Crafts & Hobbies - Taxidermy

Discover techniques and ideas to creating cloth faces filled with personality and fun in this book by leading international dollmaker and textile artist, Ray Slater. Leading international dollmaker and textile artist, Ray Slater, reveals her secrets to creating faces in cloth filled with vibrancy...

Roll up, roll up, the circus has come to town!Recreate your very own circus with these adorable amigurumi crochet toy patterns. This collection of 12 beautifully-designed crochet circus characters, features all the most popular circus characters including a friendly clown, show pony, sleepy elephant,...

What does woodworking have to do with physics and fun? You're about to find out Making Inventive Wooden Toys is filled with high-octane, exciting, and slightly wacky toys for kids and parents to build together. These creative projects combine ingenuity and woodworking with real-life...

What do you get when you combine ingenuity, creativity, a pinch of engineering and woodworking? You get the coolest easy-to-make wooden action toys that can do extraordinary things. Have fun building toys like a Warp-Speed Penny Shooter, a Tissue-Launching Crossbow or a Poparazzi Gumball...

The characters of the Noah's Ark story are brought to life, two by two, in this wonderful collection of projects. These colourful knitted animals are a pleasure to make and great for children of all ages to enjoy. Inside you will find 20 projects...

Author: Doll's House Magazine theISBN-10: 1861085052ISBN-13: 9781861085054Publisher: GMC PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2007Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 10.88h x 8.25w x 0.38d

More than 40 fantastic, quick and easy cosmic knitting projects to make Take your knitting to infinity and beyond and create an entire universe of cute and quirky cosmic toys. Bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii offers 40 adorable projects including astronauts, space shuttles, moon buggies,...

Let your imagination run wild with the latest title from innovative knitter, Sachiyo Ishii. This charming book contains over 30 fun, simple knitting patterns for a range of cute and cuddly toys. Create simple playthings such as animals, cars, trains, fairies and cupcakes, and...

18 crochet outer space "out of this world" patterns included!AstronautsShooting StarSunMoonPlanets: Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Earth, Mercury, PlutoAlienLunar RoverRocket ShipSpace ShipSpace Blaster GunUFO If you have never crocheted before, NO PROBLEM. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this book, we will be...

Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow crafts-for-kids book. The Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction...

Photographer Andrea Portago saw her first kachina in the early seventies in the studio of George Terasaki, from whom her friend and collaborator Andy Warhol was buying Native American art. When Alan Kessler's collection of kachinas was auctioned at Sotheby's in 1997, an extraordinary...

For Kids and Adults, this is the best paper plane book to challenge your folding and flying skills! Works for both US Letter and A4 paperImpressive fold-only models... Long Distance Glider was a top performer.- WIRED MagazineThis appealing book contains airplanes, darts and wings....

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for the building of dolls houses and furniture. How to Make Dolls' Houses provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for building a variety of houses, beginning with a simple model schoolhouse that could be made cheaply and...

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original...

Make cute and quirky characters that explore the fun side of the fifties. Boudoir Betty is a must-see!Crochet Betty, an amigurumi-style doll, with patterns for her fifties outfits ranging from shopping to movie-going. There's a detailed explanation of how to make the basic doll...

From stuffed animals to hand puppets, this book is a treasure trove--or toy chest--bursting with inventive and irresistible patterns to knit! Knitters will love creating this collection of 60 cool toys, which range from tools like a saw, hammer, and screwdriver to a ballerina...

Part oral history and part rule book, The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Toys and Games is a joyous collection of memories of playing indoor and outdoor games; of making dolls, homemade board games, playhouses, and other toys--each with complete instructions and the flavor of...

A selection of over 25 carpets and rugs to make for the dolls' house in a variety of classic styles. This book is all you need to create beautiful carpets and rugs of all shapes, sizes and designs, whatever the size or period of...

Complete step-by-step instructions and patterns for creating a basic doll and 9 charming mid-19th-century costumes, including a tailored riding habit, a satin ball gown, a lovely wedding dress, and 6 other outfits.Author: Claire BryantISBN-10: 0486404838ISBN-13: 9780486404837Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2011Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 10.95h...

A wonderful new collection of sewing patterns from the author of the Luna Lapin sewing books, Sarah Peel. Immerse yourself once again in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin with this collection of patterns and instructions for five delightful animals. Luna Lapin is a...

Crochet the zodiac with these crochet patterns for amigurumi horoscope dolls - the perfect present for all astrology lovers.Whether you're a sensitive Pisces or a loyal Leo, you can create your own special zodiac dolls with these cute amigurumi patterns from best-selling author, Carla...

Learn more about sea creatures and build fine motor and cutting skills with this KRAFTYZ Paper Toy BookKRAFTYZ UNDER D SEA Paper Toy Book 1 will surely give kids tons of fun With this book, you may introduce kids to: Proper motor and cutting...

12 Dolls of ChristmasHoliday SamplerDELUXE Version + BONUS The DELUXE version of our 12 Dolls of Christmas Holiday Sampler includes patterns and printables for 12 different doll styles, with variations within each style - giving you loads of design options, including easy personalization You...

This book primarily covers EP RTR R/C speed boats and sail boats. Information presented is intended for beginners and intermediate users who want to upgrade their R/C boats cost effectively for the purposes of enjoyment and elementary-level racing.Author: RcpressISBN-10: 1987721330ISBN-13: 9781987721331Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

Punch out, Fold up and...Voila Instant Scary Freaks. Paper Monsters-- the 4th in a series of books is a title that everyone will love. Each of the 20 unique monster designs are pre-cut, scored and perforated so anyone can simply punch them out and...

Making Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures honors and explains the ancient and vibrant art of crafting figures from gourds. Beginning with a fascinating lesson on the history of gourd dolls and their traditional significance in a variety of cultures around the world, authors Jim...

Garage warriors will get a bang out of this new handbook from the author of Backyard Ballistics that shows how to build cannons and other fun things that shoot, from Wiffle ball launchers and beverage bottle bazookas to superpowered water guns and model culverins....

Indulge your love for LEGO(R) by making the challenging, quirky, and occasionally practical designs in Geeky LEGO Crafts. Follow the step-by-step instructions to build handy bookends, geeky coasters, a stylish wine rack, adorable pencil holders, and much more.Author: David ScarfeISBN-10: 1593277679ISBN-13: 9781593277673Publisher: No Starch...

35 cute pompom animals, birds, sea creatures and insects to make from the creative design of Sachiyo Ishii. Pompoms are totally on trend and, coupled with Sachiyo Ishii's ridiculously cute creatures, you have all the ingredients of a fabulous, fun book There are 35...

Sew 12 cute amigurumi-style toys using this fun, colorful book from the creator of popular DIY Fluffies Sew 12 cute and cuddly characters using this fun, colorful book. Choose from Pippa Puppy, Sally Seahorse and Patty Piglet to Miranda Mermaid and Peter Pirate -...

This special re-print edition of Charles Miller's booklet "The Construction and Flying of Kites" is a guide to making and flying kites. Written in 1909, this classic text provides insight into the basics of kite design and construction, as well as how to fly...

Making Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures honors and explains the ancient and vibrant art of crafting figures from gourds. Beginning with a fascinating lesson on the history of gourd dolls and their traditional significance in a variety of cultures around the world, authors Jim...

Meet the universe of toys custom design by artist Famous Playmo. Along 5 years of passion and creativity, discover the movie, music, comic books themes he's created using the world famous german brand PLAYMOBIL (R) as foundation. Hundreds of photos of action figures and...

You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You're not going to believe how easy it is to make them Tired of searching for special toys that weren't mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed, step-by-step guide to making a range of mobile toys for children, including a scooter, a tricycle, two utility carts, a wooden land rover, and more. Complete with comprehensive instructions and handy illustrations, this book is ideal for those...

This is a vintage guide to making a variety of lovely soft toys by hand, ranging from cute ducklings to teddy bears. A timeless handbook full of simple instructions and helpful diagrams, "The Making of Soft Toys" is recommended for all with a love...

This fascinating early work will appeal to doll collectors, dress makers and sewing enthusiasts alike. Extensively illustrated with text diagrams to accompany comprehensive dolls' dressmaking instructions forming a complete how-to guide. Contents Include: The Doll Dressmaker; Underwear; Night Clothes; Two Dresses; Doll Bonnets and...

Builder Boards promote working together, develop creativity, encourage problem solving, and teach 3-dimensional thinking. They can be stored in a closet, and can be used inside or outside. A great project for the family to do together, and they last a lifetime.Author: Candy MeachamISBN-10:...

A fascinating, detailed and well illustrated collection of 106 toy games and toy making instructions from Victorian times. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with...

This book is a collection of patterns for small dolls (71/2" or 19 cm). The book includes full size patterns and detailed sewing instructions for the Florabunda cloth doll and her outfits. The outfits will also fit Walmart's My Life mini, Madam Alexander's(R) Wendy,...

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for the building of dolls houses and furniture. How to Make Dolls' Houses provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for building a variety of houses, beginning with a simple model schoolhouse that could be made cheaply and...

Much has been written about the popular kachina dolls carved by the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona, but little has been revealed about the artistry behind them. Now Helga Teiwes describes the development of this art form from early traditional styles to the action-style...

Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history. Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in...

This book is written for beginning and intermediate wood carvers interested in carving a traditional Hopi kachina-style doll. Tom Moore, a respected kachina-style doll carver for forty years, provides historical information about the evolution of kachina dolls and kachina carvings. He traces the art...

Discover the most adventurous way to knit dollsAmigurumi is the Japanese hobby of creating dolls and anthropomorphic stuffed animals with an anime aesthetic. Long popular in Asia, amigurumi are on an upward trajectory in the U.S. as more crafters discover this unique form of...