The Lost Carving: A Journey to the Heart of Making
ISBN: 9780143124412 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A beautiful, intricate meditation on creativity and discovery, on fire and rebirth. Elizabeth Gilbert
Awestruck at the sight of a Grinling Gibbons carving in a London church, David Esterly chose to dedicate his life to woodcarving its physical rhythms, intricate beauty, and intellectual demands. Forty years later, he is the foremost practitioner of Gibbons s forgotten technique, which revolutionized ornamental sculpture in the late 1600s with its spectacular cascades of flowers, fruits, and foliage. After a disastrous fire at Henry VIII s Hampton Court Palace, Esterly was asked to... A beautiful, intricate meditation on creativity and discovery, on fire and rebirth. Elizabeth Gilbert
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104,83 zł |
Art of Making a Harpsichord
ISBN: 9780709085706 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For around 300 years, the harpsichord was the leading domestic musical instrument and often a highly fashionable piece of furniture as well. Usurped by the piano at the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was taken up again with the first revival of early music at the beginning of the twentieth century. Over the past40 years, makers have been getting closer to reproducing examples from the historical past. Now, " The Art of Making a Harpsichord" gives its readers the chance to discover this challenging and rewarding pursuit in a way that is rarely possible without working with an...
For around 300 years, the harpsichord was the leading domestic musical instrument and often a highly fashionable piece of furniture as well. Usurped b...
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386,61 zł |
Wood Engraving: How to Do It
ISBN: 9781408127261 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wood Engraving is an easily followed, practical manual on wood engraving for the beginner, written by a master in the field. The processes of printing and engraving are clearly explained, together with their material requirements. Up-to-date variations on techniques, and all the tips and methods that the author has found helpful in 30 years as a practitioner are included. The book is also a beautiful object in its own right and as the author Simon Brett's work is highly collectible. It is a must have for all those who treasure his work and fine wood engraving in general.
Wood Engraving is an easily followed, practical manual on wood engraving for the beginner, written by a master in the field. The processes of printing...
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89,15 zł |
Sculpting the Female Face & Figure in Wood: A Reference and Techniques Manual
ISBN: 9781565237421 / Angielski / Miękka / 143 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In this book, master carver Ian Norbury offers his expertise and experience to help carvers take on the challenge of presenting the female face and figure in wood. Norbury's advice has allowed countless numbers of his students to produce successful sculptures and carvings. Inside, readers will find tips for creating patterns, in depth anatomical drawings for better understanding of the body's muscles, step by step projects with detailed photos and...
The female face and the female figure have been drawn, sculpted, carved, and painted by artists and craftsman from around the world for centuries. In ...
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87,92 zł |
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make with Your Kids
ISBN: 9781593272593 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is packed with fun craft and toy-making projects for geeks on a budget. Inside, you'll find illustrated instructions for 24 quirky playthings. Part I: Kid Stuff contains child-friendly projects like the Lock-N-Latch Treasure Chest and a PVC TeePee; Part II: The Electro-Skiffle Band is devoted to homemade musical instruments; and Part III: The Locomotivated showcases moving toys, like a muzzleloader that shoots marshmallows and a steam-powered milk-carton boat. Each project costs just $10 or less to make and is suitable for anyone, regardless of experience...
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is packed with fun craft and toy-making projects for geeks on a budget. Inside, you'll find illustrated instructions ...
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148,40 zł |
Outdoor Carpentry: Make It Yourself
ISBN: 9780764344343 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Outdoor Carpentry is the first "tool" you need to fulfill all your dreams for a large terrace, a flowerbox, an outdoor kitchen, a fence, a shed, a small bench, an entire carport, or a whole array of other projects for the yard. The projects are presented with over 300 inspiring and illustrative color photographs as well as clear, close-up drawings and construction details. In the basic information section of the book, the home woodworker will learn all about materials, rules and regulations, joining and finishing, and tips and tricks for laying foundations. The 65 projects outlined here have...
Outdoor Carpentry is the first "tool" you need to fulfill all your dreams for a large terrace, a flowerbox, an outdoor kitchen, a fence, a shed, a sma...
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176,68 zł |
The Furniture Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Identify, Restore & Care for Furniture
ISBN: 9781579655358 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father's atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture--from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny's favorite techniques--ceruse, vernis anglais, and water gilding, among many others--with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate... Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father's atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches read... |
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174,72 zł |
Christ is the Center of Our Home
ISBN: 9781630730611 / Angielski / Miękka / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A husband and wife team combine their talents to share a message of hope, encouragement, and love. Throughout the pages of their book is an analogy of transformation. Just as a single piece of wood becomes a work of art so can our lives be beautiful when touched by the Master's hand.
A husband and wife team combine their talents to share a message of hope, encouragement, and love. Throughout the pages of their book is an analogy of...
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58,65 zł |
Great Big Toy Trucks: Plans and Instructions for Building 9 Giant Vehicles
ISBN: 9781627107914 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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... Monster trucks can roar right into your home with Great Big Toy Trucks, a step-by-step guide to making a collection of wo... |
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121,45 zł |
Your Personal Hang-Ups
ISBN: 9780764348112 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "I am interested in your personal hang-ups: Not your lifetime neuroses but your (ideal) hat, coat and/or clothes tree or hanger, wall hooks, free standing pole, rack, stand or small wall system. With this invitation Gail M. Brown, an independent curator, challenged artists to create inventive forms for an exhibition at The Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia. The resulting sculptures by 38 artists ranged from a straightforward coat rack to a four-foot apartment house riding on a fish, from a scepter-like paean to Joan Miro to a "four eyes nun-backed chair," and from a bird house to a...
"I am interested in your personal hang-ups: Not your lifetime neuroses but your (ideal) hat, coat and/or clothes tree or hanger, wall hooks, free stan...
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104,88 zł |
Crafting with Wood Pallets: Projects for Rustic Furniture, Decor, Art, Gifts and more
ISBN: 9781612434889 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. CREATIVE DESIGNS FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND, UPCYCLED PROJECTS USING THE WORLD'S MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE RECLAIMED WOOD Crafting with Wood Pallets offers readers innovative new projects for transforming wood pallets into all types of beautiful, useful items for the home and garden. Packed with color photos and easy-to-follow instructions for over 25 DIY projects, this book shows how to build, paint, and finish unique gifts, decor, and furniture, including: - Cute jewelry organizer
- Rustic coffee table - Chic wine bar - Family chalkboard - Inspiring... CREATIVE DESIGNS FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND, UPCYCLED PROJECTS USING THE WORLD'S MOST WIDELY AVAILABLE RECLAIMED WOOD Crafting with Wo...
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82,74 zł |
woodworking projects: great and easy guide for beginner
ISBN: 9781514160992 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Woodworking can be regarded as an activity or either a skill of making items by using wood and it also includes wood carvingMany people do little woodwork, but it may be surprising for you if you get to know that there are diverse skills which are falling under the woodworking umbrella. There is an amazing variety of woodworking disciplines beyond the basic home repair and carpentry. Many items can be made by using wood. This book will be useful for anyone starting or re-entering into the woodworking hobby. There are lots of reasons to begin woodworking for the people who are thinking to get...
Woodworking can be regarded as an activity or either a skill of making items by using wood and it also includes wood carvingMany people do little wood...
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59,58 zł |
Woodland Craft
ISBN: 9781861089366 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Celebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt, Woodland Craft features an array of easy-to-follow projects that include crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic use. In fact, there s something here to satisfy all your project desires Green wood wood that has been recently cut and is therefore still moisture-rich is the predominant material used in the projects featured in this essential guide for craftsman of all levels. Be inspired to... Celebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt, |
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129,35 zł |
Make: Like the Pioneers: A Day in the Life with Sustainable, Low-Tech/No-Tech Solutions
ISBN: 9781680450545 / Angielski / Miękka / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. You may have mastered Arduino and 3D printing, but what will you make when the power goes out? This book, featuring projects drawn from previous issues of Make: and Craft:, features projects you can build with little or no technology. Whether it's making your own cider or starting a fire with a bow drill, the projects in this book will let you keep making even when you're away from civilization. Whether you're on a camping trip or fortifying the last human settlement against hordes of zombies, you'll find something in this book that will keep you happy, engaged, and most important of... You may have mastered Arduino and 3D printing, but what will you make when the power goes out? This book, featuring projects drawn from previous is... |
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65,48 zł |
Make: Tips and Tales from the Workshop: A Handy Reference for Makers
ISBN: 9781680450798 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hardwon, handed down, and tightly guarded shop secrets are the hidden currency of making. Like hearing a good joke that's so funny you immediately re-tell it, reinforce it, and never forget it, a great shop tip is immediately put into practice--and the truly invaluable ones are never forgotten. Who doesn't remember, with the fondness of a precious gift, workshop tips you got from a parent, your Industrial Arts teacher, or a fellow maker? Make: Top Shop Tips & Techniques will collect the best working wisdom from ten years of Make: and from some of the most talented and prolific... Hardwon, handed down, and tightly guarded shop secrets are the hidden currency of making. Like hearing a good joke that's so funny you immediately ... |
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109,16 zł |
Rustic Construction
ISBN: 9781614278870 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 2015 Reprint of 1939 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. With chapters on Slab Furniture, Interior Fixtures, Fences, Gates, Arbors, Bridges, Wayside Stands, Road Signs, Birdhouses and more, Hunt offers straightforward and easy-to-follow instructions on how to create attractive rustic" furniture, lamps, shelves, and other interior fixtures using slab lumber and objects found in nature. W. Ben Hunt (1888-1970) was born in the town of Greenfield, Wisconsin. He and his wife came to Hales Corners in 1920 to live in the house he had...
2015 Reprint of 1939 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. With chapters on Slab Furnitu...
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40,37 zł |
Clock Cases: A Practical Guide to Their Construction, Restoration and Conservation
ISBN: 9781785000232 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This practical, informative, and beautifully illustrated book will be essential reading for all those with a passion for mechanical clocks, and will be of particular interest to both amateurs and professionals alike who wish to work on clock cases and restore them in the correct way according to modern best practice. The authors, both experienced horological restorers, examine in detail the restoration processes and provide detailed descriptions, and a wealth of photographs and diagrams. Difficult, and often misunderstood, areas of restoration and conservation are explained in the context of...
This practical, informative, and beautifully illustrated book will be essential reading for all those with a passion for mechanical clocks, and will b...
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129,35 zł |
Hand Craft: An English Exposition of Slojd 1890
ISBN: 9781522921899 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hand Craft: An English Exposition Of Slojd, by John, D. Sutcliffe, 1890, is a scarce and important text for practical use by both the student and teacher of the Slojd (Sloyd) manual arts education system. -For some generations there has been cultivated in Sweden, and amongst Scandinavian and kindred peoples, a course of training in personal ingenuity, unknown in most other countries... Such a course or system of training is called Slojd... The nearest equivalent in English to the Swedish word Slojd would seem to be Hand-Craft, or mechanical training for the hand.- The Toolemera Press...
Hand Craft: An English Exposition Of Slojd, by John, D. Sutcliffe, 1890, is a scarce and important text for practical use by both the student and teac...
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59,40 zł |
大师谈收藏:红木家具投资收藏入门 - 世纪
ISBN: 9787547821640 / Chiński / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych.
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174,72 zł |
Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency: Grow Edibles * Raise Animals * Live Off the Grid * DIY
ISBN: 9781591866886 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. DIY the self-sufficient way with over 60 detailed projects. Get ready to be self-sufficient.Whether tackling the garden, raising animals, learning more about alternative energy, or bettering your storage and preservation, Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency is the perfect starting point. Step-by-step instructions and photos will guide you through how to make over 60 complete projects. After all, DIY projects are more fun (and generally easier) when you approach them with helpful aides and tools you made yourself. DIY the self-sufficient way with over 60 detailed projects. Get ready to be self-sufficient.Whether tackling the garden, rai... |
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113,83 zł |