Pixel Craft with Perler Beads


Book Description

The popularity of retro video games and Minecraft has turned young people on to pixel art. This book is packed with designs for the trendy pixelated look. Perler beads are a perennial favorite kids craft – a go-to for parents, camp counselors, etc. Easy to follow templates for all projects make it a good introduction for beginners. This is another great craft trend book from Fox Chapel Publishing & Design Originals.




Craft It with Perler Beads


Book Description

A collection of twenty-five easy-to-follow patterns you can use to turn Perler beads into a wide array of accessories and home goods. A new wave of crafters are turning Perler beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colorful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories. In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find over twenty-five easy patterns for a wide range of items—from jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock, and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Perler beads in a whole new light! Each project has a full-color chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish.




Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans


Book Description

• This is the first crafting book based on Minecraft, one of the most popular video games of all time • Minecraft has become a global craze with nearly 40 million registered users • This book will appeal to the large thriving Minecraft subculture • The Minecraft game is all about creativity, a good match for crafts • Great introduction to multiple crafts for young beginners




FF DOT: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy


Book Description

A hardcover volume that showcases the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy series! Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy's beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy's most popular highlighting tools used by the developers, and a special interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series, FF Dot is a one of a kind product that immerses readers into an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience. Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with Square Enix to bring fans FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy, translated into English for the first time. This localization of the original Japanese publication holds nearly 300 pages of colorful pixel art, and is an invaluable addition to any Final Fantasy fan's collection.




Craft it With Hama Beads


Book Description

Get fired up by fuse beads with this stunning collection of simple makes! A new wave of crafters are turning Hama Beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colourful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories. In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find fuse bead patterns, designs and ideas for a wide range of items – from jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Hama Beads in a whole new light! Each project has a full-colour chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish.




Arcade Game Typography


Book Description

The definitive survey of ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s arcade video game pixel typography. Arcade Game Typography presents readers with a fascinating new world of typography: the pixel typeface. Video game designers of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s faced color and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity. With each letter having to exist in a small pixel grid, artists began to use clever techniques to create elegant character sets within a tiny canvas. This book presents typefaces on a dynamic and decorative grid, taking reference from high-end type specimens while adding a suitably playful twist. Arcade Game Typography recreates that visual aesthetic, fizzing with life and color. Featuring pixel typefaces carefully selected from the first decades of arcade video games, Arcade Game Typography presents a completist survey of a previously undocumented outsider typography movement, accompanied by insightful commentary from author Toshi Omagari, a Monotype typeface designer himself. Gathering an eclectic range of typography, from hit games such as Super Sprint, Marble Madness, and Space Harrier to countless lesser-known gems, Arcade Game Typography is a vivid nostalgia trip for gamers, designers, and illustrators alike.




MiniEco


Book Description

MiniEco is the sensational craft blog of Kate Lilley. With over 250,000 followers it has taken on cult status in the international craft community, and that is purely down to Kates fresh, contemporary and beautifully explained and executed craft projects. With a book for children already under her belt, this publication focuses more on adults with 33 pieces including paper gems, an origami lampshade, macrame hangings, pop-up pixel cards, hama bead candle holders, and tie-dyed furoshiki cloths. The ideas range in complexity from the simple to the advanced, but each one is totally unique and has never before been published. The look of the book will reflect the immaculate, Japanese-inflected minimalism of the MiniEco website, with some high-end production finishes including a die-cut, dust-jacketed paperback binding and boldly pared-back photography. QR codes will link to animated gifs of the craft being made.




Beadcraft Emoji


Book Description

Check out our other Beadcraft books, including Minecraft, Pokemon, Vehicles, Space, and Christmas patterns! Beadcraft patterns work with Perler, Qixels, Hama, Artkal, Simbrix, Fuse, Melty, Nabbi, Pyslla, Minecraft Crafting Table, and many other fuse bead or crafting cube kits! The designs are also perfect for quilting and cross-stitch. Each pattern is provided in a easy-to-follow grid format. Lay your clear pegboard directly on top of the designs for super-easy beading! The patterns range from simple to complex, making it perfect for any age group. Ideal for birthday parties, craft events, and all fuse bead lovers! This fun-filled pattern book is printed in full-color to help bring your creations to life, and makes a great gift.







Craft Fail


Book Description

Shares photographs of craft failures, from glitter shoes that turned into a puddle of sparkling glop to spaghetti-stuffed garlic bread that looked like intestines streaming out of the dough.