Contents How to Do Tie-dyeing Tie-dyeing is a simple process. Areas of the fabric are tied off in accordance with your design. (“Tying” is a general term that includes knotting and sewing.) The fabric is then dyed and rinsed, … Read More
Contents Making Soap with this Easy Soap Recipe We did a lot of searching to find the best easy making soap recipe that will suit any beginner. This is a simple making soap method and recipe and could turn out … Read More
Contents This is the Best Carrot Cake Recipe Ever! Story & Pictures by Janek Szymanowski © I have never baked a carrot cake in my life before. But few weeks ago that all changed and I decided to take … Read More
Contents How to Train Bonsai Trees – a short DIY Bonsai Course to Get Started Above: This 55 year old Sequoia sempervirens (California Redwood or Coast Redwood) “Informal Upright” style bonsai tree from Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in New York City was … Read More
Contents Beautiful Jewelry Crafted from Wood Bangle Craft is a family business based in a lovely little town called Kleinmond on the southern Cape coast of South Africa. Reg Brand creates the elements, and his wife Dona (Pictured left) helps … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Metalwork Books Available CLICK ON THE COVER OF ANY BOOK TO VISIT THE STORE WHERE YOU CAN PLACE YOUR ORDER Metal work made easy This book provides a simple and easy-to-follow introduction to the … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Picture Framing Books Available Picture Framing PICTURE FRAMING- MODERN METHODS OF MAKING AND FINISHING PICTURE FRAMES by EDWARD LANDON. Contents include: I ABOUT PICTURE FRAMES i II TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 9 III MOULDINGS 28 … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Patchwork Books Available The Practical Guide to Patchwork: New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker Discover the wonderful world of quilting or brush-up your technique with this practical guide to the basics. Try a fresh, … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Honey and Jam Books Available Honey – Nature’s Golden Healer There is growing evidence to show that honey is hugely beneficial to our health, from its antibacterial properties to helping relieve hay fever to … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Fabric Printing Books Available Fabric Printing – Hours of Leisure with Patterns and Dyes Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Herbs Books Available Margaret Roberts’ A-Z Herbs This basic guide and quick reference includes both common herbs like parsley and thyme, as well as Margaret Roberts’ favourite plants such as bulbinella and roses. A … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Sketching Books Available Sketching: Techniques and Tips for Successful Sketching An essential little book – perfect for the pocket or art bag – covering all practical aspects of sketching and drawing. Sketching is a … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Vegetable Growing Books Available The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible This is best-selling author Ed Smith’s complete guide to growing a bounty of vegetables in small spaces and without land. This is a completely updated … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Tie-Dyeing Books Available Contemporary dye-craft Tie-Dyeing fabric to create interesting patterns and colors is an ancient craft, practiced throughout the world for centuries, and enjoying a resurgence in recent years. With this title dye … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Beauty Products Books Available Make Your Own Skin Care Products: How to Create a Range of Nourishing and Hydrating Skin Care Products If treated and nourished properly your skin will be healthy and glowing, … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Scrapbooking Books Available Scrapbooking – Back to Basics This book is technique-based with easy step-by-step instructions clearly illustrated with photographs. Over 150 sample pages will inspire and inform as captions tell you what you … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Glassblowing Books Available The Methods Of Glassblowing Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works … Read More
Contents A Selection of the Best Stained Glass Books Available Contemporary Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book Here’s a chance for traditional stained glass artists to expand their craft with a dynamic modern look. Mixing abstract shapes with elements from nature, … Read More
Contents Bonsai is a Living Craft Story by Penny Swift The word bonsai is Chinese for “trees in trays”, which makes it rather strange that the art of bonsai is primarily associated with Japan. But this is purely because … Read More
Contents All Types of Eggs are used for Egg Art Story by Penny Swift Egg art cannot be defined in one particular way; there are many different arts and crafts that are used to create various different products, … Read More
Contents A Country Craft Market with Top Quality Products The Country Craft Market in Somerset West in South Africa’s Helderberg region, is renowned for quality products that are genuinely hand-crafted. This market is held during the summer months at a … Read More
Beautifully Life-like Collectable Baby Dolls Pat Goodrick is a doll artist based in Cape Town, who creates highly collectable life-like baby dolls under her business name, Pat-a-Cake Babies. Also referred to as reborn dolls or life-like babies, Pat’s … Read More
Contents Leatherwork, a Centuries-old Craft Story by Penny Swift Leather is man’s oldest “fabric” having been used since the Stone Age, more than 25 centuries ago. Man used leather hides and skins to make clothing, and also for practical … Read More
Contents Applique, an Old Craft used in Patchwork and Quilting Story by Penny Swift Applique is a decorative craft that involves cutting out different fabrics and then sewing them onto another piece of fabric to create a design. The … Read More