Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In [Paperback]

Utilizing twigs, branches, and found wood, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for versatile projectsthat range from easy to ambitious. Inspiring readers with beautiful full-color photography of completed items, the guide ispacked with affordable and environmentally friendly projects for both inside the home and outdoors, including a curtain rod,coat rack, ring, chess/checker table, walking stick, and rustic seat. Also included is a gallery of contemporary roomsshowcasing ideas for decorating a modern home with rustic accents. Covering everything from where to find wood to choosingthe right tools, this guide is the perfect gift for thrifty and eco-friendly crafters, naturalists, woodworkers, and decorators.Author Bio: Chris Lubkemann is the author of Little Book of Whittling and Whittling Twigs and Branches. He is a regularcontributor to Chip Chats magazine and has been featured in Wood Carving Illustrated. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Invite Mother Nature into your home with 35 rustic projects that are both unique and functional. Using found wood and the easy-to-follow instructions, reusing what nature has provided is a simple way to add natural warmth to your decor. More than 35 eco-chic projects such as a coat rack, curtain rods, candle holders, desk sets, picture frames, a table, chess set, and more.Using Found Wood to Create Natural D??corIf a tree falls in the woods, odds are author and woodworker Chris Lubkemann will hear it and create something out of it. For years, Lubkemann has been transforming twigs, branches and fallen trees into artfully designed yet functional pieces for the home, from candle holders and coasters to coffee tables and curtain rods.With insight into picking the right piece of wood to the basic techniques of cutting, trimming and shaping, Tree Craft takes you on a journey that is both creative and inspiring. The five chapters in the book are divided into the areas of your home where the 35 stylish and practical projectsl³’