Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books
Odd Dot The Antiquarian Sticker Book Bibliophilia
Book SynopsisLuxuriate in the pages of THE ANTIQUARIAN STICKER BOOK: BIBLIOPHILIA, a compendium of over 1,000 gorgeous stickers for lovers of the sensational series and new fans alike, curated and composed by artist and designer Tae Won Yu.The highly anticipated sequel to the most beautiful sticker book ever created has arrived with even more stunning sticker ephemera! Create a collage or adorn your junk journal with evocative imagery, letter forms, or literary quotes to add another dimension to your project.Peel and decorate or browse and feast on the beauty of this lush sticker book unlike any other. A treasure trove of authentic historical prints from the ornate Victorian era can live on its own, be used on stationery and wrapping, or create an amazing collage.Featuring beautiful, odd, and inspiring stickers from the past for the modern-day crafter, scrapbooker, art and book lover, or for anyone who just loves stickers, The Antiquarian Sticker Book
£26.21
Hardie Grant Books (UK) 365 Days of Creativity: Inspire Your Imagination
Book Synopsis365 Days of Creativity is a thoughtful and inspiring book designed to help you carve out moments of self-expression and unlock your creative potential.Lorna Scobie shows you how to experiment, explore and let go of your artistic inhibitions, encouraging you to look for creative inspiration wherever you go.Featuring creative daily exercises and goal-setting as well as plenty of supportive prompts and tips, this fun and inspiring book will stir your imagination to put a little creativity into every day.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.
£14.44
Design Originals SUPER FANtastic Taylor Swift Coloring Activity
Book SynopsisTaylor Swift is a superstar, a global sensation, and the greatest singer-songwriter of her generation. And there is no better way for a Swiftie to celebrate all her amazing achievements and dynamic personality than with this SUPER FAN-tastic book. Unleash your creativity with more than 30 coloring pages, test your Taylor Swift knowledge with easy, medium, and hard quizzes, and solve fun and challenging games and puzzles, including labyrinths, spot-the-difference, and word searches. Learn new fun facts about Taylor, including her favorite number, her early years, her songwriting and music evolution, and her iconic trend-setting fashion style. Complete with photographs of Taylor''s performances, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies.
£6.64
Design Originals Pyrography Basics
Book SynopsisArtist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish walks you through all the basics of woodburning. You can learn about using temperature, time, layering and texturing to create artistic tonal values. Nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish makes it easy for beginners to learn the creative craft of woodburning in Pyrography Basics. All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with beautifully burned images and patterns. The author provides a thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. Readers learn how to set up a practice board to experiment with strokes and settings before moving on to working projects with confidence. Seven skill-building projects provide step-by-step exercises in using temperature, time, layering, and texturing to create artistic tonal values.
£8.09
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Masterpieces
Book SynopsisMove over, Renoir! Peel the sticker, Place the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Set up your studio, pop on a beret, and squeeze out some metaphorical oil paints! PAINT BY STICKER:MASTERPIECES includes everything you need to complete 12 of the world's greatest works of art and have a priceless good time doing it. And note—the card-stock pages are perforated, so the newly minted masterpiece can easily be removed for framing.
£14.81
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual packaging may
Book SynopsisA revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive and bestselling woodworker's bible.Authoritative, superbly crafted and easy to use, Collins Complete Woodworker''s Manual is the UK bestseller and the one book every woodworker needs.This revised edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations. It includes new products and techniques developed since the last edition, as well as updated trees' conservation status.Every stage in crafting furniture and other decorative pieces are fully explained starting with the basics; the nature of wood, the tools required and setting up a workshop. The book then examines the principles of three-dimensional design from inspiration to construction.Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to make every type of joint and all the major crafts are given detailed coverage with the same step-by-step approach: bending wood, veneering and marquetry, woodcarving and finishing.The book also includes a chapter on usTrade Review“An absolute must for the book shelf” – Which Tool “Thoroughly authoritative, well-illustrated and well-produced” – Home and Garden “A friend to lean on” – Woodworking International “A fine book” – Traditional Woodworking “Well thought out and well designed” – Woodworker “Bursting with ideas” – Practical Householder
£28.50
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker: Dogs: Create 12 Stunning Images
Book SynopsisBest in Show! Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. If only you had a tail to wag! This completely engrossing activity book for dog lovers and crafters alike has everything you need to complete 12 fantastic canine portraits, including a frisky dachshund, a pug begging to play, and a handsome husky showing off those alert blue eyes. And note--the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished picture can easily be removed for framing.
£13.67
Design Originals Garden of Fairytale Animals
Book SynopsisIn this whimsically charming colouring book, 80 imaginative scenes will come to life as you express your creativity. Featuring coloured examples to follow if you wish, create new and interesting fairy tale art and fill each page with colour. Whilst some designs span across a double spread to fully capture a wider scene, others stand alone on a single page.
£11.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper,
Book SynopsisIt's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, The Organic Artist is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural world, The Organic Artist seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to your organic roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of suggestions for using nature as supplies for art, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are foundational to the creative process. Readers will refine drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Some of the projects and skills covered include the following: making paper and wild ink, working with soapstone, clay, wood, and rawhide, printmaking and stenciling, natural pigments and dyes, camouflage and body painting, and nature journaling.In his new book The Organic Artist, Nick masterfully leads the reader on his own magical journey into nature as he collects and crafts organic materials for creating art. The book is not only filled with beautiful images, but easy to understand step-by-step instructions for the reader to follow, ensuring their success. I highly recommend The Organic Artist for anyone who wants to discover the joy of creating with nature. - Matt Tommey, Sculptural Basketry Artist
£15.19
Richardson Publishing Country Living Vintage Home Number 7
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£12.74
Design Originals Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners: Groovy Gimp,
Book SynopsisLearn all the essential stitches and skills you need to master the colorful art of plastic lacing. 17 simple but fun projects are provided for making zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets, decorations and more, using both 4-strand and 6-strand lacing techniques. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so instructions are a cinch to follow.
£5.69
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Magical Dawn Coloring Book
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£15.29
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Tales From the Forest Kingdom Coloring Book
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£17.33
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker: Cats: Create 12 Stunning Images
Book SynopsisAn addictive all-ages activity for crafters and artists, Paint by Sticker: Cats includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant cat images-the stickers, the templates, the simple directions. The Paint by Sticker series is now purrfect for cat lovers! Create gorgeous illustrations of felines in low-poly (geometric polygon shapes) style, one sticker at a time. There's a playful ginger tabby hanging from her paws and an elegant, blue-eyed Siamese angling for a head scratch. Images are divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and relish the joy of watching a "painting" emerge! The card stock pages are perforated for easy removal, making it easy to frame the completed images.
£15.33
Workman Publishing Nathalie Lete Sticker Book
Book SynopsisAdd beauty to any surface with this highly giftable sticker book collection from a globally renowned artist. From globally renowned artist Nathalie Lété, the Nathalie Lété Sticker Book is the ultimate gift for sticker obsessives (and who doesn’t love stickers?) and fans of Lété. There are over 800 stickers in the book, all created in Lété’s signature dreamlike and enchanting style, including some of her most popular and beloved illustrations, like Mushrooms and Dancing Butterflies, and new creations made just for the book, like a scene from Noah’s Ark. There are vibrant patterns, playful critters, and fanciful landscapes. Bring the beauty of Lété’s art home for an amazing value.
£17.33
Design Originals Kingdom of Curious Creatures
Book SynopsisIn this whimsically charming colouring book for adults, 80 imaginative scenes come to life as you express your creativity. Featuring coloured examples to inspire and new and enchanting fairy tale art, you can colour each page with your pen or pencil of choice. Whilst some designs span across a full spread, others stand alone on an individual page.
£11.04
HarperCollins Publishers Brambly Hedge Festive Colouring Book
Book SynopsisStep into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge with this beautiful colouring book, featuring illustrations from the classic picture books.Come along on a colouring adventure with author and illustrator Jill Barklem and bring the natural world of Brambly Hedge to life as never before!From the beauty of the seasonal changes in the hedgerow to the intricate details in the mice's homes, this wonderfully festive colouring book celebrates the exquisite moments featured in Autumn Story, Winter Story, The Secret Staircase and The High Hills. Filled with favourite quotations, detailed vignettes, full-page illustrations and stunning double-page spreads, immerse yourself in the stories and scenes from this lovable community of mice.Printed on a smooth, untextured cream paper which complements your colouring palette, enjoy seeing your creations come to life in pen or pencil.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group Knit
Book SynopsisThe slow, mindful craft of hand knitting is good for the planet and good for the mind. Meditative and fulfilling, it gives crafters a sense of accomplishment as well as a unique final product. In Knit, knitwear designer and ROWS founder Alice Hoyle shows you how to create dynamic pieces with creative and inspiring techniques. Along with 16 gorgeous projects, this book covers: Choosing yarn: How yarn choice and colour can transform projects. Working with your yarn stash: How to easily use leftover half balls of yarn from other projects to create amazing things. Working with scrap yarn: Thrumming technique to use up tiny scraps leftover from other projects. Reusing yarn: Cutting up existing materials to create yarn. Turning fabric into yarn: How to unwind an existing jumper to reuse the yarn. Interesting and inspiring stitch techniques to use in the projects. How to take care of your knitwear, such as blocking and storing.Knittin
£19.80
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd LEGO Botanicals Sticker Art
Book SynopsisComplete your own LEGO Botanical masterpiece with this sticker collection.
£12.74
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Tales from the Witchs Cottage
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£14.45
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Daydreams Coloring Book
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£15.29
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Clay
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£22.50
Design Originals Lets Color Manga
Book SynopsisDive into coloring manga with this fun and detailed adult coloring book, containing over 45 intricate fun, and whimsical manga designs including adorable witches, fairies, students, princesses, a baker, beach goers, painters and more, with a detailed scene surrounding them. Each design is printed on one side of the paper for removal and display with the other side providing manga art styles, characters and fun facts.
£7.59
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Luna Coloring Book
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£16.19
Fox Chapel Publishing Pixel Craft with Perler Beads: More Than 50 Super
Book SynopsisPixel Craft with Perler Beads is a fun project book containing more than 50 exciting design ideas for digital-inspired jewellery, coasters, frames, boxes, toys and more, using fusible craft beads. With no crafting experience necessary, you'll produce great results in no time thanks to Choly Knight's clear directions and step-by-photographs!Colourful, inexpensive beads from Perler(R), Hama(R), or Artkal(R) are ideal for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. As well as learning the basics of assembling and fusing beads, you'll also pick up useful tips on tools, pegboards and adhesives.Making trendy pixelated wearables, jewellery and decorations for your home has never been easier or more enjoyable. Your creations will look as if they have just stepped off a screen!
£6.93
The History Press Ltd RMS Titanic Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThis collection of drawings does not dwell on the tragedy that befell this magnificent ship, but rather seeks to showcase her great beauty, representing the pinnacle of a grand era of style and innovation, with experts Steve Hall and Bruce Beveridge providing insight and commentary.
£11.69
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker: Plants and Flowers: Create 12
Book SynopsisCreate 12 Stunning Images of Plants and Flowers One Sticker at a Time! Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. Like every great artist, find inspiration in nature. A blossoming activity for crafters and plant lovers alike, Paint By Stickers: Plants and Flowers includes everything you need to create 12 bold, colourful paintings: a saguaro cactus, a hanging basket of pansies, an iconic monstera houseplant, and more. Includes growing information and other fun facts for each plant on the back of each page. And note-the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished picture can easily be removed for framing.
£13.67
Design Originals Kawaii Mandala Coloring Book
Book SynopsisKawaii is the Japanese artistic and cultural style that emphasizes cuteness, uses bright colors, simple designs and characters with a child-like appearance. Artist Dani Banani shares her super cute kawaii style fun filled mandala designs in black and white so you can enjoy endless hours of happy, relaxing coloring fun with 36 intricate patterns and designs featuring 100s of little objects, animals, symbols, plants and people from ice cream, mushrooms and candy to the whimsical happy world of gnomes, sloths and narwhals. Printed on acid-free archival paper, perforated for easy removal and display.
£7.59
Titan Books Ltd Godzilla The Official Coloring Book
Book SynopsisRampage across the globe with the 'King of the Monsters' in this official Godzilla coloring book, featuring original and comic book artwork.
£12.34
GMC Publications Quilling Art
Book SynopsisThe popular craft of quilling is given a stylish and contemporary update in this fabulous book by Turkish paper artist, Sena Runa. Inside there are 20 stunning projects to make and then display. Beautifully stylised and with a clever use of colour to create exciting effects, these projects will hang well in the most modern of homes. Designs include a butterfly, sail boat, dancer, confetti, cocktail, cloud, heart, cat, and mermaid, to name just a few. The projects vary in complexity and will appeal to beginners and experienced quillers alike. They are broken down into concise, fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, and templates are provided. All the tools, materials and techniques you need to get started are fully covered. The projects will appeal to a wide range of ages, and would make lovely gifts for friends and family. Once you have learnt the techniques, you can create your own designs for any number of occasions, such as house warmings, anniversaries, weddings and graduations. The possibilities are many and varied with this fun and absorbing paper craft.
£11.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios
Book SynopsisColor with your favorite collaboration: the master, Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light and Disney Princesses. Thomas Kinkade's Disney Princess Coloring Book captures the timeless magic of classic Disney stories while letting you create your own interpretation. In this extraordinary coloring book, sixteen scenes of your favorite Disney Princesses from Thomas Kinkade's Disney Dreams Collection are presented in black line art. Enter the world of the Painter of Light as you create your own removable renditions of these paintings inspired by classic Disney movies, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and many more.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Coloring Book
Book SynopsisGet ready to color your way to relaxation with the official Pumpkin Spice Cafe tie-in cozy fall coloring book.
£11.60
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Shooting Star
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£14.45
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker
Book SynopsisIntroducing a compelling new activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and colouring book enthusiasts of all ages. Paint by Sticker includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant, full-colour paintings. The images-including sunflowers, a fox, a hummingbird in mid-flight, two boats on the water-are rendered in low-poly, a computer graphics style that creates a 3-D effect. As in paint-by-number, each template is divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular coloured sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and the next-it''s an activity that''s utterly absorbing as you watch a painting emerge from a flat black-and-white illustration to a dazzling image with colour, body, spirit.It''s Mesmerizing! Peel the sticker, Place the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Reconnect with your inner artist and conjure up a masterpiece! An uplifting and mindful activity for crafters, art lovers, puzzle fans, and more, PAINT BY STICKER includes everything you need to create 12 stunning images. And note-the card-stock pages are perforated, so each finished picture can easily be removed for framing.Trade Review"It’s an art history lesson you can take anywhere." – The New York Times "It’s like the paint-by-numbers of your childhood, so you’ll get a dose of nostalgia, but with zero cleanup time." – Brit + Co "This fun book has gorgeous works of art that you create by following a number code to put stickers in the appropriate spaces on your masterpiece. No mess like you’d get with real painting and there’s no pencils, markers, or crayons to keep on top of. Everything you need is in this functional book." – Weight Watchers"It’s an art history lesson you can take anywhere." – The New York Times "It’s like the paint-by-numbers of your childhood, so you’ll get a dose of nostalgia, but with zero cleanup time." – Brit + Co "This fun book has gorgeous works of art that you create by following a number code to put stickers in the appropriate spaces on your masterpiece. No mess like you’d get with real painting and there’s no pencils, markers, or crayons to keep on top of. Everything you need is in this functional book." – Weight Watchers
£14.81
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dark Art: A Horror Colouring Book
Book SynopsisCalling all horror fans! Step into the beautiful, macabre world of François Gautier.Colour your way through the grim and gruesome world of Dark Art. Featuring elaborately detailed black line artwork of undead clowns, haunted skulls, bleeding hearts and many other spine-tingling creations, this sinister and beautiful book is perfect for all horror fans with a taste for the macabre.Use colour to bring life (or death) to the intricate and unique pieces throughout. They’ll leave you dying for more….
£9.49
Castle Point Books Mythographic Color and Discover Fantasy Forest
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£20.40
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Tales from the City Among the Stars
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£15.29
Design Originals Color Cute Coloring Book
Book SynopsisTake this perfectly portable little adult coloring book along wherever you go, and you'll always be ready to color whenever inspiration strikes! Inside you'll find dozens of adorable owls, mandalas, flowers, rainbows, hearts, and so much more. Each charming design is just waiting to be filled with your favorite watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, gel pens, or crayons. Color Cute Coloring Book includes helpful advice on choosing colors, with suggested color palettes and fully colored examples to inspire your imagination. With a lay-flat, top-edge binding, this book is small enough to color anywhere, but big enough for creative fun. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.
£5.23
Quadrille Publishing Ltd The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques: All
Book SynopsisThe BBC primetime series The Great British Sewing Bee, is back.Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back to.With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.For burgeoning sewers, this technique-focused book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing – tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more – to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, appliqué and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd Wreck This Journal
Book SynopsisA new edition of Keri Smith''s bestseller, with updated materialThink of Wreck This Journal as the anarchist''s Artist''s Way -- the book for those who''ve always wanted to draw outside the lines but were afraid to do it.For anyone who''s ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes Wreck This Journal, an illustrated book featuring a subversive collection of suggestions, asking readers to muster up their best mistake - and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book (and destroy them).Through a series of creatively and quirkily illustrated prompts, acclaimed artist Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in destructive acts - poking holes through pages, adding photos and defacing them, painting with coffee, colouring outside the lines, and more - in order to experience the true creative process. With Keri Smith''s unique sensibility, readers are introduced to a new way of art and journal making, discovering novel ways to escape the fear of the blank page and fully engage in the creative process.
£10.44
Tuttle Publishing Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern
Book SynopsisSew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make genuinely professional-quality pieces quickly and inexpensively at home. DIY Sewing designs include: Lace Shirred Blouse Tiered Sleeveless Dress Zip-up Vest with High Neck Frilled Shirt in Charcoal Flannel Short Coat And much more… All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create your personal style, and there is something for everyone and every occasion in this book—from a bright two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunic—and everything in-between. All the styles are thoroughly modern and practical, ranging from softly feminine or straight-line simple to smartly-tailored or loosely-deconstructed.Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understated, graceful designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again.Trade Review"BASIC BLACK : 26 Edgy Essentials For The Modern Wardrobe by Sato Watanabe […] with patterns, instructions, and diagrams translated to English. I am liking this one readers! There are cute, fitted, and very wearable styles. YAY!!! Now fitted isn't something I normally associate with Japanese Pattern Books so let's just say I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened this book, thinking it was going to be the typical potato sack/jumper/ smock type stuff from some of the other books I've looked at and sewed from. No. Not at all. There are several things I can't wait to sew for Fall […]" --Sew Country Chick blog"The title of the book is Basic Black, and needless to say, all the garments featured are black. Have no fear if you are not a fan of wearing black though because, with these essential patterns in hand, you can create your own wardrobe in your own favorite colors." --Japanese Sewing Books blog"I'm so excited to add Basic Black, another lovely Japanese sewing book by Sato Watanabe, to my collection! […] I always feel good when I wear black, so I was excited to hear about Basic Black: 26 Edgy Essentials for the Modern Wardrobe. I wasn't disappointed. True to Sato's style there is a pattern in here for everything--26 in fact! Yep, that's right-- 26! Tops, dresses, jackets and more. The fabrics are interesting, and the designs are more body flattering than most of the other Japanese sewing books you see on the shelves. Basic Black is another great English edition of a Japanese sewing book." --Very Shannon blog
£13.49
Lübbe Meine Reise durch Europa Ausmalen und genießen
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£11.40
Search Press Ltd The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques: A
Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for anyone keen to learn coloured pencil techniques, or for the experienced artist who would like to build on their existing skills. Filled with information on the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kinds of coloured pencil, and step-by-step visual demonstrations of key techniques from blending, blocking in and burning to sgraffito, stippling and impressing. The reader will not only discover how professional artists use imaginative and dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but they will also be inspired by the 150-plus full-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of their own.Trade ReviewBeing a Lecturer of concept art one of the concepts I teach is how to use artists pencils. This book has given me many ideas and is ideal both for students and teachers (as well as want to be artists). I would highly recommend this book and was actually surprised how informative it was as well as giving drawn examples for the basic techniques in the first section. The second section covers a variety of different types of drawing such as portrait and movement. I would perhaps say this is not for the expert however we can all use a refresh whatever our stage and it could be a nice way for a seasoned professional to go over the basics. This is a book I'd highly recommend. * Marian Carr *This is a new edition of the old classic 'Coloured Pencil Techniques' with a brand new cover. It covers everything you need to know about using coloured pencils. From techniques, themes and ample examples from professional artists, you'll discover the many ways of using this medium. Techniques are explained with step-by-step visual demonstrations. Essential reading for artists wishing to master coloured pencil art. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Anyone new to colour pencil will be nothing but impressed at the extensive range of materials that can be used with them along with the range of ideas and demonstrations given in this book. When beginning on any new journey or extending your knowledge, this book will guide you through. It is direct and easy to follow. I think it is important to read the first half of this book, to familiarize yourself with the different elements that colour pencil can achieve. If you are a beginner make sure you read the initial pages, so you understand that the type of pencil you use and the support it is on is of great importance. Also practise your blending (p.26). If you find the prospect of reading all the different ideas overwhelming, choose one and then experiment with it. Perhaps consider doing a colour chart with your pencils, layering colours ontop of one another to see what happens. The second half of the book then shows you the various subject matter, so you can see how these pencils work and what you can achieve. Colour pencils are one of my favourite materials, you can sketch loose and excitedly or you can produce a detailed piece of work. This book takes you on a colour pencil journey so you can see that you can produce the most beautiful works of art in pencil. * Carole Cawley *The pictures in this book made me stare. It was refreshing to have clear pictures showing so much detail and this applies for techniques, demonstrations and artist pictures. The book has given me ideas to use different coloured paper in the same picture for collage work, sketch using unusual colours and for line work. I liked the dialogue beside pictures by professional artists and the wide range of subjects and styles. Coloured pencils are accessible, convenient and easy to use. It is rewarding to see your art work improve and think this inspirational book will be a winner. * Moya tracey *What instantly strikes me about this book is how beautiful it is from front to back. It’s filled with inspirational and high quality printed photos of pencil colouring, plus absolutely jam-packed with tons of step by step guides on a multitude of techniques, which you can see for yourself on the contents page. The book is split into two main sections, “Techniques” and “Themes”. The “Techniques” section introduction contains a useful overview of extra materials that can be useful for coloured pencil work, such as blending sticks, craft knives, and masking tape, followed by guides on handling pencils and choosing paper types, all of which would be useful for beginners wondering where to start. This section also contains plenty of tutorials to use coloured pencils effectively in a range of manners, from commonly practiced methods like blending and hatching, to perhaps less tried techniques like stippling and burnishing. This is my favourite section of the book! Each tutorial is spread conveniently over one double page, so it can be easily referred to without having to flick back and forth. The book is perfect bound, but will lay flat with some pressing. The tutorials each offer an introduction to a colouring technique, a few examples of the technique and elaboration on how to create it, and lastly, in most cases, a beautiful final image that has been created using the technique. Some tutorials go over and above coloured pencil techniques, offering a more diverse range of possibilities, for example use of solvents for blending, and use of mixed media to create distinct work The “Themes” section comprises the latter half of the book. It’s essentially an art gallery in your hands, showcasing a range of coloured pencil art from a range of themes, from Light and Atmosphere, to Buildings, to Decorative Objects, to Nature. All artists whose images are used are credited by name, which means that whenever you find a piece of art you love (and you will in this title!) you can easily search the artists online to find more of their work. For each picture included, there is a step by step visual demonstration, a tip, or some snippet of information that sheds light on the artistic process that went into creating it. The range of artists, techniques, and subjects included makes this book a very well rounded and in depth introduction to coloured pencil techniques. I’d definitely recommend this to beginner colourists/artists and also to intermediate colourists/artists wanting to expand their knowledge base and try new techniques, mediums or subjects. http://blog.megcowley.com/2016/10/25/book-review-the-encyclopedia-of-coloured-pencil-techniques-video-walkthrough/ * Meg Cowley *The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques by Judy Martin lives up to its name. It is a comprehensive look at the various coloured pencil techniques and skills at an artist’s disposal and serves as a great teaching and reference book for both beginners and those who are more advanced alike. The Book is split into two halves – the first half is techniques and the second is themes. It covers a wide variety of techniques including how to handle pencils, using various types of paper, blending and shading, burnishing, overlaying colours, different ways of mark making such as hatching and pointillism, highlighting, eraser techniques, using solvents, frottage, masking, tracing, squaring up or down and fixing problems. the text is easy to follow and there are plenty of full colour illustrations of both finished artwork and in progress pictures to follow. The second part Themes is further split into Landscape and Townscape, Objects, Nature and People and Portraits. It then goes on to explore shapes and textures, light and atmosphere, groups of objects, table settings, fruit, full length portraits and expressions. If you are looking for a good text book that covers artistic techniques and talks about them from an artistic viewpoint this is a great book. * Creative Colouring With Hazel *This was originally published sufficiently long ago that I’ve never reviewed it here, so let’s have a go at it as a Search Press Classic. The Encyclopedia series, originated by the packager Quarto, was ground-breaking in its day. Innovation often looks stale after a few years, but this still has a vitality that won’t leave you feeling you’ve been left with cast-offs, and the information is still sound. Quarto productions are always design-led and usually work on a spread-by-spread basis, so you can open this more or less at random and find a topic covered as completely as it’s going to be – which is with surprising thoroughness, given the space allocated. Quarto are always good at conveying information efficiently. Information contained covers media, styles, subjects and techniques and there are plenty of illustrations to guide and inspire you. * www.artbookreview.net *Here's something a little different- it's not a colouring book but a coloured pencil bible! This expansive book tells you everything you need to know about coloured pencils in a clear and comprehensive manner, covering a range of techniques and approaches to get the best out of your colouring. Painter Judy Martin lives in Brighton and has written many art books since graduating from Reading University. This book showcases all the knowledge and expertise she has learned in her education and practice over the years, in a way that is accessible and approachable for beginners yet suitably elaborate and thorough for more intermediate artists. This encyclopedia features over 150 full-colour examples of artist's work which show as well as tell the reader which products to use and how to achieve skills. This book is suitable for both colourists and artists who draw & colour from scratch, and is in my opinion an invaluable resource for anyone who uses coloured pencils. I'd expect to pay around £25 for a textbook so exhaustive but surprisingly it's a little over £12 which is a bargain in my eyes! http://www.colourwithclaire.com/blog/the-encyclopedia-of-coloured-pencil-techniques * Colour with Claire *Firstly I must stress that this is a book for those who own the artist’s quality pencils rather than the cheaper alternatives. You can learn how to blend, shade, use with solvents, try out frottage and sgraffito and more but only if your pencils are capable of doing all of this. There is certainly room on the market for a book on how to get the best out of all the budget alternatives but until then the more serious colorist/artist can settle down with this classic. The book is in two halves, the first dealing with techniques and the second with themes. You can learn what you need to buy and the differences between the various types of pencils then get down to finding out what they are capable of. They are surprisingly versatile, and when used the right way can conjure up effects that are the equal of paint and have a special quality of their own too. Find out how they look on different types of paper, when used with other media and all the various effects they can do on their own. Brand names are not mentioned but any good art store or website will stock at least one. The themes section comprises of a gallery of all the many subjects you can choose to depict (from the actual physical world rather than fantasy) and each heading features artwork and descriptive captions explaining method. If you have a mental image of a typical colored pencil drawing think again, as the work here shows they can also resemble paint, ink, pastel or even photographs. This is not a book with staged projects – something else there is room for – but one that shows what you can do and explains how others have done it. I would recommend it for somebody who is either a colorist or an existing artist who wants to explore a new medium. * myshelf.com *
£13.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd LEGO Botanicals Tiny Wildflower Bouquet
Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating world of colourful blooms with this gorgeous collection of tiny LEGO wildflowers. This beautiful set includes over 90 LEGO pieces to create and customise your very own wildflower bouquet, plus a 32-page book packed with facts and tips on wildflowers.
£14.39
Lübbelife Meine Reise durch Afrika
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£10.80
Tuttle Publishing Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends: Adorable Cats,
Book Synopsis"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." —Library JournalCute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets you love—using a little wool roving, a felting needle, and a few basic tools and techniques. Even more than this, it shows you how to capture their adorable expressions when they're playing hard, napping, or just happy to see you. A sweetly cocked head, perky ears, and a tail that makes you think it's actually wagging—the charm of these miniature figures is all in the details! Easy step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to make the basic shapes and components, then how to add details like long or curly hair, spines, and stripes, as well as little faces that are utterly irresistible. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to portray the unique poses and expressions of beloved pets from your own life. And just like your pets, this needle felting book is so friendly that even novice felters will have no trouble making these miniature animal figures, including: A perky Yorkshire Terrier An elegant Russian Blue Cat A playful Tabby A sleepy Mottled Cat A Holland Lop Rabbit A curly Toy Poodle A fluffy Pomeranian A dapper French Bulldog Matching mom-and-pup Chihuahuas A sweet Pygmy Hedgehog And many more! Trade Review"Simply stated, Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is unabashedly and enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library Contemporary Needlecrafting instructional reference collections." --Midwest Book Review"The book's written instructions are concise and complete. Laid out with the crafter in mind, the book measures 10" x 7.5", so both illustrations and numbered instructions are easy to see. It is printed on high quality paper and is an appealing and durable crafting book. Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is visually inviting inside and out, full of fun projects created by an expert whose easy-to-follow instructions build confidence at every step." --Foreword
£11.69
Chronicle Books Mushroom Color Atlas
Book SynopsisDiscover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and dyes that can be created from mushrooms.“This stunning book is the result of years of creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards, and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal colorscapes contained in this exquisitely produced volume.” ―Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled LifeMore closely related to humans than they are to plants, fungi are fascinating organisms—and they are a rich resource for color collectors! Blending scientific detail, botanical illustrations, and creative inspiration, artist and educator Julie Beeler invites you to peek into her workroom as she introduces different types of dye mushrooms—from boletes to polypores to tooth fungi—and walks you through her color-harvesting process. Offering in
£20.80
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Summer Nights Coloring Book
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£14.45
