Sally Walton – författare

This title offers 25 step-by-step hand-crafted projects. It shows you how to master decorative wood techniques including carving, pyrography, marquetry and fretwork, as well as basic automata and construction. It offers 25 stunning projects that include a tomato box chest, a carved maple clock with carved numerals, a rodeo toy, mirror frame and a contemporary shelf. It offers step-by-step instructions for techniques and ideas with over 300 photographs. Simple materials and equipment are used to create a diverse range of wooden objects. It introduces an inspiring variety of contemporary work by leading craftspeople. Essential information for selecting and preparing wood is included, with details of the main hard- and softwoods, the tools and the basic techniques. For anyone who enjoys creative crafts, working with wood is a perfect medium for both practical and artistic purposes. This book introduces a variety of decorative wood techniques, that are used in 25 appealing projects, which range from a simple keepsake card in balsa wood requiring the minimum of equipment, a harlequin book end, and a sturdy five-piece bench constructed in hardwood parana pine.Other imaginative projects use found or dismantled wooden objects, such as the Mirror Frame with stair spindles or the Lamp Base made from orange boxes. Every project is designed to reveal the characteristic grain, natural shade and texture of the individual wood. Although to make a number of these projects you will need a drill and a jigsaw, many do not require elaborate power tools. Don't be put off by sophisticated techniques, but connect with this natural resource at the most basic level, enjoying its classic, natural simplicity.

Two fantastic books in a box: the ultimate rainy-day collection with 220 exciting step-by-step projects shown in over 3000 photographs This title features two wonderful practical books brimming with hundreds of stimulating and fun activities that will help children discover new things and learn about the world. It features paint, crafts, science experiments, cooking, gardening, magic tricks, music and party games, with projects suitable for children of all ages from 3-12. You can make a feather head-dress, wooden spoon puppets and a printed T-shirt; conduct simple experiments about light, sound and water; learn magic tricks and juggling; play fabulous party games; and do creative face painting. All the projects use easy, safe materials and equipment you will find around the home, and all the techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step photographs and lively finished pictures to inspire and delight. These two books are packed full of exciting ideas and activities for children."100 Fantastic Things to Make, Do & Play", for children aged 3-8, explains how to make musical instruments, grow flowers in the garden, design stationery and bake a cake, and "The Really Big Book of Amazing Things to Make & Do", for children aged 7-12, shows how to make friendship bracelets, do face painting, make necklaces and learn juggling - to name a few of the hundreds of projects. With over 3000 photographs illustrating 220 projects step-by-step, this boxed set will help children learn and find out more about the world, as well as keeping them entertained and delighted every day.