Crafts & Hobbies

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Building Cabinet Doors & Drawers - Paperback

$21.95

by Danny Proulx (Author)Here is a virtual encyclopedia of cabinet door and drawer styles and instruction for designing, constructing, and installing them. Slab, MDF, simulated and true raised panel, frame and panel, arched frame and panel, mitered panel, cope and stick, glass, and tambour: all of these types of cabinet doors--and the drawers to match--are illustrated and explained with step-by-step construction notes and measurements. In addition, all of the common methods of joinery, such as...

A Simplified Guide to Custom Stairbuilding and Tangent Handrailing - Paperback

$28.95

by George Di Cristina (Author)In order to construct continuous climbing-turn handrail sections for a staircase, the basic elements of tangent handrailing must be understood. This guide to building custom staircases, including elliptical stairs and continuous incline stairs, explains the tangent principle for the advanced woodworker. Covering everything from locating risers in a curved stairway to the installation of balusters, this simple method enables the craftsperson to make distinctive, p...

The Complete Dovetail: Handmade Furniture's Signature Joint - Paperback

$14.95

by Ian J. Kirby (Author)The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achi...

$18.95

by Roger W. Cliffe (Author), Michael Holtz (Author), Michael J. Holtz (Author)The shaper is a stationary woodworking machine used to produce decorative mouldings, edges, and joinery. Every production shop has always had a shaper, but now advanced home woodworkers are increasingly likely to own one of these versatile machines because they are affordable and because they greatly expand the capability of a shop. A shaper, however, is one of the trickiest woodworking machines to operate properly ...

Sharpening with Waterstones: A Perfect Edge in 60 Seconds - Paperback

$14.95

by Ian J. Kirby (Author)Waterstones sharpen all your woodworking tools better, easier and quicker than ever before. Master craftsman Ian Kirby teaches you a series of logical steps for putting a perfect edge on planes, chisels, knives and carving tools. This is the only sharpening book that shows you exactly how to hold the tools, where and how to stand, and how to move.You will learn: What bevel angles are best and how to achieve them. How to test for sharpness. How to choose and equip a gr...

Cyanotypes on Fabric: A blueprint on how to produce ... blueprints! - Paperback

$37.80

by Ruth Brown (Author)Easy to follow instructions and numerous colour illustrations take the reader through an in depth course on the wonderful techniques of cyanotyping (blueprinting) on fabric, a method from 1841 for producing beautiful, detailed white images on a Prussian blue background. You'll learn how to prepare the light sensitive fabric in various ways, how to make photograms (printing flowers, foliage, lace and many other objects), how to create and use digital negatives to produce ...

Stanley Woodworking Tools: The Finest Years - Paperback

$28.75

by Walter H. Jacob (Author)For more than fifteen years, Walter Jacob has been writing about Stanley Tools for The Chronicle, the quarterly journal of The Early American Industries Association, Inc. STANLEY WOODWORKING TOOLS: THE FINEST YEARS, for the first time adapts his original research and type studies to book format. Not just a reference book, this is a book meant to enjoyed. John G. Wells, author and collector says: "He has the rare talent to lead the reader through the labyrinth of his...

Jewelry & Gems the Buying Guide: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Precious and Other Popular Gems with Confidence and Knowledge - Paperback

$89.08

by Antoinette Matlins (Author)to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy "jewelry" and not "gemstones." Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying jewelry, they urged me to change the title. So, in this edition The Complete Guide to Buying Gems has been changed to Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Consumer and professional re...

Engagement & Wedding Rings (3rd Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love - Paperback

$18.95

by Antoinette Matlins (Author), Antonio C. Bonanno (Author)The book couples in love have been waiting for. . .revised and updated Engagement & Wedding Rings takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.Inside Engagement & Wedding Rings, you'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy ... to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding--o...

The Spectroscope and Gemmology - Paperback

$53.98

by Basil Anderson (Author), James Payne (Author), R. Keith Mitchell (Editor)The first book devoted exclusively to the spectroscope and its use in gemstone identification. Until 1933 the refractometer and the microscope were the two principal tools in gem testing. Then B.W. Anderson introduced the hand spectroscope which quickly became the third vital instrument for the UK gemmologist. The publication of Anderson's papers in the mid-1950s alerted gem laboratories worldwide to the importance of...

Flying Models: Rubber, CO2, Electric & Micro Radio Control: Tips & Techinques for Beginner & Expert - Paperback

$26.93

by Mike Markowski (Editor), Don Ross (Author)This companion to Don Ross's immensely popular Rubber Powered Model Airplanes now opens the world of Electric Power, CO2, Micro R/C, and even Compressed Air, to beginner and expert alike. With explanations and graphics that break complex processes into simple steps, anyone can become a better than average builder, flyer, and competitor. This book will lead you from simple tools and techniques right through to state-of-the-art" materials that will e...

$28.78

by David Mitchell (Author)This unique and original book presents a series of simple but fascinating puzzles that are set and solved by folding paper. They will challenge, amuse and perplex you for hours. The puzzles range from absolutely easy to seriously difficult but they can all be solved without any specialist knowledge of either origami or mathematics. A little insight and intuition, backed up with some basic trial and error, will show you where the often surprising secrets lie. This sec...

$28.78

by David Mitchell (Author)Building with Butterflies shows you how to build stunning modular origami sculptures from simple units folded from ordinary paper without the use of cuts or glue. Clear diagrams and instructions guide you through the whole process, how to fold the very simple units (or modules), how to put them together into basic modular structures, then how to combine these basic structures into large and beautiful sculptures. This is the second and much expanded edition of this cl...

$28.78

by David Mitchell (Author)Paper Crystals are enchanting sculptures made from simple units folded from ordinary paper which lock firmly together without any need for sticky tape or glue. Paper Crystals are enchanting to look at, fascinating to make, and seem to have the ability to focus harmony and peace wherever they are displayed, making them ideal ornaments for your home or workplace and perfect gifts to share with your friends. Everything you need to know is explained in pictures and words...

How to Write Short Stories That Sell: Creating Short Fiction for the Magazine Markets - Paperback

$21.58

by Jane Bettany (Author)If you want to write fiction, then short stories are a great place to start. This book will help you to find ideas and teach you all the essential elements of short story writing. It covers plot and structure, conflict, dialogue, characterisation, settings, description, tense, viewpoint, flashback, and more. You'll also learn about one of the most important steps in the writing process: editing. How to Write Short Stories That Sell includes writing and editing exercise...

$21.55

by Gene Bjerke (Author)We live in a world full of new and exciting things. Someone always seems to come up with a "better' way to do something. But the ancient art of knotting (and other rope work) is still useful in the modern world. This book proposes to teach the beginner ten useful knots, as well as some additional basic rope-working skills. It began as a primer for people who sign on as crew on one of the many reproduction sailing shipls available today. The informatin in this book will ...

Balloon Sculpting: A Fun and Easy Guide to Making Balloon Animals, Toys, and Games - Paperback

$15.77

by Bruce Fife (Author)Rubber rabbits, bubbly bees, balloon dogs, camels, and frogs. These are just a few of the colorful, rubbery animals that can be created out of simple balloons. Used by clowns and magicians to delight and entertain audiences, the art of balloon sculpting is now available to all. In this delightful book clown balloonologist, Dr. Drop, shares his secrets for making dozens of popular balloon figures. Includes the following: giraffe, mouse, swan, ladybug, squirrel, hummingbir...

Cabinet Making for the Amateur - Containing Many Useful and Practical Designs for Making a Wide Variety of Cabinets and Other Essential Pieces of Furn - Paperback

$48.94

by John Knight (Author)Contained within this text is a detailed, step-by-step guide to constructing cabinets, including helpful information pertaining to the use of tools and joining techniques. A wonderfully easy-to-follow guide complete with handy tips and detailed diagrams, this text if perfect for the beginner and makes a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Kitchen Cabinet', 'Two Designs for Sideboards', 'A Welsh Dresser', 'A Cabinet Beds...

Ethereal Mermaids & Fairies Sherri Baldy Adult Coloring Book - Paperback

$13.48

by Sherri Ann Baldy (Author)Sherri Baldy's NEW SUPER Beautiful & Enchanting My Besties "Ethereal Mermaids & Fairies" We are so excited to be Introducing our Oh So FUN My Besties Coloring Book just for you by Sherri Baldy. Her Coloring books are perfect for Adults and children of all ages You will find that All Of Sherri's Books are created to help you Relax, Unwind & Enjoy coloring So get Creative With Sherri Baldy & Her My Besties Art This coloring book is filled with Fab...

Model Car Builder Pictorial: Kind of, Sort of, a Contest Issue... - Paperback

$13.50

by Roy R. Sorenson (Author)Just a bunch of model car pictures Grand National Roadster Show Model Car Contest, Goodguys in Pleasanton, and the Citrus Nationals from SoCal Plus great feature cars Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 21, 2013

Simple Mandalas: Easy Designs for Mindfulness and Relaxation: Easy Designs for Mindfulness and Relaxation - Paperback

$12.94

by Fairyland Books (Author) Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 09, 2024

Ñandutí, Encaje del Paraguay - Paperback

$31.68

by Annick Sanjurjo (Author), Albert J. Casciero (Photographer)Esta publicaci n traza la historia de la introducci n de encajes espa oles en el Paraguay por las mujeres que lo poblaron durante el tiempo de la colonia y delinea el proceso evolutivo en la creaci n del andut , este particular encaje paraguayo. Tambi n describe la t cnica de su confecci n, documenta su impacto cultural y econ mico, e incluye un extenso cat logo de m s de ciento setenta dise os individuales, adem s de m ltiple ilu...

Clamming in Chincoteague and more ... - Paperback

$31.19

by Albert J. Casciero (Author), Bobby Umphlett (Author)It introduces the history of Chincoteague Island and the past and present regional lifestyles of watermen, hunters, trappers, who with ingenuity and hard work took advantage of the unique and plentiful natural resources at hand: oysters, crabs, terrapins, wild game, and of course, clams, to develop a thriving community in what was once a remote and isolated place. It is a primer on how to harvest clams as recreational and gratifying outdo...

Selling Your Handcrafted Art Jewelry - Paperback

$33.68

by Kitty Piper (Author), A. B. Petrow (Author)This book is about how to turn your jewelry making skills into a full- or part time business. Here is everything you need to know to succeed with your handcrafted jewelry. It has 250 tips about how to find and get accepted into craft shows, survive them, and make a profit. You will learn how to take credit cards, be safe on the road, make your own display, anchor it, avoid theft, travel to shows by road or air, sell to anyone, make your own web si...

$27.27

by Alan Stockwell (Author), Brenda Stockwell (Illustrator)This delightful collection of easy-to-make puppets will be a boon to all parents, teachers and entertainers of children. The puppets are based on an ordinary household-size matchbox which enables them to have opening mouths. The pages are designed to photocopy on to A4 card, cut out and colour as fancy takes. With a choice of some sixty different characters there is something for all ages and abilities in these simple but clever constr...

Sketching Stuff Activity Book - Nature: For People Of All Ages - Paperback

$14.02

by Charlie O'Shields (Author)Everyone can sketch If you love coloring books, then you'll love the chance to make your own coloring pages From the moment we were able to hold a crayon, we were all born artists. Though sometimes, as we grow up, we might forget that. These fun activities will quickly get you making your own drawings and coloring them before you can say wow, I made that Whether you're just starting out or simply need a fun way to relax or recharge your creativity, this is the ...

The Art, Craft, and Business of Balloon Decorating - Paperback

$37.13

by Ruth Younger (Author)A "hands-on" training manual that covers the balloon business from start to finish. If you are interested in starting a profitable home-based business you have found a "must read" book to get you started. This easy to read book covers marketing, and pricing as well what brand and size of balloons to purchase. The author shares many valuable tips to save you time and money as an entrepreneur or for personal enjoyment.Author BiographyRuth Younger, founder of Balloon Deco...

Bead Flora: The Revival of French Beaded Flowers - Paperback

$46.91

by Fen Li (Author)Something as simple as just seed beads and wire can be transformed into flowers. Learn the old-world art of French beaded flowers with revitalized techniques and patterns from a master designer.Foreword by author Ragnar Levi"Welcome to Fen Li's dazzling world of everlasting flowers What you will discover here is a rich variety of stunning shapes and colors, as well as a versatile craft with an exciting past. The French beaded flora is breathtaking, in more ways than one. De...

$33.35

by Becky Goldsmith (Author)A presentation of nine quilt designs that celebrate the seasons. From simple string piecing to exquisite hand applique, it aims to provide something to please every taste. Designs include Winter Dance, Scrappy Stars & Stripes, and seven others. Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.2 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2003

Color by Design: Paint and Print with Dye Second Edition - Paperback

$47.25

by Ann Johnston (Author)It's Fast, Simple, and Exciting... Color by Design: Paint and Print with Dye shows you how to dye cottons and silks in an incredible range of colors and patterns-without changing the feel of your fabric. Using every tool imaginable-from brushes, sponges, stamps, and blocks to rollers, sprays, silk screens, and more-you will discover an endless array of techniques. Right away you will be able to create your own distinctive marks and colors, and with practice, you will c...

Prairie Designs for Stained Glass Windows - Paperback

$14.78

by Alex Spatz (Author)"Prairie Designs for Stained Glass Windows" is a book of 56 original designs by Alex Spatz in the Prairie School of design, which was started by Frank Lloyd Wright. It has designs in circles, rectangles and free-form shapes, in varying complexities for hobbyists of different levels. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2003

$14.78

by Alex Spatz (Author)18 square stained glass lampshade designs in 3 sizes, 12", 14" and 16"! Designs include florals, landscapes, birds, Americana, dragonfly and more. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2013