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An offshoot of Rockport Publishers, Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers' business to a non-professional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts including artists, illustrators, crafters, and cooks on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to dog training and doll making. |
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Creative Alcohol Inks
A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Amazing Effects--Explore Painting, Pouring, Blending, Textures, and More!
by Ashley Mahlberg
Pub Date 21 Jan 2020
Pour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium.Get an overview of essential materials, substrates, and finishes.Explore techniques for applying alcohol inks, such as...
Creative Alcohol Inks
Ashley Mahlberg
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The Pollinator Victory Garden
Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, and Other Pollinators
by Kim Eierman
Pub Date 7 Jan 2020
The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment—the steep decline of pollinators. The Pollinator Victory Garden offers practical solutions for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals.
Pollinators are critical to our food supply and...
Pollinators are critical to our food supply and...
The Pollinator Victory Garden
Kim Eierman
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How to Embroider Almost Everything
A Sourcebook of 500+ Modern Motifs + Easy Stitch Tutorials - Learn to Draw with Thread!
by Wendi Gratz
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019
How to Embroider Almost Everything is an inspiring, fun, and sophisticated collection of 500+ stitch motifs from embroidery designer Wendi Gratz that offers a fresh new take on embroidery.Get a detailed checklist of everything you’ll need to embark on your stitch journey: threads, needles, fabric, and more.Find step-by-step tutorials for essential stitches...
How to Embroider Almost Everything
Wendi Gratz
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Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids
40+ Fun Art Projects to Build Amazing Math Skills
by Karyn Tripp
Pub Date 19 Nov 2019
In Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, you’ll find an amazing collection of more than 40 hands-on art activities that make learning about math fun!Create fine art-inspired projects using math, including M. C. Escher’s tessellations, Wassily Kandinski’s abstractions, and Alexander Calder’s mobiles.Make pixel art using graph paper, grids, and dot...
Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids
Karyn Tripp
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Color Harmony for Artists
How to Transform Inspiration into Beautiful Watercolor Palettes and Paintings
by Ana Victoria Calderon
Pub Date 19 Nov 2019
Explore and create expressive palettes and paintings with Color Harmony for Artists.
Watercolor author, artist, and teacher Ana Victoria Calderon guides you through choosing, mixing, and using color with watercolor and mixed media to create the most expressive and appealing combinations and effects for a wide range of moods and subjects. You'll explore...
Color Harmony for Artists
Ana Victoria Calderon
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Draw Like an Artist: 100 Realistic Animals
Step-by-Step Realistic Line Drawing **A Sourcebook for Aspiring Artists and Designers
by Melissa Washburn
Pub Date 17 Dec 2019
Featuring 600+ sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful animal forms, detailed faces, and more, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Realistic Animals is a must-have visual reference book for student artists, scientific illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills.
This contemporary, step-by-step guidebook demonstrates ...
This contemporary, step-by-step guidebook demonstrates ...
Draw Like an Artist: 100 Realistic Animals
Melissa Washburn
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The Draw Any Animal Book
Over 150 Simple Step-by-Step Drawing Sequences for Every Kind of Creature
by Robert Lambry
Pub Date 15 Oct 2019
In the 1920s and 30s, French artist Robert Lambry (1902–1934) created a series of charming step-by-step lessons for drawing animals for a weekly children’s paper. They were later compiled into a book Les Animaux Tels Qu'ils Sont (Animals as They Are) and now, almost 100 years later, these beautiful lineworks will guide you to drawing perfection.
Lambry...
Lambry...
The Draw Any Animal Book
Robert Lambry
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The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book
Inspiration and Techniques for using Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Resin, and more; Create colorful paintings, resin coasters, agate slices, vases, vessels & more
by Jane Monteith
Pub Date 12 Nov 2019
Discover and master the fun, creative, and colorful methods of fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects, customizable to your personal vision and open to endless variation.
Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades...
Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades...
The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book
Jane Monteith
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Wonder Art Workshop
Creative Child-Led Experiences for Nurturing Imagination, Curiosity, and a Love of Learning
by Sally Haughey
Pub Date 12 Nov 2019
In Wonder Art Workshop, educator and educational development expert Sally Haughey shares her approach to hands-on, play-based learning with parents, teachers, and other facilitators, offering 25 activities that let your child take the lead in developing their own sense of intrinsic motivation to imagine, experiment, and discover.
The author's wonder-based...
The author's wonder-based...
Wonder Art Workshop
Sally Haughey
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The Urban Sketching Handbook: 101 Sketching Tips
Tricks, Techniques, and Handy Hacks for Sketching on the Go
by Stephanie Bower
Pub Date 5 Nov 2019
Master the challenges of drawing on location with this collection of insider know-how and expert tips and techniques.
Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them in this fully illustrated, portable book. Learn...
Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them in this fully illustrated, portable book. Learn...
The Urban Sketching Handbook: 101 Sketching Tips
Stephanie Bower
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Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition
100 New Recipes and Projects for Oddly Satisfying, Borax-Free Slime -- DIY Cloud Slime, Kawaii Slime, Hybrid Slimes, and More!
by Alyssa Jagan
Pub Date 12 Nov 2019
Take your slime to the next level! In Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition, you’ll find 100+ new, awesome, borax-free slime recipes and projects from slime master Alyssa J of @CraftySlimeCreator!Slime Start-Up: Begin with essential ingredients and basic recipes, plus new ways to make slime, slime safety, and troubleshooting tips.Amazing Mix-ins: Add color and...
Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition
Alyssa Jagan
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Mastering Kilns and Firing
Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More
by Lindsay Oesterritter
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing.
Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a ...
Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a ...
Mastering Kilns and Firing
Lindsay Oesterritter
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The Art of Watercolor Lettering
A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Modern Calligraphy and Lettered Art
by Kelly Klapstein
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019
Learn to letter beautifully with watercolor.
In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy...
In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy...
The Art of Watercolor Lettering
Kelly Klapstein
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Study with Me
Effective Bullet Journaling Techniques, Habits, and Hacks To Be Successful, Productive, and Organized - With Special Strategies for Mathematics, Science, History, Languages, and More
by Jasmine Shao, Alyssa Jagan
Pub Date 8 Oct 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Inspired by the global "study with me"/#studygram phenomenon: Study smarter, stay motivated, improve your grades—all by taking better, more effective notes!
Written by Jasmine Shao, founder of popular YouTube channel and Instagram account @studyquill, and Alyssa Jagan, founder of @craftyslimecreator and author of the DIY book Ultimate Slime,Study with Me...
Written by Jasmine Shao, founder of popular YouTube channel and Instagram account @studyquill, and Alyssa Jagan, founder of @craftyslimecreator and author of the DIY book Ultimate Slime,Study with Me...
Study with Me
Jasmine Shao, Alyssa Jagan
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Incredible Plant-Based Desserts
Colorful Vegan Cakes, Cookies, Tarts, and other Epic Delights
by Anthea Cheng
Pub Date 15 Oct 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
In Incredible Plant-Based Desserts, Instagram star Anthea Cheng (@rainbownourishments) shares her trade-secret recipes for fun and showstopping vegan sweet treats that are seriously luscious, mouthwatering, and beautiful.
Whether you are an eager home cook or a more experienced chef, Anthea shows you that sponge cakes can still be fluffy and moist and...
Whether you are an eager home cook or a more experienced chef, Anthea shows you that sponge cakes can still be fluffy and moist and...
Incredible Plant-Based Desserts
Anthea Cheng
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Handmade Tile
Design, Create, and Install Custom Tiles
by Forrest Lesch-Middelton
Pub Date 1 Oct 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations—from making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation.
No matter how many years of experience you have as a ceramic artist or how many home-improvement projects you've tackled, nothing prepares you for the unique world...
No matter how many years of experience you have as a ceramic artist or how many home-improvement projects you've tackled, nothing prepares you for the unique world...
Handmade Tile
Forrest Lesch-Middelton
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Bead Jewelry 101
Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction
by Karen Mitchell; Ann Mitchell
Pub Date 3 Sep 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Bead Jewelry 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level course for creating beaded jewelry taught through 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing and wirework.
Have you always wanted to try jewelry making but aren’t sure where to begin? Bead Jewelry 101 teaches you everything you need to know to create beautiful...
Have you always wanted to try jewelry making but aren’t sure where to begin? Bead Jewelry 101 teaches you everything you need to know to create beautiful...
Bead Jewelry 101
Karen Mitchell; Ann Mitchell
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First Time Window Treatments
The Absolute Beginner’s Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + 8 Projects
by Susan Woodcock
Pub Date 6 Aug 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Learning how to plan, make, and install your own beautiful curtains, drapes, shades, and other window decor may sound daunting, but with the expert, step-by-step guidance of Susan Woodcock in First Time Window Treatments, your goal is within reach.
Like having your very own sewing instructor at your side, First Time Window Treatments guides you expertly...
Like having your very own sewing instructor at your side, First Time Window Treatments guides you expertly...
First Time Window Treatments
Susan Woodcock
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First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch
The Absolute Beginner’s Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects
by Linda Wyszynski
Pub Date 3 Sep 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques.
Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch...
Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch...
First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch
Linda Wyszynski
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Sewing 101
Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction
by Editors of Quarry Books
Pub Date 3 Sep 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Sewing 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level sewing course taught through 20 step-by-step projects for garments and home décor.
Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing. Sewing Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew...
Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing. Sewing Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew...
Sewing 101
Editors of Quarry Books
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Little Learning Labs: Bugs for Kids, abridged paperback edition
20+ Family-Friendly Activities for Exploring the Amazing World of Beetles, Butterflies, Spiders, and Other Arthropods
by John W. Guyton
Pub Date 3 Sep 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Little Learning Labs: Bugs for Kids—an abridged paperback edition of Bug Lab for Kids, a finalist for the 2019 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books—presents 20+ fun and informative activities that celebrate all things beautiful, creepy, and crawly.
Prepare to cozy up with spiders, centipedes, butterflies, and bees, to name just a few! In ...
Prepare to cozy up with spiders, centipedes, butterflies, and bees, to name just a few! In ...
Little Learning Labs: Bugs for Kids, abridged paperback edition
John W. Guyton
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Little Learning Labs: Math Games for Kids, abridged paperback edition
25+ Fun, Hands-On Activities for Learning with Shapes, Puzzles, and Games
by Rebecca Rapoport; J.A. Yoder
Pub Date 3 Sep 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Little Learning Labs: Math Games for Kids—an abridged paperback edition of Math Games Lab for Kids—presents 25+ hands-on activities that include coloring, art, puzzles, and more that make learning about math fun.Explore geometry and topology by building, drawing, and transforming shapes.Discover how to color maps like a mathematician by using the fewest...
Little Learning Labs: Math Games for Kids, abridged paperback edition
Rebecca Rapoport; J.A. Yoder
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Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy
Essential Techniques Plus Step-by-Step Tutorials for Scanning, Editing, and Creating on a Tablet
by Shelly Kim
Pub Date 27 Aug 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
In Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy, Shelly Kim—popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor @lettersbyshells—offers lettering enthusiasts at all levels of experience a step-by-step course that shows how to develop and adapt traditional lettering skills and techniques to a variety of digital platforms. Lettering Essentials. The...
Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy
Shelly Kim
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Drawing the Head for Artists
Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture
by Oliver Sin
Pub Date 6 Aug 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters.
Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from...
Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from...
Drawing the Head for Artists
Oliver Sin
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Ever After
Create Fairy Tale-Inspired Mixed-Media Art Projects to Develop Your Personal Artistic Style
by Tamara Laporte
Pub Date 6 Aug 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Let the wisdom and enchantment of timeless fables and fiction help you achieve your creative goals! From celebrated mixed-media artist and author of Create Your Life Book Tamara Laporte, Ever After is a rich collection of step-by-step mixed-media art lessons inspired by fairy tales, folk tales, and classic fiction.
Based on one of Tamara’s popular series of...
Based on one of Tamara’s popular series of...
Ever After
Tamara Laporte
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A Year of Creativity
A Craft Date Planner to Meet, Share, and Create
by Petra Hoeksema; Lidy Nooij; Miriam Catshoek; Bregje Konings
Pub Date 23 Jul 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Do something creative every day! In A Year of Creativity, learn how to throw the perfect creative party with your friends—with organizing tips, 25 project ideas, and even recipes for snacks.
A "craft date" is a fun get-together with a handful of creative friends in which you surprise each other with craft and DIY projects using cool materials, inspire each...
A "craft date" is a fun get-together with a handful of creative friends in which you surprise each other with craft and DIY projects using cool materials, inspire each...
A Year of Creativity
Petra Hoeksema; Lidy Nooij; Miriam Catshoek; Bregje Konings
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Science in a Jar
35+ Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, Weather, the Environment, and More!
by Julia Garstecki
Pub Date 23 Jul 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
With Science in a Jar, kids and grown-ups need only gather a jar and a few other inexpensive and readily available household objects to begin investigating and confirming the science at work all around them. The 35+ experiments included cover various scientific disciplines: life science, earth science, physical science, weather, and more.
Some activities...
Some activities...
Science in a Jar
Julia Garstecki
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Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids
How to Stay Sharp, Have Fun, Avoid Bullies, and Be the Creative Ruler of Your Universe
by Adam Clarke; Victoria Bennett
Pub Date 2 Jul 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
In Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids, Adam Clarke (aka Wizard Keen) and Victoria Bennett offer projects and gameplay that will guide you to make great choices as a player and a person.
Minecraft is an amazing game that stimulates your creativity as you build whatever you can imagine, but it’s also great for learning about how to be a good citizen...
Unofficial Minecraft Life Hacks Lab for Kids
Adam Clarke; Victoria Bennett
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Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry
An offshoot of Rockport Publishers, Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers' business to a non-professional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts including artists, illustrators, crafters, and cooks on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to dog training and doll making.
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