Crafts

Crane Origami

The image of the crane holds a very precious place in the hearts of Japanese people. Often used to express feelings of joy at times of celebration, the crane has become the most popular and beloved origami figure. Throughout history, it has been inextricably entwined with Japanese tradition and lore, from a legend promising that anyone who folds one thousand cranes will be granted a wish for long life or recovery from illness, to its role as a modern-day symbol of peace in recognition of a young Hiroshima victim. With beautiful color photos and clear, easy-to-follow instructions, Crane Origami shows readers how to make 64 unusual and practical folded-paper creations including: . Chopstick holders and rests . Boxes and gift wrappings . Lamp shades . Mobiles . Wreaths and other wall decorations . Garlands Ten of the designs are for connecting cranes cascades of multiple cranes made from cutting a single sheet of paper and date back to the Edo period.

Kumiko Mizuno Ito

Beadweaving Brilliance: Make Beautiful Jewelry as You Learn Off-Loom Techniques

Just in time for holiday hand-made-gift-making, comes this beautifully illustrated book that shows crafters how to create colorful and unique beaded accessories. Using a single needle and thread, readers will learn a variety of stitches, including herringbone, peyote (also known as gourd), brick, square, right angle weave and African helix, to weave beads into a flat fabric or 3-dimensional object. The off-loom beading technique lends itself to fashioning striking accessories; and in Beadweaving Brilliance, author Kumiko Mizuno offers precise instructions for 30 different projects that will take even a novice beader no more than two hours to complete. The book is divided into sections covering five different types of accessories - rings, pendants, straps, bracelets and necklaces - and also includes sections on basic techniques, color variations and tools.

Kumiko Mizuno Ito

Beadweaving Brilliance 2: Make Beautiful Jewelry While Mastering Six Basic Beading Stitches, Special Bonus Section on Peyote Stitch

My Favorite Felt Sweets: 106 Mouth-Watering Felt Replicas

Jun Maekawa

Genuine Origami: 43 Mathematically-Based Models, from Simple to Complex

Adam Golabek

MIG-29 Vol 2: Polish Wings No 12

This new title in the established and popular "Polish Wings" series tells the story of the MiG-29 and MiG-29UB trainer version aircraft in the Polish Air Force. The acquisition and operations of these Russian aircraft in Poland is told in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. The color schemes and markings of every single aircraft used in Poland are illustrated and described.

Krzysztof Wolowski

Bf 109 Late Versions: Camouflage and Markings

This book describes and illustrates the late versions of the Bf 109 with long tail during WW2. Covering the late Bf 109 G and K variants, the camouflage and markings of these aircraft are described and illustrated in great detail.Fully illustrated with many rare wartime photos and scale plans of the version's differences. Full color profiles of many representative aircraft.

Alan Griffith

Consolidated Mess: The Illustrated Guide to Nose-Turreted B-24 Production Variants in Usaaf Combat Service

Hakan Gustavsson, Ludovico Slongo

Desert Prelude 2: Operation Compass

Marek Rys

German Air Projects Vol 4: Attack Aircraft

The speculation about what the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) might have achieved if World War II had continued into 1946 is a fascinating and rapidly growing field of interest. This book develops some of this intriguing speculation with extensive illustrations and descriptions of German attack aircraft that were proposed but never flew, from the mid thirties until the end of WWII. Volume 4 describes projects developed by Junkers, Messerchmitt and others.

Ryusuke Ishiguro, Tadeusz Januszewski

Kugisho E14y Glen: America Attacker

This book describes and illustrates the only Japan aircraft which attacked US mainland.

Per Benjamin, Max Van De Sluis, Tomas De Bruyne

Creativity with Flowers: Christmas: Creativity with Flowers

After Bouquets and Interiors, Per, Tomas and Max now also share their creative secrets of Christmas decoration. The different techniques are explained step by step, each time accompanied by pictures. Every florist shows seven Christmas creations. All-time classics in Christmas decoration are revamped and completely new materials give them a surprising twist. Be inspired by the never-ending creativity of these masters in floral design and make the most beautiful seasonal decorations yourself. A source of ideas for young professionals, but also for everyone who is passionate about floral art.

Moniek Vanden Berghe

Flowers in Love 2

After having finished training in painting, ceramics and sculpture, Moniek Vanden Berghe focused on floral art. Her style is contemporary-modern. One of her main specialities is bridal work. With an eye for stunning detail, she designs, with great accuracy, bridal bouquets, floral purses, corsages, hair claps and tiaras... She also decorates the bridal table, the cars, the church and the bridesmaids in an elegant and harmonious way. This book offers 'bridal ideas' to florists and is an inspiration for anyone who's soon to be married and wants to have a flourishing party. This is an excellent addition to Moniek's first bestseller on the theme of love and marriage. Text in English, French and Dutch. Also available: Flowers in Love ISBN 9789058561619 %22.50 More than 25,000 copies sold! Wedding Emotions ISBN 9789058561756 %42.50 Brides in Bloom ISBN 9789058561190 %42.50

Gil Boyard, Muriel Le Couls, Patrick Sordoillet

Floral Art Structures/En Art Floral

Floral structures are the in-thing. They make a base for decoration and can be used over and over again. Gil Boyard and Muriel le Couls, both Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), designed structures for tables, buffets and halls. Firstly they elaborately present the structure in situ. Afterwards they decorate them in three completely different ways, in order to demonstrate the countless possibilities for re-use. This book is brimming with creative ideas. Text in English and French.

Per Benjamin, Max Van De Sluis, Tomas De Bruyne

Arrangements

Step by step instructions and ideas for creating unique floral arrangements.

Per Benjamin

Wedding Flowers

Wedding Flowers is the sixth volume in the success series Creativity with flowers. Life3 arranges imaginative and inspirational wedding bouquets, from simply elegant to wildly creative, suiting to every bride-to-be's style, personality and taste

Per Benjamin, Max Van De Sluis, Tomas De Bruyne

Table Arrangements

Table Decemberorations provides you with numerous ideas and looks to create when a special get-together is in order. Casual or stylish, delicate or eye-catching; these centrepieces will both dress up your table setting and provide your guests with a conve

Moniek Vanden Berghe

Flowers in Love 3

This book is overflowing with spontanaeity and vision; a source of inspiration for florists and brides-to-be alike.

International Floral Art

The aim of this biannual publication is to document the world's most original and innovative floral art.

Jewelry Design Handbook

Drawing is an essential part of any creative process and it is the most efficient tool for transmitting a mental concept or image. This book contains a careful selection of the work of leading jewelry designers, revealed through their illustrations.