Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

Be inspired and delighted byCollage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for childrenmadein cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

InTangle-inspired Botanicals, author and artist Sharla Hicks guides you in exploring and developing yourown style of botanical, landscapes, lush foliage, and mixed-media color enhancers.

The Art and Craft of Wood shows you how to mill, stack, dry, and flatten a log into useable lumber and build a variety of household furnishings.

Get nose to bloom with one of the most beloved subjects of painters for generations of artists withExpressive Flower Paintingand master pedals, stems, colors, and more.

Fill the year ahead with handcrafted beads that you can make yourself by following tutorials from Bead-Making Lab!

InA Modern Guide to Knifemaking,survivalist Laura Zerra, one of the stars of Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel,sharesher essential knifemaking tips and tricks, including step-by-step instructions for both forging and stock removal.

Discover how to paint with wax with help from this beginner's guide to encaustic art, from an internationally renowned artist.

The 30 "e;female sexual revolutionaries"e; who contributed to this collection come from a wide variety of backgrounds, locales, and professions.

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style.

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style.

It's interesting to note that there have been many healthy human populations throughout our history, even long before the advent of antibacterial soap.

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style.

A unique crochet doll collection which combines environmental awareness with amigurumi crochet patterns to create nature-inspired dolls.

Continuing the Instructables series with Skyhorse Publishing, a mammoth collection of projects has been selected and curated for this special best-of volume of Instructables.

A fascinating introduction to a variety of Native American projects and history!

Twenty of the coolest vehicles ever dreamed up, ready to come to life brick by brick!

The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades.

Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord!

From the authors of bestselling titles Loom Magic!

From the authors of the instant bestseller Loom Magic!

This book includes twenty-five new rubber band loom projects, including bracelets, sports-themed charms, key rings, pendants, and even a working slingshot.

Whether youre a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdomcreating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available.

The projects in Handy Projects for Boys first appeared in a major collection arranged by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press in 1913.

Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen.

Winner of the 2019 CHOICE Award "e;The authoritative book on the origins, history, and influence of illustration.

Winner of the 2019 CHOICE Award "e;The authoritative book on the origins, history, and influence of illustration.

A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 5th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing education for beginning and experienced sewers alike.

Persons are always seeking new ways to be creative and "e;Paracord Bracelets and Projects: A Beginners Guide"e; explains just how individuals can get involved in a new and exciting hobby.

"e;Jewelry Making For Beginners"e; is a text that not only highlights the basics of making various types of jewelry, it also goes just a bit further into the process without making it overwhelming for the beginner.

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style.

The first thing you need to consider before you begin the process of learning how to make costume jewelry is what type you wish to make.

LEGO is fun.

All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful.

Everything there is to know about traditional Native American basket weaving.

From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge to the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different.

Here readers will learn how to bring those warm traditions into their own homes, wherever they live.

The charm, warmth, and beauty of a Swedish Christmas is captured in this remarkable collection of 300 colorful, fun, and historic postcards dating back to the 1800s.

Horse packingusing horses (and sometimes mules) as a form of conveyance for supplies and goodswas once a cornerstone of human transportation.

Perfect for Paper Lovers: A Traditional Technique with a Modern Twist!

Bestselling crafts book author Sherri Haab offers a new take on the classic friendship bracelet with 35 fresh, fashionable, and modern designs!

If you have never heard of washi tape, get ready to enter a bright new world of paper crafts!

A Beautiful New Twist on Rubber Band Looming!

"e;A terrific book for the beginner bag maker and anyone looking for fairly quick and easy bag projects"e; -from a wine-bottle bag to a zip-top purse (Homespun).

Bored in your office?

Awesome Projects from Unexpected Placesfeatures more than thirty projects designed by the users of instructables.

Duct tape has gotten a reputation as the quick-fix tape for every situation.

Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible.

Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide.

From windmills and airplanes to dollhouses and spinning tops, now parents and children can create homemade toys reminiscent of years gone by.

Mission style has withstood the test of time.