CraftSpring2025

66 | Art for Joy’s Sake! The Making of Hunting Decoys. William Veasey. This is the most important book ever written on how to make hunting decoys. You are taken step-by-step in great detail through the making of 18 different decoys, literally covering every aspect of the art. Fifteen award winning decoy artists explain in their own words how they, and you, can create duck replicas • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 252 color photos/840 b/w photos/68 line drawings • 256 pp. • 978-0-88740-073-5 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD Pickin’ Stick: Building a Stringed Instrument. John Ressler. The pickin’ stick is an easy-to-play, steel-stringed instrument with a diatonic scale, but it is also the perfect first instrument for aspiring lu- thiers. This illustrated woodworking guide will take you step-by-step as you build, string, tune, and play your own pickin’ stick • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 252 color photos • 72 pp. • 978-0-7643-3571-6 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD MAKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The Art and Craft of Whirligig Construction. Gabriel R. Zuckerman. More than 50 color photos, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, and step-by- step instructions to create 12 original whirligig proj- ects made from wood and/or metal, including imag- inative, original designs that all will enjoy. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 53 color & 80 b/w photos • 96 pp. •978-0-7643-2359-1•PB•$16.95 / £15.99 / 23.95CAD MAKING WOODEN TOYS Making Decoys: The Century Old Way. Grayson Chesser & Curtis J. Badger. Foreword by Jon Lohman, Director of the Virginia Folklore Program. Published in conjunction with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. A century ago, woodcarvers Nathan Cobb, Elmer Crowell, and Harry V. N. Shourds created bird decoys to help harvest food. Step-by-step instructions and numerous color and black-and-white photographs instruct readers to make gunning decoys • 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) • 122 b/w & 90 color photos, 42 patterns • 172 pp. • 978-0-87033-579-2 • PB • $24.95 / £22.99 / 34.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Full Size Decorative Decoy Patterns. William Vea- sey. The book is designed to open flat while being used. Full size versions of William Vea- sey’s acclaimed waterfowl decoy patterns. Simple, workable patterns will be useful to both the novice and the expert wood carver • 17" x 11" (431 x 279 mm) • 33 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-916838-71-3 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Hunting Birds. William Veasey. The book is designed to open flat while being used. Drawn to scale, these detailed patterns will be indispensable to anyone who would like to carve lifelike hunting birds. Treat you or your favorite carv- er to this book of simple yet show-stopping patterns from the dean of American bird carving, William Veasey • 17" x 11" (431x279mm) •28patterns•64pp. •978-0-88740-022-3•PB•$14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Blue Ribbon Pattern Series: Head Pat- terns. WilliamVeasey. The heads of waterfowl drafted in intricate detail. Exact specifications regarding head thickness, eye color and size, and the fine points of the bill from top, bottom, and profile views. Four patterns are included for each bird: full sized, 1?2, 2?3, and 1?4 of the actual size • 12" x 9" (304 x 228mm) • 36 patterns • 58 pp. • 978-0-916838-78-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD | WOOD & FURNITURE Scroll Saw Basics. Marc Berner. More than 80 color photos illustrate the tools and techniques nec- essary to create scroll saw art. Scroll saw components and features are discussed. Techniques explained to finish several projects, including cutting patterns, making templates, different materials, cutting names, fretwork, shadow box effects, bevel cutting, and veneer-marquetry. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 83 color photos•48pp. •978-0-7643-3377-4•PB•$14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD The Scroll Saw Book. Frank Pozsgai. Every scroll saw user will benefit from this book. Beginning with the mechanics of the scroll saw itself, and continuing with the basic skills every scroll saw user needs for a fun and successful hobby, Frank shares secrets for maximizing the capabilities and efficiency of the saw. The selection of wood, the creation of patterns, and the basic techniques of scroll saw use are covered • 81/2"x11"(215x279mm)•250colorphotos,16patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-774-1 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD A Scroll Saw Christmas: Step-by-Step To a 3-D Sleigh and Reindeer. Frank Pozsgai with Douglas Congdon-Martin. Frank Pozsgai brings his unique knowledge and artistic ability to create 3-D scroll patterns that will delight the crafts person. The main project is Santa’s sleigh and nine reindeer. The step- by-step guide is illustrated in full color. It is accom- panied by 30 other Christmas patterns. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 135+ color photos plus 30 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-786-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Scroll Saw Pictures, An Illustrated Guide to Creating Scroll Saw Art, 2nd Edition. Frank Pozsgai, Text Written with and Photography by Doug- las Congdon-Martin. Text and photography by Doug- las Congdon-Martin. A master scroll sawyer presents this easy-to-understand step-by-step guide for cre- ating cutout pictures, flat or in relief. Learn how to cut out a pair of wolves under a moonlit, mountain- ous landscape and discover many other traceable cutout options in the patterns section • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •171 color images&b/wdrawings •64pp. •978-0-7643-5292-8 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD 72 Crafty Scrollsaw Patterns. Barbara G. McKee. 72 all-new scrollsaw projects featuring original patterns and designs for unique stand-up puzzles, irresistible holiday decorations, and imaginative project designs that are perfect for all skill levels. Each project includes a pattern, supply list, detailed instructions, and a color photograph of the finished craft. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 104 patterns & illus., 63 color photos • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-0840-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD 125 Christmas Ornament Patterns for the Scroll Saw. Arthur L. Grover. Simple to make, easy to paint ornaments guaranteed to light up your Christ- mas. Calling for a limited number of woodworking tools, each ornament is pictured in easy-to-use clear patterns with full instructions on how to cut them out on the scroll saw. Full color photographs, simple, clear patterns, and easy-to-understand instructions make this an ideal book. • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) • 125 patterns with color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643- 0323-4 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD SCROLL SAW 54 3-D Scroll Saw Patterns. Frank Pozagai. Here are 54 new patterns to transform into wonderful creations. Frank includes an illustrated step-by-step guide on the use of the scroll saw for 3-D work. There is also a color gallery with many examples in various states of finish: rough and carved, natural and paint- ed. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 54 patterns plus a color photo gallery • 48 pp. • 978-0-7643-0036-3 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD 79 Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw. Frank Pozsgai. For the avid scroll sawyer this book brings a wealth of ideas and possibilities. Here are 79 wild- life patterns drawn by one of the leaders of the scroll hobby. From bats to zebras, it includes fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals, plus ideas for using the patterns in decorative and practical applications • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 79 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643- 1424-7 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD The Artistic Scrollsaw: Wonders of Nature. Terry Foltz. Terry Foltz turns the scrollsaw, one of the favorite tools of woodworkers, into a means of ar- tistic expression. And now he shares his techniques with readers everywhere. Everything from making the pattern, to selection of wood and finely detailed scrollsaw cuts is explained in depth and illustrated with clear color photographs. Additional patterns and a gallery are provided • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) •60color photos+patterns•48pp. •978-0-7643- 2676-9 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Incredible Stackables: Ornamental Scroll Saw Projects. Frank Pozgai. Innovative and beautiful ways to use the scroll saw to make ornamental, 3-dimensional decorative objects. Easy-to-follow directions for one of the patterns, with each step illustrated with a color photograph. Patterns for 30 additional projects are included. A gallery explores the many possibilities for using these creations. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •50 color photos, 31patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-1304-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Lighted Scroll Saw Projects. Sue Mey. Make an elegant box style mantle clock with illuminated display stand, some eye-catching acrylic Christmas presents to place under the Christmas tree, or a cross wall sconce with attractive fret design. Step-by-step di- rections are provided for scroll saw projects ranging from easy-to-make luminaries to intricate fretwork. A great project book for woodworkers of all skill levels • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •400 color images • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-3386-6 • PB• $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Make Your Own Building Blocks and Build a City. Jim Covell. Through 109 color images and diagrams, illustrated step-by-step directions will have you making your own interlocking building blocks in no time. Learn to make wall, roof, window, and door blocks. Then create your very own city! Chapters include tools and materials, methods for making the blocks, and instructions • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •94 color images&15patterns •96pp. • 978-0-7643-3966-0 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD 10 Wire and Canvas Decoy Patterns for Carv- ers. Al Streetman. This book demonstrates step-by- step how to make one of these clever wire and canvas decoys, from constructing, to painting, to antiquing. Includes patterns for ten different breeds, a colorful gallery, helpful reference charts, and a lot of tried-and-true advice • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 90 color photos, 10 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643- 0978-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD DECOY & LURE MAKING Basic Fishing Lure Carving. Greg Hays. In 220 detailed color photos, this book takes you through every step necessary to create a working broke back fishing lure. Every tool needed is listed and every technique employed is described, including painting instructions. The book includes a pattern for the lure and illustrated instructions on assembling a box for lure storage • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 242 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-2505-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD