TURNING HOLLOW FORMS by Becky Drinan ( 9781861088932 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

TURNING HOLLOW FORMS
FIRST STEPS - TECHNIQUES AND PROJECTS

By:

Becky Drinan

Format:

Paperback

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£16.99

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£12.40

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£4.59

ISBN 10:

1861088930

ISBN 13:

9781861088932

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Publisher:

GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMAN PUBLICATIONS LTD

Pub. date:

1 February, 2014

Pages:

168

Description:

For thousands of years mankind has created hollow forms to store either everyday objects or things of value - but functional objects can also be beautiful in their own right. This book aims to guide the beginner through everything they need to know to get started with turning their own hollow forms.

Synopsis:

This book features seven unique hollow-form projects, presented in order of difficulty. It includes all the practical knowledge needed to get started; comprehensive chapters on tools, equipment and understanding wood. Form templates are included for people to scan, cut out and use on their own projects. For thousands of years mankind has created hollow forms to store either everyday objects or things of value - but functional objects can also be beautiful in their own right. This comprehensive book will guide the beginner through everything they need to know to get started with turning their own hollow forms. You will learn how to work with different types of wood, which tools to use and how to apply basic techniques with confidence. You can learn the basic principles of form, proportion and design and how to apply this knowledge to your own work. Seven striking projects are set out in a clear step-by-step format and progress in difficulty.

Illustrations:

full colour throughout, includes 338 photographs, includes 35 illustrations

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Imprint:

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

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Returnable

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