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As more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they
are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts.
Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence
for both practical and artistic uses, yet there is not an abundance
of readily accessible information available to beginning
blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft.
Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than
fifteen years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void
with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many
questions that new blacksmiths often have. By explaining the
physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges,
and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less
detailed volumes. Forty practical, easy-to-follow projects are
presented, showing aspiring blacksmiths how to make tools, such as
hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof
picks; and items for home use, including drawer pulls and candle
holders. Inside The Home Blacksmith: The evolution of blacksmithing
around the world and the differences between the tools specific to
each region The behavior of heated metal and the science of
metalworking Setting up a shop safely and economically The heart of
your shop--the anvil and forge--and the other essential tools
Working with different types of steel, including how to salvage
steel for different uses Techniques from beginning to advanced
Step-by-step instructions for forty blacksmithing projects: tools
and other implements as well as decorative pieces for personal use
or sale
A comprehensive guide for chalk art creators! With so many
searching for ways to have fun at home in the midst of the Covid-19
pandemic, chalk art has become a great way to do so while enjoying
some fresh air. The Chalk Art Handbook offers budding artists a
review of the tools involved, as well as tips and tricks to
creating an array of sidewalk creatures. Artist David Zinn, whose
work has been used as inspiration for elementary and middle school
art lessons, offers step-by-step guidance on how to make chalk art
come to life and advice on specific techniques such as smudging,
perspective, and 3-D illusions. He also encourages artists to work
outside the box with details on how to best incorporate concrete
specks and natural holes or cracks in the ground into their
artwork. The Chalk Art Handbook even includes bonus activities to
keep everyone drawing happily both indoors and outdoors. The
perfect gift for those looking for hours of outdoor fun!
Capture the beauty, fragrance, and power of herbs in these
delightful crafts for home and garden. Why craft with herbs?
They're easy to grow, beautiful, fragrant, full of health benefits,
and are incredibly versatile! Herbs are best known for their
medicinal and culinary uses, but there's so much more you can do
with them. From spray disinfectants to wreaths and garlands, custom
herb salts to homemade skincare products, there's something here
for every room of your house-and everyone on your gift list! Learn
how to make beautiful and useful items such as: Smudge Sticks Herb
Sachets Hanging Herbal Swag Natural Confetti Herbal Cleaning
Vinegars Herb salts (with recipes for different blends) Herbal Teas
Compound Herb Butter Lavender Neck Wrap Simple Herbal Balm And much
more! In addition to the crafts, learn how to grow, prune, harvest,
dry, and store your favorite herbs. Woven throughout are helpful
tidbits on the wellness properties and history of herbs. Create
useful crafts that will beautify your home and make wonderful DIY
gifts!
Originally published by the Britsh Museum (Natural History) in 1902
as a series of pamphlets on collecting and preserving specimens in
all branches of natural history. These were then combined in book
form by popular demand. Contents include: Removing and Preparing
Mammal Skins Preservation of Birds Sexing Birds Collecting
Reptiles, Batrachians and Fishes Collecting Insects Diptera
Collecting Mosquitoes Blood Sucking Arthropoda Collecting Spiders
Collecting and Preserving Invertebrate Animals Collecting Shells,
Plants and Fossils Collecting Materials Instructions for
Preservation etc. Illustrated. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Forest Schools need not be just for children. Here is the ultimate
guide for how adults can enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning
too. Have you always wanted to know how to start a campfire, forage
for (the right) fungi, or know how to tie a good knot? Or would you
like to expand your horizons - and lower your stress levels - by
building a dry stone wall, fashioning a bow and arrow, or
beachcombing for shells? Forest schools for kids originated in
Scandinavia as outdoor, play-based learning groups and, as the
benefits of nature play became internationally recognised, quickly
became established around the world. But why should kids have all
the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees and plants can lift
our spirits, improve stress and relax our brains - in short,
playing outside is good for everyone. Forest School for Grown Ups
shows you can learn new skills and practise forgotten ones from
finding your way in the woods to whittling utensils and carving
sculptures; from trapping and smoking game to making and using a
divining rod, from building a bird box, or insect house, to simply
just climbing trees. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Forest
School for Grown Ups provides the perfect resource for anyone
wanting to enjoy spending quality time outdoors.
From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to
assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The
Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi
project possible! Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet
stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi
figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic
stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra
directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide
created by The Japan Amigurumi Association--whose thousands of
members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi.
It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes
all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to
create their own toy. This indispensable book shows you how to:
Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tails Assemble all
the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come alive Add
armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their own Create
facial features that give your toy attitude and personality Make
cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and purses
The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals includes 3 start to
finish project lessons to practice the skills you learn. Then style
your own amigurumi with over 1,500 color photos and detailed
diagrams instructing more than 100 crochet stitch techniques. This
is a book you'll refer to again and again. Open it up, and get
ready to crochet!
George Farmer is based in the UK
Become a pro at living and thriving off the land. Survival Skills
of the Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the
techniques that have made the indigenous people of North America
revered for their mastery of the wilderness. Readers can replicate
outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes,
constructing tools, and living off the land. Learn key skills like:
Building a strong campfire Learning to hunt and butcher your meats
Creating a safe and solid shelter And much more! Whether you're an
avid outdoorsman or a novice hiker, Survival Skills of the Native
Americans is your handbook to not simply surviving the outdoors,
but flourishing. The know-how of the Native Americans is unique and
popular, admired by young people, historians, and those with a
special interest in living off the land. Native Americans have
lived outdoors for ages, and now you can be successful, too, with
the skills, tips, and tricks included in this handy manual.
Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for
hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns,
rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense,
archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and
wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game
hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer
stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and
more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times
bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing
books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers
and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
This book was written for gourd artists looking to improve their
skills with the mini jigsaw. With step-by-step guidance,
supplemented by detailed instructional images for ten projects,
gourd artists will be able to create everything from simple puzzles
and jack-o-lanterns to lidded leaf bowls and luminaires. By working
through these projects, artists will build their confidence in
using the mini-saw to execute techniques such as cutting tighter
lines, cutting through a tight curve, and cutting 90-degree angles.
The exercises also emphasize tips on cleaning, coloring, and
sealing gourds. The book includes an extensive inspirational
gallery and resource section for those who aspire to even more
advanced projects.
Sticks are essentially practical aides but are also works of art
that often become integral to the owner. They have to be strong and
reliable, but are beautiful too. This essential book covers all
these qualities - it explains the traditional principles and
methods of stickmaking, but also celebrates the designs and ideas
behind these creations. Written by an award-winning stickmaker, it
provides a full account of this age-old craft. Topics covered
include materials, equipment and tools required to make a variety
of sticks from timber, antler and horn; stick types and shapes;
preparing timber to make handles and shanks; straightening shanks;
making joints and exhibiting and competing. This new book will be
an inspiration for all stickmakers, both new and old.
In a period of meaningless mass manufacturing, our growing appetite
for hand-made objects, artisan food, and craft beverages reveals
our deep cravings for tradition and quality. But there was a time
when craft meant something very different; the Old English word
craeft possessed an almost indefinable sense of knowledge, wisdom,
and power. In this fascinating book, historian and popular
broadcaster Alex Langlands goes in search of the mysterious lost
meaning of craeft. Through a vibrant series of mini-histories, told
with his trademark energy and charm, Langlands resurrects the
ancient craftspeople who fused exquisite skill with back-breaking
labour-and passionately defends the renewed importance of craeft
today.
This volume discusses all you need to know to get started with
greenwood crafts, including tools, workshops, sourcing wood, making
some of your own devices and the characteristics of various woods.
It covers a wide variety of turned and carved items for the house
and garden.
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