Internationally recognised as the definitive introduction to woodturning, this expanded and fully updated edition contains seven new projects, an entirely new section on bandsaws and pillar drills, and important information on the latest equipment. An ideal gift for a woodturning friend - or for yourself!

Woodturning: A Foundation Course

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Keith Rowley

Crafts & Hobbies

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications

With this essential guide to professional finishing techniques, learn to enhance the natural beauty of the wood's grain, texture and surface marking. Find out the best ways to protect the wood from a variety of things that can destroy, damage or disfigure it. From sanding, staining, bleaching, and preparing the surface, to wax and oil polishing, French polishing, varnishing, and painted and decorative finishes, you'll choose a finish to suit your project. "...very informative...should be in your library...."--Carver's News. 192 pages (72 in color), 100 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 7/8.

Complete Woodfinishing

Science & Math

Ian Hosker

Technology

Over 80 projects show how to furnish a dolls' house with custom creations. Styles include Georgian, Victorian, and Art Deco, and materials often can be found at home among collectibles and throwaway odds and ends. Making items with which to furnish a lovely dolls' house is the ideal gift for any little girl or hobbyist.

Easy to Make Dolls' House Accessories

Barham, Andrea

A collection of 25 projects for woodworkers of all abilities. Each project is accompanied by background information on history and design, step-by-step instructions, a cutting list and suggested use of materials, even down to dowel pins, hinges and linings.

Making Little Boxes from Wood

Bennett, John

Mix threads just as a painter mixes paints, and your embroidery will shimmer and glitter, alive with color and sparkle. Simply take yarns of different colors and put them through the needle at once, and then overlay the work with gold thread. Be bold in your choices, blending complementary, or opposite, shades. You'll see how to do it, and how strong colors can work together when used in the right proportions. All the tools and techniques are carefully explained in detail, and dozens of novel, interesting stitches shown in color will entice you. See how shifting colors as you embroider changes the entire appearance of a canvas, and the different shapes from triangles to octagons you can make by how you place your stitches. Create designs inspired by tiles; golden grids; greeting cards; an embroidered desk set; a notebook cover; a frame; a clock, tray and mirror set, and so many other gorgeous decorative items. 176 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 11.

Creative Embroidery Techniques Using Colour Through Gold

Daphne J. Ashby

Jackie Woolsey

“203 ‘original’ solutions for various woodworking endeavors....ideas range from simple jigs, marking aids and holding devices to more complex machining aids and specialty tools...goals are to eliminate difficult procedures, speed up time-consuming and repetitive jobs, reduce costly material waste and make better use of tools already owned....Projects feature instructions and illustrations.”—Woodshop News.

Making Woodwork AIDS & Devices

Wearing, Robert

Wax art can be anything from candlemaking to a Madame Tussaud exhibit. Apply it to fabric, paper, wood, or stone. Make framed designs, greeting cards, calendars, T-shirts, or tote bags. The only tools you need are an ordinary non-steam electric iron, an inexpensive stylus, and a few simple homemade accessories along with easily available wax and paint. “Recommended for public libraries.”—Library Journal.

Wax Art

Arts & Photography

Hazel Marsh

History & Criticism

Having an allotment, or at least growing some of your own fruit and vegetables, is currently very popular. This book features the non-growing side of allotment gardening; the more practical and functional elements of a typical plot. Clearly defined by season the projects are further broken down into twelve monthly chapters with appropriate projects and techniques in each. All projects are illustrated by step-by-step photography and artwork. Projects range from very basic and intermediate to more complex tasks, such as building a shed.

Practical Allotments

Wagland, Paul

This innovative guide to incorporating wild plants into the garden is packed with ideas and excellent photographs. It is organized by habitat, with plants for the rockery, the mixed border, ponds and meadows. Almost 200 different plants are included, with expert growing advice for each one and planting plans showing how to combine them creatively for maximum effect.

Gardening with Wild Plants

Slatcher Julian Slatcher

This title presents 15 easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section and clear step-by step instructions. All hats have a soft, fleecy lining for added coziness and children's and adult sizes included in patterns. These projects, from a UK author, are suitable for knitters of all abilities. Express your inner animal instincts with these fun and fabulous hats. Adults and children alike will love this collection of absolutely adorable hats, including a cheeky monkey, a roaring lion and an energetic frog. Know-how for knitters is at the back of the book with the basic techniques clearly explained, including how to add a fleecy lining for extra coziness. Sizes are included for children and adults so all the family can have their own hat.

Animal Hats: 15 Knitted Projects to Keep You Warm and Toasty

Vanessa-Mooncie

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