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"Fixtures and Chucks to Make for Woodturning" will help woodturners save money, expand their abilities and master new challenges, giving them more success and confidence at the lathe. It gathers all the essential information about woodturning chucks and fixtures in one place for the first time, making it more accessible. More than merely a reference for dedicated turners, this book is designed to help both beginners and advanced turners improve their skills and broaden the range of projects they tackle at the lathe, by presenting a carefully crafted combination of how-to advice and interesting, engaging projects. This book explains how to get the most from commercial chucks, centres and faceplates. It also shows how readers can make their own, tailoring the wood holders precisely to the work they want to do.

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Guitars, furniture, even canoes...bending wood adds a new dimension to what can be built in a workshop. In this timeless resource first published in 1948, woodworkers will find all the indispensable information they need: from the woods best suited to bending to understanding fundamental hand and machine bending techniques. Also included are the key topics of moisture content, wood preparation and elasticity, steaming and other softening treatments, and working with laminates and adhesives. This is the classic for any woodworker seeking to master the craft of bending wood.

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This UK author transforms a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. This title examines the methods for burning tribal and celtic designs, animal prints like zebra and leopard, as well as delicate floral and leaf motifs. It includes photos of the author's gorgeous work that are enough to make anyone want to try their hand at this surprisingly easy craft. Simon Easton's brand of woodburning is hip, edgy, modern. He's transformed a classic craft into an art form that expresses contemporary style. The beautifully-photographed guide teaches readers how to draw with fire - otherwise known as pyrography, or woodburning. They'll learn how to make basic marks, like wavy lines and dots and how shading and repetition creates richly textured patterns. Easton calls his creations 'wood tattoos,' because each finished piece has a distinctive story to tell. The end result is the kind of decorative items you'd be proud to display on a mantel, hang on a wall, or give as a personalised gift. Projects include funky bangle bracelets, a beautiful wall clock and a decorated plate, as well as coasters, key rings, a door sign and more.

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Brian Baumgartner's (aka Kevin Malone from The Office), Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook travels the world far and wide bringing you a collection of some of the world''s most mouth-watering and outrageous BBQ recipes including his own top secret Barbecue Chicken that leaves everyone speechless. This ultimate collection of over 100 BBQ recipes includes famous regional styles including Texas BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, Carolina BBQ, Memphis BBQ, international and even vegetarian all submitted by home cooks, award winning chefs and well-known pitmasters from all corners of the earth. Recipes include detailed instructions on how to make the perfect rubs, sauces and sides. And if you''re new to the world of Barbecue, Brian''s got you covered. He''s included a complete section on the types of wood to use with an easy-to-follow chart that includes cherry, mesquite, apple, hickory, oak and more, and when to use chunks, chips, sawdust, disks, or pellets. Brian will also share information on using a g

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Find out all you need to know about how John, Paul, George, and Ringo became the most influential band of all time. This book charts the Fab Four''s musical evolution through the sixties and includes a fascinating biography of each member of the band and an introduction to the members'' early years as Rock and Roll loving school kids. There is also information about the different members of The Beatles before settling on the Fab Four, the Fifth Beatle, Beatlemania, their films, The Beatles'' White Album, the band''s split and their lives after The Beatles, including the murder of John Lennon and the untimely death of George Harrison. Enjoy the immeasurable legacy of the Beatles as it lives on in their music and books.

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As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind, rather than the bird''s preferences and needs. Until now! Lifelong birder Mel Bird Man Mel Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk readers step-by-step through 15 projects for safe birdhouses that birds find conducive to their natural nesting habitats. They begin with a comprehensive introduction to why birdhouses are so important, and why the birdhouses should be created with specific birds in mind like bluebirds, wrens, robins and owls. With additional sections on distribution maps, detailed plans, mounting instructions, and tips on attracting birds to your yard, it has everything you need to create a successful backyard haven for your winged friends.

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A beautiful pictorial souvenir commemorating the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From her birth in London in 1926 to the celebration of her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, this touching tribute looks back at the life of Britain's longest reigning monarch. Charting the courtship and marriage of the Queen's parents, King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the birth of the Queen and her sister Margaret Rose, the abdication crisis of 1936, the royal family's role in World War II and the untimely death of the Queen's beloved father in 1952, this beautifully illustrated book chronicles Her Majesty's transition from princess to one of the most iconic and beloved modern heads of state. Also covering the coronation, the birth of the Commonwealth, the 'annus horribilis' of 1992 and the advent of the modern royal family, historians and royal watchers - including BBC journalists Scott Reeves, June Woolerton and Jon Wright - detail the events, both personal and private, that defined the enduring legacy of a monarch who devoted herself to her country and people.

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Take your cooking to the next level by adding a splash of booze! Cooking with beer and bourbon packs built-in flavor to your dishes, making them perfect for baking, deglazing, marinating, simmering, sautéing, and of course, sipping. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, side dishes, snacks, or dessert, cooking with alcohol easily elevates a simple meal and gives it a chef-level taste. This must-have cookbook features 120 mouth-watering recipes that feature beer and bourbon as a key ingredient, from fried pickles and white bean beer chili to pulled pork, and cheesecakes. Also included are delicious cocktail recipes to complete the meal with a refreshment. Wow your family and friends with gourmet-tasting food, all because of a boozy secret ingredient.

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This cookbook is filled with tasty and easy Dutch oven and skillet meals that will wow your friends and family. Perfect for bringing home cooking with you to a relaxing camping or cabin getaway, this book presents more than 100 delicious cast-iron skillet recipes that are sure to please all appetites all day long. Ranging from cinnamon rolls with blueberries and creamy mac and cheese to eggplant parmesan and Italian beef stew, you'll have plenty of wholesome cooking ideas for breakfast, starters, sides, lunches, dinners, and desserts to make. Make savory and cosy cuisine that will make your gathering one to remember.

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This essential book will show you everything you need to know to create beautifully handmade scroll saw art and wooden signs. Featuring comprehensive sections on tools, materials, scroll saw basics, safety, and troubleshooting, equip yourself with the essential skills needed before you dive into the sign-making technique sections. From the basics, like cutting lettering, adding a graphic and painting to the more challenging skills of using epoxy resin, engraving and woodburning, you’ll have a blast building your woodworking skills and seeing all the possibilities of what you can make. This book includes step-by-step projects to try, as well as practice patterns. Perfect for housewarming and wedding gifts, nurseries, and other personalized keepsakes both for you and your family and friends, this exciting and fun guide to sign-making will inspire your DIY projects and original designs for years to come.

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Learn the exciting and incredibly easy craft of glass painting! Super fun and simple, glass painting doesn’t require any artistic skills or experience, making this craft perfect for everyone of all ages. A relaxing creative outlet, this guide includes helpful introductory overviews on how to glass paint and all the basic painting techniques, tools, and supplies – from paints and glitter powders to resin and more – followed by 15 step-by-step projects with full-size templates that start small and simple and slowly progress in difficulty. From vibrant animals and charming manga designs to beautiful florals and faces, plus 10 additional bonus templates of stunning line art designs for continued inspiration! Perfect for easily painting unique framed artwork, vases, gifts, and décor, this is a modern, must-have guide to this exciting, accessible, and affordable craft.

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Woodworking with Resin is a skill-building guide that offers more than 20 unique designs and 13 step-by-step scroll saw projects that all incorporate resin elements and progress in difficulty. Opening with insightful sections on the scroll saw and turning basics, applying patterns, avoiding common pitfalls, selecting a blade, mixing and pouring resin, practice exercises, and so much more, you’ll be fully equipped with all the essential knowledge and skills you need before you begin. From coasters and holiday fretwork ornaments to compound cut butterflies, a pinecone pen and a colored pencil bowl. Woodworking with Resin offers a treasure trove of inspiration and skill-building projects to take your woodworking technique to the next level – all while you work with resin.

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Quick Whittles offers 16 portable projects you can carve in one sitting or even on-the-go. Featuring detailed guidance that breaks down complex techniques into simple and achievable steps, every easy wood carving project includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, painting and finishing tips, and full-size patterns. From an-inspired whimsy and a folk art Santa ornament to a friendly narwhal, cute caterpillar, turtle wheelie toy, and even a face inside of a golf ball, each project conveys a charming emotion and personality that’s sure to delight and offer satisfied smiles upon their completion. Also included is an insightful opening section with overviews on carving basics, such how to hold the knife, make basic cuts, work with the grain, safely sharpen your knife, and how to paint your finished project.

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Try your hand at contemporary fretwork scroll saw projects! Offering a modern twist on a traditional artform, this complete guide features how-to tips, a complete step-by-step tutorial, and 20 full-sized scroll saw patterns of peace signs, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and other fresh designs to challenge your scroll saw skills. This exciting project guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish intricate trivets, coasters, and wall plaques. Also included is insightful information on wood selection and size, blank preparation, blade selection, and more! Author Charles Hand is an accomplished designer and award-winning scroll saw artist with a love for fretwork, intarsia, segmentation, and inlay. A regular contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, he also sells his work to a world-wide clientele on his website, Making Dust with Charles Hand.

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Keep and craft memories made by nature, whether it’s a four-leaf clover, a bird’s feather, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you! This complete guide includes 20 fun and beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for anyone who is looking to make gorgeous resin jewelry, crafts, and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes. From butterfly earrings and a flower phone case to wood coasters, a feather pendant, and more, learn everything you need to know to successfully work with and pour resin, and how to preserve flowers, bugs, feathers, shells, and other natural treasures. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, helpful tips throughout, and so much more, DIY Resin Crafting Projects is a unique and engaging source of inspiration to introduce you to the exciting world of epoxy resin art!

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In continuation of the bestselling 20-Minute Whittling Projects, author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributor Tom Hindes brings you 16 more fast, easy, and fun whittling projects to complete in just one short sitting! With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and a focus on the beginner-friendly flat plane style of whittling, you'll carve owls, elephants, wizards, gnomes, and even a pair of boots. Progressing from very simple to more challenging, each project is meant to encourage you along the rewarding and relaxing path of whittling and build your skills. Whether you're new to whittling or have been doing it for years and want to try a new method, this book is the go-to resource to keep on carving! -

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A must-have resource for any beginner or intermediate pyrographer, this is a comprehensive guide to all of the major styles used in pyrography. Including 31 finished samples and line art, author and respected pyrography artist Lora Irish provides step-by-step instructions for each art style, from silhouettes, engraving, and cross hatching to pointillism, realism, pencil shading, and texture stroke painting. From this book, you'll be given the chance to work, experiment, and experience some of the major art styles that you can use with any pattern or design. You'll be able to realize which style offers the most comfort and the best results, and what's the most controllable so you can become a consistent master! Learn essential skills and techniques from a leading expert in the field, and discover how style affects the image to expand your artistic range.

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Put your wood carving skills to practical use! This must-have book features 13 projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for both intermediate and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used for walking stick shanks, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent's walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, you'll enjoy putting your carving skills to the test by creating these beautifully useful walking sticks and canes. Author Paul Purnell is a self-taught wood carver for 15 years who specializes in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools, and he has carved projects for The Guild of Master Craftsman's Wood Carving and Woodworking Crafts magazines.

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Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse or any other type of utility building not only improves the functionality of your home but also adds value to your property. Written with the DIY enthusiast in mind, Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings gives you the information you need to enhance your property by constructing one of these buildings. Whether you plan to do the work yourself or you just want to know the basics before you hire the work out to someone else, this new updated edition provides information on planning, building and finishing in clear text aided by 60 easy-to-follow photographic sequences. Select from dozens of ready-to-build plan packages and order readily available construction blueprints, CAD files, cost estimates and materials lists.

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Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls - from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls - water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmith's Craft, you'll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith. - Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953 - Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing - Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography - Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

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The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day outside! In this second installation in the Jim Shore children’s book series, A Button and Squeaky Adventure, Button is excited to enjoy the day outside with his new friend, Squeaky, who has only ever known the attic. Squeaky is a bit nervous to leave the comforts of the attic, but he soon sees the sky for the first time and is excited by the thrill of playing in the park. This beautifully illustrated children’s book is a story about adventure, friendship, and acceptance when Button and Squeaky make two new friends named Pinky and Acorn, and their wondrous adventures continue! Illustrated by Jim Shore, an industry-leading gift designer whose art is sold worldwide.

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This free-motion quilt book will make you as excited to finish as quilt as when you started. With beautiful hand doodling, easy-to-follow, full-color step-outs, and even a gallery of Sherilyn's personal quilt collection, it's a wealth of instruction and inspiration.

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All gardeners know the disappointment of finding their flowers nibbled, or their prized produce riddled with rust. Armed with this essential guide, which helps you identify, target, and banish the likely culprits, you can stop the destruction.Get acquainted with all the common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, and houseplants, and learn the best ways to deal with them. The effective options include both biological controls-increasingly popular in the gardening world-as well as the better-known organic and chemical methods.At-a-glance checklists explain which ailments generally afflict various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits and vegetables.

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Discover a fresh, new woodcraft that consists of cutting and piecing together wooden quilt blocks to make 5 elaborate yet accessible wall hangings! Wood Mosaic Projects covers the basics every beginner needs to know for reinventing traditional quilt designs from wood. Featuring tips on selecting patterns, cutting pieces to fit snuggly, adding color, and putting it all together, this exciting new hobby is intriguing, original, and sustainable! Author and artist Troy Murrah is a passionate carpenter that has created this unique artform to pay homage to his late mother, Judy Murrah, who was a renowned quilter as the VP of Education and Administration of Quilts Inc.

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Children learn best when they can learn through multi-sensory means. By using hearing, seeing, and kinesthetic methods, Emily Arrow has created this easy and fun book for children to use as an introduction to learn how to play the piano. The book is a simple and much-needed piano method for beginning musicians ages 6 and older. Her process, following the Orff Shulwerk method, is very approachable as she walks young musicians through 12 lessons learning musical notes and chords on a keyboard through a colour dot method. She uses stickers to represent the notes, flashcards to learn the rainbow chords and video/audio links for students to access for further help. The book also introduces young minds to important musical vocabulary, fun facts and the history of the piano and provides a practice chart. It even provides online audio access so young minds can hear what the piece should sound like. If your child needs an easy and fun guide to learning the piano, this is the book for you.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of magical unicorns. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each unicorn pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. Also included are fun facts and folklore to learn more about mystical unicorns as kids bring them to life! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Whether you're celebrating your pet's personality, preserving a memory from a family holiday, or recreating your favourite flower, this book will teach you the simple technique to creating a stunning and personal piece of art through quilting. Fun, easy, and addictive, this style of quilting doesn't require hundreds of pattern pieces. Instead, just trace and cut fabric shapes as you go! Perfect for quilters of any skill level or even those without any experience at all, you will be shown everything you need to know about making amazing collage quilts. From choosing a photograph or image and making enlargements to creating the pattern, you will then learn about choosing the right background, free-motion quilting techniques, and finishing the quilt. Included in this book are 12 different project ideas in a variety of styles and themes, including pets, animals, birds, fish, flowers, houses, musical instruments, and landscapes. You'll also be inspired by the unique applications for using your finished collaged artwork, whether you choose to hang your quilt or make it into a table runner, pillow, clothing, or a bed-sized quilt: the possibilities are endless!

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If you’ve always wanted to make the back of a quilt as beautiful and interesting as the front, this is the ultimate guide for you. With a total of 30 pieced quilt backing designs, be inspired and take your quilts to the next level in a unique way. Featuring helpful sections on quilt back basics, as well as guidance on basting and how to finish a quilt, there are also 18 downloadable quilt front patterns that coordinate with all 30 back designs. Colourful, fun, and perfect for quilters of all skill levels, this must-have quilt book is an excellent source of inspiration to try something new. Author Kelly Young is a quilter, pattern designer, and quilt teacher who is just as known for the backs of her quilts as she is for the front. Nearly every quilt in her collection is finished with a pieced backing, lending an unexpected design element to the flip side, making her the perfect mentor in the industry to learn from.

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Pixel Craft with Perler Beads is a fun project book containing more than 50 exciting design ideas for digital-inspired jewellery, coasters, frames, boxes, toys and more, using fusible craft beads. With no crafting experience necessary, you'll produce great results in no time thanks to Choly Knight's clear directions and step-by-photographs!Colourful, inexpensive beads from Perler(R), Hama(R), or Artkal(R) are ideal for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. As well as learning the basics of assembling and fusing beads, you'll also pick up useful tips on tools, pegboards and adhesives.Making trendy pixelated wearables, jewellery and decorations for your home has never been easier or more enjoyable. Your creations will look as if they have just stepped off a screen!

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Sharpen your survival skills and learn why you should keep a Swiss Army Knife with you at all times, whether you are exploring wild jungles, tall peaks or city streets. As a handy "everyday carry" for life's challenges, the versatile Swiss Army Knife can't be beaten. Victorinox Official Swiss Army (R) Knife Survival Guide shows how to use your iconic red multi-tool to handle 101 different emergency situations. From starting a fire and making a shelter to catching a fish, building a stove, or applying a splint, discover why the SAK is a must-have for every survival kit. Author Bryan Lynch includes basic advice on knife care, and reviews the many models and features currently available from Victorinox AG, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife.

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Fast, efficient, and effective, Japanese handplanes are attracting increasing notice among Western cabinetmakers, carpenters, and woodworkers. These tools are meant to be used, used hard, and produce rapid, excellent results. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn shows you how to choose, set up, maintain, and use these versatile tools to achieve stunning results. Japanese blades are arguably the best in the world, and Scott shares his methods for keeping those blades sharp. Japanese-style planes are also quick to build, and Scott shows how to make your own custom plane in a special section. Discover why this traditional tool has a home in your modern workshop, with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, detailed illustrations, and clear diagrams.

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The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a "must-have" reference for every power carver. Improved performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20 years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents all-time favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts. If you ve been thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse collection is exactly what you need. It features a stunning gallery of work and a complete buyer s guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers. Covering everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving Manual, Second Edition offers expert information, insight, and inspiration from today s top power carvers, including Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, and Dave Hamilton. "

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This book features 20 imaginative designs for classic wooden toys that walk, wiggle, waddle or whirl. It is a perennial favourite with woodworkers, these push-and-pull animals are timeless keepsakes. Detailed patterns, concise instructions and step-by-step colour photographs make this a suitable book for beginners. 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 push-and-pull 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 colour 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.

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In this book, artwork consists of everything from jewellery and watches to light fixtures. Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology, resulting in devices and contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist. In this book, you'll discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today's leading Steampunk artists, all featured in the world's first museum exhibit of Steampunk, held at The Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University in England. No longer satisfied with the plastic design of today's mass-produced products, these artists are crafting a romantic new standard for modern goods by applying the characteristics of Steampunk. This expanded edition has added artist profiles and a look at what is happening in the world of Steampunk since the exposition.

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Come aboard with carver Mike Shipley as he shows you how to carve a sea-worthy old sailor and his crew. More than 100 step-by-step photos guide you in carving, painting and staining the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Patterns are also included for making buoys, lobster traps and wooden crates to set an entire sea-faring scene. Includes step-by-step carving & painting demonstrations, patterns, and colour photos of the finished crew.

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This big collection of 500 original patterns depicts all of today's most popular tattoo subjects. From best selling artist, author and designer Lora Irish comes the Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Revised Edition, an appealing and high quality collection of over 500 original tattoo patterns. Featuring an extensive variety of popular subjects including floral, fantasy, Celtic, pagan, gothic, sacred, oriental and mythical, this book provides any artist or individual searching for the right tattoo with an unlimited resource of designs. Each pattern can be used individually, in combination with others in the book, or as inspiration for creating new original art. This new edition of a classic resource provides limitless inspiration for personal expression. From dancing dragons and Aztec Indians to fairies and flowers, it makes the perfect companion for anyone with an interest in tattoos.

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Woodturned Christmas ornaments are a delight to make and are beautiful pieces to hang on a Christmas tree or anywhere throughout your home during the holiday season. In this book, the author presents some of his favourite Christmas ornament designs. Each project is accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and photos, ensuring your success in every endeavour. The book includes information on making popular birdhouse ornaments and adding finials and mandrels to an ornament design. Nish has also included work from some of his favourite turners, resulting in a vast collection of elegant holiday decorations. Whether you're looking for something special to add to the tree this year or are searching for a gift idea, you're sure to find a design you like on these pages.

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Known as pyrography, which literally means "writing with fire," woodburning is a rewarding art that is practically infinite in its applications. This book shows you everything you need to get started in this fun and expressive craft. Award-winning artist and pyrographer Simon Easton takes you from basic woodburning concepts to tips and techniques that encourage your creativity and help you develop your own individual style. His expert lessons teach you all of the essential techniques, from making simple marks to texturing, lettering, shading and finishing. Learn to Burn offers fifteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts - from spoons and spatulas to bangles, bowls and bookmarks - illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.

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Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource-a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years-mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question. Introduction SECTION I: CARVING TOOLS AND SETTING UP *Technical Mastery Chapter 1: Tools of the Trade *Your Tools are Your Carving Chapter 2: Commissioning Your Carving Tools *Understanding Wood Chapter 3: Supporting Cast SECTION II: USING CARVING TOOLS *Getting to Grips Chapter 4: Handling Your Carving Tool *Thin Edge of the Wedge Chapter 5: The Outcome of the Tool SECTION III: EXERCISES *Good Habits Chapter 6: Simple Moldings *Surfaces, Lines & Junctions Chapter 7: Veiner and V-tool SECTION IV: RELIEF CARVING *Form Into Space Chapter 8: An Exercise in Setting-In *Over the Horizon Chapter 9: Low Relief *A Touch of Drama Chapter 10: High Relief *Feel the Form Chapter 11: Pierced Relief SECTION V: CARVING IN THE ROUND *Entering Choas Chapter 12: In the Round: Baseball Cap *Making It Up as You Go Along Chapter 13: In the Round: Wren

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Award-winning carver and fishing enthusiast Rich Rousseau shares his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. These are fun and easy projects for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving or collecting. It includes a full-colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Making a usable fishing lure from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving or collecting. Divided into three main chapters this covers everything from what to know about choosing the right wood, types of lures, extra options to add to a lure, how to dress a hook and full-sized bonus patterns to help develop skills. Along with the wonderful lures that can be made by hand, there is a full-colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Rousseau's love of lure making and fishing in general is evident in the Fun Fish Facts and entertaining stories that are littered throughout.

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Featuring animals from around the world, these 30 attractive patterns will bring the beauty of nature into your home. In addition to the original designs, you'll discover helpful information on blade and wood selection, scroll saw techniques and finishing, framing and displaying your completed project. You'll also learn how to create patterns from your own photographs!

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Scrollers of all skill levels will delight in these scroll saw patterns that celebrate wildlife from around the world. Sixty patterns for 45 species of wildlife are provided, including antelope, elephant, gorilla, jaguar, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, panther, seal, tiger, whale, and zebra. Each of the patterns has been carefully drawn with crisp, black cutting lines, making the patterns easy to follow. A smaller, black-filled image details the cuts. The patterns are arranged alphabetically by species and a six-page gallery featuring finished animal scroll saw patterns is included.

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Discover the incredible combat machines that have graced the skies, land, and sea of the world's most famous conflicts. A fascinating account of the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles -- from the German Tiger tanks of the Second World War and the nuclear-powered submarine to the high-tech fighter jets of today and the military technology of the future -- Visual History of World Military Machines details the facts and figures of these incredible machines. Featuring complete breakdowns of the technology that makes these tanks, choppers, and battleships the best of the best, this guide spans the last 100 years of warfare and how it's evolved. Filled with informative and fascinating articles written by leading historians, scholars, and other military history experts, as well as high-quality photography and illustrations, this action-packed book is a must-have for any history buff!

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How do you remember the seventies? Whether it's as the "Me Decade," the heatwave of 1976, or the Winter of Discontent, you'll find something in these pages to stir up nostalgia for the pop culture that defined the decade. Cinemas were showing groundbreaking films, from Star Wars and Suspiria to Smokey and the Bandit, and TV programming was in its golden age with children's classics like Jamie and the Magic Torch and the satirical Abigail's Party. Then came the first-ever video game consoles -- the Magnavox Odyssey, or the Atari 2600 -- and along with it, Pong. In The Ultimate 70s Collection, you'll remember (or imagine!) what life was like in this momentous decade. Filled with fascinating articles and high-quality photography, take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the iconic decade that was the seventies!

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Master the art of creating your own beaded jewelry and build your stitching skills. A must-have jewelry making guide to craft your own stunning statement pieces which features more than 25 bead stitching projects showcasing beautiful beadwork in unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The materials featured ― tiles, bricks, SuperDuos, bars, cabochon beads, pyramid beads, seed beads, pearls, and more ―have stood the test of time and remain popular with bead stitchers. These contemporary, geometric designs include stitches created specifically for these two-hole shaped beads. Some projects experiment with layering for a bold, architectural look and are perfect for experienced stitchers and advanced beginners looking for projects that require some knowledge of bead stitching. This must-have project-focused book features clear and complete instructions for every DIY jewelry project, as well as variations and alternative designs.

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Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights, as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials.

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With over 200 scroll saw patterns to bring to life, this must-have resource will keep you scrolling throughout the year. With insightful sections covering the scrolling basics to assist beginners as well as more challenging projects for advanced scrollers this book offers a wide range of projects in various scroll saw styles.

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