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41) Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury: Create Your Own Pyrography Art with 75 Mix-and-Match Designs
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A fresh take on the craft of wood burning focusing on the drawing, lettering, and design elements that when learned will add dimension and composition to any pyrography project.
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Celebrate the joys of working with wood in your own home studio or wood shop. The Woodworker's Studio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the artistry, design, and skills all woodworkers need to propel their hobby to the next level. Master woodworker Jim Whitman walks you through planning your work space, helps you select tools and the right wood for the right projects, and gets you comfortable with your tools so you feel at ease in the studio and...
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Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of 21 full-size intarsia patterns suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Displaying an artistic style of woodworking that focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes, these full-size patterns- bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no photocopy scaling necessary- include whimsical holiday animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, and a farm scene....
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While wood bowls are commonly made on a lathe, this updated and expanded guided resource offers 30 projects for crafting beautiful bowls with the more accessible scroll saw. Each project is organized in a progressive learning format; beginning crafters can start with the most basic starter bowl and gradually work their way toward more elaborate bowls-such as laminated swag bowls; a flared lobed bowl made with varied angles; a thin, eight-segmented...
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Overcoming Adversity
By Dr. Lawrence Varner
Decoy carver Karl Schmidt is a lesson in perseverance
An Introduction to Carving with Power
An Introduction to Carving with Power
By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton
Releasing a Wood Spirit
by Mark Gargac
First Cuts
Gary Falin and Doug Raine provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvings.
Hate to Sharpen? Disposable Blade Carving Tools may be the Answer
By Bob Duncan
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A complete introduction to scroll sawing, Scrolling 101 is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning how to create beautiful scroll saw projects! A quick and easy-to-read guide, this booklet provides a clear and concise overview on scroll saw basics, choosing the right blade, adapting patterns, making the most of an inexpensive saw, sanding tips, and more. Also included are helpful charts and illustrations, high-quality photography,...
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Wood staining and finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Revised Edition provides, no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you'll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions,...
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Learn how to choose, prepare, and apply the perfect finish for your next creative wood project! This practical guide to finishing techniques shows you how to create flawless finishes each and every time. Nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish presents a wide array of beautiful acrylic paint techniques and oil staining/antiquing methods, with easy-to-follow instructions and workshop photographs that illustrate every step. Finishing...
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Quick and simple, this easy-to-read, small-format guide is the ultimate starting point to introduce yourself to the hobby of woodburning! Perfect for any beginner, jump right into learning about what pyrography is, safety, types of equipment, pens, burning techniques, and other foundational topics. Get a complete overview, and with the suggested lists for further reading and project books, get started! Michele Y. Parsons is a pyrographer, woodcarver,...
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For more than twenty years, Roy Underhill has taught the techniques of traditional woodcraft with muscle-powered tools. With his four previous books and his popular PBS series, The Woodwright's Shop, now in its sixteenth season, Roy has inspired millions to take up chisel and plane. The master woodwright returns here with instructions for handcrafting an appealing selection of projects from the American woodworking tradition. The Woodwright's...
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A best-seller! Renowned pyrographer Sue Walters teaches you everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography artwork with three step-by-step projects, original patterns, and an inspiring gallery of work. Includes information on equipment, safety, materials, pattern preparation, techniques and 3 projects; a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced.
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Contained within this book is a detailed guide to French polishing, including information on technique, tools, materials, and much more. Comprising simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed, helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience in the subject and makes for a valuable addition to collections of DIY or woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Workshop', 'The Bench', 'Brushes...
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Covering everything you need to get the most out of using your glue and clamps, the Missing Shop Manual Series explains how to best utilize these two essential workshop tools. From gluing boards to using clamps in furniture repair, you'll discover the techniques and tips you need to achieve woodworking success.
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A Monumental Miniature
By Kathleen Ryan
Animated carving depicts folk life in Slovakia
A Bird in the Hand
By Kathleen Ryan
Woodcarving offers comfort to those in need
Award-winning Carvings:
Woodcarving Illustrated's Best Carving Design Contest
By Bob Duncan
Contestants show a broad range of creativity and superior craftsmanship
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Making a Comfort Bird
By Frank Foust
Smooth lines and a polished finish make these little...
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This is a comprehensive guide to woodturning which will be of value and help to both new and experienced woodturners.
Hugh 0'Neill covers the tools and woods used in turning, the principles of design, the lathe, wood finishing, and the techniques of turning spindles, bowls and decorative works. The book also covers the workshop and a selection of projects including bowls and table legs.
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Intarsia, the art of making stunning picture mosaics in wood, may look intimidating but it's easier than you think! Build your skills as you create impressive intarsia projects with guidance from award-winning artist Judy Gale Roberts. Intarsia Workbook, offers 15 attractive yet simple skill-building wood projects that can be completed in just one weekend. With step-by-step instructions and all-new color project photography, Judy reveals the secrets...
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Finest book for beginners discusses in direct language and no technical jargon what tools to use, how to use them, and what woods are suitable for carving. 34 illustrated designs for creating cabinet panels, chests, doors, bookends, footstools, an ornamental mirror-frame, and more.
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Take your woodburning art to the next level by taking a masterclass with award-winning pyrographer Simon Easton! This inspired sequel to the popular book for beginners, Learn to Burn, offers the opportunity to advance your skills with guidance from a master craftsman. Yearn to Burn features 19 projects designed to build your skills while you create an array of handsome household items, gifts, home décor, and more. Eighteen new projects with clear...
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