly give their project a new, one-of-a-kind direction. • Innovative perspective: Stanton seamlessly introduces the use of gorgeous paper yarn to replace traditional tex

Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own. Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you

The art of blacksmithing and steel processing didn't reach Japan until more than 1,000 years after it was developed in the Western world. It is therefore all the more astonishing to see the high culture of forging that developed in the Land of the Rising Sun within a short period of time. This comprehensive reference book explains the traditional methods used by Japanese tool-, knife-, and swords

A calm and creative course in watercolor painting! Learn to paint with ease with these 21 beginner-friendly, step-by-step watercolor projects that are crafted for pure enjoyment and relaxation. Each watercolor pattern in this book not only fosters artistic growth but also relaxes readers´ minds through a deliberate, unhurried learning approach. This project book for beginners is designed to allo

A bend-the-rules approach to making bright, bold, and beautiful floral art! Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches readers how to unlock their creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, readers will go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where they´ll learn how

Bored with the same old joint? Next time 4:20 rolls around, put a new twist on your spliff with this guide to making 35 origami-inspired, conversation-piece j´s. Start by perfecting the basic joint, move on to elaborate reefers, then get freaky with multipronged doobies. With step-by-step illustrations, ratings for smoothness and potency, and an irreverent take on toking, Spliffigami will have e

Spread creativity and kindness with pull-out papercrafts and tons of stickers to make cards, posters, games, and more! Get ready for the cutest sticker and activity book ever from our popular KindKids series! Packed with tons of adorable stickers and dozens of papercraft templates that emphasize friendship, this kit-in-a-book will not only entertain kids for hours but also encourage them to leave

Readers are invited to step inside the private homes of 23 renowned homedesign professionals through this revised second edition, whichincludes new chapters featuring the work of architect Mark Candelariaand interior designers Rebecca Charamut Cass and Mitzi Beach. Readerswill gain insight into theunique decorating styles and cherished family traditions of noteddesigners, including award-winning t

Following the success of The Art of Playful Lettering, say hello to author Dawn Nicole Warnaar´s first coloring book! Inside the book, readers will find 60 original coloring patterns featuring Dawn´s signature floral designs combined with charming hand-lettered sentiments. Each pattern is perforated for easy tear-out and comes complete with a coloring worksheet to help readers plan their palettes

With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to advanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. The liner lock mechanism can be made relatively easily, it needs only few components, and it is—if constructed neatly—secure and durable. This book teaches how to construct both general kind

Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This book reveals the beauty in kantha's simplicity--it is based on simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today's textile artists to enjoy it. Kanthas were originally created f