Composting Basics
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
How to recycle household waste to make quality compost You don't need a science degree or a shed full of sophisticated equipment to make quality compost. What you need to get started is the know-how provided in this basic how-to book along a little elbow grease and the pile of organic materials you regularly throw away. Nature does the rest. Whether you live in the suburbs, country, or city, whether you have a garden or not, you can recycle household waste in an environmentally friendly way and turn it into black gold: compost. You'll learn what and how to compost, how to make or buy bins, how to build a compost pile and make compost tea, and how to compost with worms. It's simple and easy to do, and the best part is that you'll be saving money and helping to save the earth as well.
Beyond Basic Knitting
Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills
Part of the How To Basics series
Detailed information that builds on basic knitting techniques. How-to instructions complete with color photographs. Includes essential skills review and knitting resources list.
Composting Basics
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
How to recycle household waste to make quality compost
You don't need a science degree or a shed full of sophisticated equipment to make quality compost. What you need to get started is the know-how provided in this basic how-to book along a little elbow grease and the pile of organic materials you regularly throw away. Nature does the rest.
Whether you live in the suburbs, country, or city, whether you have a garden or not, you can recycle household waste in an environmentally friendly way and turn it into black gold: compost. You'll learn what and how to compost, how to make or buy bins, how to build a compost pile and make compost tea, and how to compost with worms. It's simple and easy to do, and the best part is that you'll be saving money and helping to save the earth as well.
Basic Composting
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Each technique illustrated with color photos. Details on what and what not to compost. Suggested uses for finished compost.
Basic Crocheting
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
by Sharon Hernes Silverman
Part of the How To Basics series
Fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet. Techniques include creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting. Create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child's cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more.
Basic Picture Framing
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step instructions for matting, mounting, and framing. Color photos illustrate each step. Includes sections on mounting needlework, framing canvases, and building your own frame.
Basic Glass Fusing
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
From Stackpole's bestselling Basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass crafts.
Basic Trap & Skeet Shooting
All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
• An illustrated guide to the fundamentals of shooting trap and skeet
• Tips on gear, ammunition, safety, storage, shooting stance, and more
• Includes step-by-step instructions on how to clean a shotgunThe sport of trap and skeet shooting is described in detail for the beginning or experienced shooter. Includes instructions on how to safely handle firearms, load and unload shotguns, determine dominant eye, swing toward the target, follow through, and more. Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate how to successfully participate in these traditional shotgun sports. Complete with a chapter on gear to get started, this easy-to-use guide covers everything from choosing and transporting a shotgun to setting a stance and ultimately breaking the clays.
Basic Candle Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Each step illustrated with color photos. Includes how to avoid common mistakes, plus information on scents and dyes.
Basic Quilting
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Well-chosen beginning projects develop your quilting skills without requiring a long time to complete. Expert advice on choosing fabric, batting, backing, thread, and quilt designs. Complete instructions and photos for creating a potholder, tote bag, pillow cover, and table runner.
Basic Canoeing
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step photos on correct form and essential strokes. Illustrated guide to river maneuvers plus information on gear, safety, choosing a canoe.
Basic Basket Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step instructions complete with detailed color photographs. Includes a chapter on dyeing reed at home. 4 basic basket projects for the beginning weaver.
Basic Dried Flower Arranging
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
• Detailed, step-by-step sequences teach 21 dried flower projects
• Full-color photographs illustrate each step and finished project
• Useful information on growing flowers for drying and drying flowers at home
This beautifully illustrated guide provides the detailed instructions beginners need to create 21 attractive dried flower arrangements, including wreaths, wall hangings, centerpieces, container designs, swags and garlands, and pressed flower designs. Each project is clearly described in step-by-step captions and illustrated with full-color photographs. In addition to an introduction to basic skills and tools, the book also contains valuable advice on growing and picking flowers for drying and drying flowers at home.
Basic Fly Tying
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step guide to getting started tying flies. Detailed instructions for seven proven patterns. Techniques from expert tiers and anglers.
Basic Leathercrafting
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step instructions and photos illustrate basic leather-crafting techniques: choosing leather, stamping and decorating, stitching and lacing, and finishing.
Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making
Techniques and Tools to Expand Your Abilities
Part of the How To Basics series
Creative techniques to go beyond the fundamentals. Includes an illustrated review of basic skills and tools plus how to use new tools and new ways to use basic tools. Step-by-step instructions for making three intermediate-level projects.
Beyond Basic Crocheting
Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills
by Sharon Hernes Silverman
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step instructions supplemented by photographs and illustrations teach new techniques clearly and thoroughly. Beaded crochet, crocheting with wire, making motifs, felting, ripple stitch, and crocheting on the diagonal. Includes a variety of contemporary projects any crafter would be proud to make.
Basic Stained Glass Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Each technique illustrated with color photos. Complete explanation of tools and materials. Step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects.
Basic Kayaking
All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water. Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rolls.
Basic Rug Hooking
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Rug-hooking tools and materials summarized and explained. Step-by-step instructions and photos show in detail how to hook. Tips to help you develop and refine your skills. Recommended by RUG HOOKING Magazine.
Basic Knitting
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Fully illustrated descriptions introduce knitting needles, yarn, and accessories. Detailed, step-by-step sequences illustrate basic stitches and skills. In-depth skill workshops teach, techniques needed to complete 10 attractive projects.
Basic Homebrewing
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Learn the fundamentals of home fermentation. Illustrated in full color, complete with recipes.
Basic Pottery Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Step-by-step instructions complete with color photographs. Includes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing. 4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potter.
Basic Rug Hooking
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Rug-hooking tools and materials summarized and explained. Step-by-step instructions and photos show in detail how to hook. Tips to help you develop and refine your skills.
Basic Fly Fishing
All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, and flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos and instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, and slack-line cast and includes six knots you need to know.
Basic Soap Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Hundreds of step-by-step, full-color photographs illustrate exactly how to make cold-process soap. Instructions on molding soap, cutting bars, creating original recipes, packaging gifts, and more. Includes a chapter on constructing a soap mold, liner, and cutter at home.
Basic Mosaics
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Part of the How To Basics series
Make mosaic frames, decorative panels, tabletops, shelves, switch plates, pavers, bird houses, and more. A creative way to remake and reuse household items. Includes a gallery of colorful finished pieces and details on 20 different projects.
