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Books Of Creative Pursuits
30 items
By
Nalwesya Chibuye
All the books i have read in my pursuit of hobbies .
Sections
9
Beading ,Bead embroidery
Clay sculpturing and jewelry
Knitting
Leather
Jewelry
Plastic Canvas
Beading ,Bead embroidery
I love beads and these books have helped me hone my craft
This was easy to follow and the instructions were clear and straightforward. Fun to use when you want to make bead floral pieces.
The Beaded Garden: Flowers With Beads & Thread
If you are obsessed with plastic canvas and beads this is the book for you . It was easy to read and understand.
Boxes with Buttons & Beads
This was delightful to read . Opened my horizon to knitting with beads . Highly recommend if you are passionate about beads and knitting
Knitting with Beads: 30 Sweaters & Accessories
There is so much more one can do with beads and this book is the perfect bead quilting guide
Creative Quilting with Beads: Bags & More
If you have the beads mania and you don’t want to be tied down to one way of beadwork this book is for you
1000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads & Chains
Comprehensive guide on making bead jewelry. Easy to follow for an absolute beginner
A World of Beads: Make Unique Jewellery
If you are obsessed with bead weaving this is an excellent book to get you started .
Ancient Worlds: Modern Beads
There is so much you can do with beads . If head bags are your passion. This is the best book.
The Art of Making Hand Beaded Bags
If bear embroidery is your favorite passion this book also introduces embroidering with other embellishments which is very informative.
Embroidered & Embellished: 85 Stitches Guide
Bead Tatting explained very well for both beginners and seasoned beaders to understand
Bead Tatting
If you are passionate about bead Brickstitch Fringe Earrings pattern and how to make them this book is an easy to follow guide .
Learn Brick Stitch Fringe Earrings: 20 Designs
Another bead obsession but you have to know how to knitt .
Bead Knitted Pendant Bags
Clay sculpturing and jewelry
All the books I read on polymer clay and also clay sculpture making .
Advanced polymer clay sculpting . Loved the step by step instructions which made it easier for me to follow
Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay
Stunning earring designs easy to follow and execute .
Polymer Clay Jewelry: Guide to Wearable Art
If your aren’t afraid to play with color this book is for you .
Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques & Jewelry
Easy to understand polymer clay earring book . Very well written
Making Polymer Clay Earrings: Essential Techniques & 20 Projects
Easy to understand book.perfect if all you dream about is polymer clay and things you can make from polymer clay
Handmade Clay Jewelry: Beginner’s Guide
Knitting
Books that made knitting and crocheting simple for me
If you can’t knitt to save your life but you still want to go to war with knitting try this book on hand knitting.
Hand Knitting
If you cannot knitt and you are frustrated . Read the book
Knitting Basics: Stitches & Techniques - Lord
Easy to follow knitting if you are an absolute beginner and you are about to lose your mind .
Vogue® Knitting Ultimate Knitting Book
Excellent book on shaping knitting.
Shaping Knitting: Designer's Guide to Stitches
Book made it easy for me to understand knitting .
Knitting Patterns for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide
Leather
Books on leather bags and other things that made it easy for me to understand.
This is the best book if you are obsessed about leather and making leather bags.
Woven Leather Bags: Craft & Weave Purses
This book is a jem when you want to make luxury leather bags .
Making Leather Bags, Wallets & Cases: 20+ Projects
Jewelry
Books on jewelry making
If you are obsessed with tiaras read the book.
Tiaras: Past and Present
Wire jewellery will always be in fashion and this book is easy to understand for anyone interested in fashion .
How to Make Hammered Wire Jewellery - Jones
Plastic Canvas
Books on plastic canvas that simplified the process for me
If you love books and plastic canvas . this is a book for you .
Plastic Canvas Book Covers: In 10-mesh Canvas
Tie and Dye , Batik
The book lays the foundation for tie and dye and batik . easy to understand.
Batik, Tie Dyeing, Stenciling & Printing
Paper Mache
This book is a gem .It explains very easily how to make various paper mache projects .
PAPIER MACHE PROJECT BOOK
Doll Making
comprehensive books on how to make dolls
A very detailed book ,made it easy to follow the doll making intructions
Creating Early American Dolls
