How to Make Picture Frames: 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker - Couverture souple

Editors Of American Woodworker

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565234596 ISBN 13 : 9781565234598

Editeur : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Picture yourself crafting beautiful frames!

• 12 projects from simple to stylish, including oval frames, one-day frames, and a Craftsman frame
• Tips and techniques for matting, mounting, mass production, making clean-cut moldings, router-made frames, and more
• Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, exploded views, and project requirement lists
• Cutting angles, sourcing wood, using the right router bit, and many other workshop tips and techniques

If you have something to frame or are looking for a special gift idea, try making your own handmade picture frames!

When you walk into a house, one of the first things to catch the eye is the artwork and photographs displayed. These memories and mementos tell the story of the home and people who inhabit it. The frames that hold these treasures are a universal piece of home décor. With the help of How to Make Picture Frames, no matter which project you select, you'll be creating something special to house your treasured memory for years to come!

This 120-page book is a collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine, the premier publication for woodworking. From simple frames to more complex and highly decorated ones, the experts at American Woodworker provide all the step-by-step instructions you need, along with the workshop tips, matting and mounting instructions, and plans for jigs that guarantee success. Some of the frames can even be made from scrap stock in a day using nothing but basic power tools!

Make a variety of well-designed, stylish picture frames—everything from a rustic picture frame to a Craftsman-style frame—using this handy manual. With essential techniques, plans for jigs that help make frames by the dozens, and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects or art owners wanting to frame their prized possessions themselves!

Frames are the dwellings for your most cherished memories, be they family photos from summer vacation or the first piece of artwork from your child. Add an extra special touch to your beloved mementos and cherished photographs by making your own picture frames, with How to Make Picture Frames!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

American Woodworker is one of the premier publications for woodworking. Their roster of craftsman contributors provide top-notch technical information in a way that hobbyists can understand. The magazine has been in business for decades with over 140 issues in their backlist.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565234596
• ISBN 13: 9781565234598
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible