Lost Art Making Things by Ashcroft Ruby (10 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: - Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practice- Create a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually need- Understand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materials- Master fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fastening- Work confidently with wood and create simple, reliable joints- Explore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fastening- Repair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them away- Build practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizer- Rediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenance- Give your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and care- Learn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracy- Develop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanship- Preserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: 'I made this myself.'You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste?Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practiceCreate a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually needUnderstand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materialsMaster fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningWork confidently with wood and create simple, reliable jointsExplore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fasteningRepair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them awayBuild practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizerRediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenanceGive your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and careLearn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanshipPreserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: "I made this myself."You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see possibility instead of waste?Long before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.The Lost Art of Making Things brings that mindset back into modern life.Whether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.Inside, you'll discover how to: Build the maker's mindset and develop confidence through hands-on practiceCreate a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually needUnderstand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materialsMaster fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningWork confidently with wood and create simple, reliable jointsExplore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fasteningRepair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them awayBuild practical projects such as a wooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizerRediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenanceGive your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and careLearn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanshipPreserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to othersBut this isn't simply a book about tools.It's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.You'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.And perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: "I made this myself."You don't need a professional workshop.You don't need years of experience.You don't need every tool in the store.You simply need the willingness to start.Make something. Repair something. Learn something.Rediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - THE LOST ART OF MAKING THINGSReconnect With Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsIn a world where almost everything can be bought with a few clicks, the ability to make, repair, shape, and build useful things by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon.The Lost Art of Making Things is a practical guide to rediscovering the satisfaction and value of hands-on craftsmanship. Rather than rejecting modern technology, this book encourages you to develop practical skills that help you understand materials, use tools with confidence, solve problems, repair everyday objects, and create useful things from scratch.Inside, you'll explore how to:Develop the mindset of a capable makerSet up a practical and safe workspaceChoose, measure, mark, and prepare materialsWork with wood, metal, fabric, rope, and other materialsMaster essential skills such as cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningUnderstand basic woodworking and traditional wood jointsWork with metal and perform practical metalworking tasksRepair damaged objects instead of automatically replacing themBuild useful projects such as wooden boxes, wall shelves, storage racks, and workshop organizersPractice basic sewing, fabric repair, rope work, knots, and lashingsApply finishes that protect and improve handmade projectsLearn from mistakes and steadily improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques through practice and experimentationPreserve practical craftsmanship and pass useful skills to the next generationThe book emphasizes an important principle: you don't have to become an expert before you begin. Start with manageable projects, learn how materials behave, practice using your tools safely, and gradually build your abilities through experience. From a simple wooden box to a repaired household object, every project can become an opportunity to learn. Measuring teaches precision. Cutting teaches control. Sanding teaches patience. Joining teaches planning. Repair teaches problem-solving.Whether you're a complete beginner, a DIY enthusiast, a hobbyist, a woodworker, or simply someone who wants to become more comfortable making things with your own hands, this book provides a foundation for developing practical craftsmanship.Make instead of always buying. Repair instead of immediately replacing. Learn by doing. Build useful things. And rediscover the satisfaction of creating something that is truly your own.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. THE LOST ART OF MAKING THINGS | Ruby Ashcroft | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | SETH PUBLISHING | EAN 9798182848770 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.