Tree Craft

Utilizing twigs, branches, and found wood, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for versatile projectsthat range from easy to ambitious. Inspiring readers with beautiful full-color photography of completed items, the guide ispacked with affordable and environmentally friendly projects for both inside the home and outdoors, including a curtain rodcoat rack, ring, chess/checker table, walking stick, and rustic seat. Also included is a gallery of contemporary roomsshowcasing ideas for decorating a modern home with rustic accents. Covering everything from where to find wood to choosingthe right tools, this guide is the perfect gift for thrifty and eco-friendly crafters, naturalists, woodworkers, and decorators.Author Bio: Chris Lubkemann is the author of Little Book of Whittling and Whittling Twigs and Branches. He is a regularcontributor to Chip Chats magazine and has been featured in Wood Carving Illustrated. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

IntroductionHow to use this bookGetting StartedChapter 1: Decorating*Bud Vase*Candlestick holders*Centerpiece ring*Necklace*Pendant*Photo frames*Planter*Table art*Thanksgiving treeChapter 2: Dining*Coasters*Kitchen utensil tree*Name logs*Napkin rings*Salt and pepper shakers*Wooden spoon holderChapter 3: Living*Clock* Coat rack*Coat tree*Coffee table*Curtain rod*Hooks*Jewelry tree*Lamps*Magnets*Umbrella standChapter 4: Playing*Checker set*Croquet*Tightrope walkerChapter 5: Working*Business card holder*Letter opener*Desk setDedication and acknowledgmentsIndex