"Scarves are small projects so you don't have to invest a lot in time and materials, yet the results can have a big impact," says Silverman. "They are a great way to add some pizzazz to your wardrobe. I chose yarns in a variety of colorways, weights, and materials. Because they are one size fits all[...]
Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the 'Afghan Stitch' combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic pr[...]
How to make block prints for art prints, greeting cards, invitations, signs and more using both linoleum and wood. Covers transferring a design, carving, printing by hand in one or more colors, clean up, editioning, and tearing down paper. Includes an annotated gallery of finished prints that featur[...]
Teaches all the basics for getting started in glass fusing: what type of glass to use and how to cut it; how to work with a kiln from setup to project completion; how to make your own molds and glass accents. Instructions and full-size patterns for 18 projects, including bowls, vases, plates, wind c[...]
This book features hundreds of step-by-step, full-color photographs that illustrate exactly how to make cold-process soap. It contains instructions on molding soap, cutting bars, creating original recipes, packaging gifts, and more. It includes a chapter on constructing a soap mold, liner, and cutte[...]
Concrete is an inexpensive and easy-to-work-with material that can be used to create dozens of useful and stylish accessories for the home or garden. With full-colour, step-by-step photographs, this one-of-a-kind guide demonstrates how to make functional concrete projects that have a distinctive fla[...]
This title features: step-by-step instructions and photos illustrating basic leather-crafting techniques: choosing leather, stamping and decorating, stitching and lacing, and finishing; projects in both traditional and contemporary styles; and, detailed how-to information that teaches what you need [...]
This book is illustrated with step-by-step instructions on techniques to make a variety of beautiful and practical stained glass boxes. It presents photos that show exactly how to assemble corners, attach hinges and lids, work with mirrored glass, create shelves and compartments, and add feet and li[...]
This book contains step-by-step color photos that illustrate the entire lamp-making process, from cutting the pattern and selecting glass to assembling tiles and soldering a shade. It presents how-to techniques and construction secrets from one of the country's top Tiffany lamp artists. It features [...]
When many people think of stained glass, they think first of windows or sun catchers. This book teaches beginning stained glass crafters how to make these very projects. Starting with detailed instructions for the most basic steps in working with stained glass, such as cutting glass and using a sold[...]