Choose the right molding, mount, and finish to complement any object, whether it's a painting, drawing, photograph, or anything else worthy of a frame. "A DIY manual for making custom frames. Traditional and contemporary techniques are presented, along with a variety of finishing techniques."--"Woodshop News.
The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes by Barbara Merry, ISBN 0071354387
""The Splicing Handbook is particularly helpful in explaining--and showing with simple, straightforward illustrations--how to manage the bewildering array of new rope materials and weaves."--"Down East
"Here's a book you can read for the pleasure of knowing how splicing is accomplished. It is also a reference book that you and your crew can review when tackling a . . . specialty splicing job."--"Shoreline
The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes, this new and expanded edition includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes. Now covers eery kind of splicing project a boater is likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra, and wire and rope-to-wire splices.
The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes by Barbara Merry, ISBN 0071354387
Inspired by China: Contemporary Furnituremakers Explore Chinese Traditions
Focuses on a group of leading studio furniture artists whose response to the forms, materials, techniques, and meaning of China's rich furniture traditions reveals the creative power of an exchange in art and culture. This graceful book showcases furniture produced by 22 American, Canadian, and Chinese studio furniture makers for the Peabody Essex Museum.
Inspired by China: Contemporary Furnituremakers Explore Chinese Traditions
Traditional furniture > Inspired by China: Contemporary Furnituremakers Explore Chinese Traditions
Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Both traditional and contemporary designs provide tasteful projects for a childhood's worth of furniture that will be treasured and passed on to future generations. This book includes step-by-step instructions, over 100 detailed technical illustrations, more than 100 color photographs, and numerous tricks of the trade, making it accessible to woodworkers at all skill levels.
Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Traditional furniture > Children's Furniture Projects: With Step-By-Step Instructions and Complete Plans by Jeff Miller, ISBN 1561585041
Storkcraft Baby Beatrice 3-drawer chest and cabinet nursery furniture Combo
Storkcraft Beatrice Changing Combo Unit, Natural
Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design
In 1936, Herman Miller Inc. founder D. J. De Pree committed Herman Miller to "modern" furniture. The rest is history: their continuing collaboration with some of the giants of modern design has made Herman Miller synonymous with quality in design. Herman Miller examines the company's powerful contributions by looking at the problems that design can solve and how creative thinking can benefit the world. Aside from having produced icons of modern furniture, Herman Miller has revolutionized office systems and furniture in the workplace.
A definitive history of design and the company's work since its founding, Herman Miller features the legendary designs of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Gilbert Rohde, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, and many more. It is a must-read for collectors, designers, professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in design.
Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design
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