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October 2012 Art & Craft
Star Wars Origami
Alexander, Chris
Here’s the perfect book for every Star Wars
fan who has wanted to make their own
Death Star, stage a hand-crafted starfighter
attack, or make an army of their very own
clone troopers; for every reader that helped
propel the Origami Yoda books to the top
of the New York Times bestseller lists; and
for every kid who simply loves origami
— whatever the theme. Using specially
designed origami paper featuring art from
Lucasfilm, each fold takes you one step
closer to a miniature replica of 35 of the
most iconic characters, creatures, fighters,
and weapons from the Star Wars universe.
Killer Slippers
Godlee, Nick
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Wild and wacky but wickedly wearable,
the slippers found in this delightful book
are guaranteed to brighten up your day.
With fifteen awesorne projects - frorn a
pair of chugging boats to slippers truly fit
for a King (or Queen) - these wondrous
slippels are all designed by Nick Godlee,
a top Broadway musical costume maker, to
enable you to slink around your home taking
on a different persona every day. With
easy-to-find materials and fully illustrated
instructions that are simple and clear, along
with fabulous full-page colour shots of the
finished products, this magical book will
bring out the fanciful fool inside of us all!
$29.95 • 216 x 203 mm • 9780761169437 • PB • 272 pp
Thrifty Style: Clever ways to repurpose
Chisholm, Janine
Discover how to transform vintage finds
and well-worn clothes into fashion-forward
pieces. Whether you trawl markets for
pre-loved clothing that’s in need of repair,
or simply want to update your existing
wardrobe, you’ll find plenty of inspiration
here. Janine Chisholm, an experienced
dressmaker, teaches you how to rework
clothes into new styles - from adding
embellishments and changing necklines,
sleeves and hems to total transformations,
such as creating a brand new dress from
two old ones. With clear, step-by-step
artworks, as well as a comprehensive
sewing techniques section, this book will
tell you everything you need to know for a
wardrobe that’s all your own.
$27.95 • 276 x 208 mm • 9781908170897 • PB • 128 pp
The Art of Napkin Folding
RPS
Add a stylish and thoughtful finishing touch
to your table with The Art of Napkin
Folding. How much better food tastes
when it is thoughtfully presented at a
beautiful and stylish table, and what better
way to embellish your dining experience
than with a chic folded napkin. There
are step-by-step instructions for 20 napkin
folds in a range of stylish shapes. Inspiring
ideas for decorating, embroidering and
monogramming are also included, as well
as for making napkin rings using fresh
flowers, fruit and ribbons. Whether it’s a
relaxed family lunch or a formal wedding
table, The Art of Napkin Folding is full of
inspiring suggestions for beautifully styled
napkins.
$19.95 • 246 x 189 mm • 9781843178880 • PB • 96 pp
Learn to Knit, Love to Knit
Wilkinson, Anna
Anna Wilkinson is a splendid fresh talent in
the world of knitwear design who, for her
debut book, has put together a collection of
20 contemporary garments and accessories
that not only teach you the basics of the
craft but also give results that will be the
envy of all your friends. Anna’s designs
are flattering to women of all shapes and
exceptionally easy to wear. Throughout
the book, Anna is on hand with a readyreference
of techniques and tips to guide
you. So, if you have ever really wanted to
learn to knit but you have yet to find the right
beginner’s projects to tempt you, then Learn
to Knit, Love to Knit is the book for you.
$29.95 • 248 x 190 mm • 9781849491617 • PB • 144 pp
Recycled Robots
Malone, Robert
Robots and kids: a perfect combination.
From R2-D2 to the Transformers to WALL-E,
robots are a source of endless fascination.
Now comes an irresistible book and kit that
shows how to make ten different robotsthat
move-out of the most ordinary things
from around the house. By delivering
an experience that’s so much richer than
putting together a model, this book gets to
the essence of creativity and imaginative
problem-solving and shows how to be an
inventor, designer, and engineer all in one.
Created by robot expert Robert Malone the
plans are ingenious and include a materials
list plus step-by-step directions illustrated
with detailed, full-color photographs.
$19.95 • 186 x 165 mm • 9781849752718 • HB • 112 pp
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$39.95 • 279 x 178 mm • 9780761154662 • PB • 144 pp