" Although it is often referred to as woodburning, the art of pyrography can be worked on just about any natural surface, including gourds, leather, or cotton rag paper. Now Lora Irish, the author of the bestselling Great Book of Woodburning, offers thirty-five amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media. Inside her new book, readers will learn the basics of pyrography systems,...

Provides instructions for using common household mateirals to make fish, sea urchins, a sea turtle, and other ocean creatures for toys, decoration, or science projects.

Toys, games, and other things to make from craft sticks.

guide to leathercrafting that provides instructions for stamping, carving, dyeing, stitching, lacing, finishing, and edges and tips on tools, materials, and various techniques.

A perfect guide for both beginners and experienced dyers. Plant and tree dyes, characterized by gentle colorization, are born from the blessings of nature. Interestingly, dyeing is also possible with familiar foods and plants. Authors "Veriteco" (married couple Mikio and Mariko Asada) make a living creating artwork on an island famous for art in the Seto Inland Sea--introduces ideas for bringing dyeing into your life. From original accessory design...