The Fine Art Of Small-Scale Woodturning FROM THE PUBLISHER
Add a new dimension to woodturning! Craft small and exquisite projects of rare beauty the way professional artisans do. By using exotic and magnificent woods, like olive, zebrano, and cocobolo; adding intricate touches and embellishments that practically beg for close examination; and choosing from the almost unlimited types of finishes and embellishments, every turned piece becomes a classic. Both the decorative and functional aspects of woodturning receive complete coverage, including designing, sketching a plan, and developing originality. A guide to woods covers both the more unusual types like tulipwood and heavily grained and mottled figured woods. Hone your skills on a variety of toys, tools, and utensils, such as a spinning top; bowls, candleholder, and ring box. Then take it a step further, inspired by gallery of museum quality pieces: a hummingbird sculpture in cherry, rose, and locustwood; a Star Box in African blackwood; and other one-of-a kind works. With 300 photos, most in color. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.
SYNOPSIS
Craft exquisite small-scale turned projects the way professional artisans do. Most are no larger than 6 inches in diameter, filled with intricate touches, and made of exotic woods. You don't have to be an expert, but you do need the special skills you'll learn here--everything from "the golden rules of woodturning" to making tools especially for small-scale work. The 12 projects include lace bobbins in African blackwood and prima vera; ornamented spinning tops in tulipwood; gleaming candleholders in figured maple; and more. Bonus: Artists' gallery.
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