This greatly expanded version of Tim's Metalsmithing for Students is an essential reference book for anyone working with metals be they a jeweller or a metalsmith. It covers subjects ranging from metals, tools and surface textures (such a enamelling, patinas, etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and stonesetting, and mechanisms such as findings and hinges. The book is filled with step-by-step sequences, line diagrams and drawings, safety notes and handy tips. All in all, this is a comprehensive reference tool that sho... read more

A Practical step-by-step guide to making designer fashion jewellery. Each project is accompanied by glossy stylised photographs, as seen in the pages of leading fashion magazines. The designs are fashionable and refreshing and will appeal to the mainstream female market, aged between 20 to 50 years. The book is packed with technical tips particularly helpful for the beginner, fashion trends to consider when making jewellery and technical concepts such as wiring, making components, dying metal and beads and working with different ma... read more

Half-finished doodles of monsters and other creatures, featuring misshapen bodies, oodles of appendages, and all kinds of gross crud. Finish the monster-shaped alphabet, create a flip-book, comic strip, and more. Drawings can be scary, disgusting, cute, or weird. It's up to you.

Master all the art techniques needed to produce quality sketches. Simple, fuss-free methods of sketching are accompanied by step-by-step illustrations, thorough explanations and tips from experts. Suitable for artists at all levels, Drawing Masterclass will help improve and enhance sketching skills used in various arts and design fields, including architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, multimedia and the applied arts. AUTHOR: Ruzaimi Mat Rani graduated with a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from E... read more

The Sketch book provides a readily available support for anyone to put down on paper one's thoughts, ideas, notes.It is both useful for the artist who fills up the pages as a record of the development of one or various projects and for others to see the evolution, step by step.

If you want to solidly get into drawing, you could not encounter anybody better than Andr?'s Szunyoghy. His decades of experience as an artist and tutor predestine him for the creation of a basic rulebook for the learning of this old art. In a similarly playful and systematic manner, he succeeds in instructing in the big fields of drawing in four legs. The lessons contain step-by-step instructions in picture and text as well as innumerable examples. The reader follows Szunyoghy's thought process intuitively and casually learns to j... read more

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Origami paper custom is made for folding, flying fun! This package includes everything you need to create 48 models of 6 different paper airplanes. Even origami beginners will be flying their own creations in no time when they use this bright and fun, double-sided origami paper with folding lines incorporated right into its playful designs. Also included are step-by-step instructions from international paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar, featuring many handy practical tips that will help you not only fly your planes but fly them fa... read more

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Girligami is here, ready to show cool crafters how to fold outside the box! Twenty-five funky, all-new designs are perfect for anyone who loves fashion and folding. It includes: little shoes; purses; clothing; adorable animals; valentine hearts; fortune-tellers...and more! Each project comes with step-by-step directions plus preprinted origami papers to tear out and fold. A separate chapter shows great ways to use the origami crafts, like turning them into earrings and necklaces or adding them to cards and gifts.

Developed by a group of experienced designers from the apparel industry these inspired images are great for printing onto t-shirts and other clothing and accessories, CDs flyers, web pages and even as references for tattoo art. The illustrations are provided as print reference in the pages of the book and also provided on a companion CD-Rom where the files are available as both Illustrator EPS files and JPEG files, making them easy to modify and customise.

Introducing a standard 12-colour palette, the author shows how to select and mix 132 new colours, using at-a-glance mixing charts. Once the theory and practical skills behind mixing have been understood, the reader can explore the range of palettes suggested here for painting particular subjects.

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Kat Von D's followup to her "New York Times" bestseller "High Voltage Tattoo" offers an intimate look at a pivotal year in her personal and professional life through an illustrated diary that begins in spring 2008 and ends in summer 2009. When Kat does a tattoo, she writes about it and draws sketches in a journal, creating an entry for each piece. She has hundreds of ledgers of these entries in her own writing which reflect not only upon the significance of the tattoo for the person who is receiving it (their story), but also how t... read more

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Store-bought soft furnishings can be expensive and the choice is often limited - but with so many gorgeous designer fabrics on sale, there's never been a better time to make your own. Sewing in No Time sets out 50 simple step-by-step projects using nothing more than the most basic of sewing skills.

The beautiful raised designs of wool embroidery are more accessible than you ever thought. The handy flower guide shows how to create a number of flowers -- camellias, sunflowers, daisies, rosebuds, and many more, along with leaves and bumblebees for added charm. Practice with simple designs like a wool rose bouquet with a cream bow, an embroidered heart, or Australian wildflowers. Then move on to sewing projects -- a lingerie bag, a wire coat hanger cover, a door stop, or a scarf. Make a greeting card of cream camellias, a sunflow... read more

This title helps to make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa. Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover how to: stock a safe & efficient wo... read more

Take the hard work out of beadwork and make beautifully embellished jewelry and accessories. This easy-to-use book reveals everything you need to know to get started straight away in this rewarding and adaptable craft. Clear step-by-step photographs and annotated diagrams put the techniques for stitching, weaving, netting, and stringing at your fingertips. 15 specially designed projects are arranged throughout the book, becoming progressively more challenging as your confidence grows. Includes advice on tools and equipment, working... read more

The beautiful raised designs of wool embroidery are more accessible than you ever thought. The handy flower guide shows how to create a number of flowers -- camellias, sunflowers, daisies, rosebuds, and many more, along with leaves and bumblebees for added charm. Practice with simple designs like a wool rose bouquet with a cream bow, an embroidered heart, or Australian wildflowers. Then move on to sewing projects -- a lingerie bag, a wire coat hanger cover, a door stop, or a scarf. Make a greeting card of cream camellias, a sunflow... read more