Woodworking

Wooden Toy

Perfect for beginner to advanced scrollers, this must-have project guide will walk you through how to scroll saw 15 interactive wooden toys kids will love. Using minimal tools and food-safe finishes, the featured scroll saw projects have a contemporary aesthetic and are truly unique to engage children in new and exciting ways. Also included are helpful overviews on materials and tools, including ...

Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments

Scroll saw wooden Christmas ornaments and other year-round holiday fretwork decorations that both traditional and modern scrollers will love! Perfect for scrollers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced, Holiday Scroll Saw Ornaments features over 200 full-size and scrap-friendly fretwork patterns, including angels, presents, snowflakes, birds, jack-o’-lanterns, leaves, hearts, ...

Quick & Easy Carving for Kids

A fun, kid-friendly guide to whittling wood, Quick & Easy Carving for Kids is the perfect introduction for children. In this 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. Featuring opening sections on safety, materials, tools, and carving techniques, Quick & Easy ...

Anyone Can Whittle!

Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new! Featuring 35 projects and full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home – from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, ...

Pen Turner's Workbook, Revised 4th Edition

Learn to turn and sell custom-made pens that are both practical and beautiful! From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even selling your work, also included is a section on casting your own acrylic pen bodies, so you can customize by embedding your own artwork and memorabilia. Instructions for turning pens made from Corian,InLace, antler and other materials included. New to this edition ...

Lettering on Wood, Paper, and Leather

Accomplish your hand lettering goals and make amazing personalized gifts, signage, and other items with Lettering on Wood, Paper, and Leather! The ultimate guide for pyrographers, this is a must-have resource to learning various hand lettering techniques to apply on different surfaces. Opening with detailed overviews on safety, tools, basic pyrography techniques, pen tip styles and burning ...

Spoon Carving Project Book

Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil! A complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, scoops, and more. With step-by-step instructions, wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly ...

Building Wood and Resin River-Style Tables

A unique addition to any space, live edge river tables combine artistic elegance with everyday functionality, and this beginner-friendly guide will show you everything you need to know to accomplish these stunning pieces yourself. Featuring detailed overviews and tutorials for every step of the process from start to finish, you’ll learn how select the wood, prepare the slab, prepare and pour the ...

Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Revised and Expanded Third Edition

A guide for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe: the dragon! Use the Lora Irish’s dragon patterns or apply her techniques to create your own. Includes more than 100 patterns, basic dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more! Updated for this edition is brand new dragon art for both Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon history ...

Handcarved Christmas, Updated Second Edition

Get ready for winter with Handcarved Christmas, Updated Second Edition! This carving book contains 40 classic, heartwarming projects from the last two decades of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more pared-down pattern profiles for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for readers of all skill levels. From an angel tree ...

Beginner's Guide to Sharpening Carving Tools

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 cleanup tips, ...

20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles

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 ...

Quick Whittles

Get started in caricature carving with this party of beginner-friendly whittling projects! An excellent place to try your hand at carving caricatures and learn how to capture their expressive traits, Quick Whittles offers 16 portable projects you can carve in one sitting or on-the-go. Featuring detailed guidance that breaks down complex techniques into simple and achievable steps, every easy ...