Microcrafts, harback compiled by Margaret McGuire, Alicia Kachmar, Katie Hatz and Friends, published by Quirk. ISBN 978-1-59474-521-8, price 11.99 available in the Uk from www.newhollandpublishers.com
This book is full of little treasures to make. Things don’t get much tinier. These guys have set out to prove that good things come in small packages. There are twenty five [...]
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Wonderful Ways With Wax by Jann Visser
Wonderful Ways With Wax by Jann Visser, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-790-5, price 12.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Encaustic art is very intriguing and can make wonderful effects. The author shows how to apply wax to many mediums including paper, fabric, canvas, sea shells and porcelain. She provides ideas on how to use encaustic art [...]
Pergamano Parchment Craft by Martha Ospina
Pergamano Parchment Craft by Martha Ospina, softback published by New Holland. ISBN 978-1-84773-928-5, price 7.99 available from www.newhollandpublishers.com
This book presents 15 projects with step by step instructions and a full explanation of basic techniques. Templates are given but do need to be enlarged on a photocopier. Parchment paper can be used to make greetings cards, [...]
Pompom Pals by Michelle Tilly
Pompom Pals by Michelle Tilly, softback published by New Holland. ISBN 978-1-78009-029-0, price 6.99 available from www.newhollandpublishers.com
Bright, fun and fuzzy, these creatures will quickly become pals. I remember making pompoms with my Mum, so this brings back memories and it is a great ‘family’ craft, something the kids can do. This book includes 14 characters [...]
A Green Guide to Country Crafts by Nicola Gouldsmith et al
A Green Guide to Country Crafts by Nicola Gouldsmith and Jacqueline Mann, hardback published by Cico. ISBN 978-1- 907563171, price 16.99 available from www.cicobooks.com or www.cicobooks.co.uk
If you love the simple life and the ethics of homemade, then you’ll love this book. All the crafts can be tried at home and have an emphasis on thrifty [...]