Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

craft focus 63 crafting for men men at work Don’t forget your male customers when stocking your shop this season CRAFT WITH COLOUR Edding’s latest range of permanent spray paints can be used to refurbish and restore practically any surface quickly and easily. Available in 34 on-trend colours, the quick-drying paints work on glass, metal, wood, plastic, polystyrene, wallpaper and many other materials, making them idea for a wide range of products. Each is supplied in a 200ml can. Edding edding.com HARD AS NAILS Plastikote’s Twist & Spray paints can be used to complete a range of inspirational craft projects. The product has been used here to create reusable jars, perfect for storing all kinds of odds and ends. Simply wash the lids and spray in any colour – this project uses red gloss. Next, mask off the top and bottom of the jar so there is a label-sized gap in the middle, then spray with chalkboard paint. Leave to dry, then peel off the masking tape and use chalk to label each jar. PlastiKote plasti-kote.co.uk GREATEST KNITS Scandinavian designers and textile artists, Arne and Carlos have been big names in the crafting world for many years now, and are celebrating with this much-anticipated book, Greatest Knits. The beautifully illustrated title is filled with a range of their favourite projects together with previously unseen designs. Featuring everything from hats, socks and slippers to Christmas balls and Easter eggs, the book is filled with eye-catching colours, delightful charm and endless inspiration. It retails at £19.99. Search Press searchpress.com GOOD WOOD Published by Search Press, The Complete Guide to Woodworking is a comprehensive volume for crafters who don’t know where to start with this medium. Written by designer, maker and teacher Chris Tribe, the book features step-by- step instructions for every aspect of woodworking, from choosing and sourcing materials to giving each project a professional finish. It also explains how to set up a workshop and master essential techniques, and has a handy troubleshooting clinic for when things don’t turn out as expected. It retails at £15.99. Search Press searchpress.com