Wood veneer offers a wide range of artistic and creative freedom; the varied figures, colored grains, and shimmering textures of veneers, especially burls, offer an aesthetic not found in any other natural material. Scott Grove, award-winning artist...

This book is designed for the beginning wood turners ready to take up the challenge of turning segmented bowls and platters. Each step of the process is explained in both straightforward instructions and over 200 clear color photos and patterns. The...

There are more complex ways to do it., with fancy controls, a hundred different burning tips. But here Dick Armstrong reminds us that the art of woodburning is more in the technique than the tools. Using a single-tip, simple woodburner, he goes back to...

The rustic furniture movement is part of the larger green movement that aims toward a sustainable world. This sassafras and willow furniture does its part by using renewable plant materials and recycling waste wood to make functional, beautiful...

The pickin’ stick is an easy-to-play, steel-stringed instrument with a diatonic scale, but it is also the perfect first instrument for aspiring luthiers. This illustrated woodworking guide will take you step-by-step as you build, string, tune, and play...

The ancient art of intarsia involves cutting and fitting naturally colored pieces of wood to form a design. In this book, learn how to create the American Bald Eagle with step-by-step instructions, guidance, special tips, safety advice, techniques, and...

Take your lathe work outside the box and learn how to turn beautiful wooden lamps made from an infinite array of segments assembled from small pieces of wood. From fundamental skills to advanced, Ralph Buckland takes you through the techniques required...

Sue Waters skillfully guides readers through all the wood burning steps to create stunning angel art. Three inspirational projects are presented: The Prayer Bench, Puppy Heaven, and Victorian Angel. Over 240 clear, detailed, full color photographs,...

Step-by-step instructions for techniques to make wooden puzzles and works of art with a scroll saw, and over 80 color photos that clearly illustrate the tool and techniques. Scroll saw components and features are discussed to familiarize readers before...

Plane users, craftsmen who would like to become plane users, and plane collectors all will find a wealth of how-to information, backed with more than 500 images in this definitive guide to hand planes. The use of hand planes results in a quieter,...

Pens and pencils made at the wood lathe are becoming increasingly popular. These unique writing instruments are fantastic sellers at art and craft shows, cherished treasures for family, and fabulous gifts. Kits to make a variety of styles are widely...

Meet more than 50 master wood craftsmen who reveal new designs in this book dedicated exclusively to the emerging studio furniture movement. Furniture ranges from footstools to elaborate entertainment and office centers, each exquisite and unique in...

Master furniture craftsman Craig Vandall Stevens takes you from novice to advanced woodworker with this illustrated guide to marquetry, a technique where different colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together, forming a single...

Make people smile when they see these unique bookmarks! With 293 color images, illustrated, step-by-step instructions provide carvers of all skill levels with fresh ideas for weekend carvings. Make a Santa head or Abraham Lincoln. Show them with hair...

Incredible Stackables* offers the scroll saw artist some innovative and beautiful ways to use the tool to make ornamental, three dimensional decorative objects. After cutting, the pieces come apart so that they can be set in various creative...

Here is a new and exciting aspect of wood turning, similar to traditional style turning except for gaps left between each segment. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs illustrate a basic vase project that can be completed in a weekend. You...

For thousands of years, the acanthus leaf as a motif has spread through the realms of architecture, decorative items, furniture, marine carvings, signs, and frames. While this decorative element is ubiquitous, until now no one has bothered to describe...

Down through the ages, woodworkers have crafted boxes for many reasons. Of course, the predominant reason is that of storage for anything from documents and photos to collectibles, tools, and jewelry. The 14 projects featured here offer variety and...

Construction and turning techniques for making six threaded-lid boxes. Fully illustrated, this guide takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating somewhat complicated, cleverly designed wooden containers. Some are made with wood...

Attractive fretwork projects are highlighted by adding an artificial light source for effect. Make an elegant box style mantle clock with illuminated display stand, some eye-catching acrylic Christmas presents to place under the Christmas tree, or a...

An interesting and detailed explanation of the complete process of woodturning from freshly cut wood. Beginning with an explanation of how to safely harvest trees, the reader is taken through green-turning and sealing for the curing process,...

Among the leading rustic furniture makers are a number of talented, creative women. Taking nature's materials they create the quintessential green furniture and practical items for home or garden. Veronica Chenier of Ontario, Cassilda Brown of...

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