Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In (Fox Chapel Publishing) Elegant, One-of-a-Kind Decor from Found Wood, Including Lamps, Clocks, Planters, Photo Frames, Games, and More - Softcover

Chris Lubkemann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565234553 ISBN 13: 9781565234550

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Using Found Wood to Create Natural Décor

If a tree falls in the woods, odds are author and woodworker Chris Lubkemann will hear it and create something out of it. For years, Lubkemann has been transforming twigs, branches and fallen trees into artfully designed yet functional pieces for the home, from candle holders and coasters to coffee tables and curtain rods. With insight into picking the right piece of wood to the basic techniques of cutting, trimming and shaping, Tree Craft takes you on a journey that is both creative and inspiring.

The five chapters in the book are divided into the areas of your home where the 35 stylish and practical projects can be used. Aimed toward those with a general appreciation of wood, while the projects don't require a large amount of carving, they are interesting in the fact that they use natural pieces of wood that can be turned into unique and useful items with some creative tweaking. Reusing Mother Nature's beauty inside your home is a great way to add warmth and rustic elegance to any décor.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Lubkemann is the author of five best-selling whittling books from Fox Chapel Publishing, including The Little Book of Whittling and Big Book of Whittle Fun. A child of missionaries, Chris Lubkemann grew up in the forests of Brazil and Peru, where he developed an appreciation for knives and entertained himself—and others—by handcrafting rafts, tree houses, traps, and slingshots from scrap wood. Since that time, he has continued to integrate his woodworking skills with good old-fashioned fun. Chris has carved some of the world's smallest branch carvings, and his smallest branch rooster was given a Guinness World Record Certificate. Chris currently demonstrates whittling as the resident woodcarver at the Amish Farm and House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

From the Back Cover

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-chic style.

If you're creative, have an appreciation for wood, and can work with a few basic tools, you can create these 35 unique and practical projects using the easy-to-follow instructions and some found wood.

Among the distinctive projects in Tree Craft, you'll find:

• A gallery of knotted-wood photo frames to hold your favorite pictures
• Attractive table lamps in a variety of styles
• One-of-a-kind décor items such as curtain rods, clocks, and planters
• Beautiful and practical coasters, napkin rings, and spoon holders

"Once you get started, I'll wager you'll never look at a fallen branch the same way again."
—Mark Frauenfelder, Editor of Make Magazine

Reusing what nature has provided is a simple way to add rustic elegance to your home.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565234553
• ISBN 13: 9781565234550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128