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Finishing Techniques For Wood Crafters

ISBN: 9781565239296

Author: Lora S. Irish    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters shows you how to create flawless finishes each and every time. Nationally known artist and talented author Lora S. Irish ...


Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters shows you how to create flawless finishes each and every time. Nationally known artist and talented author Lora S. Irish presents a wide array of beautiful acrylic paint techniques and oil staining/antiquing methods. Lora takes you through all the basics of painting and staining any woodcarving, pyrography, or gourd project, with expert advice on tools and supplies. She explains beautiful techniques for bringing out the texture and character of wood, with easy-to-follow instructions and workshop photographs that illustrate every step. Sample projects throughout the book demonstrate specific techniques—like applying a vintage finish to a chip carved fish; creating realistic skin tones on a wood spirit cane topper; enhancing a Celtic knot dragon with an interesting stone effect; and more. Once you master these artistic techniques you can mix and match them to add pop to any project. With Finishing Techniques for Wood Crafters, you'll learn to apply the perfect finish for any creative wood project!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 160


Dimensions: 216 x 280 mm


Publication Date: 31-07-2018


$38.99
Complete Guide to Wood Joinery

ISBN: 9781565239623

Author: Scott Wynn    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

In Classic Handplanes and Joinery, prominent author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows how to create almost any traditional furniture joint quickly and...


In Classic Handplanes and Joinery, prominent author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows how to create almost any traditional furniture joint quickly and accurately using hand planes. You'll learn how to choose, set up, maintain, and master the most popular joinery planes, including plow planes, rabbet planes, router planes, shoulder planes, specialty planes, and more. Classic Handplanes and Joinery will teach beginning and intermediate handplane users how to cut perfect dado, groove, rabbet, mortise, and tenon joints. A wonderful guide for any woodworker who is interested in using hand tools, it's loaded with technically rich diagrams, illustrations, practical advice, and skill-building exercises.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 224


Dimensions: 204 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 20-09-2018


$49.99
Stunning Star Block Quilts

ISBN: 9781947163171

Author: Sandy Berg    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, acquire new skills and create stunning star blocks! With 12 different star patterns using piecing and paper...


Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, acquire new skills and create stunning star blocks! With 12 different star patterns using piecing and paper piecing techniques, you'll learn how to form both traditional and modern stars with contemporary settings, like negative space. Enjoy learning a new, doable method and incorporating these new elements into your future quilt projects! Inspired Star Block Quilts is a reflection of author and quilting designer Sandy Berg's passion as a "Quilts of Valor" volunteer, as she's also passionate about providing people with fun and practical designs to spark their own creativity!


Bind: paperback


Pages: 112


Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm


$39.99
Professional Results: Soft Furnishings

ISBN: 9781504800129

Author: Wendy Shorter    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Aimed at those who already have basic skills in soft furnishings, but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own b...


Aimed at those who already have basic skills in soft furnishings, but are now thinking of doing an intermediate course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book (made available again in paperback) is a hard-working manual packed with all the techniques and advice you will ever need.Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches your own home, Wendy Shorter will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them.A basics section at the front takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Colours and fabrics are all covered, along with window treatments, chair coverings and household linen.Create bright, fresh items for your home and be inspired by the beautiful projects featured, all broken down into easy-to-follow steps: chair covers, bed treatments, cushions, curtains and blinds are all included.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 160


Dimensions: 210 x 255 mm


Publication Date: 31-05-2015


$39.99
Farming in Miniature 1

ISBN: 9781908397553

Author: Robert Newson    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Volume One Airfix to Denzil Skinner. The first of two volumes intended as a detailed guide for collectors, this large-format book also holds interest for the no...


Volume One Airfix to Denzil Skinner. The first of two volumes intended as a detailed guide for collectors, this large-format book also holds interest for the non-specialist. With approximately 900 photographs, this book demonstrates the fantastic output of British toy manufacturers during the twentieth century, evoking nostalgia for the toys of our youth. Notable brands in this first volume include Britains and Corgi.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 360


Dimensions: 305 x 208 mm


$135.00
How To Marble Paper

ISBN: 9781497100435

Author: HRJ Design Studio    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Discover and fall in love with the ancient art of marbling paint in this modern guide! With more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interac...


Discover and fall in love with the ancient art of marbling paint in this modern guide! With more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interactive workbook to encourage practice, you'll learn all the marbling techniques, from chevron and feathering to stone and scallop. From foundational to advanced skills, you'll also learn how to float paint on water, create intricate patterns and unique designs with unusual tools, lay paper on various materials to transfer beautiful artwork, and so many more marbling techniques! Be inspired to then reimagine your designs for home d cor, stationery, textiles, apparel, ceramics, accessories, and more. With guidance from Heather Fletcher, a professional artist who has traveled the world studying these distinctive methods and learning from the world's leading marbling masters, you'll also gain an understanding of the history of this reemerging art form.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 160


Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm


$39.99
Day of the Dead Coloring Book

ISBN: 9781574219616

Author: Thaneeya McArdle    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Give your coloring a new lease on life with the Day of the Dead Coloring Book! Inside you'll find 30 creative art activities inspired by the quirky Mexican holi...


Give your coloring a new lease on life with the Day of the Dead Coloring Book! Inside you'll find 30 creative art activities inspired by the quirky Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Fun, exotic, and full of psychedelic details, these intricate drawings are sure to spark your imagination and awaken your inner artist. Express yourself with fascinating images based on Day of the Dead sugar skulls. You'll love coloring this mystical folk art, from dancing skeletons to traditional "nichos" and "papel picado". Each inspiring design is so detailed that you could spend hours on a single page. The book also provides valuable advice on coloring and patterning techniques, plus some fully colored examples to get you started. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, this inspiring coloring book for grownups is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Designed to eliminate bleed-through, each page is pre-perforated for easy removal and display.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 72


Dimensions: 217 x 275 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2014


$19.99
Easy Handmade Toys & Puzzles

ISBN: 9781497102767

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

A compilation of fresh, fun, and whimsical toys and puzzles from the most recent issues of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this must-have project guide is perf...


A compilation of fresh, fun, and whimsical toys and puzzles from the most recent issues of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this must-have project guide is perfect for beginner to intermediate scroll sawyers looking to make a wide range of timeless, natural wooden toys! From kazoos and emergency vehicle puzzles to a fairytale castle playset, a toy robot, race cars, and so much more, Easy Handmade Toys and Puzzles features 25 scroll saw patterns with detailed instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips for achieving each amazing woodworking project. Also included is a detailed introduction on scroll saw basics, choosing blades, selecting wood, and applying finishes. Learn to make wooden puzzles, durable gifts, and handmade toys kids will love while you build your scroll saw skills! Original scroll saw designs and projects contributed by talented scroll saw artists, including Judy Peterson, Sarah Chamberlain, Bob Gilsdorf, Brad Anderson, Paul Meisel, Sue Mey, and several others.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 120


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 01-03-2022


$34.99
Dapper Animals Coloring Book

ISBN: 9781574219586

Author: Thaneeya McArdle    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Inside this book are 30 fun and easy art activities featuring some decidedly quirky critters! These smart and stylish animals are dressed to the nines-decked ou...


Inside this book are 30 fun and easy art activities featuring some decidedly quirky critters! These smart and stylish animals are dressed to the nines-decked out in suits, spectacles, bowties, scarves, necklaces, and hats of all sorts. Each ready-to-color line drawing has plenty of space for aspiring artists to add their own doodles, designs, and patterns. From a rakish raccoon and a trendy tiger to a posh panda and a modish marmoset, Dapper Animals Coloring Book offers endless opportunities for creative self-expression. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, this inspiring coloring book for grownups is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Designed to eliminate bleed-through, each page is pre-perforated for easy removal and display


Bind: paperback


Pages: 72


Dimensions: 215 x 275 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2014


$19.99
First Fun : Dot To Dot

ISBN: 9781641241557

Author: Edward Miller    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

The perfect first puzzle book for kids, First Fun: Dot-to-Dot is filled with more than 50 simple animal dot-to-dot drawings and vibrant illustrations that child...


The perfect first puzzle book for kids, First Fun: Dot-to-Dot is filled with more than 50 simple animal dot-to-dot drawings and vibrant illustrations that children ages 4-6 will love! From frolicking with unicorns to prowling with lions, each dot-to-dot page is designed to entertain and engage kids while they learn through play. Also included are fill-in-the-blank prompts, alphabet tracing, and other educational exercises for kids to practice counting, problem-solving, and more. Featuring a variety of fun scenes and engaging activities that will pique their interest while they think, draw, count, write, and laugh, this must-have activity book for kids offers page after page of exciting challenges! Author and illustrator Edward Miller is an acclaimed artist and children's author of several books, including I Know an Old Lady, The Tooth Book, The Monster Health Book, and several others.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 64


Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 15-03-2022


$15.99
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