How can you make recipes in Drakensang

You make bows and arrows at a bowyer's workbench, potions at an alchemy table, and weapons/armour at an anvil. You can find them scattered around Ferdok and other cities, and can also have them constructed in your house.

You need the appropriate recipe (you have to 'use' it to add it to your character's recipe book), the required components, and a certain skill level in Bowyer, Smithing or Alchemy. If you've got all three, use the appropriate work table to craft the item.