DIY

Puppets and Puppetry – Peter Fraser's illustrated guide to the craft and history of puppetry, published by B T Batsford in London in 1980. A first edition hardcover covering puppet making, stringing…

A classic illustrated guide to batik, tie dyeing, stenciling, silk-screen printing, block printing and other traditional methods of hand decorating fabrics.

Things to Make with Leather - An illustrated 1974 vintage guide to leathercraft, featuring practical techniques and projects for creating handmade leather accessories, including bags, purses and sandals. An interesting resource for…

The Magic of Marbling - A colourful 1995 First Edition South African guide to the traditional art of marbling by Rob and Jacky Fletcher. An attractive practical reference for artists, bookbinders, papercraft…

Decorative Paper  - A richly illustrated 1993 guide to the art of decorative paper by Diane V. Maurer-Mathison, covering traditional and creative techniques for colouring, patterning and embellishing paper. An excellent reference…

Given its accessible text and focus on craftsmanship, Woodworking Tools is ideal for anyone interested in hand-tool woodworking, restoration, furniture making or heritage craft.

Decorative Dolls’ Houses - A beautifully illustrated guide to twenty-five original dolls’ houses and miniature interiors by Caroline Hamilton, packed with period settings, decorative ideas, furnishings and inspiration for collectors and miniaturists.