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Includes special box making techniques - making and attaching lids and bases and partitioning boxes to hold small objects. There are sections on techniques for creating special effects that decorate a box, turning a small, useful object into a jewel itself. Everything is covered in a step-by-step format with numerous photos and a highly explanatory text.
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Inspired by Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and other popular styles, here's a new book of Traditional Box Projects that will appeal to a wide range of woodworkers. It's not a book full of exacting reproductions for master craftsmen only -- but more of a detailed guide to creating attainable interpretations of the most beautiful and enduring box designs. Although most of the boxes are easy to build, there is a range of complexity to the projects you'll find -- with a few challenging projects that will test your skills. Here are just a few of the projects you'll discover. Shaker lap box Fumed oak humidor Glass-tipped display case Jewelry box with dovetailed drawers By presenting each project with step-by-step instructions -- and detailed photos -- author Strother Purdy gives you all the advice you need to build these durable, functional boxes with precision. And he shares lots of inside secrets on how to add the final aesthetic touches to each piece. You'll also discover some tried and true tips on how to avoid common pitfalls -- plus some very creative alternative design and construction options. If you've always wanted to try your hand at building these classic wooden boxes, here's a user-friendly guide that will walk you through a range of satisfying projects. And the next time you're searching for a unique gift, you can share a little part of yourself with one of these beautiful boxes.
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Making, matting, mounting, embellishing, displaying, and more. There are about 20 projects with complete instructions as well as tools and materials. This is not particularly aimed at the woodworker but it does have a good section on how to actually hang and arrange pictures.
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Now wood burners, carvers, scrollers, and artists can adorn their finished work with custom Celtic designs. With more than 200 original patterns and clear, expert instruction, this book unravels the secret to creating Celtic knot work and its beautiful twists, braids and textures. More than a pattern book, artists of all skill levels, working in any medium, can learn how to create their very own stunning Celtic art.
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The history, mythology, and composition of angels, cherubs, fairies, pixies, and sprites are detailed in this handbook of fairy patterns. More than 72 fairy patterns for all mediums are featured, including dragonfly, sugar plum, and woodland fairies. The physical features of fairies and fairy backgrounds are examined in depth, including instructions for face and body painting that apply to all fairy re-creations. Comprehensive descriptions of different types of fairies accompanied by their folk histories provide a useful context for all fairy enthusiasts.