When you walk into a house, one of the first things to catch the eye is the artwork and photographs displayed. These memories and momentos tell the story of the home and people who inhabit it. The frames that hold these treasures are a universal piece of decor. If you have something to frame or are looking for a special gift idea, why not make your own picture frames?
How to Make Picture Frames is a collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine, the premier publication for woodworki... read more
Author, artist, and fresh face in the woodworking community, Roshaan Ganief shares patterns and instructions for 40 attractive projects that can be cut on a scroll saw. The projects - which combine a simplistic, natural beauty with a modern flair - range from chic lighting accessories and wall art to stylish pendants, coasters, candle holders and more. A gallery of the author's work showcases the wide variety of items you can make by enlarging, reducing or simply altering patterns. Also included is an essential "Getting Started" ch... read more
Shop-tested expert advice for amateur woodworkers on how to build their own kitchen cabinets, and on how to make and install kitchen upgrades, culled from 35 articles that appeared in American Woodworker magazine, originally published between 1999 and 2010. American Woodworker has made its mark as the go-to magazine for woodworkers building and installing built-in cabinetry for kitchens and similar spaces in the home. Readers will learn how to make cabinets from plywood, how to make many styles of cabinet door including popular cat... read more
Clear instructions and step-by-step diagrams help young and old alike master the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Twenty-four 7" x 7" sheets of authentic origami paper in 12 exciting colors are included for creating a sail boat, penguin, jet plane, whale, butterfly, flapping bird, and 11 other figures.
Finding toys that are made from natural products and promote fun and imaginative play can be difficult to find and often carry a hefty price tag.
That's why stay-at-home mom, Erin Freutchel decided to teach herself how to use a scroll saw and begin making safe, colorful, and irresistible imagination-building toys for her children.
Using just a scroll saw, a palm sander, a drill, and with no prior experience, Erin shows through step-by-step instructions, how to make more than 75 charming wooden toy designs with themes li... read more
