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Woodland craft / Ben Law

By: Lewes, East Sussex, UK : Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, ©2015Description: 215 pages : illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text.
ISBN:
  • 9781861089366
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 747.3 L410 2015
Other classification:
  • HS
Contents:
The woodland resource -- Directory of tree species -- Crafts for farm and garden -- Wood fuel -- Crafts for building -- Domestic crafts -- Tools and devices for woodland crafts.
Summary: Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices. Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.
Holdings
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Books Books High School Library General Circulation Section GC GC 747.3 L410 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 33740HS

The woodland resource -- Directory of tree species -- Crafts for farm and garden -- Wood fuel -- Crafts for building -- Domestic crafts -- Tools and devices for woodland crafts.

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices. Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.

Junior High School

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