Beadweaving on a loom creates beautiful graphic designs as wide or as narrow as you want—and mixed-media artist Sharon Bateman captures the many ways this traditional craft has risen to new cre
The successful 500 series shines a spotlight on today’s most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries by the distinguished art critic, historian, and professor Gle
Chain mail is one of the hottest jewelry trends out there; add beads and the style positively sizzles. Who could resist? Bestselling author and chain mail expert Dylon Whyte presents his time-tested,
Photoshop users who haven’t been working with plug-ins haven’t been taking full advantage of the program’s creative and technical potential, from advanced digital art and photo effe
Patchwork—the piecing together of many different fabrics—is back! And it’s making a splash on fashion runways, in the hottest magazines, and on the coolest indie craft blogs. No won
With their charming, simply irresistible projects, the Pretty Little series has made a huge splash with crafters. And this newest entry is sure to become one of the biggest hits ever, because every w
Cherry blossoms, forsythia, marigolds, and petunias: Who would have imagined you could recreate such gorgeous blooms with just paper and craft punches? You can—and this accessible new craft wil
Parents in search of a stylish array of fun things to make for newborns, toddlers, and small children need look no further! These 40 attractive projects require only basic sewing and embroidery, and
Crochet is not just about ponchos and scarves anymore: it’s about amigurumi, a hip new craft trend! These Japanese-inspired dolls have motivated crocheters everywhere to grab their hooks and cr
Fun, fast, and fabulous! Drawn from Lark Jewelry & Beading's most popular titles, these 50 projects offer a bounty of options for everyone who loves to make and wear jewelry: polished designs, the
Got stash? Great, because we've got super-cute ideas for using it! This third entry in the popular Stash Happy series showcases applique, and it features plenty of techniques and unique project ideas.
For most photographers the picture is the end product of the creative process. For Catherine Anderson, it's just the beginning. In a wide array of projects using techniques from Photoshop to needle a
Ceramists of any level will benefit from this comprehensive studio reference about surface design and the many techniques for embellishing clay. Detailed images inform every phase of the process-from
It's like magic! With an abracadabra and 30 simple projects, crafters can transform almost any scarf into a luxe pillow, plush bunny, breezy curtains, and other wonderful things. A basics section exp
Part nostalgia, part modern slow movement,” Sewn By Hand celebrates the gentle comforts of creating pieces the old-fashioned way. This contemporary collection allows stitchers to be eco-f
Written by bestselling author Jeff Wignall (The Joy of Digital Photography), this conveniently sized take-along guide is geared expressly to the novice digital photographer. It covers the important b
This extremely popular entry in the successful For the First Time(R)series—now in paperback—focuses on a classic craft that's enjoying a resurgence. Paper quilling is a form of filigree t
Beaders everywhere are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide. now in a pape
Featuring the world's most dazzling and innovative work, this new entry in the Masters series focuses on the incredibly popular medium of polymer clay. Curator Rachel Carren has selected 40 artists wh
Mosaics are enjoying a resurgence, and this handsome book shows beginners how easy-and quick-it is to transform everyday items into functional objects of surprising style, simply by covering them with
