Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

It's tough to find a great woodworking project that you can finish in just one weekend.

Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular.

Knit one of these fabulous patterns and go party!

Get noticed at your next party with an incredible crochet creation that you made yourself!

Discover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewelry with readily available semi-precious beads and stones!

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry craft to the next level.

Transform ordinary gourds into extraordinary art!

This beginner's guide to metal jewelry making shows how to create exciting wearable art using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools-no jewelry torch required!

What does woodworking have to do with physics and fun?

This collection of 20 button-jointed felted wool figures will appeal to crafters, parents looking for kid-friendly projects, and beginner sewists.

Macrame for Home Decor shows how easy it is to make upscale, modern home decor using natural macrame craft cords.

Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours.

Award winning artists show how to fold their most remarkable creations in Extraordinary Origami.

This comprehensive manual on hand-cut joinery provides an essential reference for modern woodworkers and furniture builders.

This comprehensive guide provides everything readers need to know about carving soap, from basic carving methods for beginners to sophisticated techniques for accomplished artists.

This complete guide to wooden clock making shows how to construct a wide variety of traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocks.

Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art!

When world champion waterfowl carvers talk about early influences on their careers, they usually mention Bruce Burk.

Learn to carve a classic European bust using the traditional and famous system of Tyrolean carvers.

Get crafty wherever you go with this treasure trove of fun, family-friendly projects from friendship bracelets to tie-dye, bead crafts, and much more!

Readily available in a dazzling array of bright colors and fun shapes, inexpensive craft foam produces none of the mess that goes along with painting and other activities.

Discover all of the best techniques for creating amazing rock art!

Celebrate deliciously and beautifully!

Making your own custom accessories is a great way to add color, texture and comfort to your life-and can be fun too!

Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book for beginners.

Learn how to choose, prepare, and apply the perfect finish for your next creative wood project!

Learning pyrography has never been easier with this comprehensive guide.

Intarsia, the art of making stunning picture mosaics in wood, may look intimidating but it's easier than you think!

The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a "e;must-have"e; reference for every power carver.

It's fun and easy to dye and wear your own colorful clothing!

Historic, classic, creative, and fun, leather crafting is a craft for all ages.

Carve the perfect Halloween masterpiece!

Move over rubber bands, here's the next hot trend for kids!

Expand the possibilities of quick quilting with positive-negative blocks, layers of pattern, straight seams and curved line designs.

Take a tour of the Renwick Gallery, the craft division of the Smithsonian, and enjoy an in-depth look at the artists and the work of this unparalleled collection of handmade contemporary furniture.

Leather jewelry doesn't have to be traditional!

Seaside Quilts shows you how to transform your dwelling into a relaxing shore retreat, with sea-inspired linens and home decor.

You can whittle just about anything-the only limit is your imagination.

Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving.

Plans to build 12 functional birdhouse and feeder projects, plus valuable insights on creating the perfect backyard environment to attract birds.

Awaken your modern design aesthetic with 21 striking contemporary designs for thehome.

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Kids love dinosaurs!

Best of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts: Wildlife Portraits is jam packed full of 28 extraordinary animal scroll saw projects.

For more than 18 years, Bob Flexner has been inspiring woodworkers with his writings and teachings on wood finishing.

Get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed.

The world is complicated enough.

Get the most from your table saw and router while displaying your craftsmanship wth these 26 ingenious projects from the pages of Woodworker's Journal.

Hand-picked from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these 15 classic projects were selected for their functionality around the house.

Build a handsome heirloom to be cherished for years to come with 21 projects hand-picked from the editors of Woodworker's Journal.