Judy Balchin Books

Provides step-by-step instructions using decorative painting techniques on various surfaces to create a range of items, including a fruity flower pot, bumble bee spoon and a tiger paperweight. Suggested level: primary.

Offering over 190 Art Nouveau designs, this book invites both adults and children to engage in the relaxing and enjoyable hobby of coloring. It serves as a creative outlet that requires no special skills, making it accessible to everyone. With colored examples included for inspiration, users can immerse themselves in a stress-relieving activity that blends artistry with personal expression.

Have fun needle felting your way through miniature worlds, creatures and faces in this inspiring beginner's book.

Learn from award-winning authors Roz and Judy how to needle felt dolls that are fun, larger-than-life and full of character. Give it a stab!

Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters!The authors’ previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021, and has sold over 70,000 copies.

Needle-felting is an easy and fun technique, requiring little in the way of expensive materials or equipment. Its accessibility means it's becoming more and more popular, and here Judy Balchin and Roz Dace show you how to make 20 wonderful little teddy bears using this tactile technique. Each bear measures around 10-12cm (4-5in) tall and can be made in a matter of hours from a bundle of wool fibres, a felting needle and some carefully chosen embellishments. Each bear has its own special character, and they make ideal gifts and keepsakes for friends and love ones. There's a pretty ballet bear, a cool Christmas bear, as well as a vintage bear, rainbow bear and cute baby bears. Each project is accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, and there are handy hints and tips throughout the book to help the making process even easier. Detailed guidance is provided at the start of the book on the materials and equipment you need; how to sculpt a basic bear; make your bears' paws, feet and faces; and how to really bring your bear to life by carefully positioning the nose, eyes and ears. The techniques are easy to learn and soon you will be designing and making bears of your own to keep or give. Pop over to the Woolly Felters website to see their full range of kits and workshops: www.woollyfelters.com

July Balchin shows how to make twenty great masks for adults' or children's parties, from paper plates or readily available mask blanks. You are sure to find something here for any occasion, whether you want to go as a fairy, an Aztec, an alien or a witch.

A colourful, comprehensive and practical guide, illustrating how to create beautiful Celtic designs in glass painting. schovat popis

Make 20 cute teddy bears with character using needle felting, from the authors of the Best Craft book 2021 "Needle Felting for Beginners"Needle-felting is an easy and fun technique, requiring little in the way of expensive materials or equipment and award-winning authors Judy Balchin and Roz Dace show how to make 20 wonderful little teddy bears using this tactile technique.Each bear measures around 4-5in tall and can be made in a matter of hours from a bundle of wool fibers, a felting needle and some carefully chosen embellishments. Each bear has its own special character, and they make ideal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones. There's a pretty ballet bear, a cool Christmas bear, as well as a vintage bear, rainbow bear and cute baby bears.• Detailed guidance is provided on the materials and equipment you need• How to sculpt a basic bear; make your bears' paws, feet and faces; and how to really bring your bear to life by carefully positioning the nose, eyes and ears.• The techniques are easy to learn and soon you will be designing and making bears of your own to keep or give.• Each project is accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs• Handy hints and tips throughout the book help the making process even easier.With 18 bears to choose from, some with little friends to make as well, there is something for everyone in this delightful little book.

Taking inspiration from The Book of Kells —an ancient illuminated manuscript that contains the four Gospels of the New Testament and was translated by Celtic monks—this crafter's companion features more than 100 designs that can be easily used and employed by artists. From interlaced patterns and stylized figures to intriguing animals and mythical beasts and birds, this collection will strike a chord with any artist who has an interest in Celtic art or history. An accompanying CD-ROM that features each of the designs, which can be reproduced at any scale, is also included.