Slingshots & Key Hooks: 15 Everyday Objects Made from Foraged and Gathered Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects from Found Wood, plus Basic Woodworking Techniques & Wood Foraging Advice

Geoffrey Fisher

ISBN 10: 1497100046 / ISBN 13: 9781497100046

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing (edition First Edition), 2019

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Slingshots & Key Hooks: 15 Everyday Objects Made from Foraged and Gathered Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects from Found Wood, plus Basic Woodworking Techniques & Wood Foraging Advice
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497100046
• ISBN 13: 9781497100046
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Transform found wood into artfully designed crafts!

• 15 step-by-step projects for a slingshot, whistle, skipping rope, cup and ball game, key hook, table brush, and more
• Advice on how to forage responsibly and sources for the best wood to use
• Basic woodworking techniques are covered, plus how to prepare materials, including checking for disease and drying and stripping bark
• Detailed guide for your essential tool kit—what you need, safety, and tool maintenance

With information on how to forage responsibly and suggestions on sources for the best wood to use, Geoffrey Fisher shows how the natural bounty of woodland can be used to stunning effect.

Whether building a bee hotel or an insect house to help your garden's ecosystem thrive, crafting a slingshot, whistle, jump rope or cup and ball game to give away, or making a key hook or table brush to organize your home, the result of each will be entirely unique while also effortlessly stylish.

Inside Slingshots & Key Hooks, all basic woodworking techniques are covered, plus Geoffrey also shows how best to prepare materials, including checking for disease, drying and stripping bark.

Also provided is a detailed guide on your essential tool kit—what to have, how to handle your tools safely, and how to maintain everything to the highest standard—meaning anyone can pick up Slingshots & Key Hooks and dive straight into the world of Geoffrey's designs!

About the Author

Geoffrey Fisher studied fine art in the late seventies when his artistic interest rested between painting and sculpture. After graduating from art school he set up his own studio and a few years later moved abroad to broaden his life experience. Here his ideas developed into making everyday objects. His items first sold in a concept store on Brick Lane, and his range is now available throughout Europe and America.