 PAPERMAKING WITH GARDEN PLANTS & COMMON
WEEDS
Helen Hiebert. With a small
investment in equipment (or the supplies to make it from
scratch), learn how to turn a small harvest of backyard
weeds or garden plants into handmade paper, cards,
envelopes, lampshades, keepsake books, and more.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions and descriptions
how to collect, harvest, and process the plant
fibers. Includes embellishing techniques.
Will appeal to anyone who enjoys creating from nature.
9-1/4 x 10, 112p, color photos throughout, 2006.
P6224 paperback ..........US $14.95
CAN $18.95
PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY: From Forest Floor to
Finished Project
Judy Mofield Mallow. Shows how to
transform fragrant pine needles into stunning coiled
baskets and other decorative items. It's
surprisingly easy, with all forty (40) projects based
on wrapping needles around a center. From this
simple technique, however, crafters can create
limitless variety through the way they shape the
coils, dye the needles, vary stitches, embellish with
beads and seeds, and incorporate leather and
wood. Includes sections on gathering and storing
materials, making lids and handles, and more. A
classic text in basket-making. 7 x 10, 112p, color
photos throughout, 2010.
P6037 paperback..........US
$14.95 CAN $18.95
CARVING FOUND WOOD: 10 Top Carvers Share
Techniques and Inspirations for One-of-a-Kind
Driftwood, Bark and Other Natural Form Pieces
Vic Hood, Jack Williams. "Move
beyond typical store-bought materials to see what
Mother Nature can provide. ...Readers will meet
some of the most acclaimed artists in the United
States who specialize in carving driftwood, cypress
knees, cottonwood bark, bristle cone pine and other
forms of weathered wood - commonly known as found
wood." Hear their stories of foraging
wood, view photographed samples of their work, learn
what each artist looks for in a piece of wood, what
tools they use, tips for finishing, and more. An
inspirational reference for any carver. 8-1/2 x 11,
90p, color photos throughout, 2002.
C1597 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $25.95
THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHITTLING
Chris Lubkemann. "Relax the
old-fashioned way." With 40 years of whittling
experience, Lubkemann will have readers "whittling
away for hours" with expert guidance presented in a
straightforward style reflecting the simplicity of the
craft. Create twenty (20) useful and whimsical
objects with nothing more than a pocketknife, a twig,
and a few minutes of time. "All the instruction
and inspiration you'll need to become an accomplished
and relaxed whittler." 6 x 9, 104p, color photos
throughout, 2005.
L2747 paperback..........US
$12.95 CAN $16.95
TREE CRAFT: 35 rustic wood projects that
bring the outdoors in
Chris Lubkemann. With some
creative tweaking, bring the elegance of natural wood
indoors. If you "can work with a few basic
tools, you can create these thirty-five
(35) unique and practical projects using
easy-to-follow instructions and some found
wood." Projects include knotted wood photo
frames, table lamps, coffee tables, coat racks,
coasters, napkin rings, spoon holders, and more.
Simple, rustic ideas to transform found twigs,
branches, and fallen trees. 8-1/2 x 11, 128p, color
photos throughout, 2010.
T4553 paperback..........US
$19.95 CAN $26.95
CRAFTED FROM NATURE: Rustic
Furniture Techniques
Bim Willow. The author features
three women who share their special designs of rustic
woodworking. Using the materials that nature
provides, the three create furniture and accessories
for home and garden. New Yorker Jane Voorhees
creates a picture frame using birch bark and
twigs. Skye Gregson, who lives among the
Adirondack Mountains, makes a diminutive three-legged
table, with cherry burl top and apple legs. From
a log, sculptor Marcia Perry, of Michigan, carves a
cave-like child's chair with a delightful squirrel
gracing the top. Each project is illustrated
with step-by-step color photos, and detailed
descriptions of the techniques employed, so readers
have a clear guide to creating the furniture. 8-1/2 x
11, 80p, 286 color photos, 2010.
C3267 paperback..........US
$16.99 CAN $21.99
RUSTIC FURNITURE BASICS
Doug Stowe. Learn the basic techniques of the
craft through ten (10) projects with multiple
variations. The step-by-step projects include
western cedar tables, a rustic tree branch footstool,
a slab-top coffee table, a rustic chair, and
more. Every technique is detailed, from cutting
round mortises and tenons to making a webbed seat,
weaving twigs, traditional joinery, and more.
Learn how to use recycled or reclaimed wood to create
functional, freeform artisan furniture. A
straight-forward instructional reference from an
award-winning woodworker and teacher. 8-1/2 x 10-3/4,
144p, color photos, b&w illustrations, 2009.
R0766 paperback..........US $22.95 CAN $29.95
RUSTIC GARDEN FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES:
Making Chairs, Planters, Birdhouses, Gates &
More
Dan Mack, Thomas Stender. Through
thirty (30) attractive outdoor projects, two experts
in this traditional art teach the pleasures of working
with sticks, twigs, and other found wood, including
the Birch Bark Planter, Folding Twig Screen,
Adirondack Chair, and Rustic Loveseat for Two.
Photographs and illustrations
supplement straightforward instructions. No
experience required for many pieces. A rustic
woodworking book with something to offer for both
novice and experienced craftspeople. 8 1/2 x 10, 144p,
color photos & illustrations, 2004.
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title has gone out of print - only 2 copies
remaining!
R137X paperback ..........US
$14.95 CAN $19.95
DRIFTWOOD FURNITURE: Practical Projects
for Your Home and Garden
Derek Douglas. Shows how to
construct unique and useful chairs, tables, benches,
arbors, and decorative objects. Features 19
projects, including an Adirondack
chair, boat planter, garden bench, wine rack, and
more. Each is clearly illustrated and explained
with step-by-step instructions, including a full list
of the materials and tools required. A book that
will appeal to novice and experienced woodworkers
alike. 8-1/2 x 11-1/2, 144p, 16p color insert, 60 line
drawings, 2003.
D7021 paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $19.95
A BEND IN THE WILLOWS: The Art of Making
Rustic Furniture
Paul Dolphin. Explains the
history, philosophy, tools and materials of the
craft. Provides plans and step-by-step
instructions for eighteen (18) furniture projects,
ranging from popular designs to several unusual
projects, including a birch bark canoe, bob sleigh,
and log vase. Something for novice and
experienced woodworkers alike. 8-1/2 x 11, 144p, color
+ b&w photos, 2002.
B4574 paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $23.95
RUSTIC FURNITURE WORKSHOP
Daniel Mack. No woodworking
experience required to make attractive, functional
rustic furniture – in a weekend! One of the
best-known rustic craftsmen explains the materials and
tools needed and demonstrates simple techniques.
If you can hammer a nail, you can make a ladder that
can become a chair or bookcase; several types of
tables; a bentwood chair; a twig picture frame, and;
more. 8-1/2 x 11, 112p, 150 color photos, 40 b&w
drawings, 1999, reprint 2000.
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this title has gone out of print - only 2 copies
remaining!
R2200 paperback ..........US
$14.95 CAN $19.95
MAKING RUSTIC TWIG FURNITURE
Bim Willow. The rustic furniture
movement is part of the larger "green" movement that
aims toward a sustainable world. This sassafras
and willow furniture does its part by using renewable
plant materials and recycling waste wood to make
functional, beautiful furniture and accessories for
the home and garden. All projects, including a
simple bench, a chair, and a baker's rack, are easy
and require minimal tools. Step-by-step,
illustrated instructions take readers through the
whole process, explaining in detail what needs to be
done and how to do it. The results are beautiful
furniture for use indoors or out. 8-1/2 x 11, 80p, 300
color photos, 2009.
M2503 paperback..........US
$16.99 CAN $21.99
MAKING TWIG GARDEN FURNITURE (2/e)
Abby Ruoff. Shows how to embellish
home gardens with everything from simple birdhouses
and planters to elaborate benches and trellises - all
made from twigs and bentwood. Learn where to
find the wood, and basic techniques for working with
twigs and vines. New edition introduces twelve
(12) unique designs to "the classics." Includes
complete plans for all sixty-three (63) projects, with
skill levels ranging from beginner to expert. 7-3/8 x
9-1/4, 288p, 16p color insert, 2001.
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title has gone out of print - only 2 copies
remaining!
M1865 paperback ..........US
$28.95 CAN $32.95
MAKING TWIG FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD
THINGS (3/e, revised)
Abby Ruoff. Contains complete
instructions for fifty-eight (58) eclectic twig
furniture projects, from simple picture frames to
handsome tables and chairs. Everything you need
to know about making your own rustic twig furniture,
including the tools, twig harvesting and weaving
techniques, plus accurate tree and shrub
identification. New edition offers 16 pages of
color photographs, new illustrated instructions, and
10 new projects. 7-1/2 x 9, 320p, color insert, 350
color illustrations, 1999.
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title has gone out of print - only 1 copy
remaining!
M1857 paperback ..........US
$28.95 CAN $32.95
MAKING RUSTIC FURNITURE
Dan Mack. “Anyone can make rustic
furniture for the cost of a few nails, a walk in the
woods, and this book” - Popular Woodworking.
Displays the rich traditions and stylistic range of
past and contemporary rustic furniture.
Well-researched and illustrated. 8-1/2 x 10, 160p,
color & b&w illustrations, 1992.
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title has gone out of print - only 3 copies
remaining!
M4124 paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $25.95
MAKING BENT WILLOW FURNITURE
Brenda and Brian
Cameron. Using the simple instructions and wide
range of projects in this book, anyone can make rustic
bent willow furnishings for indoors or out.
Projects include a quilt ladder, garden tool caddy,
plant stand, hanging baskets, chair, loveseat or porch
swing, bed headboard, mirror frames, a log cabin
planter box, and more. 8 x 9, 144p, color photos &
illustrations, 1998.
M048X paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $27.95
MAKING BENTWOOD TRELLISES, ARBORS, GATES,
AND FENCES
Jim Long. Any garden or landscape
is made instantly more inviting with the addition of a
trellis, arbor, or natural fence. Features
step-by-step instructions that show how to collect
limbs from a variety of native trees, then craft and
install dozens of designs. Color photographs of
all projects in a garden setting. Includes
suggestions for vining plants to grow on a trellis or
arbor. 8 x 9, 128p, color photos, illustrations,
1998.
M051X paperback ..........US
$19.95 CAN $27.95
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