This craftsman's companion celebrates the woodturners and innovative artists from around the world who have taken bowl-making to a higher level of aesthetic form. Little Book of Wooden Bowls features 31 of today's finest woodworkers and artisans--such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell--who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques they employ to bring out the breathtaking beauty of wood. Each artist's profile includes full-color, studio-quality photographs of their most spectacular work, including vessels, bowls, platters, and more, along with insights on their design ideas and objectives. Curated by prominent wood art authorities Kevin Wallace and Terry Martin, this book is sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 145 x 175 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2019

Get inspired to turn ordinary craft wood pieces into stunning home décor. Inside you'll find 17 easy projects that you can make in just one weekend or less. Combine ready-made pieces from your local craft and hobby store with unique items from flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. Then dress them up with creative paint finishes to make stylish furniture, wall art, fixtures, and more! All you need are a few simple tools, paints, and your creativity-no special woodworking skills required. Discover the best techniques for chalk-finish paints, waxes, spray paints, decoupage, and stencils. Wood, Craft, Love is a must for every DIY home decorator

Bind: paperback

Pages: 49

Dimensions: 218 x 276 mm

Publication Date: 03-01-2015

Create charming holiday decorations that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions are provided for 20 working wooden toy ornaments. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these nostalgic moving toys make great Christmas ornaments as well as keepsake gifts for family and friends. And these simple projects don't take a lot of time, wood or tools to make. They’re a great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood, and require only minimal painting. All you need is a scroll saw, a drill and some glue to create memorable family heirlooms. You can create them assembly-line style and fill a tree—or make a lot of gifts—with just an afternoon’s work. Better yet, get a youngster or two involved in the cutting, painting and assembling.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 10-10-2017

Discover the secrets of intarsia—the art of making beautiful three-dimensional picture mosaics that combine the natural colours and textures of wood. Intarsia legends Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher provide all the inspiration and information readers need to cut, shape and piece stunning wood inlay wildlife portraits. The authors explain how to choose wood—by judging its size, thickness, colour and grain—and provide expert instruction in shaping and sanding techniques. Three complete step-by-step projects are provided for creating dramatic raised images of a Bald Eagle, a Wild Mustang, and a Bull Moose. Eleven additional patterns feature a cross-section of North America’s most popular wild animals. Wildlife Intarsia, Revised Second Edition also features full-sized patterns and a colourful new photo gallery of inspiring projects.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 13-10-2017

The popularity of egg-laying chickens is on the rise. Sustainable and fun, raising chickens is one of the most interesting and rewarding backyard hobbies you can find. In Chicken DIY, aspiring chicken farmers will find creative plans and easy-to-follow construction tips for making a safe and healthy environment for their fine-feathered friends. Veteran farmers and poultry enthusiasts Samantha and Daniel Johnson provide complete and easy-to-follow instructions for 20 essential projects, from coops and feeders to runs, ramps, roosts and incubators. Clear step-by-step colour photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 203 x 276 mm

Publication Date: 15-01-2018

All children love animals, and all children love toys. Build plenty of good old-fashioned fun for any child with these clever designs for classic pull and push toys. Inside you'll discover 20 imaginative projects for making wild and wacky wooden animals that come alive with delightful lifelike motion. Create a chomping crocodile, waddling duck, jumping frog, timid turtle, howling wolf, or terrifying T-Rex. Each animated marvel features an ingenious design to make it walk, wiggle, waddle, or whirl. With detailed patterns, concise instructions, and step-by-step color photographs, these charming projects are simple enough for even a beginner to complete in a weekend. Fun to build, fun to give, and fun to play with, they'll provide hours of pleasure for woodworkers and children alike.

Bind: paperback

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 16-09-2014

There are times when a guy actually likes to cook-times like tailgating parties, hunting trips, clambakes, and whenever beer is involved! If you're looking for recipes for these "special" occasions, you'll find plenty of great options in this testosterone-laden cookbook. From barbecue sauces to meat-n-potatoes to beer and beyond-you'll find over 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for grilling, smoking, frying and more. Cook it your way, with bold flavors and easy guy-friendly recipes. Discover the secrets of camp cooking in foil packs. Find out what to do with that big fish you caught. Get creative recipes for sauces, rubs and other seasonings. Use your cooler the right way to keep food fresh and organized at the game. And learn what else to put in a turkey fryer, besides turkeys! Whether out in the backyard, camping in the woods, or partying behind the stadium-this book is sure to whet your appetite and fire up your culinary imagination.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 190 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2016

If you love crafting, you love craft supplies. You have an ever-increasing stash of fabulous fabric, paper, stamps, beads, ribbons, glitter, paints, and more. But if your treasure trove has grown so much that every bin, box, and closet is overflowing, it may be time to stop collecting-and start creating! This ultimate craft supply hoarder's guide is packed with creative inspiration and ideas for getting the most out of your craft supply stash. Use this book to take control of your crafting life and start using your materials like a pro. Whether you use a dedicated craft room or just a corner of the kitchen table, you will learn how to maximize your space, manage your materials, and "make time to make." Author Lisa Fulmer reveals the secrets of well-organized crafters, from substitutions and work-arounds to handling mistakes. She challenges you to use up what you've got on hand, with 20 creative stash-busting projects organized by stash type

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 16-09-2014

There's a special magic that happens when little girls dress up as princesses! Ice Princess Crafts shows you how to make your own instant fun. Use this book to add sparkle to playtime and parties, with easy craft projects for wintry capes, crowns, wands, and more. Sew, braid, paint, glue, and bedazzle real-world versions of your favorite sub-zero fantasies. Get inspired with a flashback peek at classic storybook ice princesses. And see how today's enthusiasts are showing their love for all things frosted, from inspired movie superfans to a glamorous real-life ice princess.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 217 x 278 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2014

Discover the potential of rediscovered wood as you upcycle salvaged pallets to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. This book shows how to make useful products for the home and garden out of reclaimed wood from shipping pallets. Twenty step-by-step projects include raised garden beds; herb and rail planters; wine, spice and coat racks; book shelves; benches; water barrel stands; small compost bins; and more. With practical advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding and finishing, it also includes important tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe and not sprayed with harmful chemicals.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 216 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 20-06-2018