Carve (Hardcover)

M. Abrantes

ISBN 10: 0451498968 / ISBN 13: 9780451498960

Verlag: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale, 2017

Beschreibung

Hardcover. Norwegian Wood meets How to Tie a Tie in this irresistible gift for DIY enthusiasts. Using just a tool or two (a pocketknife and a gouge), readers will learn how to whittle 12 small objects, from a coffee spoon to a pair of dice, that take just a few hours to finish--and in the process carve out a little peace and quiet for themselves.Whittle a beautiful spoon, comb, pair of dice, and more with this fresh introduction to a folksy craft.Carve modernizes a mindful hobby that people have turned to for generations to help them slow down, relax,and connect with the outdoors. Choose from a dozen projects with bespoke details, all are designed to be useful at home or while camping. And because these objects are small, they require only a few hours and a tool or two to complete. You'll also learn how to choose the right knife and wood, helpful information on techniques and safety, and tips for refining, personalizing and maintaining your piece. Whether you're headed to the woods or just to the porch, thispocket-sized guide will have you carving your own unique designs in no time. Learn how to whittle 12 small objects, from a coffee spoon to a pair of dice, using just a pocket knife and a gouge - and carve out some peace and quiet for yourself in the process! Carve is an accessible guide to a hobby made for unplugging and connecting with the outdoors, featuring beautiful lifestyle photographs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780451498960

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Carve (Hardcover)
• Verlag: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0451498968
• ISBN-13: 9780451498960
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

Whittle a beautiful spoon, comb, pair of dice, and more with this fresh introduction to a folksy craft. Carve modernizes a mindful hobby that people have turned to for generations to help them slow down, relax, and connect with the outdoors. Choose from a dozen projects with bespoke details, all are designed to be useful at home or while camping. And because these objects are small, they require only a few hours and a tool or two to complete. You'll also learn how to choose the right knife and wood, helpful information on techniques and safety, and tips for refining, personalizing and maintaining your piece. Whether you're headed to the woods or just to the porch, this pocket-sized guide will have you carving your own unique designs in no time.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Named one of Country Living's 100 Most Creative People, product designer and maker MELANIE ABRANTES runs her own wooden spoon carving workshops in Oakland, California, and sells her designs in small shops and retail stores nationwide, including Urban Outfitters, Need Supply Co., and West Elm. She's been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Anthology, Domino magazine, Dwell, Sunset, and Bon Appétit.