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    Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In
    Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In
    Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In
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    Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In

    By Chris Lubkemann

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    Utilizing twigs, branches, and found wood, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for versatile projects
    that range from easy to ambitious. Inspiring readers with beautiful full-color photography of completed items, the guide is
    packed with affordable and environmentally friendly projects for both inside the home and outdoors, including
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2010
    ISBN9781607650638
    Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In
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    Chris Lubkemann

    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.

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      Tree Craft - Chris Lubkemann

      Illustration

      tree craft

      35 rustic wood projects

      that bring the outdoors in

      Illustration

      tree craft

      35 rustic wood projects

      that bring the outdoors in

      by Chris Lubkemann

      Peg Couch, Style Editor

      Illustration

      foreword

      Ilive in an old home and have several even older trees in the backyard. While these trees provide much enjoyment, they also provide a lot of opportunities for work. Each spring, when the mid-Atlantic ground begins to thaw and my gardener’s hands have been idle for the winter, I head to the yard to clear it of the twigs, sticks, and branches that these massive trees have dropped over the winter months. As I pile them atop my wheelbarrow, I find myself admiring the rustic bounty and thinking, I really should make something with all of this wood. But what to make and how to make it are the questions that usually put an end to my creative daydreaming and pull me back to the task at hand. This book, however, provides the answers.

      As I pile the twigs, sticks, and branches atop my wheelbarrow, I find myself admiring the rustic bounty and thinking, I really should make something with all of this wood.

      The desire to make things by hand, and more specifically, to make things from found objects, is at the heart of the handmade craft movement. While many crafters were not thinking about sustainability ten years ago, today’s crafter has become conscientious—and we want our homes to reflect that. Rather than purchase mass-produced items, we want to decorate our living spaces with handmade items that add beauty and reflect our personality. Wood is the perfect medium to do so.

      Decorating with rustic wooden accents typically stirs up images of wilderness lodges and country cabins. And, while the objects in this book would certainly be right at home in those settings, we’ve chosen to showcase the projects in this book in a more eclectic fashion. You’ll see polished silver, glass, and linen paired with items made from twigs, sticks, and branches to create a modern look that is both elegant and earthy.

      The wood you find in your yard or out in nature can be transformed into beautiful and purposeful items in a variety of ways. As you will see in the following pages, a small twig can become a key chain, a branch can be sliced to make a set of chunky coasters, and a downed limb can become a hardworking coat rack. Many ideas are shared inside this book and many more ideas will most likely come to you on your own. No two pieces of wood are the same. Let the wood speak to you and see what creative ideas you can develop.

      Working with found wood is not difficult but does require some basic skills, which are covered in this book. Most of the projects can be made with a simple hand saw and/or drill. If you don’t know how to use these tools, I encourage you to get familiar with them. A power drill should be no more intimidating than a sewing machine. After a bit of practice with these basic tools, you’ll be able to create every project in this book.

      Many thanks to author and craftsman Chris Lubkemann for so thoroughly answering the question of what can I make with all of this wood? Chris has been honing his woodworking and whittling skills for a lifetime and has a tremendous talent in seeing the hidden potential in each and every piece of wood. The artful choices he makes in where to cut the wood, whether or not to remove the bark, and when to round the edges take his work from simple to spectacular and will help yours do the same.

      I hope these projects will inspire you to get outdoors, pick up some sticks, and make something beautiful!

      Illustration

      —Peg Couch, Style Editor

      Illustration

      contents

      introduction

      how to use this book

      getting started

      CHAPTER 1: decorating

      Bud vase

      Candlestick holders

      Centerpiece ring

      Necklace

      Pendant

      Photo frames

      Planter

      Table art

      Thanksgiving tree

      CHAPTER 2: dining

      Coasters

      Kitchen utensil tree

      Name logs

      Napkin rings

      Salt and pepper shakers

      Wooden spoon holder

      CHAPTER 3: living

      Clock

      Coat rack

      Coat tree

      Coffee table

      Curtain rod

      Hooks

      Jewelry tree

      Lamps

      Magnets

      Umbrella stand

      CHAPTER 4: playing

      Checker set

      Croquet

      Tightrope walker

      CHAPTER 5: working

      Business card holder

      Letter opener

      Desk set

      dedication and acknowledgments

      index

      introduction

      Most of the carving and whittling projects described in my previous Fox Chapel books have been on the smallish side, rarely using branches more than 1" (25mm) in diameter. Also, the majority of the work has been done with a knife...in my own case, with a two-bladed pocketknife.

      Many of the projects in this book are quite different in several respects. While there is a decent amount of cutting and trimming with a knife blade, much of the shaping here is done with other tools: a saw, hammer, chisel, drill, sander, draw knife, and possibly a few more.

      This book is aimed not particularly at woodcarvers, but rather at folks in general who appreciate wood, have an active imagination, are creative, and like to work with a few basic tools. Of course, I’m hoping that quite a few woodcarvers, too, will find some of the ideas in this book interesting, not because there is a lot of actual carving involved in a given project, but simply because it involves a natural piece of wood that, with some creative tweaking, can be transformed into something that is unique and useful.

      Have fun!

      —Chris Lubkemann

      how to use this book

      This book is organized into six parts. Getting Started focuses on finding the wood you need, as well as covering some of the techniques you’ll be using to create the projects in the following pages.

      Illustration

      CHAPTER 1: DECORATING (page 18) is all about projects to fill your home with eco-chic elegance. These beauties can show up anywhere: knothole photo frames in the hallway, branch candlestick holders on the mantelpiece, a stump planter on the front porch, a twig bead necklace around your daughter’s neck.

      Illustration

      CHAPTER 2: DINING (page 48) is chock-full of tree craft pieces to deck out your dining experience. Dazzle your dinner guests with natural salt and pepper shakers, coasters, napkin rings, and more. Bring a touch of the outdoors into your kitchen (in a good way!) with a unique utensil tree and wooden spoon holder.

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