Selected from more than 15 years of articles from one of the country's top turners, Alan Lacer's Woodturning Projects & Techniques has everything you need to learn to turn and take your lathe skills to the next level. This book includes an in-depth look at techniques, tools and chucks that will help perfect your core turning skills. You'll learn the right tools to use, how to handle them safely and how to maintain them. Lacer's expert instruction helps you master the bowl gouge, the spindle-roughing gouge, the skew and other essential turning tools. You'll also gain insight into finishing tech... View More...
Little Miss Muffet had no idea how gorgeous her tuffet could have been. Knitted Cushions offers the easiest way to add comfort and style to any home. Beautifully designed, custom throw pillows add a splash of instant life and vitality to a dull interior, while mass-produced pillows lack quality and style. Bursting with 178 bright and cheery step-by-step photographs, this book will give you inspiration for your new creative pursuit on every page. There's a cushion for every room with 30 different, delightful projects to make--ranging in shape and size (not just squares)-that are suitable for kn... View More...
3 book set. The Australian House Building Manual 8th Edition, ISBN 9781875217076: The House Building Manual is an entirely Australian manual and is thoroughly researched in co-operation with the Australian timber, brick and concrete associations. It is written in Allan Staines usual easy to comprehend style. The manual provides current trade practices and hints that help bridge the gap between theory and practice. For these reasons it is an essential class room text. The latest edition that is ideal for everyone involved in house building. Updates include new NCC updates, new stair stringe... View More...
This all Australian title has large scale drawings to make it easy to understand how the various stages and components fit together. The Owner Builder is shown how to plan the house to suit the chosen allotment and the most economical methods of owner building. You will learn how to identify and correct faulty building practices, the correct trade terms to use and how to order building products. The renovation section of this book is almost entirely devoted to room extensions. For general home renovations see The Australian Renovator's Manual. View More...
The House Building Manual is an entirely Australian manual and is thoroughly researched in co-operation with the Australian timber, brick and concrete associations. It is written in Allan Staines usual easy to comprehend style. The manual provides current trade practices and hints that help bridge the gap between theory and practice. For these reasons it is an essential class room text. The latest edition that is ideal for everyone involved in house building. Updates include new NCC updates, new stair stringer and stair tread tables; new tables for handrail cross sectional sizes, connections... View More...
The Updated 7th Edition - covers most of the popular renovations and alterations around the home with trade methods and hints described. The all Australian practical guide for renovations and alterations in line with the Building Code of Australia. This book is specifically designed to deal with problems confronted when renovating or altering an existing dwelling. It also shows step-by-step how to accomplish popular renovation projects. * It solves problems such as rising damp, floor and wall cracking, rot in members, small kitchens and bathrooms, leaking shower recesses, and termites.... View More...
Lay a foundation for hand tool excellence! Now you can learn the hand tool skills used by the best woodworkers to achieve handcrafted excellence in all your woodworking projects. Hand Tool Fundamentals introduces you to all the key tools and techniques you need to learn for sterling work, then shows you how to incorporate them into the modern woodworking shop. You'll learn: * What to look for when buying new precision hand tools. * How to tune your tools so they perform well. * The time-tested hand tools everyone should own. * How to make a smoothing plane, infill jointer plane and dovetailing... View More...
A powerful 5x magnifier with 3 LED Lights to illuminate & enlarge any surface. Can even double as a paperweight. Ideal for a numerous applications for all ages. Comes with a cleaning cloth & sturdy storage pouch. On/Off function so that the light is not activated inadvertently. Press the rim to switch the light on & press again to switch it off. If left on it will automatically switch itself off after 10 minutes. Comes with the required batteries & a cleaning cloth. 9 cms in diameter & 5cms in height. Blue, Red and Black. Please advise your colour preference at checkout. Gold colour is n... View More...
Fashion Design Lookbook is the quintessential resource for today's young, fashion-forward artist. With myriad colorful, trendy styles to draw or paint in a variety of media, up-and-coming designers and aspiring illustrators alike will learn how to develop and hone their skills in the pages of this inspiring book. Featuring more than 50 tips and techniques for rendering stylish, fully-accessorized "looks" in mediums including: graphite pencil, markers, colored pencils, ink, watercolor, pastels, acrylic, and gouache, this title provides a comprehensive artistic experience within the world of fas... View More...
Leather accessories with a modern twist! Step aside, traditional tooled leather--there's a new game in town. Caitlin McNamara Sullivan of Moxie and Oliver teaches you how to cut, punch, sew and rivet leather into one-of-a-kind accessories. Start small with a simple keychain, then build up to a belt, a wallet, phone case, messenger bag, and more! Along the way, you'll learn the secrets behind the bold, decorative designs that give these pieces their modern edge. With a focus on trendy embellishments and detailed instructions to keep you on track, LeatherCrafted is your guide to creating f... View More...
With new recipes and information on dozens of new ingredients, this expanded and updated edition of Incense is an essential guide to making your own homemade blends with natural ingredients. Join author Carl F. Neal as he presents an extensive collection of incense knowledge, including 129 recipes and helpful descriptions of 125 ingredients, twenty-nine base materials, sixteen binders, and two new rituals. Whether you want to make loose, stick, coil, or cone incense, this comprehensive edition provides detailed instructions for everything from finding the right ingredients to proper drying me... View More...
Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns, created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designers, break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mould. The fresh, contemporary ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to opera-length gloves and airy infinity scarves. And to make the knitting easy, a comprehensive basics section offers tricks for avoiding yarn tangles, tips on knitting with a lifeline, information about choosing fibre content and much more. View More...
Jewellery making is a very popular subject in the world of craft, and rings in particular are very on-trend. This book shows you how to make 20 absolutely stunning designs using three different techniques and a variety of beautiful beads. All the techniques are explained with easy-to-follow instructions, and no previous experience of jewellery making is needed. The materials used are widely available from major craft stores, jewellery and bead suppliers. The types of ring included in the book are stretchy cord rings, which can be threaded with beads and give a perfect fit; woven rings; and wi... View More...
Transform miraculous beeswax into environmentally friendly household cleaners, personal care products, candles and crafts Features over 100 step-by-step recipes, this book presents easy-to-follow recipes that utilize the amazing flexibility of beeswax for crafting safe, highly effective home products. From lotions and salves to candles and cleaners, The Beeswax Workshop shows you how to make organic alternatives to chemically-laden store bought items. You will love stocking first aid kits with natural sunburn salve and antimicrobial ointment; making beeswax-based beauty products like lip balm,... View More...
This title features 20 fun and gorgeous projects. It is suitable for all levels of activity with a full techniques section to explain all the skills needed. It includes clear and stylish step-by-step photographs to guide the reader. Making things is fun, but making things with friends is even better. So grab some yarn, a few crochet hooks and some crafty pals - there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging from coasters to turbans to lampshades, plus loads of information and inspiration, this new book from the Super+Super series has it all. With 20 projects to get your ... View More...
This book features 20 fun and gorgeous projects. It is suitable for all levels of activity with a full techniques section to explain all the skills needed. It includes clear and stylish step-by-step photographs to guide the reader. Making things is fun, but making things with friends is even better. So grab some paper, scissors and some crafty pals - there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging from party hats to paper pictures, plus oodles of information and inspiration, this fabulous new book from the Super+Super series has it all. In this quirky step-by-step guide y... View More...
Wear any season in style with knitwear inspired by southern climates. Knitting is not just for cold and snowy climates! For anyone who has ever stopped to wonder what knitters in the South are wearing-and knitting-for the changing seasons, Florida native Corrina Ferguson has set out to show us in Warm Days, Cool Knits: Lighter Designs for Every Season. In this gorgeous collection of knitted garments and accessories, up-and-coming designer Corrina has designed knitwear pieces appropriate for each southern season. Cardigans and hoodies stand in for winter coats, knitted tees and short-sleeve car... View More...
This title is a follow up to the hugely popular "Tea Cozies". You can have fun and fast to work from with easy-to-read instructions of this book. Make beautiful, inexpensive gifts - if they can be parted with! Projects are suitable for all levels of ability as a techniques section explains the basic skills. Tea lovers know there's nothing better than a cozy to keep a tasty brew piping hot to the very last sip. There's also no better way to prettify a plain pot or cheer up the tea table. The first tea cozy book was so popular that GMC had to make another! The enduring popularity of the tea cozy... View More...
When life's a beach...get crafty! Coastal Crafts carries you straight to the shore, with projects that incorporate seashells, ropes, sea glass and a range of nautical materials and motifs. Learn how to weather surfaces, make driftwood and cast sand. With everything from wood frames and hanging jars to decorative sailing boats and a knotted necklace with shells and pearls, these beautiful items celebrate summer all year long. View More...
Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to mystify and intrigue. There are 12 seemingly impossible woodturned puzzles to make - all with incredibly simple solutions, once you know how. Using old techniques in a new and fascinating way, David Springett shows how to create these tactile and entertaining works of art. With clear step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations to follow, plus a wealth of information and guidance on tools, materials and techniques, you'll be mastering the tricks in no time. View More...