Sewing is a hot trend, as evidenced by popular reality TV shows like “Project Runway.” Today’s young women are embracing sewing as a form of self-expression and a way to assert their independence. Sew Me! Sew and Go is the perfect book for modern young people who want to create personalized accessories to match their own taste and lifestyle. Nine simple and straightforward projects help beginners learn as they sew. ...
Design Ideas for Flooring is the ultimate guide to the latest materials, products, and styles in flooring. With 450 color photographs, Design Ideas for Flooring amply illustrates every choice in flooring-wood, stone, ceramic tile, decorative concrete, carpeting and rugs, laminate, and resilient vinyl in sheet and tile versions. The book is also loaded with special tips and advice for the kind of floor, from both a design and a durability perspec ...
• 25 step-by-step jewelry projects for necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings, and rings.• Perfect for beginners—all the projects can be created in a matter of hours.• Great step-by-step photographs show the reader exactly what to do.• Projects use readily available semi-precious beads and stones: pearls, Swarovski crystals, and gems, along with silver- or gold-plated findings and wire.• Stunning designs, simple techniques.• In ...
Discover the awesome possibilities of Kinetic Sand, the sand with superpowers! This amazing futuristic material molds just like wet sand, yet leaves surfaces perfectly clean and dry. Shape it, roll it, slice it, sculpt it, stamp it, or build with it. Then watch it ooze, move, and melt away right before your eyes!Use this book to jump-start your creative process and explore the fun world of super sand. Krazy Kool Kinetic Sand is your guide to ima ...
Metal Lathe for Home Machinists is a project-based course that provides a complete introduction to the lathe and lathe metalworking. This book takes beginners through all the basic techniques needed to tackle a wide range of machining operations. Advance through a series of practice projects that teach how to use the lathe and develop essential skills through practical application. Contained 12 lathe turning projects to develop confidence and ...
· An informative resource for beginner to intermediate welders for farm, home, blacksmith, auto, or school workshops · Organized into 10 sections describing specific types of welds, equipment, common faults, how to avoid and fix mistakes, and more · Starts with basic practices then progresses into trickier methods before finishing with chapters on workshop techniques and basic blacksmithing · Includes descriptive explanations, helpful visu ...
This book shows how easy it is to make your own awesome paracord gear for school, sports, and play. Learn to weave classic survival bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, headbands, and more. Discover wild and wacky new ideas for dragonflies, dreamcatchers, headphone wraps, and a monkey’s fist keychain. See how to rev up your sneaker style with colorful cord patterns. Totally Awesome Paracord Crafts takes you step-by-step through all the knots and wr ...
Leather jewelry doesn’t have to be traditional! Fabulous leather can be anything from casual and fun to stylish and sophisticated. With a smattering of beads and some clever construction ideas you can take leather jewelry beyond conventional and onto the fashion runway. Award-winning jewelry designer Mylene Hillam shows you how to use leather not just as a stringing component, but as the featured material in designer accessories. No conventional ...
Seaside Quilts shows how to transform any dwelling into a relaxing beach-themed retreat, with sea-inspired linens and home decor. With dozens of sewing, painting and crafting projects that anyone can make, it is aimed at the Mainstream Retailer, Craft, and Library markets. ...
