Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies


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Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.




The Golden Book of Crafts and Hobbies


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A book containing many projects for boys and girls. It is well illustrated with clear drawings.




Leathercraft Weaving (REA's Hobbies Crafts Series)


Book Description

REA's Hobbies & Crafts series will instruct and inspire hobbyists from the novice to the expert. These unique "how-to books" provide comprehensive treatment of materials, tools, and techniques. They are the ideal reference for creating beautiful and lasting projects. Each book is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the history of the craft and the essential tools for creating and building the projects. The second section consists of dozens of beginner and advanced projects with fully illustrated designs and plans. The hobbyist will acquire a working knowledge of materials, a higher level of control over work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles. Leathercraft & Weaving provides an introduction to these ancient arts carried forward into modern times. Plans and designs for over 200 projects are also included.




Craft, Inc.


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Craft, Inc. is the hipster business primer for entrepreneurial crafters to turn what they do for fun into what they do for money. Pro crafter Meg Mateo Ilasco offers a step-by-step guide to everything from developing products and naming the company to writing a business plan, applying for licenses, and paying taxes. Chapters on sales, marketing, trade shows, and publicity round out the mix. Plus, in-depth interviews with such craft luminaries as Jonathan Adler, Lotta Jansdotter, Denyse Schmidt, and Jill Bliss provide inspiration and practical advice. Accessible, informative, and more than a little spunky, Craft, Inc. paves the way for today's creative minds to become tomorrow's trendsetters.




Get Started in Leather Crafting


Book Description

• The must-have guide for working with leather. • Great book for beginning leather crafters. • Comprehensive presentation of essential techniques. • Handy tips from leather crafting experts. • Well-illustrated with color photos. • Traditional floral carving step-by-step project.




Hobbies


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Whether it's needlepoint or woodworking, collecting stamps or dolls, everyone has a hobby, or is told they need one. But why do we fill our leisure time with the activities we do? And what do our hobbies say about our culture? Steven Gelber here traces the history and significance of hobbies from the mid-nineteenth century through the 1950s. Although hobbies are often touted as a break from work, Gelber demonstrates that they reflect and reproduce the values and activities of the workplace by bringing utilitarian rationality into the home, imitating the economic stratification of the marketplace, and reinforcing traditional gender roles. Drawing on a wide array of social and cultural theory, Hobbies fills a critical gap in American cultural history and provides a compelling new perspective on the meaning of leisure.




Woodworking Cabinetry (REA's Hobbies Crafts Series)


Book Description

REA's Hobbies & Crafts series will instruct and inspire hobbyists from the novice to the expert. These unique "how-to books" provide comprehensive treatment of materials, tools, and techniques. They are the ideal reference for creating beautiful and lasting projects. Each book is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the history of the craft and the essential tools for creating and building the projects. The second section consists of dozens of beginner and advanced projects with fully illustrated designs and plans. The hobbyist will acquire a working knowledge of materials, a higher level of control over work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles. Woodworking & Cabinetry provides an introduction to woodworking, woodcarving and woodturning, as well as the use of varnishes and lacquers. Designs and plans for over 80 projects are also included.




Hobbies For Men


Book Description

Revised for 2019. Now with 108 hobbies for manly men. GREAT GIFT UNDER 10 DOLLARS With black and white pictures in the print edition and reduced price A hobby gives a man freedom to pursue his passions and is an outlet for the facets of life that are not stimulated by career or personal obligations. Pursuing a manly hobby says you are a guy with a sense of adventure and the desire to expand his creative forces. The measure of manliness is very subjective. Is it defined by physical strength? Confidence? Compassion? Intelligence? No matter your thoughts, most of us can probably agree that at least in some measure a man is defined by what he does. Work and family, of course, are likely the things that occupy most of a man's time but then there are activities that are an outlet for other talents and creativity - his hobbies. A hobby gives a man freedom to pursue his passions and is an outlet for the facets of life that are not stimulated by career or personal obligations. Pursuing a manly hobby says you are a guy with a sense of adventure and the desire to expand his creative forces. Here are 108 examples of hobbies for real men.




Crafts and Hobbies


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Wonderful Hobbies


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""Wonderful Hobbies"" explores the transformative power of engaging in fulfilling pastimes, offering readers a comprehensive guide to discovering and cultivating hobbies that enrich their lives. This insightful book delves into the psychology of hobbies, examines a diverse array of activities, and provides practical steps for integrating leisure pursuits into daily life. By introducing the concept of ""hobby personality types,"" the book helps readers identify activities that align with their interests and temperaments. The author presents compelling evidence from psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to support the book's central thesis: finding the right hobby can lead to personal fulfillment, skill development, and enhanced well-being. ""Wonderful Hobbies"" introduces innovative ideas such as ""hobby cross-pollination,"" encouraging readers to combine different interests for unique and personalized activities. The book's approach balances academic research with practical advice and engaging anecdotes, making it accessible to a wide audience seeking to enrich their lives through meaningful leisure activities. Progressing through chapters that explore various hobby categories, from creative arts to outdoor activities, the book offers insights into the potential benefits of each pursuit. It also addresses the historical context of hobbies and their evolving role in society, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how leisure activities contribute to personal growth, cognitive health, and overall life satisfaction.