• Essential reading for anyone with a passion for food or a love of Swedish culture• Stunning recipe and location photography• More than 100 recipes• Includes both traditional and modern dishes• Author is an established food writer
WRITTEN BY LOVESPOON INDUSTRY EXPERT: David Western is the author of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons and History of Lovespoons. In this latest work, he shares his passion for carvers of any skill level to discover and enjoy this timeless craft that has been passed down over generations. MIX-AND-MATCH DESIGNS: Features 5 distinctive bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns for hundreds of customizable design opportunities to express your one-of-a-kind love. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF LOVESPOONS: Carving lovespoons is a traditional and historic craft. Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns details the symbolic meaning of 75 wooden lovespoon designs, from asking someone on a first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons and more – this book has them all!
This title features: dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation; colour section that gives a photographic overview of the region, together with special features of the particular counties, tailored itineraries and lists of the best things to do – whether it's walks, beaches or activities; and, top Don't Miss sights for each chapter. Explore the cliffs, moors, wooded river valleys and sandy bays of the Tarka Trail in North Devon. Discover Cornwall's rugged coastline, taking in bustling, whitewashed St Ives – home to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth museum and scores of pristine sandy beaches. Visit the mighty Gothic rocket of Truro.
Master an important new aspect of interior design: soft furnishings. Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches to your own home, this book will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them. Learn the techniques the pros use to create beautifully finished makes. The section at the front of the book takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photography. Featuring 9 detailed projects, this book shows you how to make curtains, blinds, scatter cushions, bed valances, and more. Packed with practical information on every aspect of soft furnishings, you’ll have the know-how to make elaborate pieces for every room in the house.
· A complete and informative resource for beginner to intermediate welders for farm, home, blacksmith, auto, or school workshops · New edition features new chapters on general welding skills, understanding metals, expanded information on abrasives, and 4 new step-by-step projects and complete plans featuring welding and metal shop accessories being created · Organized into detailed sections describing specific types of welds, equipment, common faults, how to avoid and fix mistakes, and more · Also includes descriptive explanations, helpful visuals, step-by-step directions, and expert suggestions · Starts with basic practices then progresses into trickier methods before finishing with chapters on workshop techniques and basic blacksmithing
EMBROIDERY WITH A WOW FACTOR: Embroidering on sheer fabric is a brand new style to try to see your embroidery in a whole new light! These 12 eye-catching embroidery designs are nothing like you’ve ever seen before that cast unique, dynamic shadows depending on the angle of the light shining through.BEGINNER-FRIENDLY TECHNIQUES: This book makes working on sheer fabric easy and approachable for any level of embroiderers, including beginners. Using a few adjustments to basic embroidery techniques, follow step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography to achieve one-of-a-kind embroidery hoops. LEARN FROM AN ACCLAIMED ARTIST: Author Sarah Godfrey was ranked as one of the top “16 Inspiring Embroidery Artists to Follow on Instagram” according to BrownPaperBag.com, and she was also featured in the “Top 100 Embroidery Artists” on BeautifulBizarre.net.
· Learn to crochet with personality through a variety of 12 colorful and quirky crochet projects · Projects are perfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level and include a beehive mobile, toys, beanies, buntings, scarves, and more · Includes step-by-step instructions, skill-building tutorials, and coordinating photography · Completed projects feature interactive elements and make for great handmade gifts, from a kitchen mat that looks like a stovetop to watermelon play food · Author Stephanie Pokorny is the owner and sole creator of Crochetverse.com and has been featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not, People Magazine , National Geographic Kids , BoredPanda.com, MyModernMet.com, and more
Aimed at those who are thinking of doing a course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of being a make-up artist. There is an introduction to the equipment needed that kicks off the book followed by a section on the perfect base, which includes information on skin cleansing, toning, and moisturising for different skin types. Eyebrow shaping, brow bleaching and tinting, lash tinting and perming, along with facial waxing, tips on sun care and self-tan make-up all offer invaluable advice on how to achieve a professional, groomed look. Contra-indications to make-up, hyper-pigmentation problems, skin disorders and common skin complaints are also dealt with. Dealing with nervous clients isn't always easy. There is a chapter called The Venue that offers expert advice on how to make your client feel relaxed and what facilities the venue should offer. Eyes, lips and cheeks are all covered in detail and a chapter on male make-up rounds off the book. Whether you're looking to improve your own style or wishing to make a profession out of offering make-up advice, this book provides all the advice, skills and answers.
– The bonsai hobby is only dwarfed by its popularity. – Indoor bonsai have become extremely popular in recent years. – This is an authoritative and practical guide to bonsai cultivation. – It covers both indoor and outdoor varieties. – This book will appeal to both gardeners and home decorators.
Try your hand at contemporary fretwork scroll saw projects! Offering a modern twist on a traditional artform, this complete guide features how-to tips, three complete step-by-step tutorials, and 27 scroll saw patterns of peace signs, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and other fresh designs to challenge your scroll saw skills. This exciting project guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish intricate trivets, coasters, and wall plaques. Also included is insightful information on wood selection and size, blank preparation, blade selection, a gallery of completed designs, and more! Author Charles Hand is an accomplished designer and award-winning scroll saw artist with a love for fretwork, intarsia, segmentation, and inlay. A regular contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, he also sells his work to a world-wide clientele on his website, Making Dust with Charles Hand.