Home gardens have become increasingly important both for socializing and for retreating from the hectic pace of modern life. In Making Twig Garden Furniture, Abby Ruoff shows how to embellish these spaces with everything from simple birdhouses and planters to elaborate benches and trellises - all made from twigs and bentwood. Now in its second edition and greatly expanded, the book introduces 10 new unique designs, and 61 projects altogether. Complete plans for all projects are included, with skill levels ranging from beginner to expert. Old favorites cover both the startling (Scarecrow) and the serene (Robin's Nesting House). New projects include a Revamped Red Rocker, a Rustic Plant Trainer, and a Canopy Bench with a Bluestone Seat. Designs such as the Herb Gathering Basket and the Picnic Cover (to protect outside meals) will inspire readers to bring back some charming but useful traditions.
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The art of simplicity is celebrated in this crafty book. Ruoff tells how to select wood and how to store it, and then guides you through a variety of projects, such as fencing, gates, shelves, and chairs. Most helpful are her detailed directions for making each project. Pay attention to the skill level (If you're a beginner, don't start with one of the projects for experienced builders!), and do a check to see that all the tools are available for you before you start. For inspiration, turn to the section of beautiful glossy photos - those will make you eager to have your own twig-based garden chair this spring. -- From Independent Publisher
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This book has good ideas for everyone. Some plans are whimsical others are more practical. Projects are sturdy and useful, Abby does a good job of making her project directions easy to follow. I was not frustrated when starting projects.
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RUSTIC GARDEN FURNITURE DESIGNS ARE DICTATED by the character of the wood they are made from, so it is important to be able to identify various trees and shrubs and to familiarize yourself with their individual characteristics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
diameter straight branches, pilot hole construction, galvanized flathead nails, diameter pliable branches, horseshoe trim, single bit axe, crosscut hand, using pilot hole, woodboring bit, horizontal weavers, nail construction, pliable twig, diameter branches, overlap beams, diameter twigs, sharp pocket knife, hardwood branches, bark sheets, marking pencil, construction attach, nesting house, arched trellis, basic arch, twig furniture, finishing nails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Skill Level, Length Description, Cutting the Branches, North America, United States, British Columbia, Gothic Arm Chair, Laying Out the Sub-Assembly, Nova Scotia, Willow Log Cabin Bird House, Laced Bark Bird House, Plant Whatnot, Revamped Rocking Chair, Standing Box Planter, Thatched Roof Bird House New!
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RUSTIC GARDEN FURNITURE DESIGNS ARE DICTATED by the character of the wood they are made from, so it is important to be able to identify various trees and shrubs and to familiarize yourself with their individual characteristics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
diameter straight branches, pilot hole construction, galvanized flathead nails, diameter pliable branches, horseshoe trim, single bit axe, crosscut hand, using pilot hole, woodboring bit, horizontal weavers, nail construction, pliable twig, diameter branches, overlap beams, diameter twigs, sharp pocket knife, hardwood branches, bark sheets, marking pencil, construction attach, nesting house, arched trellis, basic arch, twig furniture, finishing nails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Skill Level, Length Description, Cutting the Branches, North America, United States, British Columbia, Gothic Arm Chair, Laying Out the Sub-Assembly, Nova Scotia, Willow Log Cabin Bird House, Laced Bark Bird House, Plant Whatnot, Revamped Rocking Chair, Standing Box Planter, Thatched Roof Bird House New!
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- South Carolina (Gousha Fastmap) by Don Wood on page 8
- Making Twig Garden Furniture 2 Ed by Abby Ruoff in Front Matter
- Weddings With More Love Than Money by Abby Ruoff in Front Matter
- Rustic Country: Handmade Accents for the Home by Abby Ruoff in Back Matter
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