Tree Craft

Name: Tree Craft
Brand: Chris Lubkemann
SKU: 4550
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Pages	128
Publish Date	2010-08-01
Series
Size	8.5" x 11.0" x 0.3346"
Author	Chris Lubkemann

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and they'd add both practical benefits and conversation starters to your home.

An early class in some woodworking courses involves a visit to a local forest where students are given the opportunity to look at trees that are typical of those from which their raw material is derived. An instructor goes along to help them imagine how the position of the wood within the tree will alter not just the appearance, but also the physical strength of the bowl, chair rail or table leg, which they wish to make. It might be argued that the author of this book needs even more imagination to see his work in a tree since his designs are always constrained by the inclusion of some part of the tree's external surface. The book is essentially a series of projects, but the projects tend to be only superficially similar to those in other woodworking books. Tree Craft begins with a discussion about wood which

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page instructional manual provides informative and practical information on how and where to find wood, choosing the right tools to work with it, and is further enhanced with the inclusion of a gallery of contemporary rooms presenting ideas for decorating contemporary homes with rustic accents, such as the project 'Thanksgiving Tree'. Thoroughly 'user friendly', "Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In" will prove a welcome and popular addition to personal, professional and community library woodworking reference collections.

An enduringly popular form of woodworking is the use of natural twigs, branches, and 'found wood' in making items both useful and decorative. In "Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In", woodworking expert Chris Lubkemann has compiled a series of do

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kind dÃ cor items such as curtain rods, clocks and planters *Beautiful and practical coasters, napkin rings and spoon holders Reusing what nature has provided is a simple way to add rustic elegance to your home.

Decorate Your Home the Natural Way! Nothing adds more warmth and charm to a home than the simple, rustic beauty of natural wood. Now, thanks to the inspiring and creative ideas of woodworker Chris Lubkemann, bringing the natural elegance of the outdoors into your home is easier than you think. With little effort that can produce amazing results, twigs, branches and fallen trees can be transformed into artfully designed candle holders, coat racks, and coffee tables that will flavor your home with an eco

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rustic and beautiful in their simplicity, they would make interesting additions to your home even without photos! The easy writing style, full color photographs, supply lists, and stepped out instructions guide you through the projects and will make you want to start gathering the supplies and start creating projects to, as his book cover states, "bring the outdoors in" yourself!

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and donkeys. "I have a ton of fun in what I do," he said.

From a childhood in the South American jungle to an Amish farm in Pennsylvania Dutch country, Chris Lubkemann has been playing with wood

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elegant woodworking projects, such as kitchen utensils, photo frames, table lamps and a coffee table. You can tap the splendor of the outdoors easily and practically by crafting these woodworking projects that are at once rugged and artful. Using some found twigs, branches or fallen trees and a few basic tools, you can create Lubkemann's unique, striking pieces for your own space.

Get outdoors, find some wood and make something beautiful! "Tree Craft" includes 35 earthy

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food and endless consumption, Chris Lubkemann presents a book that slows us down a bit, urging each of us to open up our eyes and look around at what's in front of us. Ultimately, Tree Craft is not just about building things. It's also about seeing the many faces of the world that surround you.

Go Green has become the collective mantra of the times, as people from the four corners of the world try to reconnect with the environment and live a conscious life, cognizant of their impact on the earth's fleeting resources. Accordingly, Chris Lubkemann's Tree Craft (due from Fox

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toe board? How far from a business card holder to bookends? I can safely say that after reading this volume, I will never look at a fallen branch in quite the same way again.

Great book with plenty of ideas to inspire novice or experienced woodworkers. From the lumber in our buildings to the food on our table and the landscaping on our property, trees play a big role in human life. Now woodworking craftsman Chris Lubkemann offers a way to use fallen trees in additional ways to dress up our world. Lubkemann's book, 'Tree Craft: 35 rustic wood projects that bring the outdoors in' from Fox Chapel Publishing, features projects using parts of trees to create beautiful and useful furnishings for home, yard and office. The beauty of this book rests in the open

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toe board? How far from a business card holder to bookends? I can safely say that after reading this volume, I will never look at a fallen branch in quite the same way again.

Great book with plenty of ideas to inspire novice or experienced woodworkers. From the lumber in our buildings to the food on our table and the landscaping on our property, trees play a big role in human life. Now woodworking craftsman Chris Lubkemann offers a way to use fallen trees in additional ways to dress up our world. Lubkemann's book, 'Tree Craft: 35 rustic wood projects that bring the outdoors in' from Fox Chapel Publishing, features projects using parts of trees to create beautiful and useful furnishings for home, yard and office. The beauty of this book rests in the open

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follow instructions, he lets us into the basics of woodworking and carving. So, effectively in fact, that soon you'll want to turn your own backyard logs and branches into everyday home furnishings. The whole book is based on only a few different woodworking concepts, but the plethora of ideas that come from those concepts is really wonderful and creative. For Tree Craft, Mr. Lubkemann turned to his own yard. He used a couple of trees that he had cut down to make most of the projects in the book. What we loved about the book is that he doesn't spend much for his materials and recycles materials that he already has very crafty! He has found ways to turn his old tree trunks into useful items from coasters, planters, necklaces and checkerboard tables, to planter, photo frames and lamps he really gives us a run for our money! I was so inspired that after finishing the book, I picked up a stick from our own backyard and carved a letter opener. OK, so I used a box cutter because we didn't have a pocketknife, and Lubkemann has had much more practice at whittling, but . . . I think mine looks really great!

Our friends at Fox Chapel recently sent us a copy of Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects that Bring the Outdoors In, a terrific new book by Chris Lubkemann. The book is a fun collection of wood carving projects that are as approachable as they are easy to make. A master whittler, Lubkeman shows readers how to apply his craft to home projects. With easy

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follow instructions, he lets us into the basics of woodworking and carving. So, effectively in fact, that soon you'll want to turn your own backyard logs and branches into everyday home furnishings. The whole book is based on only a few different woodworking concepts, but the plethora of ideas that come from those concepts is really wonderful and creative. For Tree Craft, Mr. Lubkemann turned to his own yard. He used a couple of trees that he had cut down to make most of the projects in the book. What we loved about the book is that he doesn't spend much for his materials and recycles materials that he already has very crafty! He has found ways to turn his old tree trunks into useful items from coasters, planters, necklaces and checkerboard tables, to planter, photo frames and lamps he really gives us a run for our money! I was so inspired that after finishing the book, I picked up a stick from our own backyard and carved a letter opener. OK, so I used a box cutter because we didn't have a pocketknife, and Lubkemann has had much more practice at whittling, but . . . I think mine looks really great!

Our friends at Fox Chapel recently sent us a copy of Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects that Bring the Outdoors In, a terrific new book by Chris Lubkemann. The book is a fun collection of wood carving projects that are as approachable as they are easy to make. A master whittler, Lubkeman shows readers how to apply his craft to home projects. With easy

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pierced heart with "Chris & Sheri" inside, followed by "40 Years" and "2007." I mentioned this to my husband, who seemed to believe I was dropping a hint as our 30th approaches. As long as he includes the beach getaway, I'll be appreciative. But Chris, instead of "Anniversary Stump," can we call it "Anniversary Sculpture"?

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pierced heart with "Chris & Sheri" inside, followed by "40 Years" and "2007." I mentioned this to my husband, who seemed to believe I was dropping a hint as our 30th approaches. As long as he includes the beach getaway, I'll be appreciative. But Chris, instead of "Anniversary Stump," can we call it "Anniversary Sculpture"?

Step away from the chain saw. Think twice about what you toss into that chipper

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pierced heart with "Chris & Sheri" inside, followed by "40 Years" and "2007." I mentioned this to my husband, who seemed to believe I was dropping a hint as our 30th approaches. As long as he includes the beach getaway, I'll be appreciative. But Chris, instead of "Anniversary Stump," can we call it "Anniversary Sculpture"?

Step away from the chain saw. Think twice about what you toss into that chipper

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end or difficult projects, but an excellent introduction to working wood, especially for the younger generation. Other projects include lamps, clocks and photo frames. The checker and croquet sets are better than anything you're likely to buy in a store.

TREE CRAFT, by Chris Lubkemann, is a how

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end or difficult projects, but an excellent introduction to working wood, especially for the younger generation. Other projects include lamps, clocks and photo frames. The checker and croquet sets are better than anything you're likely to buy in a store.

TREE CRAFT, by Chris Lubkemann, is a how