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

Nothing comes close to the portable router as today's most popular woodworking tool. Quickly master all the skills you need, from cutter types and hand-held operations, to jigs and templates, to table routing and joint making. Try your hand at six really practical projects for your workshop: cutter selection boards, a portable router storage case, small and large router tables, a board-cutting facility, and a T Square cutting jig. Seven more projects for the home feature a TV and video cabinet, PC desk, headboard for a bed, room skirting and architrave, bathroom fitments, and a child's desk and chair. Learn how to mold, joint, and cut, not just wood but also materials such as Corian, Perspex and aluminum. 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 10 7/8.

Routing For Beginners

Engineering & Transportation

ANTHONY BAILEY

Engineering

“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

This title presents 20 unique period projects to enhance any home. This UK author provides projects that are step-by-step, fully illustrated and come with patterns. It is suitable for all skill levels and of particular interest to visitors of stately homes & historical buildings. This wonderful collection of inspirational period carving projects ranges from the quick and simple to the long and complex, so caters for hobby carvers of all abilities. The new carver can start with the simplest project and, over a period of time, work through to the intermediate and advanced levels, while experienced carvers will find pieces to challenge and engage them. Each project is designed to capture the spirit and style of a particular period throughout history and at the end of each project readers will have developed new skills, gained an understanding of another style, and created a carving to proudly display in their home. Projects each have an introduction, setting it in historical context, a tracing pattern, an inspirational picture of the finished carving and comprehensive, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs.

Twenty Decorative Carving Projects in Period Styles

Steve Bisco

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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