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WOOD & FURNITURE | 53 UPCYCLING Bears to Carve with Dale Power. Dale Power. Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Move step-by-step through the process of carving a robust and realistic polar bear. Complete instructions and detailed color photographs make the carving of this bear an enjoyable task for the novice and advanced carver alike. Carved with a combo of hand and power tools and finished by burning and painting • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 225+ color photos, patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740- 719-2 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD CARVING: ANIMALS The Carver’s Handbook, II: Carving the Wild- life of the Forest and Jungle. David Pergrin. Instructions for carvers to make and paint wooden figures of a tiger, an American goldfinch, and a wood mouse in the round, plus a great horned owl in relief. Step-by-step suggestions and illustrations. Each project is introduced with a list of all the tools and materials needed for that figure • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 6 pages color photos, 78 b/w photos, 12diagrams•60pp. •978-0-88740-029-2•PB•$5.95 / £5.99 / 8.95 CAD The Carver’s Handbook, III: Woodcarving Wild Animals. David Pergrin. Patterns and clear instructions for making lifelike images of a cardinal bird, trotting horse, standing deer, and an Indian neckerchief slide. 78 step-by-step pictures and carefully written instructions. 27 clear color photo- graphs show each stage of painting for these pop- ular projects. For carvers of all levels of experience • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •27 color photos/78b/w illustrations•48pp. •978-0-88740-039-1•PB•$5.95 / £5.99 / 8.95 CAD Carving Bears and Bunnies. Tom Wolfe with Douglas Congdon-Martin. Beginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine, Tom creates bunnies and bears that are the epitome of “cuddly,” and are a favorite of children and adults alike. These projects are perfect for the person who carves for relaxation. After band sawing the patterns they can be completed with the simplest of tools—a knife, a gouge, a veiner, and nail set. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •250+color photos •64pp. •978-0-88740- 267-8 • PB • $9.95 / £9.99 / 13.99 CAD Upcycling Books: Decorative Objects. Julia Rubio. What’s a bookworm to do when a book is too old or damaged and no longer in a fit state to be read? Upcycle them into charming decor! Through 20 projects using simple techniques and common household materials, learn how to make party dec- orations, a woven basket, a smartphone charger, and more. Includes links to videos and templates • 81/2"x11"(215x280mm)•370colorphotos&diagrams •144pp. •978-0-7643-5875-3•PB•$24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Upcycle Your Wardrobe: 21 Sewing Projects for Unique, New Fashions. Mia Führer. Reuse, recycle, and repurpose the clothing you love, creating new, one-of-a-kind garments. Every one of the twenty-one inspiring projects in this book can be sewn quickly, even by beginners. The descriptive photo instructions make it easy to follow the process step-by-step. • 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" (231 x 206mm) •199 color photos &diagrams •64 pp. • 978-0-7643-4849-5 • HC • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Artfully Transforming Bottles & Plates: 75 Elegant Projects to Upcycle Glass and Porce- lain. Petra Knoblauch & Ina Mielkau. From trash to treasure, here are 75 environmentally friendly projects that recycle and upcycle the old and broken into new decorative items for your living spaces. • 7 1/2" x 10" (190 x 254 mm) • 650 color images • 248 pp. • 978-0- 7643-6619-2 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Carving Card-Carrying Critters with Power. Cheryl Castles. A step-by-step guide to making card-carrying critters—fanciful creations that put your business card in the best possible light. These cute and unique items will enchant and delight young and old carvers and be a best seller at the next show or craft fair. Patterns and a gallery of pictures help you get started with any of seven species • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 298 color photos • 72 pp. • 978- 0-7643-0274-9 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Cheetahs. Dale Power. Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Dale guides the novice and veteran carver through the process of capturing the beauty, speed, and grace of the amazing cheetah. With a combo of hand and pow- er carving tools, wood burning equipment, and paints, step-by-step instructions and color photos simply and pleasurably guide the carver through each phase • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250+ color photos, patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-696-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Animals: Bunnies & Chipmunks. Rosalyn Daisey. 739 photos and five patterns illus- trate all the steps necessary to create rabbits and chipmunks in various poses. Each animal carving has its own unique personality that seems to come to life as the project progresses. Rosalyn, a carver with 30 years experience, leads readers through the project from cutting out the blank, to painting, and completing the projects • 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279mm) •739color images; 5patterns; 4color palettes. • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-3885-4 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / 64.00 CAD Carving Comical Bears. Robert Neuenschwander. A whimsical cowboy character bear comes to life from a rough block of wood! Methods not found in any other carving book will be appreciated by all carvers. More than 300 detailed color photos show- ing blocking, carving, detailing, finishing, and sharpening techniques, plus a gallery and detailed patterns showing all eight members of the bear family, including holiday favorites • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 250 color photos, patterns • 64 pp. • 978- 0-88740-896-0 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Egg Animals. Mary FinnPhotography by Donna Baker. Charming animals from commercial- ly available wooden eggs. Egg animals can come out of the egg in any direction and can be made standing, sitting, or lying down. Detailed instructions and color photos show carving techniques for a crouching rabbit, sitting bear, chubby pig, and a fire-breathing dragon. Projects require minimal work space; great for those with limited access to saws or other large equipment. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 185 color photos • 48 pp. • 978-0-7643-1415-5 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Miniature Animals with Debbie Barr. Debbie Barr, Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Create miniature animals from basswood, butternut, or walnut scraps left over from larger works. The complete carving process with clear instructions, sound advice, and more than 200 color illustrations and instructions for painting the figure. A photographic gallery rounds out the presentation • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) •over 200 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-0936-6 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Miniature Carousel Animals with Dale Power. Dale Power. Direct instructions and 267 color photos illustrating the steps necessary to transform a simple basswood blank into an impres- sive carousel goat. He uses a variety of hand and power tools to complete the project and covers wood burning, painting, and mounting techniques • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 267 color photos, 12 patterns for 8 animals •64pp. •978-0-7643-0312-8• PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Nature’s Rascals: Woodcarving an Armadillo, Skunk, Mouse, and Raccoon. Leah Wachter. With more than 230 brilliant color photo- graphs, paint color charts, and precise patterns, Leah Wachter guides woodcarvers through the creation of incredibly detailed small animals that are big on character. Carving, woodburning, and painting techniques are presented with patterns for four animals. A color gallery is included • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •232 color, 21 b/w images •64 pp. • 978-0-7643-1966-2 • PB • $14.95 / £13.99 / 19.95 CAD Carving Noah’s Ark: Monkeys and Apes. Da- vid Sabol. Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. David takes the reader through every step in the carving of monkeys and apes with enjoyable, straightforward directions accompanied by clear color photographs. His traditional carving techniques are explained in detail • 81/2"x11" (215 x 279mm) • 270+ color photos, 17 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-971-4•PB•$12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95CAD Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell: From the Stonegate Woodcarving School: Birds, Animals, Fish. Frank C. Russell. More than 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish. Illustrations of prop- er directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other detail features are provided with many of the patterns. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 130 b/w& 25 color images • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-2473-4 • PB • $14.99 / £13.99 / 19.99 CAD Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2E. Frank C. Russell. With 192 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Sixteen project plans are provided: a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer, and wolf. • 8 1/2" x 11" (280 x 215 mm) • 192 color images, 33 line drawings • 80 pp. • 978-0-7643-5872-2 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Carving Noah’s Ark: Mrs. Noah & Friends, The Animals of North America. David Sabol, Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Step-by-step techniques for carving Noah’s wife or one of several animals native to North Amer- ica. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 250 color photos, patterns for 18 figures • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-731-4 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD Carving Noah’s Ark: Noah and Friends With the Animals of Africa. David Sabol. Text written with and photography by Jeffrey B. Snyder. Populate your own ark with sprightly wooden animals from Africa, two by two. Noah himself will be there to supervise. Instructions in traditional carving tech- niques and realistic painting are given with clear captions and color photographs • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 272 color photos, 24 patterns • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-779-6•PB•$12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95CAD Carving a Kid’s Size Rocking Horse. TomWolfe. Step by step, Tom leads the carver through the process of constructing and carving a “kid size” rocking horse. This is the perfect project for a Christ- mas present that will be cherished generation after generation. And even though it is ambitious, the instructions and illustrations will enable even the novice carver to complete a work of which they can be proud • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 275 color photos • 64 pp. • 978-0-88740-852-6 • PB • $12.95 / £11.99 / 17.95 CAD