Bøker av Jay Blades

Britain is a country of crafts. From Cornish hedging to Sussex trug making, Scottish kiltmaking to the Stokes potteries, the UK, steeped in local knowledge and centuries of handed-down wisdom, is home to some of the rarest and most prized crafts in the world. Yet, many of these skills are in danger of dying out, currently possessed by people unable to share their knowledge with new generations. With 259 endangered and critically endangered crafts on the Heritage Craft Association's Red List, and with skilled professions including cricket ball making, gold beating, and mouth-blown flat glass making now listed as extinct, failing to appreciate and nurture these crafts is threatening them with becoming lost forever.In Made in Britain, Jay Blades - presenter of The Repair Shop, passionate advocate of heritage crafts and co-chair of Heritage Crafts - joins forces with leading country journalist Charlotte Reather to travel to all corners of the UK to shine a light on ten key British heritage crafts. On the way, they tell the stories of the makers and apprentices fighting to keep them alive, and hope to bring one craft, the lost and peculiarly British art of cricket ball making, back from extinction.Plate section photography by: Charles Sainsbury-PlaiceCover illustration by: Andrew Jamieson, artist whose work featured on the Coronation invitation for King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Jay Blades shares his inspirational words of positivity for making the very best of life in this beautiful giftable hardback, perfect for fans of The Repair Shop.

Learn how to create a home you'll love with this illustrated full-colour practical guide from the Sunday Times bestselling author and star of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop, Jay Blades.Even if you've never put up a shelf, repainted a room or fixed a dripping tap, you'll soon have the confidence and skills to tackle these DIY jobs and many more with Jay's help! With tales of his own do-it-yourself escapades and plenty of inspiration from his favourite home fixes, this accessible and entertaining guide will give you all the knowledge you need to choose the right wall plugs, revamp those old dining chairs and give your bathroom a whole new lease of life without breaking the bank.DIY with Jay is a room-by-room guide to doing it yourself: from laying new kitchen flooring and building your own BBQ to making new sofa covers and choosing the right bedroom vibe for the best night's sleep. Based on his own many years of experience as a furniture restorer, this manual provides tips and problem solvers for anyone hoping to embark on a new DIY journey. With tools, terms and expert advice, you'll be able to give new life to your home for years to come.

A moving, funny and inspirational memoir about finding success when the odds are stacked against you, from the beloved TV star of hit BBC One show The Repair Shop, which reaches 7 million viewers.