Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

A multidisciplinary activity book from four core academic areas-math, science, language arts, and social studiesUnlike the many activity books devoted solely to one type of activity science experiments, art activities, math games, brain teasers, and the like Curious Minds takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts, world languages, and more in 40 hands-on activities that promote kids' critical thinking and engaged interest in the world they live in.

A multidisciplinary activity book from four core academic areas-math, science, language arts, and social studiesUnlike the many activity books devoted solely to one type of activity science experiments, art activities, math games, brain teasers, and the like Curious Minds takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts, world languages, and more in 40 hands-on activities that promote kids' critical thinking and engaged interest in the world they live in.

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world, many of which are contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the navy or the shipbuilders themselves, ranging from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day.

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world.

Creative new patterns and projects combine with classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand-woven clothing and crafts.

Create beautiful hand lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens.

More than sixty educational, entertaining craft projects that encourage children to unplug, interact, and have fun!

Take your lettering to the next level with beautiful, stylish flourishes.

Learn to draw the popular classic script with this easy-to-use, full-color, and very modern guide.

Learn to paint gorgeous colorful lettering and art with this easy-to-follow guide.

Fifty amazingly creative things you can do with your glue gun-includes projects kids can help with too!

Practice makes perfect!

The first all-in-one edition of P.

Become a metal detecting expert with this A-to-Z guide that covers everything from choosing equipment to finding the best sites and selling your finds.

Foreword INDIE Silver Winner for Crafts & Hobbies.

More than twenty-five creative designs for one-of-a-kind upcycled projects using the world's most widely available reclaimed wood!

Soothe stress, heal the body, and smell fantastic with lush DIY bath products including meditative, chakra, and astrology blends-and even mixes for men.

Discover how to create stunning jewelry using sea glass found on the beach.

Learn how to make your own nail polish colors to create personalized, customized looks just for you.

Both crafting pros and newbies can learn how to turn five minutes, a few simple items, and their own creativity into stylish, personalized keepsakes.

"e;Features an array of interesting ideas for using mason jars.

Crazy cute creations made with colorful duct tape-it's not just for repairs anymore!

Create natural, moisturizing, aromatic soaps at home that are easy to make, inexpensive, and a joy to use.

Arkansas's rich folk tradition is shown by the variety of its manifestations: a 250-year-old ballad, an archaic method of hewing railroad crossties with a broadax, the use of poultices and toddies to treat the common cold, and swamps of evil repute are all parts of the tradition that constitutes Arkansas folklore.

Experiment with painting materials and techniques and expand your skills with this collection of fifty-two fun exercises.

Explore and nurture your mother daughter bond and create a keepsake that you'll cherish forever with Just Us Girls.

One Painting A Day offers you an inspiring six-week course exploring the timeless traditions of observational painting through daily experience and routine.

Learn how to make eighteen stuffed animal projects with original sewing patterns and illustrated instructions from this easy-to-use craft guide.

This unique reference book is designed to excite and motivate you to push beyond traditional techniques and to explore new approaches to painting.

Pottery making and wheel throwing is a timeless craft, perfect for beginner crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty.

Jewelry Lab uses brevity to ignite a passion for working the metals processes and learning about all the ways metal can be used.

This book is a compilation of the first four of Patti Medaris Culeas bestselling books: Creative Cloth Doll Making, Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Creative Cloth Doll Couture, and Creative Cloth Doll Beading.

Felting is an ancient craft that enjoys an endless variety of forms and uses.

Art journaling is a vital activity for artists who need a place to experiment, draw, paint, document ideas, and continue an interior dialog.

Each project in this book combines bookbinding with a specific craft such as quilting, jewelry making, or polymer clay, and offer levels of expertise: basic, novice, and expert.

Surface Design Studio Guide is a complete, how-to guide to over 60 hands-on processes for fabric design from batik and silk screen to felting and smocking.

Nearly twenty years ago Beth Miller moved with her husband and four young kids from suburban New Jersey to a 200-year-old Federal period house and barn in rural Maine.

Almost every shoreline offers up worlds of adventure, archaeology, science, and the arts in the form of sea glass and ceramic shards.

No child can walk through a puddle of mud without a gigantic smile, and while the stuff might be the spring-time bane of grownups, children just love mud.

Who knew that discarded bottles and glassware could become treasures of such rare beauty?

A fun craft and lore book whose main focus is a step-by-step guide to how to build a fairy house, what tools and materials to use, and many ideas on different details you can add to your fairy house.

Quilting has a rich history in Maine and America and its popularity has surged in recent years as people return to traditional handcrafts.

The popularity of fairies and fairy houses has soared, as has the growing movement to get children interested in outdoor activities such as gardening.

Sea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways.

FEATURES(Bark) Cottage IndustryBy Bob DuncanRick Jensen has taught America how to carve cottages from barkMoose Antler MadnessBy Kathleen RyanFive antler carvers transform trophies into works of art2014 Holiday Gift GuideFind the perfect for all the woodworkers on your list (including yourself!

FEATURESArtistic IllusionsBy Kathleen RyanRandal Rosenthal's hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-takeBon AppetitBy Kathleen RyanJim Sneary's carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your lifeGreat Gouges:The Essential Tool KitBy Bob DuncanA stress-free beginner's guide to choosing toolsMiniature MasterpiecesBy Kathleen RyanCarving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family traditionPATTERNSPower-Carved Pirate ShipBy Ben TylerIndulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly RogerGrizzly BearBy Gordon and Marsha StillerUse this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzlyPROJECTSIrresistible Carved CupcakesBy Jack ProseiloCarve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holidaySmall Wonders Tree SpiritBy Evgeny "e;Zheka"e; KrayushkinContemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spiritSweet Spring RabbitBy Charles PlunkettEasy add-ons bring this caricature to lifeMiniature Welsh LovespoonsBy Robert W.