Nordic-style woodcarving is steeped in tradition. Yet, it is a remarkably easy technique for beginners to learn and master. In Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving, noted carvers, Frank and Balder Egholm, introduce you to this fascinating art form with 22 quick and functional rustic projects including a citrus reamer, spoon rack, dinner, spoon, and cake server. Starting with an overview of wood types, including how to work with and prepare green -- or found -- wood, materials,...

A delightfully Danish guide to whittling for the home, crammed with projects for all ages and abilities.Our interest in the simple but satisfying art of whittling has never been higher. Our Danish-inspired book on whittling (snitte in Danish) has a range of wonderful simple whittling projects for the home. The beautiful Scandinavian projects range from simple wooden toys for children, including a bird whistle, ring catcher, animal figures and a wooden sword to prac...

Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill Hylton, this collection of 20 home woodworking and backyard makeover ideas is an instant cure for cabin fever. Inside, you'll find plans for smaller builds--think herb boxes and birdhouses--a...

A fun, kid-friendly guide to whittling wood, Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids is the perfect introduction to the rewarding craft of woodcarving for children. In this convenient, small-format woodcarving book, best-selling author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can complete in just one sitting that will get them excited about woodcarving. All they need are two basic tools, a handful of twigs and branches, and a bit of cr...

A fascinating practical introduction to the Danish art of whittling, with inspiration and instructions for making adorable decorative wooden birds.Snitte, Denmark's art of wood whittling, is a rite of passage for most Scandinavians, and the passion for it lasts a lifetime. Wood whittling's practical, outdoorsy nature has been married to fine craftsmanship in this beautiful book about creating wood-sculpted birds that can be left uncoloured and crisp as they are in ...

Anyone who has always wanted to draw in colored pencil but finds all those colors intimidating can breathe a sigh of relief after opening this book. Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil shows readers how to draw almost anything in colored pencil with ease! After introducing readers to the tools and materials needed to get started, award-winning artist Eileen Sorg demonstrates how to draw flowers, still lifes, animals, and a variety of other objects by building up color and form in simple laye...

Wearing jewelry is essential to helping women developed their own style. For women wishing to create a look that's unique, the last thing they'll want to invest money in is mass produced pieces of jewelry. It's for this reason alone, learning the skills needed for making silver jewelry could prove extremely beneficial. When it comes to making such pieces you need to know where to purchase the right kinds of supplies. In this book not only do we discuss what's needed to start your own silve...

Knife SharpeningThis is a training booklet that applies to all walks of life, including the sharpness of the knife one chooses to use in survival. The time taken to master knife sharpening is highly variable. Once you know what to do the fast learner takes about 4 accumulated hours to put a shaving edge on his or her knife the first time, after which it takes moments to re-establish your edge.Written by Mors Kochanski

Based on the design of traditional Japanese Kusudama ceremonial spheres, Origami Ornaments offers step-by-step instructions on how to create colorful paper folding decorations--from disco balls and unique cubes to lovely globe and lantern shapes--while remaining true to origami purist standards.Featuring four basic model designs--base, joiner, clip, and hinge--that can create limitless, unique ornaments, this orgiami book offers do-it-yourself designs small...

Learn How to Draw Landscapes in Pencil and Charcoal For The Absolute BeginnerTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionDrawing MaterialsRenderingSphereConeCubeCylinderCharcoalApplicationDrawing an OutlineGrid SystemDrawing and RenderingSahara Desert in PencilThe Chocolate Hills in CharcoalThe Lone Tree in PencilMountain View in CharcoalNature's Path in PencilDesert Rock ...

Bush Arts by Mors KochanskiProduce a variety of practical and attractive items using only natural and easily found materials such as cattail, sedge, spruce and willow, a few simple tools and traditional folk and Native craft techniques.This useful and easy-to-follow guide, created by one of Canada's foremost outdoor instructors, provides step-by-step direction for the creation of:Bird Decoys, Willow Whistles, Wreaths, Wooden Propellers, Gold Dust Cont...

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry, Bracelets combines beading and wire-working techniques with the intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then create five exquisite bracelets. Find out how easy it is to create unique and colorful enamel pieces in this innovative, comprehensive guide to the world of torch-fired enameling.