Download or read book Woodturning Jewellery written by Hilary Bowen and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the fascinating craft of turning jewelry. Includes 12 step-by-step projects including earrings, rings, necklaces, and brooches.
Download or read book New Masters of Woodturning written by Kevin Wallace and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MEET THIRTY-ONE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF A CLASSIC CRAFT.They are from different parts of the world but share a common passion: turning wood into sculptural forms of self-expression. You'll see each artist at work--in their studios, homes, and at the lathe--and discover why their stunning work is considered to be preeminent in the respective fields of woodtruning and modern art. A gallery of beautiful photographs is included. New Masters of Woodturning looks beyond the surface of the wood and into the vision and mind of the artist, providing insights that offer a captivating and important perspective of turn-of-the-century art and craft.
Download or read book Creating Wooden Jewelry written by Sarah King and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first-ever comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry, learn and practice several woodworking skills - including jointing, turning, steaming, polishing, staining, painting, beveling, inlaying, and more - to discover a brand new art perspective! Combining wood with other media, from silver to silicon, you’ll learn 10 techniques and create 14 beautiful and accessible jewelry projects that take jewelry beyond metal.
Download or read book The Art of Jewelry written by Terry Taylor and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions for thirty projects to create wearable wooden jewelry pieces and includes tips and information on woodworking techniques and the basics of metalworking.
Download or read book The Art of Making Fine Wood Jewelry written by Tony Lydgate and published by Chapelle. This book was released on 1998 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The art of turning, veneering, carving, and fashioning jewelry of wood...from simply crafted katydids to complex helical mosaic bracelets...fans of fine art as well as...woodworkers will appreciate this compilation."--"Booklist." "Specialized techniques not often found in jewelry craft books...step-by-step instructions with diagrams and color photographs...suitable for general crafts collections."--"Library Journal." "Features jewelry that represents everything from simple earrings to pieces incorporating intricate marquetry and metalworking."--"Woodshop News."
Download or read book Turning Wooden Jewelry written by Judy Ditmer and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make beautiful, fanciful jewelry on the wood lathe. Beginning with the turning of tiny "bowls" by hand from a variety of wood, Judy takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating this wearable art form. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and captioned in a concise and informative way. An extensive gallery of finished works is included.
Download or read book Out of the Blue written by Zoë Brickel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pursuit of Pleasurable Work written by Trevor H. J. Marchand and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of an alienating, technologizing and ever-accelerating world of material production, this book tells an intimate story: one about a community of woodworkers training at an historic institution in London’s East End during the present ‘renaissance of craftsmanship’. The animated and scholarly accounts of learning, achievement and challenges reveal the deep human desire to create with our hands, the persistent longing to find meaningful work, and the struggle to realise dreams. In its penetrating explorations of the nature of embodied skill, the book champions greater appreciation for the dexterity, ingenuity and intelligence that lie at the heart of craftwork.
Download or read book Sponge Painting written by Ann Rooney and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a rare craft book, one that requires little experience, uses simple tools, and does not result in cloyingly sweet projects. Rooney teaches one to cut and manipulate sponge pads, sheet foam, and natural sea sponge to achieve remarkable impressionistic textures. These are combined to represent anything from vines, bamboo, and butterflies to the moon and stars. Tins, boxes, shelves, flowerpots, and fabrics can also take on the look of Monet or Martha Stewart. Recommended for craft collections used by adults or young folks."--"Library Journal."
Download or read book Temari written by Margaret Ludlow and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Virtually unknown outside Japan until recently, Temari consists of a ball core covered with plain sewing thread and finished on the outside with brightly colored embroidery thread in geometric designs. Twenty-two illustrated step-by-step projects for finishing the outside complete the book....An excellent and beautifully illustrated guide and is highly recommended for all crafts collections.”—Library Journal.
Download or read book Creating Wooden Jewelry written by Sarah King and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contains information on skill-building projects and techniques for creating wooden jewelry. Includes step-by-step instructions and photographs for each project and technique discussed"--
Download or read book Dolls House Accessories Fixtures and Fittings written by Andrea Barham and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dollhouse furnishings ranging from architectural features...to metal working for miniature furniture and kitchen accessories to art objects. All 32 projects outline the creation of professional quality furniture and accessories with the use of basic skills."--"Doll Castle News." "Decorate your dollhouse in a unique style without spending a lot of money."--"Doll World."
Download or read book American Patchwork Designs in Needlepoint written by Melanie Tacon and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ..".beautifully put together, featuring easy-to-stitch projects outstanding in both color and form....Tacon...includes 43 designs, many for small pieces like pin cushions, glasses cases, needlecases, sachets, and greeting card insets....these projects could be adapted to other textile crafts such as cross-stitch, tapestry weaving, and tapestry crochet. Recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal." "In one of the more innovative needlework books lately, Tacon creates new looks with American patchwork patterns, using color, more geometric shapes, and unusual combinations..."--"Booklist."
Download or read book Making Shaker Furniture written by Barry Jackson and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1990 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With something stunning for every room in the home, 13 categories of Shaker projects are offered here, all displayed in full-color photos. Take your choice of a variety of Looking Glasses, Oval Boxes, Sewing Stands, Hanging Candle Sconces, Drying Stands, Canterbury Step Chest, Drop Leaf Table, Dining Chairs, Rocking Chairs, and more. Complete plans, exploded diagrams, and step-by-step photos focus on the original techniques, so that your projects will be more authentically Shaker, in appearance and in spirit.
Download or read book Dolls House Furniture written by Freida Gray and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stocking your doll s house with furniture can be an expensive business, but Freida Gray s new book shows how easy it is to make your own. Beginning with the basic tools, equipment and materials required, the author provides same-size drawings and cutting lists for the creation of a wide range of miniature furniture including upholstery, tables, sofas and wardrobes.
Download or read book Making Decorative Screens written by Amanda Howes and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how to make free-standing screens using simple wooden frames and panels that can be used in kitchens, bedrooms, sitting rooms or open-plan settings as dividers. A range of techniques are used (paint effects, mosaic, appliqué, decoupage, sponging) to cover and decorate in a variety of attractive styles, including verdigris, driftwood, threaded ribbon, leather-look, roman, Moroccan, and country-look.
Download or read book Turning Segmented Wooden Bangles on the Wood Lathe written by Don Jovag and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for every wood turner, this complete guide uses clear language and more than 125 detailed photos to cover every step required to turn beautiful bangles. Bangles are easy to make with common shop tools and a small lathe, if you have the right techniques. This book, starting with bangles' basic design steps, and how to build fixtures for your lathe that are designed to accurately cut segments, takes you all the way through the finishing steps. A bonus chapter describes methods for using special techniques to make your bangles unique. Because of their small size, bangles requires less additional woodworking equipment, and they lend themselves to shortcuts that are not possible with larger segmented projects. With the shortcuts detailed in this book, you can turn unique and complicated-looking bangles in a very short time.
