Playing with Collage (HB) by Jeannie Baker

$27.99 AUD

Category: General | Reading Level: 8.5 Kids Non Fiction

A how-to guide to making your own collages, brimful of fascinating hints and tips from a master of the genre. Over the course of a 40-year career, Jeannie Baker has perfected the art of collage in the creation of picture-book classics such as Where the Forest Meets the Sea and Window, a Boston Globe-Ho rn Honor Book. Her stunning pieces, devised by assembling all sorts of different textures, are known all around the globe. Whether it's dried flowers or tiny shells, spaghetti or postage stamps, she uses the world around her to make work that is astonishingly beautiful and deeply creative. In Playing with Collage, she shares her secrets at last – and encourages her readers to get creative. Within each of this book's four main sections, Jeannie presents an abstract collage of her own and offers suggestions and starting points for beginners. There are no right or wrong answers in this treasure of a book, it's all about trusting your instincts ... and playing! ...Show more

Crochet Cats by Megan Kreiner

$24.99 AUD

Category: General | Series: Crochet Kits Ser.

We're not "kitten around" with these adorable crochet projects A ball of yarn has never yielded so much fun The kit includes all the materials you'll need to create two cuddly kitties: yarn, a crochet hook, a tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, and two pairs of safety eyes. The 80-page paperback instru ction book contains photos and illustrations to guide you in making ten projects. Crochet your very own collection of cuteness ...Show more

The Ultimate Australian Animals Origami Book and Kit

$16.99 AUD

Category: Activity Books

The Ultimate Paper Planes Book and Kit

$16.99 AUD

Category: Activity Books

Fun and Easy Origami Animals by Michael G. LaFosse

$14.99 AUD

Category: Origami & Paper

This value-packed collection of easy origami projects from master paper-folder Michael G. LaFosse is perfect for paper folding beginners Fun & Easy Origami Animals contains 19 beginner origami models that everyone loves and anyone can fold--and it comes complete with 20 sheets of high-quality origami p apers. The book is fully illustrated in color and has simple, step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold each piece. This is the ideal guide for someone who wants to explore the magic of origami for the first time--start turning two-dimensional paper into lifelike three-dimensional objects in only a few minutes. Voila This collection of adorable paper animals includes the following models: Little Bird--the simplest of models Chameleon--an amazingly lifelike and cute lizard that is surprisingly easy to fold Flapping Bird--the classic "action model" that flaps its wings when you pull on its tail Hummingbird--the most challenging (and rewarding ) model in the book--an award-winning LaFosse design And many more ...Show more

Tate Create Things to Make and Do by Sally Tallant

$24.99 AUD

Category: General | Series: Tate Ser.

Cut, cook, draw, dye, dream, snap and spin! Who better to make art with than today's best-loved artists? Full of fun activities from Tate's leading artists, this book is sure to spark your creativity. Dye your clothes pink with Yto Barrada, bake bread and listen to yourself eat it with Olafur Eliasson , and draw to express your feelings with Yayoi Kusama. There is something for everyone to enjoy, whatever their skill level. ...Show more

Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques, The by DK

$49.99 AUD

Category: Handcrafts

A new edition of DK's ultimate knitting bible, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Each step-by-step technique is shown with clear, easy-to-follow photography and explained with helpful annotations and arrows, so you can progress from basic casting on to confidently tackling intricate Fair Isle and cable patterns. The Knitting Book walks you through all the tools, equipment, and techniques you'll need, from yarns and needles to how to follow or alter a knitting pattern. A photographic stitch gallery showcases more than 120 different stitches so you can practise your techniques, trying your hand at everything from garter stitch to intarsia, or customize projects with your own stitch choices. This updated edition features 10 brand-new specially commissioned project patterns, including an arm knitting pattern, as well as 10 projects from the original edition that have been reimagined with new yarns and fresh colours. The Knitting Book is a one-stop resource for every knitter. ...Show more

Super Cute Crochet: 10 Super Cute Projects for Animal Lovers by Janine Holmes; Meryl Henderson (Illustrator); Chellie Carroll (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Handcrafts | Series: Crochet Kits Ser.

You'll be hooked on these ten super cute crochet animals! Super Cute Crochet contains photos and illustrations to guide you in making ten super cute projects: including a panda, penguin, koala, lamb, sloth, llama, unicorn, hedgehog, piglet, and bunny. If you squeal with delight over furry and fuzzy cre atures, you'll be hooked on making these animals. ...Show more

The Story of Tools: A Celebration of the Beauty and Craftsmanship Behind the Tools of Handmade Trades by Hole & Corner

$39.99 AUD

Category: Woodwork

A unique book exploring the beauty, culture and craft of tools. Tools make our lives better. They help us to measure, plan, make, maintain, repair and make our ideas a reality. They are empowering, giving us the potential to do things for ourselves. Since pre-historic man first sharpened his first stone into a cutting implement, we have relied on tools to help us in carrying out even simple tasks. Nowadays, every industry has its own set of tools. What would a painter be without a brush, or a gardener without a fork? This book seeks to explore our relationship with these most fundamental of objects - those that allow us to realise our potential as makers, problem solvers and doers. Many are rightfully considered as design icons, whilst others reveal the improvisational skills of their owners, tweaked and adjusted to suit specific jobs through trial-and-error. Divided into three chapters - Wood and Stone; Earth, Metal and Glass; and Material, Cloth and Decoration - this book tells the story of 25 featured tools through the eyes of those whose craft and livelihood depend on them. Axes, drills, chisels, shaping tools and more are examined by masters of handmade trades from blacksmiths and spoon makers to sculptors and silversmiths. A range of 'Collection' features also showcase the beauty of tools en masse, as Hole & Corner explore the toolboxes of craftsmen including gardeners, upholsterers and architects. Celebrating craft, culture and skill, The Story of Tools explored the time and dedication it takes to make and master tools. This is the perfect read for anyone with a penchant for tools, crafts and beautiful design. ...Show more

The Little Book of Sewing by Karen Ball

$19.99 AUD

Category: General

Looking for a new calm in this crazy world? The Little Book of Sewingis your pocket-sized guide to creating your own zen with nothing more than a needle and thread. This little book is packed with essays, anecdotes, quotes, how to guides and practical tips and contains all you need to channel your creat ive energy and start sewing today. It will show you how to: Sew yourself calm, thread a needle, sew a gift, turn your passion into fashion and much more! ...Show more

The Urban Woodsman A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls and Boards by Max Bainbridge

$39.99 AUD

Category: Handcrafts

Hand carving is easy, satisfying and therapeutic when guided by Max Bainbridge. Create your own unique pieces and carve with confidence thanks to detailed information on tools, cutting techniques and clear step-by-step photography accompanying each project. Start with basic spoons, cooking spoons and sp atulas, before moving onto butter knives, chopping boards and small bowls, with only a few simple tools required. Max also advises on the perfect finish for your projects - how to sand, ebonise, scorch and texture surfaces as well as waxing and oiling your new creations. Whether you are a novice or an experienced carver, this book will inspire you to make something that you will be proud of. ...Show more

The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga by shoco; Makoto Sawa

$24.99 AUD

Category: Painting/Drawing

Whether your character is jumping for joy, kicking and grappling with an opponent, or fighting to the death with sword in hand, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.   The comprehensive introduction first shows th e reader the physical anatomy of male vs. female figures and gives important tips on proportions, perspective and small but often-overlooked details such as the relative differences between male and female hands, fingers and feet.   Five subsequent chapters cover over 40 action poses in the following categories: Chapter 1: General movements (e.g. running and jumping) Chapter 2: Basic fight movements (e.g. punching and kicking) Chapter 3: Facing off with an opponent (e.g. judo holds and high fives) Chapter 4: Use of weapons (e.g. swords and knives) Chapter 5: Reacting to an opponent (e.g. dodging a punch or taking a punch) Each pose and movement is illustrated with a rough sketch outline followed by a highlighted manga drawing containing detailed annotations by the author. After studying the sketches, you practice the drawing techniques in a tracing section at the end of each chapter. Each chapter also provides professional tips on the use of color and shading for greater realism.   Special sections contain information and tips on particular topics of interest, such as how to draw clothes, hair and facial expressions or how to create special effects. At the end of the book, an actual 6-page comic strip gives readers the opportunity to practice what they have learned by filling in the missing elements. ...Show more