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Book SynopsisThe only official sticker book created in collaboration with Mojang!Take your first steps into the Overworld, and learn all about the perils that await with this official Mojang activity book, filled with survival tips, secret tricks and hundreds of stickers.Discover which hostile mobs are best avoided, learn how to build an epic base, and find out where to locate the best blocks and items by completing the exciting activities inside. With so much to do, there's enough to keep young Minecrafters busy for hours!Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:Minecraft Guide to ExplorationMinecraft Guide toCreativeMinecraft Guide to RedstoneMinecraft Guide to The Nether and the EndMinecraft MobestiaryMinecraft Survival TinMinecraft The Survivors'' Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft BlockopediaMojang is the Swedish video game developer that introduced the world to Minecraft, the gaming sensation built upon blocks. Ma

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Book SynopsisA researched study on art's most fundamental themes, Colour and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge.Trade ReviewJames Gurney's series of illustrated fantasy adventure stories, beginning with 1992's Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time, produced a generation raised on Gurney's highly realistic paintings of an entirely unreal subject.... Still it was no surprise to the author-artist-blogger and his long-time publisher Andrews McMeel when his recently released second volume of art instruction, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, became a bestseller for AMP immediately upon its release in December 2010, selling out its 10,000-copy run in just two months. (Mark Schulz, Publishers Weekly)Dinotopia author and plein-air painter Gurney offers a practical, well-organized, and informative handbook for artists of all levels. (Chronogram Magazine)This is a terrific book, highly recommended not only for young artists but anyone with an interest in traditional art technique. (Karen Haber, Locus)

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Book SynopsisA charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy.The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U.S., when proper etiquette discouraged open displays of emotion. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in everything from the characteristics of the plant to its presence in folklore and history. Researched and illustrated by popular artist Jessica Roux, this book makes a stunning display piece, conversation-starter, or thoughtful gift.

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Book SynopsisBecome a Pokémon drawing expert in this official, ultimate step-by-step guide. Learn how to sketch, draw and doodle over 50 amazing Pokémon!Want to become a Pokémon drawing expert? Then look no further!This is the definitive guide to mastering how to draw your favourite Pokémon. Each page has simple, step-by-step instructions for creating masterpieces of classic characters from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, and of course, Pikachu!You will start your creative journey by sketching and doodling simple shapes and guidelines and, with a little bit of practice, you''ll soon you'll be confidently rendering your beloved Pokémon characters. This full-colour, official How To Draw book contains over 50 Pokémon for you to draw and colour in.Once you have mastered the drawing basics you can get creative and even try different poses, sketching scenes and recreating your favourite Pokémon battle scenes!For beginners and confident artists alike, this book has all you need to improve your drawing skills. Pick up your pencils and get ready for an artistic adventure. Gotta draw ''em all!Ready for another drawing adventure? Look out for:Pokémon: Mega How to Draw 9780008682392

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Book SynopsisColoring Snow White, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Ariel, Tiana, and other Disney Princess characters is easy and fun with this special coloring book that contains more than 40 coloring pages.Each image was created from the Disney Dreams Collection of paintings by the Thomas Kinkade Studios, and is presented in color across the page from the exceptionally detailed black line art of the same image. This coloring book is perfect for fans of Disney Princess characters and Thomas Kinkade Studios' Disney Dreams paintings. Measures 7.25" x 9.5" closed Soft cover 96 pages Full-color art of image opposite black line art to color Uncoated paper suitable for crayons, colored pencils, and gel pens Printed on FSC-certified paper © Disney

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Book SynopsisThis book features 24 whittling projects for the absolute beginner. Projects are quick to complete and can be made in a weekend. It comes with how-to photographs and step-by-step instructions from 12 leading woodcarvers. All you need to start whittling is a knife, a twig, and this book. 12 leading woodcarvers share their expertise in the Complete Starter Guide to Whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that can be made in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns and helpful tips.

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Book SynopsisEliminate stress and feel calm again with The Little Book of More Calm Colouring, a perfectly formed antidote to a busy life.From David Sinden and Victoria Kay, the creators of the bestselling The Little Book of Calm Colouring, this pocket-sized book is filled with more soothing, hand-illustrated artworks to colour in.Take a short relaxing breather from your day to colour the calming images and feel inspired by the poignant quotations that accompany each elegant artwork.

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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

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Book SynopsisAlleviate anxiety and soothe all stress with The Little Book of Calm Colouring.The international and Sunday Times bestseller from David Sinden and Victoria Kay is the perfectly-formed antidote to a busy life.Beautifully hand-illustrated and thoughtfully designed to be the perfect size for portability, you can now take colouring art therapy with you wherever you go. With beautiful anti-stress designs on quality paper, this gorgeous colouring book will help your creativity flourish.Take a short relaxing breather from your day to colour the calming images and feel inspired by the poignant quotations that accompany each elegant artwork.

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 300 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different natural-looking and attractive Japanese washi prints.

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Book SynopsisPatty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related. She will help you solve all of your knitting problemsfrom edges that won't behave to adjusting your yarn tensionwith the 70+ hacks in Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to 'doodling' with knitted colourwork designs. Readers can choose their favourite charts from the 200 different designs. They can then combine them in any way they like, repeat their favourite designs, change the colourways and generally have fun 'doodling' with them.

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Book SynopsisAlice's Wonderland Sampler Quilt combines machine and hand-sewing techniques in one stunning quilt, which features 100 blocks to improve your sewing skills. Designs such as square-in-a-square, checkerboard, log cabin and Ohio Star combine with English Paper pieced blocks and raw edge applique animals, flowers, butterflies, hearts and stars.

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Book SynopsisCreate your own kawaii world with Pic Candle and Kawaii Doodle Class! The Japanese word kawaiitranslates to “cute,” and this how-to book is chock-full of super-adorable images of tacos, sushi, smoothies, clouds, rainbows, cacti, doodle monsters, Christmas trees, lipsticks, teacups, and more for your adoration. Popular kawaii artist Zainab Khan—known for her YouTube channel, Pic Candle—gives you simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions for drawing 75 supercute characters, organized into these fun categories: Adorable Food & Drinks Lovable Nature Cheerful Doodle Monsters Everyday Cute Charming Holiday Decorations She also shares captivating search-and-find puzzles that you can also use as coloring pages, and inspiration boards that show you how to give your characters different facial expressions and zany accessories. If you know Pic Candle, then you already love her cute, simple drawings, and no doubt want to doodle right along with her. Now is your chance! Thanks to this adorable crash course in doodling all things kawaii, soon you will be enhancing your notebooks, stationery, artwork, and anything else you can put a marker to—you'll just need a little help from Kawaii Doodle Class! Also available from Pic Candle’s Kawaii Doodle series, doodle to your heart’s content with:Kawaii Doodle Cuties,Kawaii Doodle World, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, and Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties.Trade Review"Packed full of delightful motifs to colour, the perfect pick-me-up." * Papercrafter Magazine *

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Book Synopsis Botany in bricks! Take a closer look: This intricately illustrated compendium of flowers and plants has a LEGO(Reg TM) twist-the blooms are built of bricks! Inspired by the bestselling LEGO Botanical sets, this almanac combines floral facts, hand-drawn botanical illustrations, and exclusive stories from the LEGO set designers themselves, plus a bonus collectible flower print to display.Inspired by scientific drawings of flora, the beauty is in the details of the singular LEGO(Reg TM) Botanical Almanac . Each page presents a deeper look into a stunning LEGO bloom, succulent, or plant-from garden varietals to the exquisitely exotic. Like traditional botany illustrations, these LEGO flowers are presented as stunning works of art and detailed dissections of real species. Dip in and out to learn about each plant and discover behind-the-scenes details of how LEGO set designers turned iconic bricks into captivating natural forms. A perfect gift for LEGO fa

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Book Synopsis50 eye-catching granny square designs in a stylish card deck, perfect for on-the-go crochet.

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Book SynopsisCurated and composed by artist and designer Tae Won Yu, this treasure trove of authentic historical prints from the ornate Victorian era is for the modern-day crafter, scrapbooker, art lover, or for anyone who just loves stickers.Thousands of gorgeous stickers! The perfect present for sticker lovers of all ages!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 to the early twentieth century can live on its own, be used on stationery and wrapping, or create an amazing collage.

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. In this mini edition of Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures cats’ different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating, stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and much more!Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares: An introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic Suggestions for drawing tools Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats A facial expression directory Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you to decorate So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate the daily activities of your favorite pet. Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.Table of ContentsHi! What Is Kawaii? How to Use This Book Tools Drawing Your Kitties Adding Facial Expressions Coloring Your Kitties Playtime Daily Activities Being Curious Playing Dress-Up Sharing the Love Discovering Breeds Bon Appétit Kitty Coloring Pages

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Book SynopsisRevered among artists - including the great Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, realist style, Loomis's hugely influential art instruction books have never been bettered. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomis's books are packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest. For the first time, this attractive box set collects two of Loomis' most popular works to create the ultimate guide to drawing the human body. This set is perfect for students, amateur artists, and professionals alike.

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Book SynopsisZentangle Art Therapy offers a wonderful introduction to those new to Zentangle and covers the tools required and the basic techniques to get started. Simple patterns including baseline, fillers, ribbons and borders offer a foundation to explore more complex, three dimensional designs and ways to further enhance the readers creations using shading and colour. The book is full of inspirational artwork to give the reader a taste of the endless possibilities.

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Book Synopsis365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art.Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines to more considered tutorials such as calligraphy writing and shading, each task is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence, 365 Days of Art is a beautiful keepsake as well as well as a powerful tool for positive change.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.

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Book SynopsisStan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process.

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Book SynopsisLiven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games! Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette - whichever you play, you're guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end!

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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.

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Book SynopsisA new and up-to-date edition of the immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling needlework designer and author Betty Barnden. Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips – from basic chain worked into fabric through to Florentine work on a canvas. Each one is explained with written step-by-step instructions and how-to techniques to get you started, and are accompanied by clear artwork and a photo of the finished stitch. Follow the diagrams and instructions in this beautifully illustrated and jam-packed book to discover the wonderful variety of effects that can be created with just a needle and thread, and discover – or rediscover – the sensuous, tactile, wearable art of embroidery.Trade ReviewA beautiful and comprehensive book with great illustrations and explanations. What more could you need? Excellent! -- Nia Kirwin * Customer review *Comprehensive directory of stitches with clear photographic reference and easy-to-follow diagrams. 200 embroidery stitches in all for cross or chain stitch, couching, canvas work, laid work, drawn thread work and decorative stitches. They are arranged according to use. This book should be on every embroiderer's bookshelf. It is particularly useful to beginners or those wishing to enlarge their knowledge of stitches and expand their embroidery work. There is a stitch selector and embroidery essentials. Alternative names for the stitch are given where known as well as usage and notes. The front cover says 'pages lay flat for ease of working' - this is incorrect - the pages do not lay flat. This book has been previously published and is an updated edition. * Karen Platt *Expand your enjoyment of embroidery by learning over 200 stitches. Whatever your preferred style or fabric there is a stitch for it and this larger format reissue of the 2003 original is an essential resource for all levels of embroiderer. Although a total beginner might be daunted by the sheer number of stitches, they could learn all the basics (and more) from this useful book. As well as the stitches there are sections on all the essential topics from what you need to start through to choosing fabrics, working from charts, using a hoop and finishing off. Turn to the back for a short section looking at various types of embroidery, both freestyle and canvas. Each short description contains photographs and diagrams to whet the appetite, plus lists of stitches associated with the style and a brief history. The bulk of the book is given to the stitches themselves, which are divided into two sections (fabric and canvas) and helpfully showcased at the front in a stitch selector. The stitches are grouped in families eg line, chain, blanket, smocking, loops, pulled etc which makes searching for a stitch suitable for a particular effect or style easier. Each stitch is shown photographed, and then how to work it is shown in one or more colored diagrams. These are very clear because they are drawn with the thread a contrasting color to the background, which also contrasts with the white page. They are also large enough to be easily seen, and backed up with written instructions. At the base of the page the stitch’s uses are given, plus any notes. There is an index at the back, and a page showing more embroidery books by Search Press so you can take your knowledge further. There are no patterns or projects but this is not that type of book; instead this is one you will never finish working through which is suitable for every level of embroiderer. Highly recommended. * myshelf.com *Probably the most comprehensive embroidery book I've seen. Really well illustrated, each stitch has photos as well as diagrams, which I find very helpful. Also shows finishing techniques and a description of various embroidery styles. If you only buy one book on embroidery, this should be it! -- Linda Jesuadian * Customer review *This is a fab book. I can't put it down! As a beginner to embroidery, and student at a creative textile class, this is invaluable. All types of embroidery is covered and when you find the areas you are really interested in, the instruction is clear, detailed and easy to follow, not just a brief overview. The photographs are inspiring and tempting to try. Looking forward to a 2018 full of new stitching ideas! -- Jenny Pritchard * Customer review *What a beautiful, colourful book. It shows the stitches in an easy to follow format and is a great addition to any embroiders collection. The book covers different aspects of work including canvas,cross stitching and even shows you how to complete projects. I am very pleased with this book and sure it will be well used. -- Julie Leivers * Customer review *Lovely book. Clear photos, good charts and written instructions for each stitch so whichever method you prefer, you’ll have no problem replicating the examples. Well organised into different types of stitches - canvas work, fabric embroidery etc. Makes me feel much more confident about picking up my needle again after many years. -- Nicky Prys-Jones * Customer review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Stitch selector Embroidery essentials The stitch collection Stitches for fabric Line stitches Chain stitches Blanket stitches Crossed stitches Feather stitches Satin stitches Couching stitches Laid filling stitches Detached stitches Raised stitches Woven stitches Insertion stitches Smoking stitches Drawn thread stitches Pulled stitches Stitches for trimmings Stitches for canvas Diagonal stitches Straight stitches Crossing stitches Composite stitches Loop and pile stitches Working practice Counted thread techniques Freestyle embroidery techniques Canvaswork techniques Finishing touches Glossary, index and credits

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Book Synopsis Grab your pencils and become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this mega colouring book!

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Book SynopsisCreate wonderful woven fabric with this practical guide to more than 600 weaves for the loom. Organised by type, from basic four-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, choose from a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave features a clear, photographed swatch showing you the intricacies of each design, as well as an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work. All weaves are graded according to difficulty. This large-size ‘bible’ for beginner and experienced weavers also contains: - Explanations of basic weave structures - Information on choosing and using looms and shuttles - Colour charts and swatches - Advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, and suggested applications for your finished clothTrade ReviewThe Handweaver’s Pattern Directory by Anne Dixon is a very well-known pattern book in the weaving world. It also happens to be one of my favorites. [...] I use it any time I want to weave patterns on my floor loom. I also recommend it left and right to my students because, yeah, it is that good. * Warped Fibers *Table of ContentsIntroduction Basic Equipment Fibres Yarns Threading the Selvedges Calculations: Sett Calculations: Warp Length Colour Theory Directory Basic Threadings Block Drafts Lace Weaves Special Threadings Finishing Your Piece Glossary Index Resources Credits

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to fantastic special effects glazes for studio potters. From drippy and crackle to ash and lichen glazes, experienced ceramicist Linda Bloomfield guides you through the world of special effect glazes. Beautifully illustrated with pieces from both emerging and established potters that showcase stunning copper oxide-blues, metallic bronzes and manganese-pink crystal glazes, Special Effect Glazes is packed full of recipes to try out: from functional oilspot glazes using iron oxide, to explosive lava glazes. In this informative handbook discover how you can create these fantastic effects and learn the basic chemistry behind glazes in order to adjust and experiment with your unique pieces. Discussed are materials and stains, how to find them and how they affect the colour and texture of the glaze, alongside practical fixes to familiar glaze-making problems. Special Effect Glazes is essential if you are interested in creating eye-catching glazes and wanting to develop your knowledge of glaze-making, or experiment with your own formulas to achieve the perfect finish.Trade ReviewRight up there with the best of them ... Linda should be congratulated * London Potters *The knowledge of glazes is an evolutionary process ... Special Effect Glazes makes a valuable and desirable contribution to this lineage of knowledge ... I encourage you to embrace this delightful publication. -- Kevin Boyd * The Journal of Australian Ceramics *... there is a ton of information and a variety of recipes in this book [...] there are many useful clues and ideas of how to test and push the glazes in a direction that works for your studio. * The Studio Manager *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Section 1: Glaze Principles and Application 1. Understanding Glazes 2. Glaze Materials and Minerals 3. Colouring Glazes 4. Impurities and Variation In Materials 5. Stability and Durability 6. Creating and Testing Glazes 7. Glaze Mixing and Application 8. Firing 9. Glaze ‘Defects’ Section 2: Special Effect Glazes 10. Special Effects: The Chemistry 11. Crackle Glazes 12. Ash Glazes 13. Celadon and Copper Red Glazes 14. Drippy Glazes and Chun Glazes 15. Crystalline Glazes 16. Shrink and Crawl: Lichen Glazes 17. Volcanic, Lava or Crater Glazes 18. Spotted Glazes 19. Metallic Glazes 20. Layering Glazes Conclusion References Bibliography Appendices 1. Glaze Materials UK:US Materials Substitutions 2. Orton Cone Temperatures 3. Ceramic Materials, Chemical Formula and Molecular Weight 4. Limits for Stable Glazes 5. Periodic Table of Elements 6. Materials Analysis for UK Frits, Clays and Feldspars 7. Materials Analysis for US Frits, Clays and Feldspars Suppliers Laboratories for Leach Testing of Glazes Health and Safety Index

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Book SynopsisAn official Pokémon Crochet book! Make your own adorable Pokémon characters including Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle and more, with simple crochet patterns and step-by-step photos to guide you.

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Book SynopsisThe Macrame Bible is a comprehensive guide to the craft of macramé with illustrated instructions for all the basic techniques, the knots and popular knot patterns as well as step-by-step instructions for projects.

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Book SynopsisThis origami pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and bright rainbow colours.The rainbow papers were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different colours unique to this pack.Trade Review"All papers are smooth to the touch. You can see some texture, especially if you look at the paper against the light…[I] like this subtle texture; it gives a more natural look to it." --PaperFingerCuts.com

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw pretty much EVERYTHING. With over 2,000 images, this visual reference book offers instructions for drawing animals, people, plants, food, everyday objects, buildings, vehicles, clothing, and more. Each entry is broken down with step-by-step illustrations making this book perfect for beginners or experienced artists in need of a quick refresher.

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Book SynopsisCrocheted Houseplants features 25 stylish projects to revive your home or office décor and create a lush indoor garden. Plants have the power to make any space feel more calm and peaceful. Now you can surround yourself in a green indoor oasis without ever having to remember about watering, repotting or feeding. Idea for aspirational gardeners who aren’t keen on getting their hands dirty, these crocheted beauties will give you year-round horticultural satisfaction, without any of the hassle. You’ll find popular crowd-pleasers, like yucca, spider and cheese plants along with the dramatic purple foliage of coleus, delicate blooms of the moth orchid and the menacing venus fly trap. Flip through the stylish gallery pages, pick your favourite plants and get started. Everything you’ll need to know is included in the book, from tools and materials to explanations of the basic crochet stitches. You’ll also find out how to pot up and display your fabulous, crocheted creations. 25 popular houseplants including Boston fern, Christmas cactus and Tiger aloe From bestselling crochet author Emma Varnam (Crocheted Succulents has sold over 15,000 units) Includes how to pot up and display your finished creations Detailed patterns with clear photos, shown at actual size Inspiring gallery of styled photographs Trade ReviewIf you love houseplants but have an unerring ability to kill everything off, fear not, because these cute creations don’t require green fingers! Emma Varnam’s Crocheted Houseplants features 25 stylish projects to warm your space and lift your mood. You’ll find popular crowd-pleasers, like yucca, spider and cheese plants along with the dramatic purple foliage of coleus, delicate moth orchids and the menacing Venus fly trap. Flip through the stylish gallery pages, pick your favourite plants and get crafting! * Craft Beautiful magazine *Designer Emma Varnam’s passion for leafy flora often influences her crochet and she loves to create beautiful plants that never need to be fed, watered or repotted! Ideal for armchair growers, this lush collection of 25 plants is a follow-up to her bestselling Crocheted Succulents and includes many fashionable favourites such as yukka, spider and monstera plants alongside delicate orchids, the dramatic purple foliage of coleus and the carnivorous Venus flytrap. * Inside Crochet magazine *The book starts with a beautiful gallery containing all of the patterns within the book for you to pick from, and then you can dive right in! Each pattern within the book is accompanied by stylish, crisp photography, giving a modern touch to the natural feel of the designs. … this book is also the perfect gift for a nature-loving friend who wants to have a try at crochet. * Crochet Now magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Gallery Saintpaulia ionantha African violet Chlorophytum comosum Spider plant Epiphyllum anguliger Fishbone cactus Agave americana Century plant Gonialoe variegata Tiger aloe Cereus peruvianus monstrose Fairy castle Pachyphytum oviferum Moonstones Hoya kerrii Sweetheart plant Sedum morganianum Donkey’s tail Crassula ovata undulata Curly jade plant Solenostemon Coleus Sansevieria trifasciata Snake plant Yucca elephantipes Yucca Tradescantia zebrina Inch plant Pilea peperomioides Chinese money plant Phalaenopsis Moth orchid Monstera deliciosa Cheese plant Maranta leuconeura var. leuconeura ‘Fascinator’ Herringbone plant Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia Ceropegia woodii String of hearts Nephrolepis exaltata Boston fern Dionaea muscipula Venus flytrap Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Red cap cactus Schlumbergera truncata Christmas cactus Rebutia krainziana Crown cactus Getting started Abbreviations Crochet techniques Finishing touches Displaying your houseplants Crocheted soil Crocheted pots Resources Acknowledgements

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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.

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Book SynopsisA sumptuous large-format hardback containing sketches and paintings from the illustrated Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material.In this large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the images in the authorised illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings. These images would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkien's own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson's movie trilogy and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award.The book is filled with over 150 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces to show how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains 20 colour paintings reproduced in full-page glory, together with numerous examples of his conceptual art produced for the films and brand new pieces drawn specially for this book. It also includes an exclusive foreword written by Sir Ian McKellen.The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook provides a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who painted Tolkien's vision, firstly onto the page and then in three dimensions on the cinema screen. It will also be of interest to many of the 100,000 people who have bought the illustrated Lord of the Rings as well as for budding artists and illustrators interested in unlocking the secrets of book illustration.Trade Review‘Alan Lee’s artwork has a beauty and lyricism about it. His art captured what I hoped to capture with the films.’Peter Jackson ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.’Sunday Telegraph ‘An extraordinarily imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.’The Times ‘A grand piece of work in both conception and execution.’Daily Telegraph

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Book Synopsis52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine.What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over spring afternoons and summer nights, knitted socks are the ultimate small luxury. Whether they're a treat for yourself or a heartfelt gift, there's love in every stitch. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.This whimsical book contains a beautiful pair of socks for every week of the year. That's 52 sock patterns contributed by 46 leading knitwear designers from across the world, suitable for knitters of all abilities. Each uses different yarns and techniques, including projects with stunning stitch definition and classic slippers for beginners. From sole to toe, these easy-to-follow patterns will sweep you up with stunning photography and styling that evokes the inspiring Nordic landscape and slow living.52 Weeks of Socks is a book to treasure and return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 32 projects for novice origami hobbyists, clearly illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning papercrafters can follow with successful results. Subjects range from an ultra-simple hat, cup, and pinwheel to the more challenging figures of a penguin and a piano.

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Book SynopsisThread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created five exclusive patterns inspired by nature. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.

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Book SynopsisYour guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces!Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery.

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