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  • Learning the art of intarsia has never been easier thanks to celebrated artist and instructor Kathy Wise!
    • Over 40 skill-building lessons, exercises, and projects break down important techniques into manageable, easy-to-understand steps
    • Step-by-step instructions, patterns, reference photos, and material lists guide you through each lesson
    • Tips & hints from author Kathy Wise help you turn multiple pieces of wood into stunning art
    • Progressive teaching style teaches not only the basics, but the nuances of working with multiple shades of wood
      Learning intarsia is easier than you think! You don't have to be a master woodworker to create dramatic works of intarsia—the assembly of various woods into a unified mosaic piece—thanks to celebrated artist and instructor Kathy Wise. With more than 40 skill building lessons, exercises, and projects, Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners does what no other intarsia book has done before: It breaks down the important techniques of intarsia into manageable and easy-to-understand steps, offering crafters an easy entry point into this rewarding art form. Following a progression, this resource takes you on a journey from the concepts and basics of working with an intarsia pattern to the fundamentals of cutting, sanding, gluing, creating a backer board, and finishing your first project. From there, you'll move on to techniques that will take your work to the next level, such as staining, shims, overlays, laminations, woodburning (pyrography), and carving texture, to add shading and grain to your mosaic masterpiece. With the projects divided into beginner, intermediate beginner, and advanced beginner levels, this easy to follow book includes step-by-step instructions, over 20 patterns, reference photos, material lists, and tips to help you turn inlaid wood into a stunning work of art! Each step is organized into 17 total mini-lessons, including practice exercises and a final step-by-step guided project. Five additional patterns for each skill level round out the chapters. Kathy's progressive teaching style offers something for anyone working with inlaid wood. The lessons not only cover the basics, but also describe details to look out for like the nuances of working with multiple shades of wood or the best way to create colour breaks. This book offers valuable lessons that will be referenced again and again as you discover a love of intarsia!
  • Discover how a carved design can enhance that bowl, box, breadboard or other turned object. 12 fully illustrated and carefully chosen projects - from simple but highly effective decorative marks through to advanced carving and shaping techniques.
  • Warning: Your Workshop Is About To Be Invaded By Dinosaurs Kids love dinosaurs! These primeval reptiles inspire children's imaginations with scary fun and some of their earliest connections to science. Create exciting wooden dinosaur puzzles and toys to delight a special child in your life with this ingenious book. Thirty-eight original puzzles cover all of the most popular species, from Velociraptor and Stegosaurus to Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Two spectacular puzzle dioramas feature a Maiasaur mama with her babies, and a T-Rex on the attack. Patterns are also provided for easy-to-cut dinosaur toys that are safe for little kids who can't play with small objects. Award-winning scroll saw artists Judy and Dave Peterson offer step-by-step instructions plus basic information on safety, cutting, sanding, finishing, and equipment. Once you get started making these clever dinosaur puzzles, you won't be able to stop. Prehistoric puzzle fun for both beginning and advanced woodcrafters: - 34 ready-to-use dinosaur puzzle patterns - 2 big diorama puzzles - Step-by-step photographs for cutting a Triceratops - Basic information on safety, materials, equipment, and techniques - Safe dinosaur toy patterns for very small children
  • An inspiring guide to over 20 useful woodturning projects! Featuring 14 project sections – most of which contain multiple variations – turn frames, spinning tops, both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as articles for Fine WoodworkingThe Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning. The ultimate guide to woodturning useful items! Build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring 14 project sections – most of which contain multiple variations for an endless array of inspiration – you’ll turn everything from frames, funnels, and spinning tops to both antique and modern chess sets, a pepper grinder, backscratcher, and so much more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful photography and diagrams, dimensioned scale drawings for over 20 woodturning projects, a detailed introduction to woodturning, and an informative section on various small tools. Author, instructor, and professional turner Mike Darlow has written seven other woodturning books, as well as hundreds of magazine articles for Fine WoodworkingThe Woodworker, and Woodturning Design, making him a leading voice in the world of woodturning.
  • In this completely revised version of his classic best seller, Richard Raffan shares new techniques and up-to-date information on the art and craft of turning wood. Whether you're just starting out or more experienced, you'll discover new insights and valuable advice that reflect the evolution of wood turning over the last several decades. There's even a completely new chapter on hollow vessel turning. Here are a few examples of what you'll find with easy-to-follow instructions that show you how.
    • Choose the right chucks and tools for the job
    • Sharpen and maintain your tools for the best results
    • Handle tools safely and efficiently
    • Learn basic techniques wirh ease
    Brought to you by the consummate expert -- internationally acclaimed for both his turning and his teaching -- Turning Wood with Richard Raffan is an indispensable resource for every turner.
  • The Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple making wands can be – no mysterious magic necessary! In the first-ever guide for muggles to making wands, you’ll learn how to hand carve, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw 20 unique projects that are sure to delight and manage mischief. Be inspired with a gallery of beloved staff-carrying and wand-wielding characters from the infamous Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series, then use the Wand Sketchbook section to design your own original wands! From there, five wand projects for each woodworking technique are presented with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and patterns. Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you’ll learn how to hand carve, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw 20 unique projects that are sure to delight and manage mischief. Be inspired with a gallery of beloved staff-carrying and wand-wielding characters from the infamous Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series – from Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, and Severus Snape to Gandalf, Saruman, and several others. Woven throughout these gallery pages are images of wands you can make in the book that are thematically similar – but distinct from – these iconic wands and staffs! Also provided is a Wand Sketchbook section as a jump-off point for you to design wands of your own, along with areas to include your original wand’s name, wood type, length, core, and special skills. From there, five wand projects for each woodworking technique are presented with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and patterns. A complete project collection that’s truly the first of its kind, this book is a must-have source of inspiration that belongs in any muggle’s and woodworker’s library who has a love for all things fiction and fantasy!
  • When first published in 1987, The Art of Turned Bowls was a work ahead of its time. Now, considering the resurgence in popularity of this woodworking genre, the book is perfectly poised for rediscovery. Retooled with fresh full-color photographs of contemporary bowls featuring the work of award-winning turners from around the world, Richard Raffan's classic has been totally updated to meet the demands of today's turner. With a unique talent for making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design advice. This beautiful volume from Richard Raffan is dedicated to the art of creating aesthetic forms in your turned bowls. More about design than about technique, The Art of Turned Bowls displays a wide range of bowls — by a host of experienced turners—with analysis that will help you create more artful bowls with a sense of balance and proportion. As you flip through the pages, you'll discover how the subtle form and shape of a well-turned bowl is one that's also a delight to hold and use.
  • Keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This comprehensive guide by renowned artist Lora Irish offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and clean-up tips, and more! Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This comprehensive guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and clean-up tips, protecting sharp edges, cleaning stops, and sharpening stones. Learn essential tips and tricks from expert artist and best-selling author Lora Irish in this must-have guide that belongs in every woodcarver’s library!
  • For any keen woodturners out there who want to do more turning but are short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect book as it has an enticing variety of projects which can all be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, this book provides you with something to aim for without compromising safety and it will help beginners to build their skills. Each of the 25 projects also has plans for four variations included so there are a total of 100 designs to whet your appetite. Most of the projects require only basic turning tools and workshop accessories that nearly every turner will have. A list of tools and materials required is included for each one, along with drawings with dimensions. Projects include:
    • candlestick holder
    • doorstop
    • decorative bird box
    • toadstool
    • spatula
    • honey dipper
    • bud vase 
    • square edge plate
  • Learn to use epoxy resin in your scroll saw and woodturning projects! Woodworking with Resin is a skill-building guide that offers 13 step-by-step scroll saw projects that all incorporate resin elements. Opening with insightful sections on the scroll saw and turning basics, avoiding common pitfalls, mixing and pouring resin, practice exercises, and more, you’ll be fully equipped with all the essential knowledge and skills you need before you begin. From holiday fretwork ornaments to compound cut butterflies and a pinecone pen, Woodworking with Resin offers a treasure trove of inspiration and skill-building projects to take your woodworking technique to the next level with resin! Learn to use epoxy resin in your scroll saw and woodturning projects! A complete guide to show beginner to intermediate woodworkers everything they need to know, Woodworking with Resin is a skill-building guide that offers more 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 holiday fretwork ornaments to compound cut butterflies, a pinecone pen, a coloured pencil bowl, and so much more, 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!
  • In The Wood Burn Book, Rachel Strauss (@woodburncorner) teaches you everything you’ll need to know to master pyrography, whether you’re brand new to the hobby or you’ve been “writing with fire” for years. This essential guide opens with a brief background to the art of wood burning, a list of tools and how to use thembasic techniques that can be used over and over again, and even what to burn and how to be safe doing it. You will also find a detailed explanation of the process from start to finish, with patterns, techniques for lettering and adding colour, as well as dozens of projects ready for gifting, including picture framescutting boardscoasterscardswooden spoons, and jewellery. Above all, Strauss has created the book she wished she had when she first discovered pyrography: a simple guide that quickly gets the reader successfully burning. With the right tools and a little time, you’ll be able to create meaningful handmade gifts without breaking the bank. Whether it’s to create a family name sign as a housewarming gift for newlyweds, or customize baby blocks for a new little one, wood burning is the versatile hobby that can be used time and time again to create memorable gifts for all of life’s occasions. In addition, wood burning is a practice in mindfulness, requiring patience and focus to awaken the senses and calm the mind. Mastering the art of writing with fire begins with the ability to follow a line. If you can trace, you can burn.
  • Get the latest edition of this international bestseller, it’s better than ever. Because turning is a hot topic with both aspiring and seasoned woodworkers, Woodturning - a Foundation Course has enjoyed immense popularity. True to its name, it introduces the fundamentals and provides a solid understanding of turning techniques. This book offers newbies a realistic entry point into the craft and serious furniture makers the skills to create chair legs, newels, balusters, and more. This definitive guide on woodturning now comes with a DVD.  A timeless classic, Woodturning - a Foundation Course is comprehensive in scope. Each chapter provides in-depth coverage of fundamentals: accessories, lathes, sharpening instructions, and essential skills, along with a handy checklist and summary. The 90-minute companion DVD demonstrates must-know techniques in step-by-step detail. Even novices can turn into skilled craftsmen. With years of hands-on turning experience under his belt, Keith Rowley shares his knowledge and introduces you to the subtle art of creating beautifully shaped goblets, bowls, lamps, staircase components, and more. And, with this DVD, you can review all or any part of the course whenever you wish. Get your copy of Woodturning - a Foundation Course and start creating artful pieces you might never have thought possible before opening the cover.
  • Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to mystify and intrigue. Using old techniques in a new and fascinating way, professional woodturner David Springett shows you how to create these tactile and entertaining works of art. With clear step by step instructions to follow, plus a wealth of information and guidance on tools, materials and techniques, you'll be mastering the tricks in no time.
  • Wood Identification & Use is a gift book for wood lovers - an indispensable and informative guide to over a hundred different kinds of wood. This compact directory explores the world’s most valuable natural resource in detail. This new gift edition gives helpful details about the most popular and useful woods with illustrations and photographs to help with identification. There is also valuable information on the typical uses, durability, wood defects and potential health hazards for each species. Based on a best-selling reference work, this revised and updated abridged version includes drawings and descriptions of the living trees to enhance appreciation of the raw material of woodwork. In-depth yet accessible this handy pocket guide will be the perfect gift for all woodworkers and wood lovers.
  • Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits & skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig. This book includes basic techniques, such as making jigs and turning spheres and cylinders, as well as advice on wood and finishes that are safe for children's toys.
  • A collection of all-new toy turning projects from the dean of turning teachers. Turn your workshop into one of the happiest places on the planet! With the guidance of Richard Raffan, the dean of woodturning, and the projects in Turning Toys, you can outdo Santa’s elves. Create custom toys right in your own workshop and see the little ones' eyes light up with joy! Have a ball honing your turning techniques. Repetition is the key to mastering any craft, and these projects are in part skill-builders so you'll continue to refine your skills as you repeat them. You’re sure to get plenty of practice because young boys and girls can never have too many peg dolls, balls, or things on wheels. You'll find ways to salvage a situation if, as can happen, there’s a catch or the wood splits. Little snafus become big opportunities to get creative and who knows how that will turn out – funny or fabulous, or both! Expert guidance every step of the way. A delight to look at, Turning Toys is filled with practical advice to help you succeed and enjoy great satisfaction from creating beautiful toys. With over 360 photos and drawings, you’ll learn exactly how to use all the tools required, control the cutting edge, and work comfortably at your lathe. Beloved playthings today...handmade heirlooms tomorrow. Turning Toys will inspire you to try your hand at a variety of wooden toys you won’t find in stores: racing cars, wands, stackers, spinning tops, even a handsome croquet set. Get your copy and turn out toys that will delight the children in your life.
  • Pyrography, the art of 'drawing with fire' by burning designs onto a medium, is an ancient craft practised worldwide. This book presents 30 original pyrography projects in easy-to-follow step-by-step style that are suitable for the absolute beginner to master. The readers will love the clear and simple format which takes away the mystery behind achieving great results. The 30 projects include: door plaques, coasters, key fobs, letter opener, coat hook hanger, jotter board, picture frame, letter holder, trinket box, bread board and many more...This book includes detailed information on tools, equipment and materials. It is suitable for beginner level, with clear instructions and drawings. All techniques are fully explained and illustrated in full colour throughout.
  • Here is a collection of designs for pyrographers to use without fear of copyright infringement. Norma Gregory shares her designs and has supplied additional elements that can be combined to create hundreds of new images to suit your individual needs. Includes birds, mammals, flowers, herbs, water life, farms and Celtic knotwork.
  • Pyrography features the decorative craft that has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. This ancient art involves burning intricate designs on objects made of wood, leather, cork, fabric, and even paper. From beginner basics and information on equipment and techniques to advanced ideas for personalizing anything from cutting boards to furniture, there’s something for everyone. Both men and women will enjoy making and receiving these 18 fun and interesting projects like door numbers, a letter rack, and a jewelry box.
  • Monster trucks can roar right into your home with Great Big Toy Trucks, a step-by-step guide to making a collection of wooden vehicles that can be played with and enjoyed – by the truck maker and the truck receiver alike! Sturdy, fun, and popular. Wooden trucks are great projects for the beginner and the experienced woodworker with the end results giving children hours of pleasure playing with the toys. With more than 400 images to view, detailed instructions for a fleet of vehicles are easily explained by author Les Neufeld, who has chosen toys that are consistently rated by toy manufacturers and retailers as top sellers. Nine working vehicles can be made, including:
    • giant loader
    • mining dump truck
    • school bus
    • tractor with wagon
    • 6-wheel dump truck
    • fire truck
    • steamroller
  • Get fired up and learn the latest! Whether you’re new to pyrography or a skilled artisan, you’ll want this newest edition of Stephen Poole's bestseller, The Complete Pyrography. It is the go-to resource for learning the latest on the craft and includes features on the best pyrography artisans and an extensive gallery of their artwork. All new, and completely revised. This bestselling, classic resource and reference book is better than ever and a must-have for anyone interested in this popular craft. It covers all this and more:
    • Improved best practices
    • Required materials and equipment for creating “burnt wood art decoration”
    • An inspiring collection of artwork depicted in stunning color photographs
    • Invaluable tips on how to display and market your art for sale
    In-depth coverage of must-know topics.  The Complete Pyrography provides you with expert guidance on new techniques, proven methods, and practical information for creating your own special brand of burnt-wood art. You’ll get a complete overview, including:
    • A history of pyrography
    • How-to techniques
    • Step-by-step instructions
    • Essential skills
    • Hot wire and solid point methods
    • Color work
    • Gouache: pros and cons
    • Watercolor
    • Wood stains
    • Directions for working on woodturned objects
    • How to protect and professionally finish your work
    12 projects to ignite your creativity! More than a look book, The Complete Pyrography treats you to a dozen hands-on projects that range from decorative accessories, such as earring and brooches, to handsomely crafted breadboards, rolling pins, and wooden spoons. Get fired up and enjoy this craft that’s hotter than ever!
  • Discover the creative art of pyrography with 23 favorite projects and patterns from award-winning woodburning artists. If you’ve ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography, here’s the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration. All you need is this big book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start adorning wood, paper, gourds, and more with beautifully burned images and patterns. Leading pyrography artists and authors show you how to complete 23 of their favorite projects, from realistic portraits and landscape scenes to stylized frames, platters, boxes, bowls, and birdhouses. Applications in both fine and decorative art are presented in traditional designs as well as modern innovations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an accomplished pyrography artist, you’re bound to find exciting ideas in this book. You’ll also find helpful advice inside on choosing a woodburning system, creating your own patterns, making practice boards, staying safe, and keeping your woodburner clean. A full-color gallery presents a stunning array of projects from international artists to stir your imagination and spark your creativity.
  • Now, Raffan turns his attention to All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan, a collection of woodworking projects you’ll take on with joy and confidence. Raffan has a knack for explaining the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. With complete step-by-step instructions and nearly 450 photos and drawings throughout to guide you, All New Turning Projects with Richard Raffan will have you easily making candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. But wait, there’s more! Spatulas, book ends, condiment shakers, a nesting box—there’s all kinds of practical household items to turn in no time at all. With each project, the unique beauty of the wood’s grain will shine through, adding depth and character to your home.
  • Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys! The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features 60 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by 60 full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and more!
  • Sheffield stainless steel stamped butter knife blade, length 100mm, overall length 145mm including tang. Simply add a wooden handle.  
  • Wood Pen Blanks

    £1.00£3.50
    Wooden Pen blanks measure 5" or 6" long x 3/4" x 3/4". Available in a variety of  woods.
  • Tea Light Holders

    £1.25£1.50
    Metal holders require a hole approximately 42mm diameter x 17mm deep. The glass holder requires a hole approximately 48 mm dia x 26mm deep . Available in a glass, brass, copper and polished steel finish.
  • Blanks are supplied in a square block form, 150mm x 20mm x 20mm. Each blank is unique and pictures indicate pattern/colour, purchased items are subject to slight variations.
  • Twist Pen with ball end clip, available in Chrome, Gun Metal or Gold. Black ink refill, for this pen use 7mm bushing set.
  • Small-scale turning is one of the most exciting challenges available to the wood turner, and offers a vast range of possibilities, from small vases and boxes to scale models of furniture and machinery. This book tells you all you need to know in order to get started on this absorbing craft: how to season and store your wood, how to choose the appropriate tools, and even how to make some tools for yourself, which is not as difficult as it sounds. Compared to other forms of turning, small-scale work is economical in terms of materials and equipment, and small pieces are easier to sell than large ones. But above all, small-scale turning is fun! The following attractive projects are covered in step-by-step detail: turquoise and tulipwood vase, metal-foil bowl with stand, miniature table, lidded box with finial, alabaster vase, lathe, spinning wheel, and fountain pen. This is a no-nonsense guide to the tools, materials and skills for miniature scale wood turning, assuming no previous knowledge of the craft.
  • For thousands of years mankind has created hollow forms to store either everyday objects or things of value – but functional objects can also be beautiful in their own right. This comprehensive book will guide the beginner through everything they need to know to get started with turning their own hollow forms. You will learn how to work with different types of wood, which tools to use and how to apply basic techniques with confidence. Learn the basic principles of form, proportion and design and how to apply this knowledge to your own work. Seven striking projects are set out in a clear step-by-step format and progress in difficulty.

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