Jeffrey B. Snyder

Ron Ransom

Ron Ransom revisits the Angels with new carvings depicting the heavenly host at work and play. Patterns for a guardian angel, two horn blowing angels, and an angel to the golfers are provided. Ron takes the carver through each step of the carving, painting, and antiquing processes with simple, direct instructions and clear color photographs.

Ron Ransom Carves More Angels

Santa Mini-Cheers answer the wood carvers perennial question, What can I do with all of these basswood scraps? Here are six patterns and instructions for carving three miniature Santas and a larger Santa holding a snowman, all carved in an Old World style, with simplicity and character. Straight-forward, step-by-step directions, color illustrations, and a bit of humor. A gallery is included.

Carving Miniature Santas

Mini-Cheers

Tina Skinner

Here is an expansive guide to the fine bone china made by this popular British manufacturer from Longton in the renowned Staffordshire potting district. Hundreds of pieces are shown in shapes and patterns widely prized by todays collectors. A brief history of the company, spanning the years 1860-1966, is included, along with a guide to back stamps; a buyers guide to fakes, reproductions, and damaged items, a pattern index, and current market values.

Shelley China

John Swanson

Every step necessary to create beautiful turned wooden boxes with threaded lids. Accompanying the precise and detailed text are over 250 color photographs, showing every technique and tool used. A box layout table is also provided. Once the box has been turned on the lathe and successfully threaded, instructions for adding a lustrous, durable finish are provided. Also included in this valuable text is a gallery featuring many beautiful box designs in a variety of woods.

Turning Threaded Boxes

Tom James Wolfe

House spirits can be found almost anywhere in the wood and timbers of the home. Tom Wolfe shows you how to coax them out of their hiding places with power tools. Five patterns are included. Tom provides step-by-step instructions with over 230 color photographs. These projects will challenge the beginner and will fascinate the more advanced power carver.

Jeffrey B. Snyder

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