Woodcraft - A practical guide

Shows you how to cut, paint and assemble a delightful variety of both useful and decorative painted wood items, some of which include humorous and sentimental sayings for added charm. Each project is presented with a complete list of requirements, detailed instructions, suggested variations and alternatives, and a colour photograph of the finished item. Templates for every project are included in the back of the book and the informative introduction covers general painting and finishing techniques that will inspire you to create your own original designs. The book also features lists of idioms and sayings suitable for various projects or events, as well as examples of easy lettering. Projects include

• Welcome signs; garden signs  • Board games and puzzles  • Curtain tie-backs and matching door signs, pencil holders and so on for a nursery, study or guest room  • Kitchen items such as an egg holder, a wall clock or memo board  • Smaller items such as a key ring holder or friendship flower  • Christmas projects, including candle holders, Christmas tree decorations, Christmas card-holders and much more.

Also available in Afrikaans as Houtkuns: 'n praktiese gids