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100 British Chairs
Adam Bowett
Based on two significant private collections, this study of British chair design focuses on two periods: before 1750, when craftsmen created fine chairs to reflect the status of their owners; and after 1840, when designers including EW Pugin, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and John Makepeace created stylistic examples. With notes and full-page photographs, the chairs are arranged chronologically to illustrate the key developments.

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Here's One I Made Earlier
Valerie Singleton
Blue Peter, the world’s longest-running children’s television programme, is known for its famous ‘makes’ – creative projects which transform everyday household objects into toys and gifts. This collection reproduces some of the most memorable designs, including the Advent Crown, the Doll’s House and Tracy Island, and has a foreword by Valerie Singleton and contributions from former presenters and the ‘Queen of Makes’, Margaret Parnell.

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Printing Wildlife
Approaches to Wildlife Printmaking
Lisa Hooper
In this volume, illustrated with examples of her work, Lisa Hooper encourages the use of nature as a source of inspiration for printmaking and demonstrates a range of printing techniques. An introductory chapter explains how to combine elements of character, light, form and place to design a wildlife print; other topics covered include etching, collagraph, woodblock printing and monotypes.

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Origami Zodiac
Western and Eastern Zodiacs
Mark Bolitho
Mark Bolitho explains how to form the eastern and western zodiac signs in origami – from a simple ram and stylized scales to a stripey tiger and elaborate rooster. Clear step-by-step instructions accompany each project, and 30 sheets of specialist paper are provided.

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Birds of Paradise
A Colouring Expedition
Edwin Scholes;Photo. Tim Laman;Illus. Andrew Leach
Scientific illustrator Andrew Leach provides images of the 39 birds of paradise found in and around New Guinea in this colouring book. Each bird is given a short description, and guidance on plumage is provided by photographs taken by wildlife photojournalist Tim Laman.

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English Silver before the Civil War
The David Little Collection
Timothy Schroder
A small, yet exceptional collection of Tudor and Stuart silver, that includes an early apostle spoon, a tankard engraved with arms of Archbishop Frewin and two of the so-called ‘Armada’ dishes, forms the focus of this richly illustrated introduction to English silver of the period. Chapters on banqueting plate, the place of silver in aristocratic households, church plate and the silver trade are followed by a detailed catalogue of the 25 pieces in the David Little collection.

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A Connoisseur's Guide to Antique Dolls
Ronald Pearsall
Dating back to pre-Ancient Egyptian times, the earliest surviving dolls were probably religious idols, rather than children’s playthings. This highly illustrated history examines materials used in doll-making and includes sections on doll’s houses, puppets and teddy bears. There are examples from Persia, Pakistan and Brazil, alongside the 19th-century child-pleasing French ‘bébé’ that could cry or drink from a bottle, and the rival German doll that could whistle when pressed.

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Spice Trail
A Kew Colouring Frieze
Illus. Sue Mason
Sue Mason’s finely drawn frieze takes us on a colouring-in journey through the exotic habitats where wild animals roam and spice plants grow – tamarind and giraffes in tropical Africa, vanilla and iguana in Central America, cardamom and peacocks in Sri Lanka, and six more scenes of animals and the spices’ foliage and flowers in a continuous, pull-out frieze.

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Kitchen Upgrade Manual
Haynes, The Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Andy Blackwell
Whether renovating an old kitchen or installing a new one, many homeowners opt to cut costs by doing it themselves. Illustrated with step-by-step photographs throughout, this guide explains how to plan, budget for and design a kitchen, and safely dismantle an old one. Dedicated chapters cover cabinets, counters, splashbacks, floors, lighting and appliances, with the emphasis on affordable goods widely available from DIY stores.

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200 Fun Things to Crochet
Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!
Ed. Victoria Lyle
Ideal for embellishing garments and accessories, the miniature projects in this collection are all inspired by nature. Patterns for flowers, bugs and undersea creatures are followed by ideas for floral blocks in a variety of shapes. Each one is rated as beginner, intermediate or advanced, and a techniques section explains the stitches required, abbreviations and methods for blocking and seaming.

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Aran Design
The Creative Knitter's Handbook
Rita Taylor
Guiding the confident knitter through the process of designing and creating a unique piece of Aran knitwear, Rita Taylor explores the history of the style and presents a library of stitches. She offers a range of pattern ideas (including a cushion cover, ladies jumper and child's cardigan) which can be followed or used as a starting point for a bespoke design, and provides advice on materials, adaptations and finishing.

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Stitch Style Country Collection
Fabulous Fabric Sewing Projects and Ideas
Margaret Rowan
Each of the eight country-inspired home projects in this illustrated guide is worked in two complementary fabrics from collections by Amy Butler and Joel Dewberry. A suggested toolkit of equipment required for a professional finish is included, and easy-to-follow instructions guide the crafter through the process, from cutting out to finishing, to create items including a bolster, a large floor cushion, a tablecloth and a lap quilt.

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Geo Knits
10 Lessons and Projects for Knitting Stripes, Chevrons, Triangles, Polka Dots and More
Mary J Mucklestone
This manual demonstrates how to create striking designs based on geometric shapes. It introduces basic techniques and includes projects ranging from a simple garter stitch striped scarf to dotted mittens made using stranded colourwork.

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Sew Japanese
20 Charming Patterns for Children
Mariko Nakamura
Grouped by season, the Japanese-inspired designs in this collection include dresses, tunics, trousers, shirts and accessories. Step-by-step illustrated instructions are followed by an envelope of paper patterns in four sizes, printed at actual size.

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Knitted Letters
Make Personal Gifts and Accents with Creative Typography-Based Projects
Catherine Hirst;Erssie Major
These nine alphabet charts allow knitters to add names and slogans to their own projects or to one of the 24 patterns in the book, including a monogrammed sweater, personalized hats and bags, and homeware. The fonts range from simple block letters to more elaborate cursive and Wild West styles. Basic knitting skills, and the fair isle and intarsia techniques that are used for the lettering, are explained fully and illustrated with diagrams.

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Ningyō
The Art of the Japanese Doll
Alan Scott Pate
Japanese ninygō dolls have played an important role in the nation's art and culture for millennia – as talismans, objects of visual appreciation and playthings. Offering an analysis of the costumes, hairstyles, props and gestures of gosho (palace dolls), hina (Girl's Day dolls), musha (Boy's Day dolls) and ishō (fashion dolls), Alan Scott Pate frames their stylistic and symbolic evolution within the context of the Edo period (1615–1868), during which the art of the doll flourished.

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Fans in Spain
Nancy Armstrong
This illustrated guide to Spanish fans offers a comprehensive overview of their origin, development and use, from the gem-encrusted status symbols of the wealthy to the mass-produced, disposable paper trifles used to advertise goods and services. The various religious and cultural influences that inspired their design are considered, along with the range of materials used to construct them and the artists who decorated them.

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The Carpets of Afghanistan
Richard D Parsons
Traditionally nomadic, the sheep-herding peoples of Afghanistan have an ancient tradition of making carpets, the design patterns of which typically follow tribal and even family traditions. This introduction to the Afghan carpet industry describes how they are made and sold, identifies the regional differences in style and manufacture and explains the origins and meanings of various decorative motifs by reference to over 150 representative examples.

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50 Treasures from Winchester College
Ed. Richard Foster
Founded by William of Wykeham in the late 14th century, Winchester College houses an outstanding collection of medieval manuscripts, books, old maps, paintings and artefacts as diverse as a cast of the Parthenon frieze and a former science master’s pitch flow experiment. After a substantial introductory history, this volume provides detailed commentary on 50 items, including a Ming dynasty meiping, CRW Nevinson’s Twilight (1916), and first editions of Newton’s Principia, Hooke’s Micrographia and the King James Bible.

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Treen for the Table
Wooden Objects Relating to Eating and Drinking
Jonathan Levi
Until silver, pewter and ceramics were introduced in the late 17th century, wooden treen was used across all social classes and the examples discussed in this celebration include those from village turners as well as high-quality pieces by master craftsmen. Each chapter focuses on a particular object, such as large goblets, roundels or nutcrackers, and offers a brief history of their design and use, and numerous illustrations of different types.

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A Wargamer's Guide to the Anglo-Zulu War
Daniel Mersey
With historical information about the nature, strength and tactics of the British and Zulu armies and tips on choosing and painting models, this guide advises on how to recreate famous battles such as Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift on the wargaming table.

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A Wargamer's Guide to 1066 and the Norman Conquest
Daniel Mersey
Assessing the organization and tactics of the English, Norman and Norse armies, this manual also explains the most appropriate game rules for recreating battles such as Hastings and Stamford Bridge as well as reviewing available ranges of model figures.

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The Classic Rollei
A Definitive Guide
John Phillips
The preferred tool of some of the best-known photographers of the 20th century, the Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera is renowned for its high-quality build and excellent lenses and remains highly capable as well as collectable today. This guide to the classic camera tells the history of the brand and profiles the different models manufactured between 1929 and 1981, exploring the lenses, shutters and accessories, giving tips on use and offering advice to anyone wishing to acquire one.

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Practical Sew and Mend
Essential Mending Know-how
Joan Gordon
Aiming to teach novices the skills required to extend the life of their clothing, this illustrated guide begins with tutorials on rudimentary tasks such as threading a needle and forming simple stitches. Guidance is given on managing sewing emergencies including missing buttons, broken zips and ill-fitting waistbands, and how to stock a sewing kit and work with different fabrics.

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Upcycling
20 Creative Projects Made from Reclaimed Materials
Max McMurdo;Photo. Simon Brown
Aimed at those with no previous experience, the 20 creative projects in this guide are illustrated and explained one stage at a time. Beginning with basic information about what to look for when sourcing materials, Max McMurdo then demonstrates how to create bespoke pieces such as a pallet-wood upholstered stool and an illuminated side table made from a washing-machine drum. For easy reference, the final section outlines all the necessary tools and techniques required.

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Paper Stars
25 Festive Decorations for Every Occasion
Karen-Marie Fabricius
The Danish artist Karen-Marie Fabricius presents instructions to make 25 paper star designs using techniques such as origami, kirigami (paper folding and cutting), quilling and weaving. Suitable for hanging on a window, from the mantelpiece or on the Christmas tree, and presented with a difficulty rating from 1 star for simple geometric patterns to 5 stars for intricate curled creations, each project is illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

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DIY Kids' Dress Up
36 Simple Sewn Accessories for Creative Play
Jessica Near
Designed to encourage imaginative play, these 36 simple felt accessories can be used to create costumes for twelve different characters, from superheroes such as Captain Courage to mythical creatures, and animals including a parrot, a peacock and a tiger. The book contains templates for the masks, wings, paws and tails, and step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

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Animal Hats
15 Knitted Projects to Keep You Warm and Toasty
Vanessa Mooncie
Vanessa Mooncie’s designs for an entire menagerie of hats provide easy-to-follow instructions intended for knitters of all abilities. These fun hats in adult and children’s sizes range from a smart-suited penguin to a floppy-eared bunny, and the appendix explains how to line your hat and includes a guide to basic techniques, a glossary of abbreviations, conversion charts and a list of suppliers.

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London
Posters from the London Transport Museum Colouring Book
In the early twentieth century, many artists were commissioned to design posters encouraging the public to visit the capital's various attractions via public transport. This colouring book presents outlines of 22 of the resulting artworks, each page blank on the back to allow for display.

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Designing and Making Rings and Bangles
Miranda Falkner;Evangelos Pourgouris
Incorporating information about tools, materials and techniques such as soldering and stone setting, these step-by-step instructions and over 200 photographs will inspire beginners as well as experienced practitioners to create unique pieces of jewellery and develop a personal style.

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Designer British Silver
From Studios Established 1930–1985
John Andrew;Derek Styles
Following George V’s request for modern Ascot trophies, the government began encouraging British design in the 1930s, their plans coming to fruition post-war. This compendium features photographic samples from and biographies of the 50 most influential modern British designer silversmiths, based on one-to-one interviews and family records. Shorter entries are included for a further 170 designer silversmiths, enamellers and engravers, providing a unique, comprehensive record of their craft through to the present day. Slipcased.

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The Della Robbia Pottery
Birkenhead 1891–1906
Peter Hyland
Named after the great Italian Renaissance ceramicist, the Della Robbia Pottery was founded by Harold Rathbone, the son of a Liverpool businessman. Embodying the principles of the Pre-Raphaelites and the Arts and Crafts Movement, it produced uniquely beautiful tiles, vases and other wares for more than a decade. This lavishly illustrated book charts its history, explains its working methods, and includes a catalogue of its products, an A–Z of the pottery's artists, and a guide to its marks.

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Making Great Furniture
25 Inspiring Projects from Top Makers
From a Shaker-style desk and a blanket chest to a Robert Adam-inspired breakfront bookcase and an inlaid chest of drawers, this collection contains 25 carpentry projects from Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine. Including classical, traditional, Arts and Crafts and contemporary style designs, the plans are aimed principally at the intermediate level to experienced woodworker, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, photographs and exploded 3D artworks.

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Decorative Woodcarving
Accessories for the Home
Frederick Wilbur
The beginner woodcarver is introduced to the essential tools and techniques of the craft in this manual and there are also practical projects to suit more advanced practitioners, from bookends and boxes to intricately carved picture frames.

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Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences
For Model Railways
David Tisdale
The author’s background in geotechnical engineering informs this manual on crafting structural features for model railways of any gauge. Beginning with a discussion of how to plan realistic infrastructure and the importance of baseboard construction and track laying, further chapters deal with modelling tunnels, embankments, walls and fences, both from scratch and from ready-made kits. There is also advice on adding vegetation and other detailing.

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Cashmere
A Guide to Scottish Luxury
Lynne McCrossan
Beloved by style icons from Grace Kelly to the Duchess of Cambridge, cashmere depends on three components for its production: the goat, the water and the artisan. In this illustrated volume, Lynne McCrossan explains how makers across Scotland employ centuries-old practices to craft clothing for fashion powerhouses including Hermes and Dior and offers advice on creating a cashmere capsule wardrobe.

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Stitch 'n' Fix
Essential Mending Know-how for Bachelors and Babes
Joan Gordon
Aimed at those who have never learned how to thread a needle, sew on a button or darn a hole, this illustrated guide covers the basics of hand and machine sewing, everyday repairs and instant fixes in emergencies.

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Modern Calligraphy
& Hand Lettering
Lauren Cooper
Modern calligraphy takes the structure and technique of traditional copperplate handwriting, with its regular curves and flourishes, and allows the artist to create more flexible and creative styles and letterforms. This introduction to the art explains the tools and techniques required and takes the novice through a series of exercises and practical projects from table decorations, menu cards and wedding stationery to decorative writing on paper, metal, glass, wood and other surfaces.

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Learn to Draw Comics
John Byrne
This step-by-step guide provides an introduction to the techniques of professional illustration for comics. In addition to basic drawing skills, it demonstrates how to capture character, add backgrounds and lettering, and develop a storyboard.

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Learn to Draw Fantasy Art
Mike Jefferies
This step-by-step guide provides an introduction to the techniques of professional illustration for fantasy art. In addition to basic drawing skills, it demonstrates how to capture a range of characters, including animals, demons and magicians, add settings and create atmosphere.

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Learn to Draw Caricatures
Alex Hughes
This step-by-step guide provides an introduction to the techniques of professional illustration for caricatures. In addition to basic drawing skills, it demonstrates how to capture character, expression and posture.

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Learn to Draw Animated Cartoons
Janet Nunn
This step-by-step guide provides an introduction to the techniques of professional illustration for cartoons. In addition to basic drawing skills, it demonstrates how to develop human and animal characters, portray movement and create a storyboard.

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How to Create an Heirloom Quilt
Learn Over 35 Machine Techniques to Build a Beautiful Quilt
Pauline Ineson
The heirloom quilt is specifically designed to explore sewing-machine techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation. With the Dresden Plate block as the centrepiece, there are nine panels comprising three designs, and smaller panels and border which complete the quilt. All are described through step-by-step instructions, example photographs and diagrams, with templates provided. Imperial measurements with metric equivalents.

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Craft Bomb Your Bike
20 Makes for You and Your Bike
Ed. Shara Ballard
Combining their love of crafts and cycling, the contributors to this volume present 20 handmade accessories for bicycles and their riders. The ideas range from the practical, such as a clutch bag that attaches to the handlebars, or crocheted wrist warmers, to more whimsical options including decorations for the basket and spokes. The knitting, crochet and sewing techniques are fully explained with diagrams, making the projects suitable for beginners.

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The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles
Bob C Stevens
After smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the Chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing special bottles for its storage. Highly collectable items today, this book explains their allure, with chapters on materials used – glass, jade, quartz – and the motifs and painting styles that decorate some exteriors. Including many photographic examples that reveal the variety of designs, Stevens reserves his favourites for the final chapter. Slipcased.

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The Bowles Collection of 18th-Century English and French Porcelain
Simon Spero
With the gift of the Bowles Collection of 18th-century porcelains, the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco became one of America's leading centres for the study of fine European ceramics. This lavishly illustrated catalogue of the collection describes 182 pieces, arranged in sections on the Chelsea, Bow, Longton Hall, Worcester and Chantilly factories, and revealing the collectors' particular enthusiasm for red anchor Chelsea botanical plates and porcelain modelled in fruit, vegetable and animal forms. Slightly off-mint.

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50 Thrifty DIY Lampshades
Adeline Lobut
After explaining the basic techniques and equipment needed to make lampshades of different shapes and sizes, this illustrated book shows how to embellish them to suit different interior styles. Ideas include a beaded bohemian chandelier, retro paper designs and upcycling fabrics and other objects for a contemporary look.

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Sketching Landscapes in Pen & Pencil
Joyce Percival
Through looking carefully at a subject and understanding and interpreting a scene as it appears to them, each artist – whether beginner or improver – can develop their own sketching style. Providing answers to problems such as how to direct light, add shadow and tone or approach complex scenes, and offering information on materials and how to use them, this illustrated guide includes many helpful examples of the author’s own work.

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The Print Making Book
Projects and Techniques in the Art of Hand-Printing
Vanessa Mooncie
This illustrated guide to hand-printing explains a range of techniques – from image transfers and stencils to relief printing and cyanotype – and demonstrates how to use each to transform a range of household objects, clothing and accessories. The 23 step-by-step projects, such as greeting cards, cushion covers, placemats and scarves, are suitable for all ability levels. Includes advice on tools and materials.

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The Big Book of the Dolls' House
Jean Nisbett
This comprehensive guide for beginners and experienced dolls’ house enthusiasts, whether using 1/12 or 1/24 scales, describes a range of styles, covering historical periods and cultural influences from a Tudor interior to a Zen apartment. The author suggests ways to present miniature scenes featuring purchased items and provides instructions for making items such as tables and a fireplace. Illustrated with colour photographs, the book includes advice on equipment and a list of suppliers.

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Mazes Colouring Book
An Anti-Stress Coloring Book with 60 Illustrations, 60 Mazes to Complete
Sara Muzio
Once complete, the paths through the 60 mazes in this book each create the outline of an animal. The mazes are surrounded by intricate line drawings inspired by the natural world, to colour in, detach and display.

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British Silver Boxes 1640–1840
The Lion Collection
John Culme
The earliest of the decorative silver boxes in the Lion Collection, dating from the mid 17th century, were made to contain tobacco, but by the mid 18th century changing fashions meant that snuff was usually favoured. Often carrying coats of arms, inscriptions and exquisite decorative work, the 278 examples photographed and described in this book are arranged chronologically, demonstrating the history and development of British silver boxes up to the mid 19th century.

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Sew Adorable
Classic Clothes for Boys and Girls
Vanessa Mooncie
Vanessa Mooncie presents 23 sewing patterns for boys’ and girls’ clothing, sized from newborn to age three. Including everyday wear such as a romper suit and dungarees, as well as dressing-up outfits and accessories to use excess fabric, each design has simple instructions and suggestions for the type of fabric to use. A comprehensive techniques section explains how to ensure a professional finish.

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Folk Quilt Appliqué
20 Irresistible Projects to Brighten Your Home
Clare Kingslake
Table mats, bags, wall hangings and quilts are some of the appliqué projects featured in this illustrated how-to guide, which contains templates for 20 designs. Listing all necessary materials, the book features chapters on fabric selection, tools and equipment and the different machine and hand techniques, including needle-turn, needle felting, piecing, embroidery, quilting and finishing.

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Painting the Impressionistic Landscape
Exploring Light and Color in Watercolor and Acrylic
Dustan Knight
Focusing on trees, flowers and seascapes, this illustrated manual explains how to identify the elements of a scene that capture its essence and develop them to create a personal vision in the spirit of the Impressionists. Aimed at landscape painters of all levels, advice is also given on tools and materials, the transition from plein air to the studio, and techniques including wax resist and scraping for texture.

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Chiparus
Master of Art Deco
Alberto Shayo
Born in Romania, Demetre Chiparus studied in Paris and stayed on to experience the cultural explosion of the inter-war years. He became an iconic Art Deco sculptor, his delicate figurines – which depict elaborately dressed dancers, children and animals – enjoying great popularity. Charting his life and influences, and the materials and foundries he used, this updated volume of the 1993 publication includes colour plates of his work, recently discovered pieces and a selection of his paintings.

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Lessons in Landscape
80 Techniques for Taking Better Photographs
Peter Watson
Based on many years’ experience in the field, this practical guide offers advice on equipment, how to establish a sound technique, composing an image, using light, and improving the final results. It explains these principles using 80 of the author’s own photographs of varied landscapes from Cumbria to Utah, breaking down each into its elements to demonstrate shutter speeds, exposures, depth of field, and the use of filters.

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Character Cake Toppers
Maisie Parrish
This illustrated guide to creating sugar paste cake toppers features 65 ideas for a range of occasions. The humorous characters and miniature scenes include a mischievous puppy, a pirate with his parrot and treasure chest, and a jolly Santa accompanied by a teddy bear and sack of presents. Information on basic shapes and equipment is followed by detailed instructions on how to make and assemble each design.

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The 1718 Coverlet
69 Quilt Blocks from the Oldest Dated British Patchwork Coverlet
Susan Briscoe
Owned and preserved by The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles, the 1718 silk patchwork coverlet features hearts, flowers, animals and heraldic devices as well as simple geometric shapes. Following a brief history of the coverlet this book offers detailed information on its construction, templates and instructions for making each of its 69 blocks, and guides to both traditional and modern piecing, allowing quilters to create a replica. Foreword by Kaffe Fassett.

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Simply Perfect Party Cakes for Kids
Easy Step-by-Step Novelty Cakes for Children's Parties
Zoe Clark
From a teddy bears’ picnic, ideal for a first birthday, through ideas for budding superheroes and little princesses, to disco and paintballing themes suitable for teenagers, this well-illustrated book offers step-by-step instructions to make twelve novelty cakes for children. It contains recipes for the cakes, fillings and toppings; shows how to sculpt them; and includes time-saving alternatives such as cupcakes and cookies.

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Home Sewing Techniques
Essential Sewing Skills to Make Inspirational Soft Furnishings
Cheryl Owen
Ideal for beginners, and including basic information on equipment from pencils to sewing machines, each technique in this practical guide is explained with tips and colour photographs and followed up with an activity: from sewing seams to making a tablecloth; piping to stitching a headboard cover; pleating to upholstering a footstool. In addition, 30 easy-to-follow household projects include a throw, cushions and curtains.

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Colour Your Own Medieval Animals
Sourced from the British Library's extensive archive of illuminated medieval and Renaissance poetry, bestiaries and religious manuscripts, the 22 animal pictures in this colouring folio are printed on tear-out pages that are blank on the reverse. The original artworks are reproduced in colour on the inside cover.

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Patterns
Inspired by William Morris
Pictura
The twelve patterns in this collection of posters were inspired by William Morris’s floral designs. They can be coloured using pencil, ink or felt-tips and are perforated at the inner margin, allowing them to be easily removed and displayed.

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The Painting Workbook
How to Get Started and Stay Inspired
Alena Hennessy
In this beginner’s guide to painting, the artist and art teacher Alena Hennessy introduces elements such as colour, line and form, explains basic painting techniques, and offers advice on essential materials. She goes on to share 52 illustrated 'creativity prompts', for example 'Working in Circles', and 'Repetition', many based on her own distinctive style. Eight of the ideas expand into workshops that provide step-by-step instructions for techniques including layering and masking.

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Classic Knits
More Than 100 Beautiful Projects
Katharine Goddard
Catering for every level of skill, this collection comprises more than 100 knitting projects, including patterns for cardigans, sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves and socks for children and adults, and blankets, pillows, bags and toys for the home. A substantial section on basic equipment and techniques includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for everything from casting on to seams and blocking, plus a useful photo gallery of stitch patterns.

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Fantasy Art
Warriors & Heroes
Russ Thorne;Ken Kelly
Tracing the origins of the genre to the American pulp magazines of the early 20th century and later science fiction adventure stories and comic books, this showcase of fantasy art celebrates some of the important illustrators in its history and presents the work of leading contemporary practitioners. With contributions from over 50 artists, different hero and warrior types are identified and techniques explored through step-by-step sequences.

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Ultimate Mazes
Extreme Maze Challenges to Complete and Color
Gareth Moore
With three inventive puzzle types – Bridge, Multi-floor, and Warp – these large and intricate mazes will challenge the most experienced solver, and in case you complete them in record time, these complex shapes can also be coloured in. Fortunately, there are solutions at the back of the book.

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The Knitted Alphabet
How to Knit Letters From A to Z
Kate Haxell;Sarah Hazell
With 26 designs – from Celtic to 1970s Retro – for the letters of the alphabet, numbers and emoticons, this book suggests some unusual ways to customize your knitting. The letters are charted on graph paper, and photographs show the effects of using different colours and textures of yarn. All stitches are clearly explained, and ten simple projects, including socks, cuffs and a shoulder bag, provide practical ideas for using the designs.

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Animal Hats to Knit
20 Wild Projects for You to Create
Luise Roberts
This illustrated collection contains a whole menagerie of animal hats to choose from, and each project is clearly laid out with an easy-to-follow pattern and concise instructions. The designs supplied can be easily adapted to create a unique hat for children or adults with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book.

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Slow Knitting
A Journey from Sheep to Skin to Stitch
Hannah Thiessen
Sharing many similarities with the 'slow food' and 'slow living' movements, this thoughtful exploration encourages knitters to step back, pare down, and celebrate the craftsmanship of their work. Covering themes such as sourcing yarn, working environmentally, and experimenting with new techniques, the book offers patterns for a knitted wardrobe including a cowl, wrap cardigan, cabled pullover, and hat and glove set.

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Country Style Quilting
Lynette Anderson
Inspired by nature, the 14 designs in this practical workbook include quilts, pillows, throws, cushions, wall hangings, dining mats and coasters. Each project features step-by-step instructions, templates, colour photographs and diagrams; and there are supplementary chapters on materials and equipment, basic techniques for beginners – including stitches, appliqué and borders – and a worldwide list of suppliers.

£15.99

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French Art Deco
Jared Goss
The widely influential Art Deco style perhaps attained its highest expression in France, where the term was coined in the 1920s. With background essays, profiles of the leading artists and large-format photographs, this exhibition catalogue examines over 80 masterpieces from the collection held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Examples include furniture, textiles, interiors and decorative objects by French-based designers such as René Lalique, Jean Dunand, Raoul Dufy and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

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Clarice Cliff for Collectors
Greg Slater
The distinctive ceramics produced by Clarice Cliff (1899–1972) at the Wilkinson and Newport potteries remain among the most popular collectables of the 21st century. This guide and reference for the enthusiast provides a useful introduction to the much-loved designer's world and key information on identifying her work. Over 500 pieces are illustrated and identified, and there is also practical advice on sourcing, storage, display and restoration.

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The Pursuit of Immortality
Masterpieces from the Scher Collection of Portrait Medals
Aimee Ng
Portrait medals, which commemorate individuals through a combination of likeness, imagery and text, were an important artistic innovation of the Renaissance. Ng presents fine examples, ranging from the 15th to 19th century, which are now in one of the world’s most significant private collections. She traces the art form’s origins and development, discussing the techniques used across Europe to make medals and the personal and political purposes for which they were produced.

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The Banknote Book
Volume 1: Abyssinia – French Sudan
Ed. Owen W Linzmayer
Replacing the old Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, the three volumes of Spink’s Banknote Book provide novices as well as experienced collectors with detailed information on each country’s banknotes, with colour images of the notes (front and back), bank officials’ signatures, notes on the national monetary system and valuations. Altogether the volumes cover over 200 countries, including British dependencies, but not the United Kingdom itself. This first volume includes the introduction.

£60.00

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The Banknote Book
Volume 2: Gabon – Nicaragua
Ed. Owen W Linzmayer
Replacing the old Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, the three volumes of Spink’s Banknote Book provide novices as well as experienced collectors with detailed information on each country’s banknotes, with colour images of the notes (front and back), bank officials’ signatures, notes on the national monetary system and valuations. Altogether the volumes cover over 200 countries, including British dependencies, but not the United Kingdom itself.

£60.00

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The Banknote Book
Volume 3: Nigeria – Zimbabwe
Ed. Owen W Linzmayer
Replacing the old Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, the three volumes of Spink’s Banknote Book provide novices as well as experienced collectors with detailed information on each country’s banknotes, with colour images of the notes (front and back), bank officials’ signatures, notes on the national monetary system and valuations. Altogether the volumes cover over 200 countries, including British dependencies, but not the United Kingdom itself.

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Japanned Papier Mâché and Tinware
c.1740–1940
Yvonne Jones
Japanese lacquer-work was in high demand in 17th-century England, but following difficulties sourcing wares from Japan, English craftsmen began imitating the style, creating a ‘japanning’ industry, which thrived in the 18th and 19th centuries. This is the most comprehensive guide available on the subject; it includes many photographic examples of japanning, detailing its origins, techniques used and life for workers in the industry, with specific chapters on craftsmen in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Bilston.

£45.00

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Floral Jewels
From the World's Leading Designers
Carol Woolton
This well-illustrated study explores the ways in which the essence of a flower can be translated into jewellery, and how jewellers have approached that challenge since the late 19th century. Carol Woolton highlights the skills of observation and craftsmanship required to interpret floral beauty through the media of metal and precious stone, and provides examples of notable pieces by designers including Lalique, Fabergé and Joel Arthur Rosenthal.

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Cræft
How Traditional Crafts Are About More than Just Making
Alexander Langlands
When it first appeared in Old English, 'cræft' signified a sense of knowledge, wisdom and resourcefulness. Using our collective nostalgia for authentic objects produced by human hands as a starting point, the archaeologist and broadcaster Alexander Langlands interweaves historical research, scientific analysis and personal anecdotes. He attempts to recover the lost meaning of the word, stressing the importance of passing on traditions from one generation to the next.

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Creative Origami
and Beyond
Jenny Chan;Paul Frasco;Coco Sato et al
These 16 projects, by four renowned origami artists, use a range of techniques, from traditional folds to more recent methods, such as electro and wet folding. There are tips on tools and materials, clear instructions and photographs, and projects designed to advance the crafter's skills, including wall art, jewellery and decorative pieces.

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Vintage Style
Iconic Fashion Looks and How to Get Them
Sarah Kennedy
Deconstructing the distinctive style of 25 fashion icons from Marlene Dietrich and Audrey Hepburn to Diana Ross, this guide analyses their clothing, hair and make-up and advises on how to shop for vintage items to recreate their period look.

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Fisheye
A Guide to Angling Photography
Matt Hayes
Matt Hayes is one of Britain's best-known anglers, through appearances on the Discovery Channel and contributions to the Angling Times. His photographs of the sport, and the fish, have been used in many publications and, in this guide, he describes his methods for creating compelling angling images, from taking a good 'trophy shot' on the river bank to creating atmosphere and drama in a variety of locations, and photographing fish underwater. Limited Edition. Off-mint.

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The Total Poker Manual
Eileen Sutton
This well-illustrated guide provides profiles of leading international players and advice on every aspect of competitive poker. Aimed primarily at the players of online poker games and participants and aspirants to the ever-more popular leagues and tournaments, the manual offers 266 tips including how to rapidly calculate odds and how to read your opponents' tells.

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The Anatomy Sketchbook
Learn the Art of Drawing from the Masters
An understanding of skeletal and muscular anatomy is crucial in order to accurately depict the human body. The 20 examples in this sketchbook, including drawings by Da Vinci, Dürer, Picasso and Giacometti, are interspersed with concise tips to provide a technical understanding of the subject, and blank and grid-lined pages on which to practice. For beginners, there is a general information section on materials and techniques.

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Extreme Worlds
The Complete Guide to Drawing and Painting Sci-fi Art
Francis Tsai
This art manual employs both digital and traditional painting techniques to describe how to construct convincing sci-fi characters, vehicles and environments. Step-by-step project tutorials are supplemented by a section on developing coherent concepts and matching characters and architecture.

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Pastels
Painting Class
David Sanmiguel
This comprehensive introduction to pastels comprises an overview of materials and techniques and a series of illustrated tutorials.

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Cloth Dolls
For Textile Artists
Ray Slater
With step-by-step instructions and patterns, this is a complete guide to making stump, wired and cloth dolls. It begins with practical information on tools and equipment and explains how to make realistic faces and hands using embroidery and needle sculpting – essential for giving each project its finishing touches. To further encourage creativity, a range of techniques for customizing fabrics are also detailed, from simple embroidery and felting to intricate cutwork.

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Fired by Passion
Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier
Ed. Meredith Chilton;Claudia Lehner-Jobst
From the historical background of the Du Paquier factory in baroque Vienna, to a study of the porcelain room in the former Palais Dubsky in Brno, the first two volumes of this lavishly illustrated work contain 13 essays on aspects of du Paquier’s porcelain, including its style, cultural context and links to Meissen. Volume three provides technical chapters and a catalogue of nearly 500 pieces, plus a CD-ROM of original documents. The volumes are cloth bound, decorated with Du Paquier motifs and slip-cased.

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A Potted History
Henry Willett's Ceramic Chronicle of Britain
Stella Beddoe
An admirer of John Ruskin and a founder of Brighton Museum, Henry Willett was an enthusiastic collector, especially of 16th–19th century British ceramics. His collection is remarkable for being rooted in 'popular British history', with a varied subject matter depicting bull baiting, pugilism, poetry, animal husbandry and teetotalism. The book reproduces 700 of the nearly 2,000 items he owned and replicates his idiosyncratic cataloguing system, with sections including ‘Royalty and Loyalty’, ‘Naval Heroes’ and ‘Domestic Incidents’.

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The Immortal Stone
Chinese Jades from the Neolithic Period to the Twentieth Century
James CS Lin
Drawing on the magnificent collection of over 200 Chinese jades and other hardstones in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, this volume traces the history of jade carving in China and discusses topics such as geological sources and the social significance of jade. Lin provides photographs and detailed commentaries for 105 objects ranging from humanoid figures dated c.3500–2500 BCE to 18th-century carved vessels and sculptures. The remainder of the museum’s collection is illustrated and briefly described in an appendix.

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Crafted
Objects in Flux
Emily Zilber
This illustrated study brings together work by almost 40 international artists, including Maria Nepomuceno and Anton Alvarez, whose use of cutting-edge materials, tools and technologies is redefining the boundaries of what is considered craft today.

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Fashion Knitwear
Jenny Udale
Profiling 40 fashion designers, including Missoni, Sibling and Sonia Rykiel, who use hand and machine knitting, crochet and macramé to produce garments, this illustrated volume explores both their approaches to knitwear and how they use different stitches, techniques and yarns to create their distinctive signature pieces.

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Speedsolving the Cube
Easy-to-Follow, Step-by-Step Instructions for Many Popular 3-D Puzzles
Dan Harris
With the world’s best reaching the solution in about 20 seconds, this guide aims to train Rubik's cube solvers to approach such times and also includes tips for solving the 4x4 and 5x5 versions of the puzzle.

£8.99

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The Complete Guide to... Anime Techniques
Create Mesmerizing Manga-Style Animation with Pencils, Paint, and Pixels
Chi Hang Li;Chris Patmore;Hayden Scott-Baron
With its origins in manga graphic novels, the anime animation style has become highly popular and influential beyond Japan in recent decades. Aimed at the novice animator, this guide examines the graphic elements that are important in creating the distinctive style and explains how to make an authentic anime film, from script to finished movie, using both traditional animation techniques and the latest digital tools.

$21.99

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Joseph de Levis and Company
Renaissance Bronze-founders in Verona
Charles Avery
Charles Avery is a leading authority on Renaissance art, and an admirer of the 16th- and 17th-century bronze works of Joseph de Levis and his family. This illustrated survey of their lives and works includes church-bells, some of which remain in remote country churches, mortars, inkstands, perfume-burners, door-knockers and firedogs. Each artefact is accompanied by a detailed explanation of its significance and inscriptions, while the family story gives an insight into the Jewish Diaspora of the period.

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