Decorative finishes and surfaces Books
Octopus Publishing Group Coffee Art: Creative Coffee Designs for the Home
Book SynopsisOver 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist. From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try.Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers will learn how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup) and how to produce the hearts, rosettas and tulips that will be used as the basis to form more complicated artworks. Dhan Tamang is a world-renowned latte artist particularly known for his use of colour, and now you too can create impressive multicoloured designs following Dhan's step-by-step instructions. By the end of this book you will be able to create fabulous designs to delight family members and dinner party guests alike.
£12.34
GMC Publications Decoupage
Book SynopsisDecoupage (from the French, decoupe, meaning to cut out) entails gluing cut-out pictures to an object and covering with varnish. It's a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Find out just how simple it is to personalize your favorite things with these twelve gorgeous projects, suitable for beginners and also as a source of inspiration for those who have already got some experience with this lovely craft.
£5.69
ACC Art Books The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. in Context
Book SynopsisThis extensively illustrated volume focuses on William Morris (1834–1896), placing his wallpaper designs within the context of the radical changes in taste witnessed during the Victorian era. Against a backdrop of the fanciful, naturalistic patterns that typified fashionable papers in Morris’s youth, the impact of the Reform Movement of the mid-19th century is underscored, particularly the reformers' crusade against such multi-coloured ornamental decoration. Instead, the insistence on the concepts of honesty and propriety as promoted by A. W. N. Pugin and Owen Jones, are demonstrated as influences on Morris. The role of imported Japanese wallpapers is also explored, giving insight into a seldom-discussed cultural exchange evidenced within the story of Morris & Co, which produced wallpapers from 1864 until 1940 and, after a post-war hiatus, from the 1960s to the present. Amplifying Morris’s role in the creation of an influential and lasting style, his work is set within a selection by other designers, including Christopher Dresser and C. F. A. Voysey. Also introduced are firms of significance including Jeffrey & Co. and Arthur Sanderson & Sons, both of whom block-printed the Morris wallpapers. In a highly visual presentation, what is revealed are influences across time and within a global context, as pertinent to the creation of wallpaper art in the 19th century as it is today.
£24.00
Page Street Publishing Co. The Complete Cricut Machine Handbook: A
Book SynopsisFrom Youtube crafter and Cricut expert Angie Holden comes the only book you'll ever need to make cool and creative crafts with your Cricut. Through 24 step-by-step beginner projects using various design and cutting techniques, Angie invites readers to explore the machines' full versatility. Amateur craft artists need not feel daunted; starting with a full tutorial on Cricut Design Space, Angie breaks down each chapter by material; from vinyl to HTV, paper, fabric and more; covering, with each, the numerous skills they'll be getting from the Cricut. With designs ranging from DIY home goods to creative gift ideas, there is no shortage of inspiration for readers to use their Cricut. Upgrade your home with a Wood Door Hanger with Paper Leaves and some Vinyl Pantry Labels; Etched Wine Glasses and Chipboard Puzzles will make crowd-pleasing gifts; young ones will appreciate Stickers and cozy Onesies with Applique for those colder months; craft lovers can flex their imaginative muscles with seasonal and event-based projects like Paper Cake Toppers and Felt Succulent Wreaths. Whether readers are beginners looking for a fun new hobby, casual crafters wishing to broaden their gifting and decorating horizons or small business owners dedicated to personalizing their brand, The Complete Cricut Handbook is the definitive one-stop for all. This book contains 24 projects and 24 photos step-by-steps.
£16.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Engraving and Enamelling: The art of champleve
Book SynopsisThe exquisite colours of enamelling have been the choice of kings for centuries. This book explains the rich traditions of the magnificent technique of champleve, which combines the skills of engraving and enamelling. Champleve is a technique of enamelling requiring the creation of a cell into which enamel is then applied. Celebrating fifty years of working as a master craftsman, Phil Barnes gives a unique insight into all aspects of the process. He explains the techniques of engraving in preparation for enamelling, and then looks at enamels and how to work with them to create a piece, through to the final polishing and finishing.
£21.60
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Pinstripe Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisIn this updated edition of the definitive pinstripe how-to, acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson shows you how to get started, further your mastery of the form, and create solid designs. Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, the ultimate way to personalize your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye for style, pinstripes speak volumes. In How to Pinstripe, Alan shows you everything you need to know about tools and materials, getting started, practicing and mastering the form, and understanding how a good design comes together. Following a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, How to Pinstripe launches into a step-by-step guide to the pinstriping process. While stressing the importance of finding your own style and having fun with the hobby, Johnson covers: Choosing paint and brushes that sTable of ContentsCONTENTS Dedication and Acknowledgments . Foreword by Kenny Youngblood . Introduction . CHAPTER 1 A Unique American Art Form . CHAPTER 2 Paint, Products, and Color Theory . CHAPTER 3 Pinstriping Tools . CHAPTER 4 Pinstriping Surface Preparation . CHAPTER 5 Pinstriping Layout and Design CHAPTER 6 Brush Technique . CHAPTER 7 The Straight and Narrow . CHAPTER 8 Pinstriping Antique and Classic Cars . CHAPTER 9 Pinstriping Hot Rods and Customs . CHAPTER 10 Pinstriping Motorcycles . CHAPTER 11 Pinstriping Flames and Special Effects . CHAPTER 12 Lettering Fonts and Tools CHAPTER 13 Hand-Lettering (Like a Letterhead) . CHAPTER 14 Gold Leaf and Tools CHAPTER 15 Gold-Leaf Techniques Afterword by Roger Morrison Web Links and Sources Index
£20.79
Shanghai Press Paper Collage Chinese Style: .
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated guide to Chinese paper collage art demonstrates the techniques and philosophy behind this creative and fun art form.Paper collage art has a special charm. It can be as exquisite as oil painting or as freehand (xieyi) as ink wash painting. A paper collage art is a perfect mean to express humor and romance, demonstrate subjective perspectives and emotions, record special moments, and depict favorite scenes. Collage Art teaches you how to pick up some magazines, newspaper, and color paper around you that are no longer needed and put your ideas onto a piece of paper. You can create some decorations for your desk, bedroom, office, as well as some collage crafts for your friends on festivals and weddings. These collages not only present your unique style but also will also get lots of compliments!Trade Review"Since these techniques are appropriate for all skill levels and ages, many readers may enjoy sharing this book with their children (or their parents)." —Library Journal"Paper Collage Chinese Style provides an excellent intro to a niche papercraft, and a fascinating insight into Chinese papercrafting and artistic traditions." —The Papercraft Post blog"The book is divided into four chapters plus an introduction. In the introduction the concept of paper collage is explained. The introduction explains that the techniques in the book are based off of traditional Chinese painting. Chapter One explains the basics and creativity of paper collage and then Chapter Two discusses the materials, tools and basic techniques. Chapter Three and Chapter Four have projects!! … The projects get harder and more artistic as they go … They look so amazing! I love how easy the book makes it look and how creative you can be with the projects. I can imagine using them for framed art or to make special cards." —Crafty Moms Share blog
£20.66
Monacelli Press Blue and White Done Right: The Classic Color
Book SynopsisThe legendary Schumacher design house presents an inspiring interiors survey exploring the versatile and transformative use of blue and white Divided by style (charming, modern, boho, traditional, etc.), Schumacher will take you on a tour of the best of blue and white decorating, featuring interiors that show just how versatile this color combination can be. The book features a guide to iconic blue and white colors (from robin’s egg to sky, to cerulean and oyster, to alabaster to porcelain) as well as a roundup of best-in-class product from tabletop to fabrics and wallcoverings.Trade Review‘With page after page of pretty interiors, Moore dishes up a delft dose of inspiration.’ – 225 Magazine ‘Together, blue and white make a timeless impression, and this book takes readers through the ranges—from powder to indigo and snow to bone.’ – AD PRO ‘[A] must read.’ – Canadian House & Home ‘Filled with more than 120 pages of inspiring interiors representing creative examples of the ever-classic color combination, Blue and White Done Right features rooms around the world and across the decades that speak to the enduring appeal of this winning pairing.’ – Detroit News ‘Presents dozens of compelling uses of blue and white together through a mix of stunning interiors projects from around the world. . . this compendium of design ingenuity demonstrates the power of carefully considered interiors strategies.’ – Whitewall Magazine ‘This comprehensive anthology on the classic color combination is filled with rooms by the world’s greatest decorators.’ – FREDERIC
£31.96
Thomas Nelson Publishers White and Faded
Book SynopsisThe only thing more beautiful than home transformation is personal transformation. Bring new life into your home and your soul through the gorgeous photography, inspiring story, and creative design ideas from Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg, founder of popular UK brand White & Faded. Journey through these hope-filled pages, and discover the hidden beauty in your own home and life. In White & Faded, Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg takes you on a stunning photographic tour through her restored English homes as she invites you into her personal journey of restoring her own sense of value and purpose—and reveals how you can do the same.So what is White & Faded? As Janet explains, she loves white things as a culmination of all colors and a representation of new mercies. And she loves faded things, such as cast-aside furniture, as a reminder that even what is painful or imperfect can be repurposed to reveal hidden beauty. Janet givesTrade Review'Decorating a home is about so much more than the ethereal interiors beautifully styled with intentionally curated antiques. This is the kind of book that will get your creative wheels turning and you'll revisit time and again for inspiration, but it's also the kind of book you want to read for its rich and encouraging words.' * Marian Parsons, author of Feels Like Home and creator of the blog Miss Mustard Seed *'It takes a true visionary to curate beauty the way Janet does. Not only does she transform spaces with elegance and style, but also a distinct sense of comfort and home. Everything she touches turns to beautiful.' * Terrica Joy Smith, founder and editor in chief, Eden & Vine magazine *'Janet capture[s] the simplicity and raw beauty of weathered pieces, white linens, and, of course, white paint. She brings her vision together beautifully in one bright stream of light, making a compelling argument that an all-neutral palette will forever be cozy, timeless, inviting, and always magical!' * Leanne Ford, interior designer, editor in chief of FEEL FREE magazine, and star of HGTV’s Restored by the Fords and Home Again with the Fords *'Janet inspires others to be true to their style by her unique decisions, her unwavering dedication to how her home serves herself and others, her passion for true antiques, and her ability to deviate from the latest trends even when they're all over social media. Use this book as a guide to become your most authentic self in your home life and beyond.' * Liz Marie Galvan, interior designer, owner of the vintage home décor boutique The Found Cottage, and bestselling author of Cozy White Cottage *'There is an art to creating a unique and beautiful home, which Janet has perfected. This book is pure inspiration of how to create and style a unique home full of passion and almost fairy-tale-like ambience.' * Shirlie Kemp, musician, ’80s pop singer with Wham! and Pepsi & Shirlie, photographer, stylist *'White and Faded' is a love letter to the enduring charm and authenticity of homes and objects of the past, and their unparalleled contribution to today's endearing and meaningful interiors. It's also a story of resilience and reinvention. Janet's passion for restoring homes (and hearts) shines through every beautiful space showcased and her every word.' * Fifi O’Neill, author of Romantic Prairie Style, The Romantic Prairie Cookbook, Prairie Style Weddings, Global Bohemian, Surfside Style, Shades of White, Creative Style *
£17.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Retreats for the Soul: Sustainable and Stylish
Book SynopsisRetreats, hideaways, escape spaces – call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden room, a homely shepherd’s hut, a yoga-lover’s cabin, a fishing lodge or summer house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart pod or even a canal boat, the glorious retreats showcased here will provide inspiration for creating your very own place for escape or somewhere to enjoy favourite activities. Author Sara Bird reveals the essential elements of a soulful hideaway, from building materials to decorative details, and then explores 14 remarkable retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water and In the Wild. These are spaces designed for rest, relaxation, play and daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.Trade ReviewThere’s a gorgeous new interiors book on the block! – Dee CamplingThe perfect book to welcome the weekend… Each page is a feast for the eyes. – Jane Day, Tea with RubyFull of wonderful inspiration, a perfect book for curling up on the sofa with. – Jane Griffiths I absolutely love a retreat from the modern world. If this is your idea of heaven too then you’ll love this new book… – The Old Potato Store
£21.25
C & T Publishing Love Your Creative Space: A Visual Guide to
Book SynopsisRe-energize your crafting space with innovative ideas for organization and accessibility! Packed with over 150 photos of studios, storage, and ideas to help keep creativity flowing.Trade ReviewDo you dream of having somewhere to work on your projects, with everything organised and Insta-worthy? Check out Lilo Bowman's Love Your Creative Space which is packed with ideas to make your own studio or crafty corner – without breaking the bank! * Machine Knitting Monthly *If you've ever yearned for a space that inspires and invigorates your creativity, then this book is your perfect guide. Author Lilo Bowman has been exploring how to organize her crafting space for years. This book steps through the numerous things we crafters need, from yarn and fabric to needles and cutting mats, and it shows you how to organize them to create a space that motivates without overwhelming. Bowman also explores good ways to decorate your space, including lighting and wall design, and has a whole chapter for crafting while traveling. Even better, this book shares lots of inspirational photos, such as the creative spaces of six amazing designers, to help you get energized and loving your creative space. * Interweave Crochet *If you’d asked me a couple of weeks ago to identify a space within our home in which constructive discontent has been banished, nay, vanquished, I’d have said, “My workroom,” without thinking about twice about it. My workroom was remodelled in 2012 and I have thought my workroom fine and dandy, and quite fit for purpose ever since. And then I read Lilo Bowman’s book, Love Your Space. Love Your Space has ended up being one of those books that arrived in my life at the perfect hour: just when I’m dusting off the old Cast On RSS feed, planning new podcasts and preparing to invite Patreon supporters into my life and workspace. Although I’ve worked at home, from this space, for over twenty years, Love Your Space helped me look at my workspace with new eyes. I do love the way my space has been shaping up over the past month (the orange hexi-tiles still make me smile, every time I see them) but Love Your Space has made me realise that there is still room for improvement. It’s not constructive discontent, per se, it’s more a new way of looking at my tiny workspace, and really thinking about the room, its contents, and their organisation. Case in point: This weird little jog below the window. It’s not wide enough for a narrow bookshelf, and it’s on an exterior wall that gets cold in the winter. After twenty years in this space, I know that restricting airflow from this part of the wall will cause condensation to form, and mildew growth will follow. I thought there wasn’t much I could do with this annoying little waste of space and began stacking rulers in it that were too long to live in the bookshelf beside their friends. This kind of worked, but about all it had going for it was that the rulers were out of the way. After seeing some of the storage solutions for measuring devices in Love Your Space, I wanted something better. So instead of a weird little space for resting rulers that don’t fit anywhere else, I thought, why not gather every ruler I own and use this space to store ALL of them? This little piece of kit was designed for hanging utensils in kitchens. It was inexpensive, but about 10 cm too long. Tonia very helpfully removed the threaded collar from inside one end of the rod, cut the rod down to size with a hacksaw, sanded it smooth, and fixed the threaded collar back inside the rod using epoxy. A £15 solution that took a few hours to accomplish. (Although I still need to patch the wall where I dinged it with the drill!) This solution works. Boom. A cheap and easy fix for a problem that I only noticed was a problem when I began considering ways to make my workspace better. I love it. Read Brenda's blog post in full HERE. -- Brenda Dayne * www.brendadayne.co.uk *This book arrived at just the right time as I'm about to totally reorganise my crafting space. It calls itself a visual guide to creating an inspiring organised studio without breaking the bank. I'm not sure about that claim, but I do know that it has definitely given me some ideas about making my space as functional as possible, with the added bonus of making me consider cleaning schedules, cutting down on tidying time by working smarter and giving me some ideas on new ways to store stuff. The book considers a variety of crafting activities, including the fibre arts, but mainly concentrates on sewing. It has photographs of some amazing studio spaces to inspire but gives no dimensions of their spaces not any floor plans. It considers storage, lighting, being on the move with your crafts and much more. It even considers how to store those languishing WIPs (works in progress) and suggests journalling and planning tips. Overall it sees to cover everything. If only I could get it to do my craft room for me... -- Natalie Tidy * SlipKnot - Issue 169 *Do you thrive in colourful chaos or a calm atmosphere? If it's the latter, and you're at a loss as how to organise your studio productively, then you'll find the author's tips helpful. This is a practical book about organisation (rather than an inspirational peek inside makers' studios) with advice for setting up systems and arranging work stations. Bowman talks mostly to quilters and knitters, as do her suggestions for equipment (including ideas for those on a budget), and her lists and step-by-step tasks will have you organised in no time at all. Embroidery Magazine
£17.99
Page Street Publishing Co. Statement Macrame: Create Stunning Large-Scale
Book SynopsisNatalie Ranae taught readers the basics of designing macrame in her first book, Macrame at Home, and now she is back to teach next-level macrame projects. Just as Natalie created large-scale, chic macrame pieces for spas, such as the Knot Springs in Portland, Oregon, or The Beauty Barn in Ontario, Canada, readers will learn to craft sizable decorations for the home that take anywhere from 1-4 weeks. With the knotted-rope craft already making a huge comeback in home decor, this book will be a great asset to those who grasp the basic technique of macrame and now want to make large, astonishing pieces. Readers will follow Natalie's step-by-step instructions through 12 different intermediate and advanced macrame projects, from wedding event backdrops to wall hangings, from hammocks to chandeliers, from window curtains to multi-plant wall hangers, and even mats and bed headboards. With 12 guided designer pieces and beautiful photos, macrame crafters everywhere will feel empowered turning to this book to guide them through impressive projects. Readers will finally be able to skip the high prices for macrame decor in stores like Urban Outfitters and West Elm, and brag that they made their own professional, designer-looking pieces by hand. This book will have 12 projects and 100 photos.
£17.09
Quarto Publishing PLC Love Pattern and Colour
Book Synopsis Whether you want to fill your home with a riot of different patterns, or are looking for a single motif for a feature wall, there’s an amazing array to choose from, and Love Pattern and Colour is the perfect place to start. Bursting with beautiful images of pattern designs from all over the world, this book shows how clever use of pattern can change a room: it can create a bold and striking space filled with drama, a cosy, comforting corner, or a cheery, colourful place that lifts the spirits. Being creative with pattern doesn’t just mean choosing it for your walls: there’s a feast of styles displayed here for furniture, lampshades, floors, tableware, curtains and cushions. Looking at eight popular themes and how they can be used in a huge variety of ways, Love Pattern and Colour shows you designs and styles that can transform your home. Chapters and motifs featured include: Abstracts – brush strokes, marbling, Table of ContentsIntroduction How To Use This Book Chapter 1: Botanicals Chapter 2: Geometrics Chapter 3: Florals Chapter 4: Abstracts Chapter 5: Cultural Travellers Chapter 6: Scenes & Stories Chapter 7: Animal Kingdom Chapter 8: Textures Further Reading & Online Inspiration
£23.75
Anness Publishing Painting Decorating Eggs 20 Charming Ideas for
Book SynopsisAn inspiring craft book full of imaginative designs to dress up the humble egg, with displays that aren't just for easter, combining classic traditional folk painting with modern dyeing techniques and gilding ideas.
£9.61
Anness Publishing Doityourself Paint Finishes
Book SynopsisHow to achieve beautiful paint finishes, including sponging, dragging, stippling, distressing and lacquering. An expert guide to the paints, varnishes, brushes, rollers and specialist tools you will need to achieve decorative paint effects.
£5.68
Anness Publishing New Crafts Decoupage 25 Handcrafted Projects
Book SynopsisThe centuries-old craft of decoupage celebrated in exciting designs and practical projects, with techniques from cutting intricate scraps to applying crackle glaze and decorative backgrounds.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Modern Calligraphy
Book SynopsisModern calligraphy uses a brush pen and paper to create beautiful, hand-lettered art. Now you can learn to form your own whimsical, inspired artwork with the help of Modern Calligraphy. Unlike traditional calligraphy, which typically uses a pen to form consistent letters that follow stricter guidelines, modern calligraphy allows you to personalize your hand-lettered art. There are fewer rules, which adds to the fun! You can add color, florals, and other embellishments, and the process is more relaxing and whimsical. It’s ideal for beginning calligraphers and anyone else looking to make hand-lettered art without a lot of guidelines.Modern Calligraphy features step-by-step projects for using a brush pen and paper to form letters, words, and embellishments. Once you’ve learned the basics of brush lettering, use the helpful tips and gorgeous artwork to create your own elegant-but-fun lettered artwork. Then you caTrade Review"Simple yet comprehensive, this is a must-read for budding calligraphers." * Publishers Weekly *"An ideal and unreservedly recommended DIY instructional guide and 'how to' manual...Beautifully and informatively illustrated." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Setting the Right Mindset Tools & Materials Tips for Fun & Efficient Practicing The Fundamentals of Brush Lettering Finding Your Own Lettering Style Flourishes & Embellishments Turning Lettering into Artwork Lettering Projects Creative Prompts & Challenges to Unlock Your Creativity Next Steps Templates & Practice Materials About the Artist
£15.19
New Shoe Press Rock Art for Beginners
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£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Creating Decorative Chairs for Children
Book SynopsisTurn that old, dilapidated chair that has been sitting in your garage or basement into a decorative piece of art for your children's bedroom or playroom. In this new DIY book, master painter Sammie Crawford takes you through seven step-by-step chair-painting projects: bear, bunny, Mother Goose, panda, puppy, Raggedy Ann and Andy, and Wild Animals. There''s also a bonus Christmas Rocking Horse project. With color photographs and patterns, as well as lists of supplies and color palettes, this book gives you the details you need to replicate the designs in full or add your own creative ideas. This book is perfect for painters of all skill levels.
£13.59
Clarkson Potter Yellow Owls Make It Yours Patterns and
Book SynopsisTransform everyday objects into handcrafted pieces to wear, share, and display. In Yellow Owl’s Make It Yours, you’ll learn techniques for bringing personal touches to objects all around your home. Upgrade your plain scarf with a colorful abstract design. Turn a dresser into an eye-catching art deco showpiece. Whip up a desert-inspired quilt to enliven your living room. Expert printer and Yellow Owl Workshop founder, Christine Schmidt, shares her trade secrets for creating gorgeous projects using unexpected materials, from gold leaf to cake fondant. What’s best: the included Yellow Owl Workshop templates and techniques can be mixed and matched to create countless more projects! Featuring inventive ideas for every room, skill level, and time constraint, Yellow Owl’s Make It Yours will teach you to print, stamp, stencil, and dye your way to a personalized life. Projects include: •Trade Review"Christine Schmidt is my crafting idol. She makes me want to stop what I'm doing, pick up a set of tools and make something creative. Make It Yours is a gateway to a world of fun and easy-to-follow projects that let you create (and decorate) the home of your dreams." -Grace Bonney, Design*SpongeHere is Deborah Needleman quote: While I love great design, I am devoted to the school of D-I-Somebody Else. But the projects in this book are so wildly inspiring, look so easy and so, dare I say, fun that I want to cover the table, roll up my sleeves and D-I-Myself. -Deborah Needleman "Make It Yours is a book that will get your creative juices flowing. Just by flipping through the first ten pages I was ready to go out and get fabric paint and dyes. What I love the most about this book is how diverse it is. So many fun techniques. Just buy it!" -Paul Lowe, Sweet Paul Magazine"I am a fan of Christine Schmidt's elegant and fun aesthetics. From her great designs at Yellow Owl Workshop to the clever easy to follow projects in her new crafting treasure chest Make It Yours, Christine's modern voice helps inspire the maker in all of us. Her unique point of view demystifies basic art and craft techniques like stamping and dyeing to new and dizzying results that are anything but basic. Make It Yours will resonate with makers of a wide range and styles." -Todd Oldham, designer
£14.24
Stackpole Books Tole Painting Heritage Crafts Today Tips Tools
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£18.99
Beaufort Books Signature Sasha Weddings and Celebrations to
Book SynopsisAuthored by internationally recognized event designer Sasha Souza, Weddings & Celebrations to Inspire, is Souza's much anticipated second event design book. Featuring images from many of Souza's beautiful events, Weddings & Celebrations to Inspire offers event inspiration, practical advice, design ideas, design-your-own suggestions and directions, color palettes, real wedding and celebration images and descriptions, and other party tips for both the party throwing layman and event industry professionals. Weddings & Celebrations to Inspire provides helpful commentary and visual aid to help you design your next small to large, casual to formal, or simple to sophisticated celebration .Trade Review"Sasha Souza is an extraordinary wedding and event planner and I have long admired her amazing ideas, brilliant use of color and incredible attention to detail. This book beautifully illustrates Sasha's amazing talent and will truly inspire anyone who wants to create an unforgettable celebration." -- Diane Forden, Editor-in-Chief Bridal Guide magazine"Part inspiration board, part instruction manual, Sasha's latest event-design book goes beyond the big day, looking at all types of parties, from bridal luncheons to bat mitzvahs. Whether you're a bride or a planner, you'll find takeaways to spare, including tips and tricks, modern themes and crowd-pleasing ideas. For couples taking their big day on the road, the Design Your Own section is invaluable for pulling off professional-caliber details abroad. And as always, Sasha's signature use of color plays a big role - with 30 fresh palette concepts, try not to find one you love!" -- Erika Hueneke, Editor-in-Chief of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine"O.K., she's done it again ! We're drowning in wedding guides, but Sasha has found a way to inspire us with the color, emotion and the best of the human spirit found at her weddings and events. Sasha serves the high-end market but her ideas can be leveraged across a wide range of budgets. We highly recommend adding this book to your portfolio." -- David M. Wood, President, Association of Bridal Consultants / ABC Wedding Planners
£17.05
Chronicle Books Furniture Makeovers
Book SynopsisFurniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You''ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator.
£18.04
Chronicle Books Amy Butler Decoupage
Book SynopsisAdd Amy Butler''s unique design sensibility to furniture, lamps, vases, picture frames, and more with decoupage. Featuring a 28-page booklet offering step-by-step instructions for 12 projects using this simple technique, plus 80 sheets of decoupage-weight paper printed with 19 of Amy''s signature patterns, this portfolio contains everything beginners and pros alike need to create stylish new looks for the home.
£17.54
Fox Chapel Publishing False Graining Techniques
Book SynopsisFalse Graining Techniques introduces you to the unique craft of grain painting, the decorative technique of imitating wood grain on furniture, accessories and other objects. With this book, you can try your hand - literally - at making beautiful designs with such tools as corncobs, rubber combs, foam brushes and even your own fingers. The authors provide all of the information you need to get started, with handy tips on tools, materials and techniques. Six easy projects show how to transform plain surfaces into textured and stylised veneers. Step-by-step photos cover all the details necessary to achieve artistic painting effects. A colourful gallery of finished pieces will inspire you with expressive modern variations of this innovative technique.
£9.68
Design Originals Stylish Craft Foam Projects
Book SynopsisStylish Craft Foam Projects explains how to make a variety of stylishtopiaries, wreaths, party garlands and more. Even if you have never worked with craft foam before, you can achieve success with these 17 inspirational projects.Craft foam is the ideal foundation for gifts, home decor, party trimming and holiday crafts. It's an incredibly versatile surface that unites well with so many creative materials. Paint, fabric, scrapbook paper, glitter, ribbons - all of your favourite craft supplies can be used with craft foam to bring one-of-a-kind ideas to life.This book is all about expressing your own DIY style - so whether you're entertaining guests, creating a gift, or looking to make an inviting wreath to welcome your family home for the holidays, Stylish Craft Foam Projects has you covered!
£8.69
Shanghai Press Silk Ribbon Embroidery Chinese Style: An
Book SynopsisSilk ribbon embroidery is a handicraft that uses colorful and delicate ribbons as the main material to stitch floral patterns on fabric. The patterns are three dimensional with defined layering effects which are suitable to decorate evening gowns, sweaters, cushions, and even craft pictures. This ribbon embroidery book breaks through the traditional style of Western silk ribbon embroidery by incorporating traditional Chinese elements such as simple layouts with liubai (leaving blank) as well as incorporating the contemporary Chinese art to create silk ribbon embroideries that are unique and ethereal. Readers will find dozens of basic stitching techniques with detailed steps and illustrations that are ranging from small scale decorations on mirrors and handheld fans to large scale stitch art. The patterns include flowers, trees, fish, prawns, architecture and more. Among the different stitches, the prawns, peony and lotus leaf are originated by the author with years of experience.Trade Review"Use delicate ribbon to create more than 20 stunning oriental projects with 3D embroidery! Every technique is explained with handy images for each step, so no experience is necessary." —Sew magazine
£19.76
Page Street Publishing Co. Amazing Furniture Makeovers: Easy DIY Projects to
Book SynopsisTransforming old and worn furniture into a gorgeous, modern statement piece can be intimidating, but Jen Crider makes it easy with step-by-step tutorials anyone can do. This book is packed with ingenious, approachable projects to turn old chairs, tables, sofas and more into gorgeous furniture. Jen’s style fits right in to today’s farmhouse decor, making the book appealing to a wide audience. Unbelievable before and after photos will blow readers away, especially when they learn how simple it is to create the effects themselves. Beginners can dive right in with quick tricks and techniques like applying stain for a luxury wood finish and using paint to make details pop. More advanced projects are accessible to all-levels with Jen’s super helpful step-by-step instructions and photos. With plenty of tips on selecting and repairing furniture, it’s easy to get started. Learn how to give a second-hand table that perfectly weathered antique look. DIY enthusiasts won’t believe how easy it is to reupholster seat cushions, benches, armchairs and more. Give any room a special handmade touch in just a few hours and on a budget with 25 exciting techniques. Before long, readers will be impressing friends on social media with their own amazing before and after shots. This book will have 25 makeovers, each with a styled photo plus about 5 step-by-step photographs.
£16.14
Page Street Publishing Co. One-Day DIY: Modern Farmhouse Furniture:
Book SynopsisJP Strate and Liz Spillman, known for their hit YouTube channel The Rehab Life, are here to show readers that anyone can build amazing custom furniture and home decor without a large budget or time commitment. With simple techniques and tips on renting tools and buying pre-cut wood, this book makes it easy to get impressive results without a woodshop. Best of all, each of these modern, farmhouse-style projects can be completed in just one day. Readers can update their kitchen, with a chef-worthy Butcher Block Island, solve a storage dilemma in style with a Mid Century Mod Bookshelf, or add a personal touch to their bathroom with a Wine and Candles Tub Shelf. With Liz and JP’s friendly, fun approach and, readers can custom build the perfect item for their space for a high-end, personalized look at a far lower cost than buying new. This book will have 20 projects and 75 photographs.
£16.14
Shanghai Press Paint with Needle and Thread: A Step-by-Step
Book SynopsisEmbroidery is one of the most typical traditional crafts in China, and has been practiced for two to three thousand years— an art form that has survived through time. This book combines the most classic techniques of Chinese embroidery with modern aesthetics to offer a new creative experience.A comprehensive guide to embroidery, the book is illustrated with detailed text, close-up photographs and computer graphics, and step-by-step explanations of the process of embroidery. This book will help you to:• Understand the unique aesthetic designs and color schemes that have emerged from traditional Chinese embroidery;• Fully master the tools, materials, and basic techniques used in embroidery;• Learn nearly 20 classic Chinese embroidery techniques, and use each one to embroider a beautiful small-sized piece or pattern;• Produce around 10 pieces, including butterflies, flowers, and kingfishers, integrating a variety of techniques;• Gain new inspiration and stimulate your imagination and creativity for new projects.• Find transfer patterns for each piece in the appendix for you to print out and use.
£17.95
Shanghai Press Chinese Knotting: An Illustrated Guide of 100+
Book SynopsisThis book is an ultimate comprehensive guide, not only presenting the step-by-step illustrated instructions but also all the information regarding Chinese knotting. From the origins to developments, functions to decorations, material selections to final products, basic techniques to modified combinations, and traditional crafts to creative designs, author Cao Haimei walks you through every detail.Besides discovering the history and traditions, this book also demonstrates the basic techniques, such as designing, interlacing, tightening, shaping, adjusting, and decorating. With the proper tools and materials, whether it is synthetic or silk cords, glass beads or porcelain charms, gold rings or silver clasps, you can start knotting by following the 100+ projects to make your home decorations, lucky charms, necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, buttons, brooches and many more.
£18.95
Workman Publishing Wonder Walls: How to Transform Your Space with
Book SynopsisWallpaper may be desirable, but it can be expensive, difficult to install, and damaging to the wall upon removal. Street art and graffiti might seem unattainable, but everyone has an interior wall they can paint. Wall painting offers a way to achieve these modern design effects in the home, and it can be accessible to everyone — even those who don’t consider themselves artists. This bright and colorful book from the creators of Pandr Design Co. features DIY how-to wall painting techniques that will help readers discover the possibilities of paint and see their walls as their canvas. Authors Phoebe Cornog and Roxy Prima take readers through wall preparation and paint selection and then teach how to achieve different techniques step by step, from marbling to sponging to geometric design to lettering and more. They address tips, tricks, and troubleshooting and help readers customize their home — without breaking a sweat or breaking the bank. For fans of interior design or anyone seeking to bring color into their home and make their space unique, this book will spark the imagination, feed creativity, and deliver the confidence to do it themselves.
£17.09
Page Street Publishing Co. Easy Homemade Pottery: Make Your Own Stylish
Book SynopsisYou will be amazed by what you can create with polymer and air-dry clay. These affordable, easy-to-find clays present endless possibilities for artisan-quality home decor and gifts. Francesca Stone, creator of the decor blog Fall For DIY, presents simple step-by-step techniques for shaping and decorating clay with just a few household tools. All final pieces can be air-dried or baked in a standard home oven. Featuring a gorgeous, modern palette of natural colours, these projects are deceptively easy and effortlessly chic. Personalize your home with practical and beautiful items like the Terra-Cotta Jewellery Dish, Hanging Herb Garden Planter and Salt-and-Pepper Pinch Pot. Get creative with colour and geometric shapes in home accents such as the Colour-Block Photo Holder and Abstract Floral Block Platter. This book is the perfect primer to start making beautiful clay pieces at home and get that handmade ceramic look without the expenses and challenges of traditional pottery.
£16.14
Page Street Publishing Co. Hand Lettering Off the Page: Easy Projects to
Book SynopsisTake your hand lettering off the page to create beautiful, custom lettered signs, t-shirts, pillows, coffee mugs, gifts and more. Amy Latta’s bestselling hand lettering books have proven that the hand lettering trend is here to stay, and in this book, she shows readers how to turn their hand lettering into usable art! Amy created this new beginner-friendly guide to teach you step by step how to letter on any material you want so you can transform your home with your own signature style. Whether you want to copy Amy’s designs letter for letter or follow her handy tips to customise your art to match your mood, this book has everything you need to work on canvas, wood, mirrors and anything else you can think of! Perfect for beginners and those looking to take their lettering to the next level, this workbook helps you practice and test lettering your designs on the high-quality art paper before creating your Instagram-worthy, practical art piece that you can then wear, hang, use or gift to your loved ones! This book includes 25 projects and 25 full page styled photographs, plus step by step pictures and illustrations.
£16.14
Search Press Ltd The Art of Woodburning: Pyrography Projects,
Book SynopsisThe art of fire-writing is a returning trend, and there is no better way to learn the technique and inspire yourself than through this up-to-date edition of Daniel Wright's ultimate introduction to pyrography. Daniel Wright's enthusiasm for his subject is beautifully captured in a sequence of clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and unique projects. Taking his inspiration from pen-and-ink, engraving and watercolour techniques, he demonstrates many exciting methods and traditional ways of woodburning to create myriad patterns, pictures and motifs including landscapes, trees, flowers, animals and buildings. Information is included on the types of wood to use, how to prepare surfaces, working with the grain and enhancing designs. He goes on to illustrate shading and faux marquetry, and there's a section on using photographs and sketches to produce your own designs. With each new technique, a project is introduced by Daniel to help you learn and explore your new skill – from burning your own chessboard to a stunning fairytale stool design for your little one's bedroom. Finally, advice and demonstrations are provided on decorating old wooden objects, revitalizing much-loved pieces by working patterns into their worn, textured surfaces. This book will inspire, entertain and instruct you, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced pyrographer.Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials 10 Techniques 16 - Holding the pen 6 - Shading 17 - PROJECT: Tree vase, using reverse silhouette 22 - Basic patterns 24 - PROJECT: Chessboard, exploring the tester method 25 - Borders 30 - PROJECT: Cheeseboard, exploring borders 36 - Building up tones 38 - PROJECT: Milking stools and circular designs 40 - PROJECT: Napkin rings in faux marquetry 46 - Working with spheres 48 - Finishing your work 50 Design 52 - Developing a theme 52 - PROJECT: Whimsical houses 53 - Fairies 58 - Birds 62 - Animals 66 - Buildings and landscapes 68 Branching out 76 - Old and antique wood 76 - Driftwood 84 - A magical discovery 86 - Gourds 90 - Leather 94 Index 96
£11.69
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture and More: 40
Book SynopsisWith this book in one hand and a brush in the other, you can learn how to transform everyday furniture into something special, all for the price of a pot of paint. Annie Sloan is a paint legend and one of the world’s most popular experts in the field of decorative painting. In Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture and more, Annie presents 40 new projects and ideas, showing you the easy way to update tired furniture and transform your home. Working with her own range of chalk paints, Annie shows how to mix colours and how to achieve certain looks. Whether your taste is for colourful boho chic or restrained Swedish hues, cosy and comforting rustic shades, a modern and contemporary approach or an elegant French look, here you will find a project to suit you. Start off by mastering the simple art of colourwashing, and work your way up to transfer printing, gilding, stencilling and glazing. There are even instructions for dyeing fabric using paint. As well as painting furniture, the projects range from a staircase painted in a rainbow of colours to stencilled walls, transforming floors with a coat of paint to dyeing linen curtains and even painting a vintage chandelier. Throughout the book, Annie offers expert tips, techniques, shortcuts and guidance, showing you the easy way to create a stylish home.
£15.29
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Modern Stencils: 35 Colorful Projects for
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£12.99
Hardie Grant Books (UK) Kaleidoscope: Modern Homes in Every Colour
Book SynopsisJoyful case studies of homes that range from lightly speckled to heavily doused in colour with interviews from the renowned designers that created them, Kaleidoscope explores ways to use colour in the home, enticing readers into the world of the happy hued house. By covering 20 of the world’s most inspiring, colourful homes and talking to the interior designers, stylists and creatives behind them, interiors journalist Amy Moorea Wong explores how to incorporate pigment into interiors projects, the easy steps to embracing colour indoors and the modern twists to make every room pop. Banish the beige, the greys and the creams! The colour movement is here, welcoming colour into the home whether it be brilliantly bright and bold, or soothing, subtle and subdued. The cool, contemporary home is a space filled with happy, life-affirming hues that create both a relaxing sanctuary and a space that is fizzing with life, joy, creativity and surprise. Forget fleeting Instagram trends and discover the palette that works with your surroundings and light as well as representing your personality, and delivering a boost of positivity.
£26.40
The Crowood Press Ltd Enamelling on Copper
Book SynopsisCopper enamelling - essentially, the melting of glass enamel grains onto a copper surface - is an exciting and fascinating technique. Enamelling on Copper highlights the unique interactions between copper and enamels, and gives a detailed account of working with this wonderful combination. The basic technique - simply sifting ground enamels onto a copper surface and firing the two in a kiln for one minute - is a thrilling experience, but delving deeper into the techniques pays even greater rewards. Starting with an introduction to enamels, this new book goes on to explain how to work with an enamelling kiln, including temperatures and timings; the different kinds of enamels and how they work together; the enamelling process and how to control small sifted particles of the glass enamels to achieve your designs. A final chapter is devoted to the practice of firing the enamels higher than is necessary in order to transform their colours to create unique effects.
£23.75
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Retreats for the Soul: Sustainable and Stylish
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£23.75
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd A Pop of Colour: Inspiring Ideas to Bring Colour
Book SynopsisMakeover your home using these straightforward, fun, simple and low-cost ideas to bring a POP of colour into your interior spaces using paint, wallpaper, flowers, plants, cushions or throws. It could transform your life too. Geraldine James' practical solutions offer those who are not confident enough to embark on expensive renovations ways to redecorate that can be easily reversed. Encouraging us to experiment, she looks at different ways you can bring colour into the home starting with adding single pops of colour in a neutral space, such as red cushions, plates, bowls and rugs in a living space then she looks at colour walls - painting a single wall with a bright colour which can really lift a room without much investment (and you can always repaint if you change your mind). Or bring living colour into a room using flowers and houseplants, terrariums and succulents. Or why not go for a multi-coloured look with checks, stripes or floral patterns whether that is by papering a wall, or painting a floor - the effects can be bold and uplifting. Textiles too can bring a softer textural layer of colour to a room whilst wall art can bring a focal point. Whatever your choice of colour palette, Geraldine will offer the perfect solution so get experimenting now.
£19.55
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Lived-In Style: The Art of Creating a Feel-Good
Book SynopsisWhat is lived-in style? It's laid-back, comfortable, no-fuss and uniquely you. It could bring to mind the comfy chair you curl up in beside the window. Maybe it will get you thinking about your freshly made bed, topped with a vintage blanket or quilt. Or perhaps it will elicit a smile over the collection of mementos and found treasures displayed on your mantel. Author Ki Nassauer sets out to visit 12 beautiful and eclectic lived-in homes full of vintage and repurposed treasures and hear how their owners put them together. Tips and hints give an insight into how to shop vintage, source art and antiques, introduce a sense of personality and have fun with decorating. As the owners of these homes demonstrate, Lived-In Style is about slowly amassing pieces over time—and truly loving each piece you gather. The result is a joyful and personal home—a cozy yet chic spot where everyone will want to put their feet up and stay awhile.
£21.25
