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Metallic Watercolor: Create Shimmering Artwork with Metallic Paints

This book’s gorgeous projects will appeal to artists already experienced in watercolor painting.
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Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet: 20+ Projects Inspired by the Music and Style Icon

This will inspire fans to pick up a crochet hook, but it’s also great for beginners interested in creating something a little different. Sartori has “Style” that will make any Swiftie into a “Lover” of the fiber arts, producing knits beyond their “Wildest Dreams.”

Start Here: Paint; 50 Ways To Be an Artist Without Trying

Excellent for readers who have no experience with painting. This highly recommended book includes specific details, common painting techniques, and lists of tools and resources that are clear and easy to follow.
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Housesketching: Learn To Create Energetic and Expressive Architectural Drawings

Kiefer’s words of encouragement for new artists, coupled with his whimsical sketches, make this a practical resource that is a pleasure to peruse.
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Watercolor Textures for Artists: Explore Simple Techniques To Create Amazing Works of Art

This title’s focus on texture provides beginner painters with excellent projects for practicing techniques without worrying about accurately depicting flowers, animals, and other aspects of nature. It will have readers longing to break out their brushes.
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The New Silversmith: Innovative, Sustainable Techniques for Creating Nature-Inspired Jewelry

This is a good addition for libraries that support jewelry making or metalsmithing programs. Beginners, however, may need to first start with a more basic guide, such as Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers by Elizabeth Bone.
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Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons To Create Anime and Manga Characters

Great for beginners and intermediate artists and for fans of anime, manga, and the web series High Hopes, Low Rolls. Best for readers who prefer visual over written instructions.

DIY Thrift Flip: Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions

A must-have. This amazing title will thrill readers who enjoy thrift-shopping for clothes they can upcycle. Bonus: readers can refer to this book for sustainable living and craftivism ideas.
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Start Here: Draw: 50 Ways To Be an Artist Without Trying

Filled with valuable takeaways. This book shines in the way it teaches readers how to draw projects for friends or keepsakes for the home.
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