Mad About Metal:

Craft metal has endless decorative possibilities. It is pliable and can be wrapped around or adhered to any surface you can imagine. This book is all about using colored craft metal—decorating it by means of embossing, cutting out designs, adding further color, taking away color and filling in 3D designs, and much more—to customize found objects for your home.

You will learn more about the metal and supporting mediums, as well as how to use the tools and familiarize yourself with several techniques—all of which can be applied in making more than fifty decorative and functional items provided in this book. The original projects were designed and created specifically to showcase a variety of techniques and applications, including:

• Transferring and tracing designs
• Creating texture by means of inexpensive handheld tools or manual processes
• Using an embossing machine such as the cuttlebug™ for textures, patterns and die-cuts
• Finishing techniques such as sanding, ageing and painting
• Upcycling and repurposing
• Tips and tricks to simplify processes

  The projects range from beginner to advanced levels and from quick ideas to masterpieces that will take longer to complete. Magnificent photographs of the finished objects will inspire you while step-by-step instructions and photographs will help you to get started right away.

Details

• Title: Mad About Metal
• Subtitle: More Than 50 Embossed Craft Projects for Your Home
• Author: By Monica Fischer, By Suzan Cumpsty, By Lee Vorster
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
• Published: 6 March 2018
• Form: atPaperback
• ISBN-: 139781510730151
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions: 7.50 x 10.25in.

About the author

Suzan Cumpsty regards every project she works on as her masterpiece. She loves sharing this belief and the creative knowledge she has gained over the past two decades by teaching and presenting hands-on workshops in a wide variety of crafts and art subjects.

Lee Vorster is a pewter and metal-embossing teacher. She grew up in a very creative environment and learned the art of pewter embossing from her mother.

Monica Fischer is the creative force behind Creaticca Studio, based in Melkbosstrand on the beautiful West Coast of South Africa. They supply craft metal, texture plates, embossing kits, and accessories.

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Wood Pallet Wonders:

Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From beautiful chevron and mountain patterned tables and shelves to reclaimed window buffets, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects that will impress and inspire without breaking the bank. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions on crafting simple and stylish projects, you can add exquisite designs to your home or find inspiration for own unique touch! The wide range of designs include:

• Not Your Grandma’s Bookcase
• Chevron Coffee Table
• Potting Bench
• Reclaimed Window Buffet
• Shabby Chic Toolbox
• Knick Knack Cubby Shelf
• Hexagon Pocket Shelf

  Take pride in creating imaginative home stylings with found and reclaimed materials that will help the environment, save you money, and make your home even more lovely!

• Title: Wood Pallet Wonders
• Subtitle: 20 Stunning DIY Storage & Decor Designs Made from Reclaimed Pallets
• Author: By Samantha Hartman
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
• Published: 20 February 2018
• Form: atPaperback
• ISBN-: 139781510727823
• Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 7.00 x 9.00in.

About the author

Samantha Hartman is a graphic designer and self-taught woodworker with a passion for using reclaimed materials and salvaged wood in her designs. As the small business owner of Infinite Abyss, she was a finalist of Etsy Open Call in 2016 and has products sold in several shops throughout the country. Originally from Pittsburgh, she currently lives and creates in Wyoming.