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The Violin Maker

A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari

by John Marchese ...

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“[A] magical, profound, and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” —Douglas Brinkley, HistorianThis intensely human story, which moves from an ageless workshop in Brooklyn to the rehearsal rooms of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and across the globe to Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari, opens up for the reader the insular and fascinating realm of
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Confused Moose

E-Pattern from Knitting Mochimochi

by Anna Hrachovec ...

Series series Potter Craft ePatterns
This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing.
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The Brick Bible Presents Brick Genesis

by Brendan Powell Smith ...

The Brick Bible series, by master LEGO builder, photographer, and storyteller Brendan Powell Smith, has sparked new interest in this important religious text. His widely popular The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament brings together the major books of the Old Testament, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Now, for the first time and in a smaller, more portable format, The Brick Bible ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The Brick Bible series, by master LEGO builder, photographer, and storyteller Brendan Powell Smith, has sparked new interest in this important religious text. His widely popular The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament brings together the major books of the Old Testament, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Now, for the first time and in a smaller, more portable format, The Brick Bible
... Read more
Getting Started with 3D Carving

Five Step-by-Step Projects to Launch You on Your Maker Journey

by Zach Kaplan ...

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead of slowly depositing layers of plastic, a 3D carver starts with a solid block of material and carves it away using a rotating metal bit. It's faster than 3D printing, offers a wider choice of
... Read more
Badass Bricks

Thirty-Five Weapons of Mass Construction

by Jake Mackay ...

LEGO is fun. So are toy weapons. The only thing more fun is LEGO toy weapons! A compilation of badass brick weapons—some that actually even work—this book is designed for the adult brick enthusiast. Each project is original (i.e., not from a LEGO kit) and is accompanied by how-to schematics and full-color original photographs of the finished object. Dangerous and exciting projects include ... Read more

$12.99 USD

LEGO is fun. So are toy weapons. The only thing more fun is LEGO toy weapons! A compilation of badass brick weapons—some that actually even work—this book is designed for the adult brick enthusiast. Each project is original (i.e., not from a LEGO kit) and is accompanied by how-to schematics and full-color original photographs of the finished object. Dangerous and exciting projects include
... Read more
Making Simple Automata

by Robert Race ...

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls.
... Read more
Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

by Terese Cato ...

Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all ... Read more

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Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all
... Read more
Origami from the Heart Kit Ebook

Use Origami to Craft and Unique, Personalized Greeting Cards!: Origami Book with 16 Projects

by Florence Temko ...

Make beautiful origami valentines and love notes with this easy origami kit.Use the art of origami to craft and create unique, personalized greeting cards from the heart! Perfect for those tired of sending dull, commercially produced cards, Origami from the Heart Kit will help you wow that special someone with a handmade card just for them. This beautiful paper craft kit will allow origami ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Make beautiful origami valentines and love notes with this easy origami kit.Use the art of origami to craft and create unique, personalized greeting cards from the heart! Perfect for those tired of sending dull, commercially produced cards, Origami from the Heart Kit will help you wow that special someone with a handmade card just for them. This beautiful paper craft kit will allow origami
... Read more
Twenty to Knit

Knitted Bears All Dressed Up!

by Val Pierce ...

Series series Twenty to Make
Discover how to knit 20 cuddly new friends with these fun projects.All the bears in the book are based on the same, simple knitted bear, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book and are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. There are 20 unique designs, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honeybee bear, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how to knit 20 cuddly new friends with these fun projects.All the bears in the book are based on the same, simple knitted bear, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book and are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. There are 20 unique designs, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honeybee bear,
... Read more
An Illustrated Guide to Making Hard Toys - Animals from Papier MÃ¢chÃ© and Fair Ground Rides

by Mabel Early ...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to making toys for children, with instructions for making toy animals out of papier mache and fairground rides from wood. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable information, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in making their own toys, and would make for a lovely addition to the family bookshelf. Contents include: ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book is a detailed guide to making toys for children, with instructions for making toy animals out of papier mache and fairground rides from wood. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable information, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in making their own toys, and would make for a lovely addition to the family bookshelf. Contents include:
... Read more
Brick Dracula and Frankenstein

Two Classic Horror Tales Told in a Whole New Way

by Amanda Brack, Monica Sweeney, Becky Thomas ...

Get caught up in the two most famous scary stories of all time depicted in LEGO bricks! Creep your way through the shadowy sets of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula in this amazing brick adaptation. With one thousand color photographs, these stories and their monsters come alive in full plastic horror!Stare in awe as Dr. Frankenstein brings his brick monster to life in a risky ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Get caught up in the two most famous scary stories of all time depicted in LEGO bricks! Creep your way through the shadowy sets of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula in this amazing brick adaptation. With one thousand color photographs, these stories and their monsters come alive in full plastic horror!Stare in awe as Dr. Frankenstein brings his brick monster to life in a risky
... Read more
The Brick Bible: The New Testament

A New Spin on the Story of Jesus

by Brendan Powell Smith ...

From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament comes the much-anticipated New Testament edition. For over a decade, Brendan Powell Smith, creator of popular website bricktestament.com, has been hard at work using LEGO® to re-create scenes from the Bible. Now, in one volume, he has brought together over 1,000 “brick” photographs ... Read more

$13.99 USD

From the author of the highly praised and somewhat controversial The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament comes the much-anticipated New Testament edition. For over a decade, Brendan Powell Smith, creator of popular website bricktestament.com, has been hard at work using LEGO® to re-create scenes from the Bible. Now, in one volume, he has brought together over 1,000 “brick” photographs
... Read more
Making Paper Automata

by Rob Ives ...

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delightful ideas will be enjoyed by anyone armed with a pair of scissors and a creative ... Read more

$14.99 USD

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible selection of finished examples to give you inspiration and shows you how to breathe life into mechanical characters. Its clear instruction and delightful ideas will be enjoyed by anyone armed with a pair of scissors and a creative
... Read more
Origami Japanese Paper Folding

This Easy Origami Book Contains 50 Fun Projects and Origami How-to Instructions: Great for Both Kids and Adults

by Florence Sakade ...

This easy origami book is perfect for kids or beginners looking to try their hand at paper crafts!Perfect for the beginner. Featuring 50 simple origami designs, Origami Japanese Paper Folding introduces a variety of simple paper craft projects, including:a cata peacocka giraffea rabbitAs well as other exciting creations, like:a spaceshipa jet planea motorboat... ... Read more

$10.99 USD

This easy origami book is perfect for kids or beginners looking to try their hand at paper crafts!Perfect for the beginner. Featuring 50 simple origami designs, Origami Japanese Paper Folding introduces a variety of simple paper craft projects, including:a cata peacocka giraffea rabbitAs well as other exciting creations, like:a spaceshipa jet planea motorboat...
... Read more
free ebook Amigurumi crochet pattern Mr. frog

by Teerapon Chan-Iam ...

free ebook. Amigurumi crochet pattern frog to make and love finished size 8 inch. ... Read more

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free ebook. Amigurumi crochet pattern frog to make and love finished size 8 inch.
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Sayjai's Amazing Crochet Pattern Collection

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

This e-book contains 16 patterns written from 2009 to 2013. Included are a piggy hat, a Cheshire cat headband for the kids, flower balls to decorate the house, winter hats, scarfs and many other beautiful patterns. Sayjai is best known for her Amigurumi: the pink lady doll, monster rabbit, plus a little witch, nurse and mermaid. The patterns in this book are mostly easy, but you have to know the ... Read more

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This e-book contains 16 patterns written from 2009 to 2013. Included are a piggy hat, a Cheshire cat headband for the kids, flower balls to decorate the house, winter hats, scarfs and many other beautiful patterns. Sayjai is best known for her Amigurumi: the pink lady doll, monster rabbit, plus a little witch, nurse and mermaid. The patterns in this book are mostly easy, but you have to know the
... Read more
Onesie Bunny Girls Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

For little party bags you can crochet these little girl dolls. The dolls are 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall.Materials required:3.00 mm hook;DK, Light Worsted yarn;Polyester fiberfill;Tapestry needle;5 mm black beads for eyes : 2 beads for each doll;Needle and black thread for attaching eyes. ... Read more

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For little party bags you can crochet these little girl dolls. The dolls are 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall.Materials required:3.00 mm hook;DK, Light Worsted yarn;Polyester fiberfill;Tapestry needle;5 mm black beads for eyes : 2 beads for each doll;Needle and black thread for attaching eyes.
... Read more
16.000 Plans For Extreme Woodworking: Easy Projects For Saving a Ton of Money and Having a Blast!

by Bruce Press ...

Over 16000 Woodworking Plans at your fingertips!Each of the more than 16,000 plans is well organized and structured in a way that even a beginner can easily read, interpret, and follow.Instructions are detailed and clear! You are guaranteed to get the project done right if you strictly follow the provided instructions!Regardless of the project you are considering working on, from a plain toy box ... Read more

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Over 16000 Woodworking Plans at your fingertips!Each of the more than 16,000 plans is well organized and structured in a way that even a beginner can easily read, interpret, and follow.Instructions are detailed and clear! You are guaranteed to get the project done right if you strictly follow the provided instructions!Regardless of the project you are considering working on, from a plain toy box
... Read more
Red Devil Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

by MrsDevil ...

Crochet pattern to make a devil doll. This type of doll is called an Amigurumi. The design is from MrsDevil. It has been translated into English and published by Sayjai of K and J Dolls. This is a great doll to make for Halloween. You need only a basic understanding of crochet as it's an easy pattern. ... Read more

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Crochet pattern to make a devil doll. This type of doll is called an Amigurumi. The design is from MrsDevil. It has been translated into English and published by Sayjai of K and J Dolls. This is a great doll to make for Halloween. You need only a basic understanding of crochet as it's an easy pattern.
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A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids

40 Amigurumi Patterns for Adorable Monsters, Mythical Beings and More

by Rikki Gustafson ...

Create the Monster Menagerie of Your DreamsWho says creepy can’t be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of creatures to life like:- Cthulhu- Nessie- Werewolf- Zombies- Kraken- Mermaid- Big Foot- Gnome- Medusa- Fairy- Dragon<... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Create the Monster Menagerie of Your DreamsWho says creepy can’t be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of creatures to life like:- Cthulhu- Nessie- Werewolf- Zombies- Kraken- Mermaid- Big Foot- Gnome- Medusa- Fairy- Dragon<...
... Read more
Bunny Crochet Pattern

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

Crochet pattern to create little bunnies. They are very easy to make. The bunnies stand by themselves. This e-book contains the English original plus the Italian, French, German, Danish and Dutch translations.Size: you can make them in different sizes, from 6 to 20 inches (15 to 50 cm).MaterialsFor medium bunny (10" / 25 cm): Chunky, Bulky yarn, brand : Stylecraft Special Chunky, color : Cloud ... Read more

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Crochet pattern to create little bunnies. They are very easy to make. The bunnies stand by themselves. This e-book contains the English original plus the Italian, French, German, Danish and Dutch translations.Size: you can make them in different sizes, from 6 to 20 inches (15 to 50 cm).MaterialsFor medium bunny (10" / 25 cm): Chunky, Bulky yarn, brand : Stylecraft Special Chunky, color : Cloud
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Pink Little Lady

Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

Crochet pattern to make this cute Amigurumi doll. The pattern describes step by step how to crochet the pink little girl. The size of the doll is roughly 4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm (excluding the rabbit ears). ... Read more

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Crochet pattern to make this cute Amigurumi doll. The pattern describes step by step how to crochet the pink little girl. The size of the doll is roughly 4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm (excluding the rabbit ears).
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The Pink Rabbit Monster Witch Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

Crochet pattern to make a little monster for halloween. It has cute rabbit ears and a witch hat and broom for Halloween.Crochet level: easy.The Pink Monster is 6 inches high, excluding the hat. (15.5cm) ... Read more

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Crochet pattern to make a little monster for halloween. It has cute rabbit ears and a witch hat and broom for Halloween.Crochet level: easy.The Pink Monster is 6 inches high, excluding the hat. (15.5cm)
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Little Witch Doll Crochet Pattern

by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen ...

Crochet pattern to create a cute Halloween witch. The doll will be 4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm high.For materials you can use:3.00 mm hook;4 ply yarn (cream, black and red);Mohair yarn (red for hair);Polyester fiberfill;Two 5 mm black beads for eyes or other eyes as desired;Tapestry needle;Sewing needle and thread for attaching eyes. ... Read more

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Crochet pattern to create a cute Halloween witch. The doll will be 4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm high.For materials you can use:3.00 mm hook;4 ply yarn (cream, black and red);Mohair yarn (red for hair);Polyester fiberfill;Two 5 mm black beads for eyes or other eyes as desired;Tapestry needle;Sewing needle and thread for attaching eyes.
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