This detailed guide provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, bog gardens and rain gardens. You'll learn how to construct each structure, how to incorporate a variety of aquatic plants, fish, and other pond inhabitants, and even how to design wooden bridges and stepping-stones. You'll find advice, recommended plants for all regions, plus special tips for gardens in extreme conditions. A best-selling resource, this updated edition features today's newest technologies and products, such as pond-less waterfall kits for small spaces, plus a new chapter on constructing naturalistic swimming ponds that are free from chlorine. Also included is new information on construction, planting methods, and various DIY ponds, water features, and rain gardens that are suitable for both small, urban plots and expansive suburban landscapes, making this complete how-to guide accessible for anyone!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 14-03-2023

With clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty so you can build your skills and accomplish the most challenging, final project. Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips so you can learn everything you need to know before you begin spoon carving. Artistic and atmospheric photography elevates this project guide, as well as its emphasis on spoon carving as a way of life rather than just an occasional hobby.

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Pages: 128

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 07-03-2023

Woodworking with Resin is a skill-building guide that offers more than 20 unique designs and 13 step-by-step scroll saw projects that all incorporate resin elements and progress in difficulty. Opening with insightful sections on the scroll saw and turning basics, applying patterns, avoiding common pitfalls, selecting a blade, mixing and pouring resin, practice exercises, and so much more, you'll be fully equipped with all the essential knowledge and skills you need before you begin. From coasters and holiday fretwork ornaments to compound cut butterflies, a pinecone pen and a colored pencil bowl. Woodworking with Resin offers a treasure trove of inspiration and skill-building projects to take your woodworking technique to the next level - all while you work with resin.

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Pages: 104

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 28-03-2023

A fun and educational way to explore the natural world, this portable activity book teaches kids about hummingbirds, owls, robins and other feathered friends through puzzles, patterns, word searches and codes. These entertaining activities will keep kids engaged for hours as they learn about the world of birds. Parents and teachers alike use Vicki's fun activities to demonstrate that learning can - and should - be fun!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 133 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 06-09-2022

If you enjoy origami or papercrafting, you'll love kirigami! 24 projects for handmade greeting cards, vases, gift boxes, lanterns, holiday decorations, and more Combine origami & papercrafts to discover a new Japanese art & crafting hobby Designs include animals, sentiments, succulents, flowers, fruits, trees, and more A beginner-friendly introductory guide for newcomers to kirigami, with easy-to-make projects Perfect for crafters of any level, this skill-building book is an introduction to kirigami. The magical and ancient Japanese art of kirigami combines paper folding (origami) with papercutting to create delicate three-dimensional objects. This practical book teaches the basic techniques of this art, its core being precision and concentration. All you need to complete the projects is paper, a knife, and your imagination. Make a start, develop your skills, and take on a few challenges! Inside Beginner's Guide to Kirigami, you'll work through 24 intricate designs that will spark your imagination, each accessible and easy to master even for a novice. Projects include: First Christmas Tree Pretty Dragonfly Love Pop-Up Card Stylish Lantern Terrarium Basket Japanese Crane Paper Lace Doilies ...and much more! With beautiful photography, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for folding and cutting charming 3D sculptures, kirigami is sure to become your newest favorite hobby!

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Pages: 96

Dimensions: 188 x 219 mm

Publication Date: 06-09-2019

Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

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Pages: 182

Dimensions: 216 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 13-09-2022

A complete and contemporary update to this best-selling resource for woodburners, reknowned artist Lora Irish reveals her secrets in this newly revised edition. Beginner and advanced pyrographers alike benefit from more than 40 original traceable line art designs, and step-by-step instructions for transferring a pyrography pattern.

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Pages: 200

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 25-10-2022

Before you buckle up and hit the road, grab a pen and this on-the-go road trip activity book for kids. Perfect for kids who love an adventure, this jam-packed compact activity book has everything kids ages 5-10 need to have as much fun getting there as they will when they arrive.

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Pages: 80

Dimensions: 133 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 11-10-2022

With the help of this book and companion CD, anyone can learn to play the ukulele overnight. No prior musical experience is assumed! Includes CD with practice exercises. Learn to Play the Ukulele, 2nd Edition will teach anyone how to play the ukulele overnight. No prior musical experience is assumed. Beginners learn how to hold the instrument, position the hands, strumming techniques, basic chords and beyond. An enclosed CD guides the reader through a series of exercises, which are organized in progressive fashion (practicing one strum and slowly building to more complicated rhythmic patterns). The CD also includes a variety of charming songs that readers will be able to strum along with (starting with one/two chords and progressing on to more complex). Encouraging tips are included as well as fun/interesting trivia and sidebars about the ukulele. Music theory is included, but the emphasis is on getting up to speed and on with the fun of playing quickly.

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Pages: 128

Dimensions: 204 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 05-10-2018

From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Every general carving style - from classical to whimsical to rustic - is detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included step-by-step projects are designed to help beginner woodcarvers build proficiency and the handy resource section and a glossary complete this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, two new step-by-step projects (a simple spoon and a Santa face) and updated photography.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 304

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 11-10-2022