Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
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 Kawaii Doggies
Book SynopsisIn Kawaii Doggies, the follow-up and perfect companion to Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong teaches you, step by step, how to draw all your favorite breeds doing all sorts of silly and endearing things.Trade Review"Fun, inspiring, and thoroughly 'user friendly' for aspiring artists and illustrators in both organization and presentation, Kawaii Doggies is a perfect DIY instructional guide." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsContents Introduction What is Kawaii? How to Use This Book Tools Drawing Your Doggies Facial Expression Directory Coloring Your Doggies Favorite Breeds Puppies Poses & Moods Daily Activities Dress-Up Bon(e) Appetit Portraits Doggy Coloring Pages Dog Breed Directory
£12.74
Page Street Publishing NoSew Mini Amigurumi
Book SynopsisAll of the Cuddles, None of the SewingCraft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to creating charismatic plushies, from adorable dogs and dinosaurs to deliciously darling mushrooms and macarons. She'll take you from the farm to the depths of the ocean and everywhere in between with 40 projects, including plushies like:- Agile Axolotl- Gentle Giraffe- Joyous Jellyfish- Cuddly Cow- Outgoing Opossum- Whimsical Whale- Groovy Gummy Bear- Savory SushiAnd best of all? Each project requires absolutely no sewing. Whether you're making your own plushy pals, gifting to a friend or looking for new ideas to sell at markets, you will want to make the whole collection! With Genna as your guide, enter the magical world of amigurumi and create an armful of playful plushies in just a few hours.
£17.99
Adams Media Corporation The Advanced Roblox Coding Book: An Unofficial
Book SynopsisMake the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more! The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use scripts, how to introduce variables and customize graphic elements, and then how to put these skills together into fun and interesting games and experiences. With examples, step-by-step instructions, and game creation walkthroughs, this book has everything a Roblox creator needs!Trade Review"Whether you're looking for a Father's Day gift for your gamer Dad, or just something to keep a Roblox fan occupied on a rainy summer day, these books are perfect choices for any Roblox loving member of your family." —Westman Reviews
£10.44
Hardie Grant Books 52 Weeks of Socks Vol. II
Book SynopsisFrom knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are clear, approachable and graded into three sizes, and are accompanied by gorgeous photography. Using a variety of different techniques and yarns, this book has something for both beginners and advanced knitters, including lace, cables, stripes, ruffles, colourwork — even a pair embellished with beads! 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all sock enthusiasts. They are fun to make, quick to finish and always needed — no wonder so many knitters love socks!
£15.19
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Jane Austen Escape Room Book
Book SynopsisAn exciting new take on a literary classic, The Jane Austen Escape Room Book is sure to delight and intrigue fans, old and new, of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.This elegant book presents a chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new way. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters that you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr. Darcy. This thrilling new take on the ever-adored Pride and Prejudice, exquisitely illustrated by Marjolein Bastin, is the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life!
£17.99
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
Fox Chapel Publishing Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art
Book SynopsisWoodworkers interested in wood-burning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to transfer a design or pattern, and how to select materials for burning, colouring, and finishing a project. Methods for burning onto wood, leather, paper, bark, and antlers are detailed alongside ample pictures of pyrography on the various materials that will inspire novice wood-burners. Numerous techniques are also discussed, including solar, negative, relief, engraving, torch, and hot wire. The most difficult area for burners - how to realistically create animal fur, feathers, and eyes - is addressed.
£12.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Guide to Gemstone Settings: Styles and
Book SynopsisA complete and practical guide to using precious and semi-precious stones in any metal – from traditional settings to contemporary looks. This is a detailed, technical guide to stone-setting for jewellers of all levels, from jewellery students to professional jewellers. It explores traditional, modern and experimental approaches to stone-setting, from the purely functional to design-led solutions for securing stones. This book takes you through the entire process of setting stones from choosing a suitable stone, designing and making the setting, to seating and setting the stone. The extensive setting techniques are combined with step-by-step demonstrations, precise diagrams and images of contemporary work from international jewellers. A comprehensive reference section, featuring an illustrated glossary, makes this book an essential stone-setting resource. Discover the most up-to-date reflection of current practice and technology through demonstrations produced using 3D modelling software and learn about skills and techniques which are presented with expert accuracy.Trade ReviewClear and well written with explanations supported by lots of illustrations and examples ... I couldn't find a technique that was missing and the range is impressive ... One of the joys of looking through a book like this is that it includes a really good variety of images to illustrate a point about design, choice of metals and stones, fabrication technique, or step-by-step instructions. The quality of the photography is excellent with rich colours and beautifully lit gems glowing on almost every page. The print quality has insured that none of the allure of sumptuous stones is lost. * Findings: The Magazine of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery *Table of ContentsForeword About this Book 1. Introduction to Design 2. Gemstone Directory 3. Techniques Directory Rub-over Settings Claw Settings Grain Settings Fancy Settings Pearls and Gem Beads 4. Reference Conversions Stone Shapes Templates for Settings Glossary Suppliers and Services Further Reading Galleries, Fairs and Organisations Index Acknowledgements
£17.09
Adams Media Corporation Junk Journal Cutouts: Vintage Designs: From
Book SynopsisDecorate your junk journal and relieve stress at the same time with these 300 vintage-inspired botanical cutouts (plus stickers). Relieve stress and express your creative side with junk journaling! Decorate your junk journal with 300+ vintage-inspired botanical cut outs and such as butterflies, herbs, flowers, plants, and more. Create your own journal for traveling, writing, or just inspiration with all the themes, colors, and aesthetics you love! This collection has everything you need to create the junk journal of your dreams.
£11.69
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic
Book SynopsisA dungeon filled with insidious traps, a magnificent imperial throne room, the citadel of an immortal tyrant—the possibilities for adventure are endless with Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic. Appropriate for use with any roleplaying game, this invaluable gaming accessory presents two subtle textures—smooth stone and fine dirt—providing Game Masters a blank canvas on which to create any dungeon, battleground, and adventure set piece they desire. A special coating on each Flip-Mat allows you to use wet erase, dry erase, AND permanent markers with ease! Removing permanent ink is easy—simply trace over any permanent mark with a dry erase marker, wait 10 seconds, then wipe off both marks with a dry cloth or paper towel. 24" × 30" mat Folds to 8" × 10" 1" squares on each side Don’t feel like you always have to run your game in someone else’s world. With Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic, the setting of your next adventure is wherever you can imagine.
£16.66
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Arctic Knits
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£18.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Star Wars Ideas Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA must have book for any LEGO and Star Wars fan!!! -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *I am so excited to try some of the new ideas with the LEGO that I have. A brilliant book with lots of ideas -- Child age 7 * Toppsta *If you have a little one who is LEGO and Star Wars obsessed then this book is for you -- Parent with child age 4 * Toppsta *This book is awesome! The whole family enjoyed looking at all the amazing things you can create with your LEGO Bricks and LEGO Star Wars sets... We love this book and highly recommend it -- Parent with child age 8 * Toppsta *I think this book is brilliant... It's so easy to follow the steps! It's fantastic it's the best Lego book ever -- Child age 8 * Toppsta *
£15.29
Andrews McMeel Publishing Magic Eye II Now You See It...
Book SynopsisThe second of the New York Times bestselling series, Magic Eye. You need to see it to believe it!Exercise your eyes and imagination with 29 mind-bending 3D illusions. 2D illustrations will magically morph before your eyes to reveal what is secretly hidden in 3D. Viewing instructions and a solution key are included. The longer you look, the clearer the hidden 3D image will become. The further away you hold the page, the deeper it becomes!
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Alien Worlds: Colour Cosmic Kingdoms
Book SynopsisExplore the spectacular wonders of Alien Worlds, the brand-new colouring book by New York Times-bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes.Take a trip to ten unique planets brimming with amazing, alien creatures in incredible extra-terrestrial landscapes. From the Water Realm where fierce leviathans lurk in the depths of the oceans and the Floating World full of stunning flying life forms, to the Futuristic Planet populated by robotic beings and the Desolate Ruin where the remnants of an alien civilization survives, it’s all there to fill with colour.Journey with the intrepid astronaut who travels from one planet to another on an epic space adventure. Pages at the back of the book will provide details of each of Kerby’s imaginative creations.
£9.89
Stackpole Books Crochet Impkins
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionWhere to BeginImpkin Planning SheetGlossary of TermsImpkin Body OptionsArm Style 1Arm Style 2Belly (For Standing Body Style 1 or Style 2)Standing Body: Style 1Standing Body: Style 2Sitting Body: Style 1Sitting Body Style 2AntennaeAntennae Style 1Antennae Style 2Antennae Style 3Antennae Style 4Belly OptionsPanel BellyPocket BellyRib CageRibbed BellyEars Round Folded EarsLong Droopy EarsCat EarsFin EarsElf EarsSpiky EarsSmall Round EarsLarge Round EarsPuppy Dog EarsPony EarsFunnel EarsFace OptionsSkull MaskNinja MaskBeardElephant TrunkEyepatchFace TentaclesHats and HairstylesPixie HoodRound Mushroom CapCurved Pointed HatLeaf TopperLong Curly ManeShort Pieced Mane/MohawkPieced Lion’s ManeTop HatFlower HatWide CrownSmall CrownSmooth Wizard/Witch HatWrinkled Wizard/Witch HatStrawberry Stem CapMandrake TopperViking HatPumpkin Stem CapHood and CapePointed Mushroom CapTwisted Mushroom CapFeather TopperHorns and AntlersWide and Curled HornsShort and Pointy HornsMedium Wavy HornsLarge AntlersSmall AntlersUnicorn HornScalesTriangle ScalesRounded ScalesTailsCat TailDinosaur/Dragon TailDeer TailPony TailPuppy TailDevil TailStingerLion TailBird TailWingsFairy WingsFeather WingsBat WingsClothingShort VestTutuTurtle Shell Neck OrnamentationScarfBow tieNecktieAccessoriesBackpackMessenger BagAcknowledgments
£17.99
Siles Press,U.S. How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through
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£27.89
Hardie Grant Books (UK) 15-minute Art Drawing: Learn How to Draw, Colour
Book SynopsisHow do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-minute Art Drawing, of course! Explore the pure joy of colouring pencils and markers with 15-minute projects that encourage you to explore drawing, colouring and shading in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork. With sections including Patterns, Nature, Food and Characters, you can try your hand at drawing flowers, fruit, faces and more. Plus at the end of each chapter, Jess will show you how to put all of the objects together to create a beautiful still life scene.
£14.44
Design Originals Symphony of Cute Animals
Book SynopsisAn imaginative and fairytale-inspired colouring book from the author of Garden of Fairytale Animals and Kingdom of Curious Creatures. This beautiful collection of 80 line art designs captures a magical and charming setting. Fully-coloured examples are included as inspiration and full-spread designs are mixed with stand-alone designs to offer a variety of colouring options, all printed back-to-back on high-quality paper
£11.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions: How to draw
Book SynopsisPerfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions will help you create mind-bending optical illusions to fool your brain and tease your senses. *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Optical illusions are like magic tricks of the art world. They may look difficult to create, but with just a little bit of guidance, they can be easily achieved. Jonathan Stephen Harris guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more challenging ones. From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won’t believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Learn to draw 25 optical illusions, including: 3D Shapes Floating Shapes Impossible Shapes 5-Legged Elephant 3D Horse and Tyrannosaurus rex Transparent Cube Water Droplet Spiral Hole And much more! Certain techniques can be used to create these types of illusions, and author Jonathan Stephen Harris gives clear instructions for everything you need to know. The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with information on tools and materials, perspective, and shading, and then jumps into the first simple optical illusion. At the end of the book is an inspirational idea gallery for more illusions you can draw. As you work through the optical illusions in this book, you will hone your drawing skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks! Just like a magician, you’ll be able to wow your family and friends with your own stunning optical illusions!
£15.09
Richardson Publishing Country Living Vintage Home Number 7
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£12.74
Tuva Publishing Cross Stitch Floral Dreams: Over 200 Floral Cross
Book SynopsisCross Stitch Floral Dreams contains over 200 floral themed designs which will inspire an endless array of cross stitch projects. From borders to small and medium sized designs in both traditional and modern styles, this inspiring book features flowers and floral themed designs that would be suitable for any number for home crafting projects, from greeting cards and tags or to be combined into larger projects for home decoration, household linens and samplers. The easy to follow colour charts are suitable for both the beginner and advanced sewer alike and would make a very colourful and useful addition to any sewers library.
£8.99
West Broadway Distribution Services, LLC ShortRow Colorwork Knitting
Book SynopsisWoolly Wormhead, known for their innovative hat constructions, presents the first book to develop, teach, and fully utilise short-row colourwork knitting. Beginning with an in-depth and illustrated step-by-step section, Woolly teaches the core concepts.
£16.50
Fox Chapel Publishing Learn to Burn: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting
Book SynopsisKnown as pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," woodburning is a rewarding art that is practically infinite in its applications. This book shows you everything you need to get started in this fun and expressive craft. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton takes you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style. His expert lessons teach you all of the essential techniques, from making simple marks to texturing, lettering, shading and finishing. Learn to Burn offers fifteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts - from spoons and spatulas to bangles, bowls and bookmarks - illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Projects Chapter 3: Patterns and Gallery
£11.04
GMC Publications Whittling Handbook
Book SynopsisThis book is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like. This delightful book guides the reader through the basics starting with straightforward projects such as a garden dibber and a paper knife, then progresses to more complex and intricate items such as a linked chain and a whistle. The tools you'll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely are all covered in a clear and easy-to-follow way. Projects include: Butter spreader, fork, cane toppers, backscratcher and dog-head stick handle.
£7.59
Page Street Publishing Co. Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys: 16 Heirloom
Book SynopsisCrochet charming knotted loveys with this easy guide to amigurumi from Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt, the designers and mothers behind Mama Made Minis. From snuggly farmyard friends like Lettie Lamb and CeeCee Chick to magical creatures like Una Unicorn and Dusty Dragon, these 16 patterns are sure to bring comfort and joy to your minis every day. Thanks to the heirloom quality of these designs, you can create each stitch with love, knowing that your child’s new plushie will be by their side for years to come! Complete with a step-by-step assembly guide and Aly and Lindsay’s best maker tips and tricks for assured success, these adorable loveys will come together quickly and effortlessly. Follow along with the Mamas’ expert instruction to flawlessly recreate their work, or put your own spin on the patterns by switching up the colour and yarn weight. Whichever exciting direction you choose, these sweet knotted loveys will make the ultimate gift for the minis in your life!
£16.19
David & Charles A Masterclass in needle felting dogs
Book SynopsisThe art of needle felting dogs can produce amazingly hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results, and with a little know-how, some needles and wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you can also needle felt like a professional. If you have ever wanted to improve your needle felting and take it to a whole new level to create lifelike dogs, this book, by world class needle felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will show you how. Covering four different breeds of dog (Dachshund, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the processes of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic accessories such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and nails. Learn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself, and never revealed until now.Trade ReviewLearn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which have been designed and developed by Cindy and have never been revealed until now - Australian Dog Lover. This book is very easy to read and is beautifully illustrated clearly to show specific examples and instructions. - The Kennel Club.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Basic info about wool, tools and other items needed etc Chapter 2 The Dachshund, highlighting proportions, short coats, feet and nails and large ears. Standing pose. Chapter 3 The JR Terrier, showing reverse blending, slightly open mouth, claws. Standing pose. Chapter 4 The Yorkshire terrier, showing long fur attachment, blending colours and clipping. Laying down pose. Chapter 5 The Border Collie, showing long and short fur attachment combinations, clipping, open mouth. Sitting pose. Chapter 6 The Mixed Breed, showing a coat not covered and clipping. Pose to be noted. Chapter 7 When Things Go Wrong, showing how to salvage mistakes. Chapter 8 How to make accessories. Collar/lead, tag, biscuit, List of suppliers Index
£15.29
Workman Publishing So. Many. Letter Stickers.: 3,820 Alphabet
Book Synopsis3,820 alphabet stickers for word nerds! Say it, shout it—spell it! This delightful collection of stickers is devoted entirely to the alphabet and the joy of matching a font to every mood and occasion. These letter stickers are perfect for spelling everything from your name to your favorite song lyrics—on your planner, photo album, notes, invitations, and anything that needs a touch of whimsy! Spread the sticker love!
£11.87
Abrams The Sock Project
Book Synopsis Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors. Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs. Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 1
£16.14
Tuva Publishing Sewing Bags and Pouches: 35 Bags and Pouches all
Book SynopsisBoston-type bags, backpacks, pochettes, drawstrings and pouches in 35 different designs. With the full-size sewing patterns you can easily sew your costomized bags following the detailed instructions.
£11.04
Adams Media Corporation The Green Witch's Coloring Book: From Enchanting
Book SynopsisThe magic of The Green Witch meets adult coloring with this collection of 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes showcasing the natural elements and mysticism of green witchcraft.Nurture your creative energy and the green witch within with The Green Witch’s Coloring Book featuring 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes that nourish and nurture green witchcraft lovers. From the Green Witch series, this coloring book includes lush forest scenes to crystal spreads and herb bundles. Each of these illustrated pages evoke the mystical energies of natural magic. Now you can fully embrace your inner artist (and witch) within.Trade Review"Those in love with nature, embracing their inner witch, or who simply love a nice detail-filled coloring book will love this....a peaceful way for the mind to get some rest." —Brittnic Creations
£9.49
Media Lab Books The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions and
Book SynopsisA game master’s biggest challenge can be prep time. With busy lives in mind, this book provides new and exciting content to help GMs save hours of time preparing for a game. Inside, readers will find twenty-five “Big Bosses,” along with insights into how they use their minions strategically in order to decimate any heroic threat that might cross their paths. The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions and Their Tactics provides tips and strategies that readers can use to “drag and drop” a BBEG into a new or existing game, with full colour illustrations, lore, stats, combat tactics, and special abilities for each exciting entry. You’ll also find detailed tactics and combat strategies dozens of other minions found throughout the 5E game. In addition to providing three exciting one-shot adventures, the book also shows you how to create your own original villains, minions and monsters – the best of the worst your game has to offer.
£23.75
David & Charles Patty Lyons Knitting Bag of Tricks the Official
Book SynopsisAuthor of the best selling title, Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks, Patty Lyons has developed guided exercises so you can put into the practise the tips and tricks from her first book to take your knitting to the next level.
£14.45
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Urban Sketching Companion: Essential
Book SynopsisDraw the exciting elements of your world with confidence using the tips, techniques, and ideas in The Complete Urban Sketching Companion. Packed with information and visual inspiration on sketching architecture, cityscapes, people, and motion, plus lessons on perspective and adding color, this collection will have you filling sketchbook after sketchbook with compelling artwork. The popularity of the urban sketching movement has grown worldwide, and it’s easy to see why. Sketching on the go is exciting, rewarding, and creatively satisfying. With so many choices of what to sketch and how to sketch it, you need a companion to offer valuable insights, enlightening tips, and tons of ideas and inspiration. The Complete Urban Sketching Companion is that helpful guide to take along on your next overseas adventure, or to your favorite café around the corner. This book includes key drawing techniques and strategies from four books in the Urban Sketching Handbook series: Understanding Perspective, Working with Color, Architecture and Cityscapes, and People and Motion. Learn how to draw unique buildings, urban landscapes, and lively street scenes, incorporating interesting elements and striking color and lighting. Get tips on sketching with accurate perspective with easy methods and great examples to guide you along. Discover ways to capture motion, whether it’s a group of dancers or commuters on the move. Become confident in adding color to artwork by learning about different mediums and color mixing techniques. In The Complete Urban Sketching Companion you’ll also find: Simple tools and materials to get started Ways to build a well-composed scene Techniques for drawing urban environments to scale How to construct a sketch in layers Tips for rendering different types of perspective Strategies for creating dramatic shadows How to include a range of color values to create depth Ideas for interpreting movement and gesture Methods for drawing individuals and crowds Get started on your urban sketching adventures today, and start capturing life.Table of ContentsAbout This Series 2 Introduction Supplies Etiquette Architecture and Cityscapes • Key I: Composition • Key II: Scale • Key III: Depth • Key IV: Contrast Understanding Perspective • Key I: Basics • Key II: Basic Spatial Principles • Key III: Types of Perspectives • Key IV: Build a Sketch in Layers • Key V: More Perspective People and Motion • Key I: Proportion • Key II: Contour • Key III: Gesture • Key IV: Expression • Key V: Context Working with Color • Key I: Pigments & Color Mixing • Key II: Color & Value • Key III: Limited Color • Key IV: Color Relationships • Key V: Neutral Colors Challenges Contributors Acknowledgments About the Authors Index
£16.14
Quality Chess UK LLP The Woodpecker Method 2
Book SynopsisSwedish Grandmaster Axel Smith returns with a sequel to his colossal bestseller, The Woodpecker Method, which was on the tactics of the World Champions. For The Woodpecker Method 2, he has found 1000 foundational positional exercises and prepared them for 'woodpecking' solve the puzzles repeatedly, and boost your positional intuition.
£21.38
Hardie Grant Books 52 Weeks of Scarves: Beautiful Patterns for
Book Synopsis52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and collars, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf – from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer evenings or spring mornings, to a beautiful shawl as the centrepiece of autumnal outfits, or a cosy collar to be layered under winter coats. Whether you’re creating a shawl for yourself or a cowl for a loved one, there’s care in every stitch. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling. This stunning book contains a beautiful scarf pattern for every week of the year. The 52 projects have been contributed by leading knitwear designers from across the world and showcase an exceptionally wide range of yarns, techniques and difficulty levels, including two crochet designs. Comprehensive patterns are supported by extra material on the Laine website, and stunning photography and styling evokes the inspiring Nordic lifestyle and slow living. The follow up to the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks, 52 Weeks of Scarves is destined to become another knitting classic – a book to return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come. Previously published in hardback as 52 Weeks of Shawls.
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Crafting Cute: Polymer Clay the Kawaii Way: 50
Book SynopsisLet Dani Banani of the popular Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects show you how to make 50 kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere, and it’s time to join the cuteness revolution with these amazingly fun projects.Just follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create darling characters, ranging from small trinkets to larger home accessories, including: 25 itty-bitty and ridiculously cute charms, earrings, brooches, and figurines of Popsicles, macarons, French toast, waffles, bacon and eggs, donuts, tacos, sloths, unicorns, and more. 15 adorable midsize pieces, such as plant holders, desk accessories, and ring holders in the shapes of llamas, hedgehogs, whales, jellyfish, and more. 10 large “showstopper” pieces, such as a rainbow soap dish, fairy garden, penguin tic-tac-toe game, and robot paper clip holder. With information to get you started, including techniques on softening the clay, color mixing, and baking, Crafting Cute will have you delightfully sculpting in no time. Table of ContentsIntroduction What is Kawaii? Materials and Tools How to Work with Polymer Clay Acknowledgements About the Author
£12.74
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful:
Book SynopsisTake an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past. No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful, a compilation of 92 funny, strange, and strangely funny tales throughout human history. Milo Rossi, the inquisitive mind behind the popular @miniminuteman on TikTok and YouTube, invites you to consider our own place in the long timeline of human development with this collection of anecdotes that shares the foibles, joys, and heartbreaks of being human (and an odd Neanderthal or two). With chapters organized by the different stages and aspects of life—childhood, food and drink, friendship, play and leisure, rites and rituals, love and sexuality, fashion and beauty, education and work, sickness and health, and, of course, death—dive into a treasure trove of intriguing facts and stories, including: The Paleolithic cave art of a five-year-old girl What you would have eaten in ancient Pompeii The surprising and stinky origins of royal Tyrian purple dye Ol’ Rip, the immortal (?) horned lizard from Texas How to win a round of the Royal Game of Ur, a nearly 5,000-year-old board game And much more! Covering various facets of everyday life, The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful is sure to make you laugh, provide some spark to your next conversation, and, maybe, even give you a new perspective on how best to live this thing called life.
£13.49
Quality Chess UK LLP The Woodpecker Method
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£21.38
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC High Society
Book SynopsisPlayers: 3-5Ages: 10+Playing Time: 20 minutesComponents: 55 Credit cards, 16 Oversized Status cardsReiner Knizia''s classic auction game returns in a new edition from Osprey Games! Players must out-bid one another in an effort to acquire the social status they deserve, whilst avoiding scandals which will ruin their reputation. The player who achieves the highest status without going broke will be crowned the winner!
£19.37
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Linocut: A Creative Guide to Making Beautiful
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide on how to create personal and contemporary linocut prints. A linocut is a relief print created by carving a design into a printing block. It is the uncut surface, not the carved away areas, that gives you your image when you roll it with ink, lay paper on top then apply pressure to produce a print. With 18 easy-to-follow projects that can be adapted to suit your own ideas, experienced printmaker Sam Marshall guides you through the whole process – from the drawing to the carving to the inking to the printing – of creating your own beautiful prints and handmade cards whether you are working from your kitchen table or a more advanced studio set-up. By taking inspiration from everyday life, Sam helps you to build your confidence with observational drawing. Featuring step-by-step projects, the book demonstrates a range of skills with low-cost materials to produce simple linocuts, reduction linocuts and colourful multi-block prints. You will also learn more experimental techniques such as combining monoprint, chine collé, jigsaw linocuts and rainbow rolls and pick up handy tips on subjects such as ‘noise’ and editioning your prints. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Sam’s own drawings and linocuts, and featuring the work of 5 talented printmakers, Linocut is an essential guide to linocut printmaking. Packed with creative and practical advice to guide and encourage you, whether you’re just starting out, returning to the craft or looking to expand your printmaking skills.Trade ReviewSam Marshall’s new linocut book positively fizzes with the author’s energy and enthusiasm for her subject. Beautifully and extensively illustrated, largely with her own exuberant prints of her life in the English countryside, she carefully nurtures the reader on their own creative journey with a series of practical, well explained and easy to follow linocutting and drawing projects plus plenty of invaluable practical advice relevant both to the complete beginner and to the more experienced practitioner. Sam's focus is very much on empowering the reader to engage confidently with their chosen art medium and I have no doubt that her warm and inclusive approach will charm and enthuse all her readers. I highly recommend it. * Anne Desmet, printmaker, RA *In this beautiful and lively book, you feel welcomed into the world of relief printing. The instructions are well set out with easily understood practical guidance, and such a friendly vibe, you can’t fail to want to grab your tools and get started. -- Maggie Jennings, Royal Drawing School and Heatherleys School of ArtU.K.-based artist Sam Marshall’s Linocut (...) makes doing it yourself feel approachable, with friendly, precise instructions and projects that build in degrees of complexity * Bookpage *Table of ContentsIntroduction About this book 1. What is Linocut? - The History of Linocutting - How Linocutting is Used Today 2. Tools and Materials - Linocut Tools - Lino - Ink - Ink Rollers - Papers - Hand Printing Tools - Small Presses - Inking Slab - Sketchbooks - Other Bits and Bobs 3. Preparing your Workspace - Drawing and Cutting Area - Printing Area - Drying Area - Storage Area for Materials and Prints 4. From Image to Block - Drawing Directly Onto the Block - Tracing Your Drawing the Traditional Way - Tracing Directly from the Drawing - Using Carbon Paper to Transfer Your Drawing An Interview with Cally Conway 5. Mark Marking - Holding Your Tools - Using Your Tools Safely - Mark-making Warm-up 6. Cleaning Up - Cleaning Up Oil-based - Water-soluble Inks 7. Carving Lino - One Image Four Ways An Interview with Harriet Popham 8. Registration - Super-simple Registration - Paper Template Registration - Registration Board - Ternes Burton Clips 9. Simple Linocuts - Black-and-white Print - Adding Colour to Your Simple Linocut 10. Noise - Red Kites 11. Out in the Garden - A Nature Study - Tips on Drawing Outside or In Public 12. Editioning Prints - Edition Size - Pricing - How to Edition - Numbering and Signing - Limited-edition Prints 13. A Weekend Away - Holiday Memory Print An Interview with Izzy Williamson 14. Reduction Linocut - A Practical Object 15. Multi-block Prints - Key Block Method - Four-block Print An Interview with Meg Justice 16. Displaying Multiple Prints - Concertina Book 17. Experimental Printmaking - Combining Monoprint and Linocut - Repurposing Old Blocks - Linocut and Chine Collé - Jigsaw Linocut - Rainbow Roll An Interview with Tristan Sherwood 18. Making Linocut Cards - Single-block Card - Two-block Card 19. Bringing It All Together - A Large Linocut 20. Next Steps in Printmaking - Relief Techniques - Intaglio Printmaking - Other Printing Techniques Conclusion - Practical Tips When Things Aren’t Going ‘Right’ - Setting Up a Regular Practice - Advice for When You Are Lacking in Motivation - Call Yourself an Artist
£17.00
Stackpole Books Crochet Monsters
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£21.25
Tuva Publishing Mosaic Crochet
Book SynopsisMosaic Crochet presents 15 creative projects for colourful crocheted blankets using different techniques and styles. From simple patterns to more elaborate ones, you will find beautiful blankets to crochet and snuggle under. They will also add colour to your home allowing you to be creative. Blankets are crocheted using gorgeous yarns - linen, wool, cotton, acrylic and a mix of these two - in beautiful bright or soft colours. You can never have enough blankets, right?
£11.99
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
Andrews McMeel Publishing Posh Adult Coloring Book Thomas Kinkade Designs
Book SynopsisNow you can color along with the master, Thomas Kinkade, painter of light. From luminous lighthouses and frothy seascapes to candlelit villages and welcoming front porches, relax as you color in this soothing atmosphere of beauty and inspiration. In this unique coloring book, sixty-three of Thomas Kinkade's most popular paintings are presented in color across from the black line art of the same image to be colored. Enter the world of the painter of light yourself, as you create your own renditions of these classic artworks, including such gems as Aspen Chapel, Garden of Prayer, and Stairway to Paradise.
£11.40
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Magical Dawn Coloring Book
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£15.29
The Crowood Press Ltd Wax Carving for Jewellers
Book SynopsisWax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them. With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carving, tools, tool-making and materials. There are exercises that introduce the beginner to using wax and then build ideas and confidence to try more complex designs. Included are advanced techniques that show how to use stones in a carving and how to add texture and surface detail. Finally, finished examples demonstrate the potential, excitement and versality of the method.Trade ReviewThe authors explain and demonstrate the what and how of wax carving in a fresh, easily digestible style. Beautiful images of jewellery created by Lownsbrough and Tarcinale provide perfect, inspiring examples of these sculptures in miniature. -- Reviewer - Jeweller Magazine * The Jeweller magazine, Nat Assoc of Jewellers *
£15.29
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Tales From the Forest Kingdom Coloring Book
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£17.33
