Book Description
Corning's PYREX glass is one of the most popular and easily recognized lines of glassware on the collectors' market today. The PYREX story is presented with over 400 beautiful color photographs of thousands of pieces of this durable glassware, along with historic catalog pages and advertisements. Ovenware, FLAMEWARE, colorful later styles, laboratory glass, and more are presented in an easy-to-use format. Barbara Mauzy uses her expertise on kitchen and glass collecting to provide a friendly, accurately valued reference book that collectors and dealers will find both pleasurable to read and invaluable to consult often., Over 400 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11", Price Guide
Customer Reviews:
Big Disappointment.......2007-05-19
Big fat glossy softcovered waste of my money. Way too many pages on boring items like glass pie plates etc. Soooooo glad I didn't buy book on ebay though--that seller wanted 27 + shipping. The corning ware & vision cookware book is much better then this Pyrex book.
Review.......2007-01-15
The book I ordered arrived in excellent condition and was delivered in a timely fashion.
wanted more.......2006-11-10
There is some good info in this book, but there is so much more info that I constantly look up and can't find. I would say it would be a pretty good book for a beginning pyrex collecter.
Good guide for the pyrex collector.......2006-07-31
This is a good reference for the collector of vintage pyrex. It also includes an interesting history of the company.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK!.......2002-12-28
MY WIFE AND I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK AND WE ARE ORDERING IT AGAIN SINCE WE LOST EVERYTHING WE HAD IN A HOME FIRE IN AUGUST INCLUDING ALL OF OUR PYREX. WE MUST HAVE THIS BOOK AGAIN AND WILL START OUR COLLECTION ALL OVER AGAIN. IT IS SUCH A COMPLETE BOOK OF INFORMATION ON PYREX.
Book Description
This dazzling showcase of the art of inlay provides artistic inspiration as well as how-to instruction and design insights - written by the inlay artist for U2, Led Zeppelin, and many more. Over 100 color photographs show you exquisite inlays in musical instruments, wooden boxes, and various objets d'art, while black-and-white photos and drawings guide you through the intricate process of creating your own. The book has been revised and expanded throughout, including an additional 16-page gallery of inlay examples.
Book Description
Inlay is a wonderful way to create flowers, scenes, figures, and other intricate and colorful designs on wood objects--and a great opportunity to work with small quantities of rare and costly woods (also precious metals, leather, mother-of-pearl, and other materials). Today, since veneers and marquetry have come to substitute for inlay, this book helps to carry on the tradition of an almost forgotten art, and shows modern craftspeople how to use it to make plain objects special. Through detailed instructions, diagrams, and photographs, every step in the inlay process unfolds, including a special section on finishing. The spectacular projects feature everything from a pretty floral tray to Christmas ornaments, from a bookstand to a set of nested bowls--even jewelry!
Customer Reviews:
Not a Good Wood Inlay Technique.......2007-07-03
This book has some nice patterns and pictures and for that, I give it 2 stars. But for technique on even the basics of how to inlay, I would have given it a 0.
A good start.......2007-06-26
I have found a lot of needed skills for learning to inlay wood. This book is easy to read, and understand. Good book for someone wanting to learn this art.
Really helpful.......2007-03-16
I'm new to the art of inlay, and this book ended up being just what I needed to get started. I really enjoyed the excellent photos of finished products.
The Art of Wood Inlay .......2006-02-23
A good, common sense way to learn how to use different types of woods and other materials for inlay projects. Inlay is a true art form different from intarsia and marquetry and should be approached as such. I thought the author explained the different techniques such as matching wood grain by dying and scorching very well and gives the reader enough confidence to experiment.
A truly great introductory inlay book!.......2005-12-26
This is a "how to" book on inlay probably best suited to those learning the art. The first 20 pages cover what you need to know to get started. He starts with a discussion of the workspace, safety, woods to use for inlay material, wood grain and how to use it for effect, tools both power and hand, tool sharpening, and patterns--including how to make full sized patterns from those provided in the book. He then goes into the steps required for basic inlay, techniques for making constructs such as a leaf, how to prepare inlay pieces, and finishes with how to repair inlay.
The author then takes you step by step through 24 projects. Each project starts with a materials list, the inlay pattern, instructions on how to make the base item (the finished product less inlay) and finally extensive, detailed instructions on making the inlay. The inlay directions cover grain orientation and the order for performing the inlay.
As an inlay wannabe, I found the book very interesting and quite useful. It has inspired me to try inlay on my next small box project. I give it a 5-star rating!
Book Description
Marquetry is a technique where different natural colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together, creating a spectacular design in a single sheet or picture. In the mid 16th century, Italian craftsmen began using marquetry as a furniture decorating art. Using a technique called the double-bevel cut, the novice to advanced woodworker is led through a fully illustrated step-by-step process from the design to the finish. Hundreds of color photographs demonstrate in detail how to saw your own veneers out of solid wood planks, the tools and materials required, using the scroll saw and the fret saw, choosing woods for color and grain, design tips, shading with hot sand, and finishing. Four patterns ranging from simple to challenging projects are included as is an extended gallery of finished works to inspire the marquetarian in you., 400+ color photos, 4 patterns, gallery, 8 1/2" x 11"
Customer Reviews:
An excellent, inspiring and non-threatening first book........2004-12-20
My wife made a terrible mistake one day and went with me to my local woodworking store. Bored, she sat in the book section and found this book. The next thing I know she is so excited about doing inlay work she is carrying the book around everywhere and studying every page over and over. She is asking me how well I can plane wood or if I can make veneers. (She didn't even know what planning or veneer was before.) She did her own research on the tools required. I was stunned! My wife interested in tools! :o)
The projects in this book generally follow the simple, understated Japanese. A style my wife greatly admires.
The book is full of illustrations detailing every step in the four main project presented. With eight to 12 photos per page, the projects details are presented as captions to the step by step photos. It is well organized and covers using scroll saws as well as hand fret saws.
Some may find some of photos that go along with the project a bit redundant, repeated from a previous project. I find this duplication *very* helpful and useful. Each project stands on it's own.
Frankly, I thought inlay work was a bit beyond me. I might have the patience to do 10 dovetail drawers at one sitting, but I didn't think I could ever do this. This book changed that. The techniques are presented in make anyone feel they can do real art. My wife and I "fight" for space in our shop now and I am incorporating her marquetry into my, er, our furniture projects.
I only gave it four stars because I felt that it could have done a better job introducing the tools at the beginning. If half stars were available on this rating I would give it 4 1/2. A good scroll saw book would be a good companion.
Product Description
OUR FAVORITE PATTERNS - Over 100 of our most popular STAINED GLASS designs. Choose from nature, animals, florals, birds, fantasy & mythology, people, places & things. Patterns accommodate all levels of stained glass expertise. Each full-size stained glass pattern is available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resize and recolor in any graphics/image program on your PC or MAC. This is CD #1 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library, for those who collect the series.
Customer Reviews:
Great Variety of Subjects in this Collection- A True Winner!.......2005-09-13
I use this CD constantly for ideas in patterns. With patterns in so many formats, it's easy to use with so many platforms and applications and no special software needs to be purchased! All patterns can be resized to fit the jobs I have gotten and my clients are always pleased to see such great designs offered to them. Absolutely a winner!
Book Description
Marquetry, also called intarsia or inlay, is the art of creating intricate pictures and designs on furniture by skillfully cutting and fitting together thin pieces of colored wood, horn, metal, shell, and other precious materials. While this highly specialized art has its roots in ancient
times, it was popularized in the eighteenth century in France and today remains centered in Paris. This three-volume set-originally published in French and now available for the first time in English-is the most comprehensive examination to date of the techniques used by expert marqueters in
creating their exquisite masterpieces.
Masterpieces of Marquetry offers a detailed history of the medium from antiquity to the present day, illustrated with examples from the collections of museums around the world, and includes the masterpieces of some of the greatest cabinetmakers and marqueters in history. Methodically organized and
lavishly illustrated, this set is an invaluable resource for art historians, antique collectors, and dealers, as well as contemporary fine furniture makers.
Average customer rating:
- Groundbreaking; extraordinary.
- Deep, but Thorough
- Not for novices
- Woodworking as an art form
|
Laminated Designs in Wood: Techniques, Patterns, Projects
Clarence Rannefeld
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Fun with Paper & Wood, Stones & Knives
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Woodworking
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
| Subjects
| Books
Projects
| Woodworking
| Crafts & Hobbies
| Home & Garden
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems
| Engineering
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 1579900216 |
Customer Reviews:
Groundbreaking; extraordinary........2005-06-21
This book should have been entitled, "Advanced Laminated Designs in Wood." This is no easy book, but that is not the fault of the author- the subject matter itself is difficult. However, the author spared no effort to convey this method of woodworking, and if the reader is willing to take the time needed to grasp it, he/she will reap considerable rewards. I love the book, and I highly recommend it.
All the methodology is clearly layed out, with numerous pictures and illustrations of how to create these designs. The designs themselves are beautiful and so variable, you could make them for years without ever repeating the same pattern.
I should note that this method results in considerable amounts of wood turned into dust and scrap. You will also have to construct an elaborate (though very useful) cutting sled for your table saw. And at times the book reads like a college text, although the author is a very capable writer.
That being said, I still highly recommend the book to serious artists and woodworkers who use inlay, intarsia, marquetry, or do segmented turning.
Deep, but Thorough.......2002-02-16
This book is so complete with jigs that are necessary to do the exact cutting required for good results that some woodworkers may not appreciate it. It has all the formulae to calculate the amount of lumber required for a project. If the woodworker has the patience to read this book and follow the design instruction, then experiment with different widths and numbers of the laminates, the possibilities are unending. Clarence Rannefeld, the author, has tried to introduce us to a whole new field in woodworking. Use your scientific calculator for the formulae, then cut and glue, and cut and glue some more and beauty will jump out at you. Above all, be patient. This type of woodworking is an art. Intarsia enthusiasts will love it.
Not for novices.......2001-12-29
I agree with the first reviewer in most respects. The book is an awesome resource on how to make solid laminates. However, it could be greatly improved if the author would give more details on how to make the jig. There are good pictures and sketchy details but no measurements or helpful details. This book is definitely for the experienced woodworker. A little experience is good, but expect to struggle. Of course, that's what some of us like about woodworking -- the struggle, then the beautiful finished product when we're done.
Woodworking as an art form.......2001-02-16
This book gives information about a beautiful form of woodworking, complete with many colorful pictures and explanations of how to do it yourself. Mr. Rannefeld has developed wood laminating into an art form and his work is inspiring. He shows hundreds of different cutting patterns, gives details on building his special jig for the table saw, and includes some projects that anyone would be proud to make and own. Note that this is not a beginner's woodworking book. The technique and the projects require some skill. However, once you master it, the variety of objects this technique can be applied to is endless. Turned bowls, trays, tables, clocks, and more. All can be enhanced and beautified with this method. This is not simple surface lamination, but rather it goes throughout the wood. So once it has been created, the wood can be cut and shaped and the laminated design remains intact. An exellent book for a woodworker with the desire and dedication to create not just woodworking projects, but woodworking art.
Product Description
NATURE'S BOUNTY
Over 100 eye-filling patterns drawn from the bounty Mother Nature has bestowed upon us.
Seasons, Landscapes, Seascapes, Animals, Birds & Waterlife are all wonderfully captured in glass. Stained Glass Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise from novice to professional level. Each full-size glass pattern is shown in glass image and available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resizing and recoloring in any graphics program on your PC or Mac. This is CD #7 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library, for those who are collecting the series.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Stained Glass Patterns!!!.......2005-09-14
I am amazed at how real-looking these designs are. There are so many to choose from, over 100+ -- I know they'll keep me busy for a long time. I am so glad that someone is offering full-size stained glass patterns on CD, so I can print them out myself! These are great, and I've decided to collect the whole series of 11, I think, and create my own pattern library. Awesome!!!
Book Description
The time-honored art of mosaic is updated in this book for the modern scroll saw craftsperson. The book provides patterns to create realistic wildlife mosaics that showcase the natural beauty and grain of wood. Included are 16 wildlife patterns in varying degrees of difficulty that capture big cats, mountain and plains animals, and birds of prey. The first three projects are in step-by-step format to develop basic skills while the remaining projects have a level of instruction that includes challenging techniques. Instructions for each pattern include enlargement dimensions, size and thickness of wood to use, gluing and sawing details and staining/finishing advice. The book also contains a section on tools, materials, blades, and working with patterns, along with detailed instructions for crafting a wood frame to fit the finished project.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT SCROLLSAW BOOK FOR THE INSPIRING SAWER.......2007-01-19
IF YOU ENJOY USING THE SCROLLSAW, THESE PATTERNS WILL BRING LIFE TO YOUR PROJECTS, I HAVE COMPLETED 2 OF THEM, AND HAVE REALLY ENJOYED THEM. MUCH EASIER THAN INTARSIA, BUT WITH THE DIRECTIONS, THE PATTERNS CAN REALLY COME TO LIFE, AND YOU DON'T NEED A BIG INVESTMENT IN EXOTIC WOOD
Product Description
Paned Expressions Studios & Hartman's Glass Art have done it again. These artists have gone and created a fantastic collection of over 90 patterns of beautiful wall mirrors. Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Modern, Nature themes and just plain fun stuff are included among the styles represented by these designs. Cut the mirror part and incorporate it into the frame or slide it into a came track behind the stained glass design, either method guarantees a beautiful wall mirror to reflect upon. Most of these stained glass designs make beautiful window panels as well! All levels of glass expertise are considered in this collection and all patterns are full size and represented in .jpg, .tif, and .eye (Glass Eye 2000tm) formats. This is CD #13 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library, for those who are collectors of the series.
Book Description
Garnet Hall, author of Art of Intarsia and Creative Intarsia Projects, is back with more fabulous techniques and breathtaking projects that take the art to new and exciting levels. Intarsia involves cutting different types and shades of wood into shapes and then assembling them to create an intricate design: the resulting piece is rich in color and appealingly dimensional. With this guide in hand, beginners will have all the advice they need on cutting and fitting accurately, raising and lowering the pieces to get the look of relief carving, and shaping, sanding, and texturing the wood. The great patterns and projects feature a bright toucan on a branch, chicken kitchen clock, an astral mirror, and an Arctic scene.
Customer Reviews:
Good instructions........2007-02-22
This book has good instructions how to cut out different objects.
The patterns are not so nice. I prefer patterns from Judy Gale
Roberts. You can by them from Morley Miller Machinery Inc. in
Canada.
Jan Mowitz, Spain
Books:
- Quimper Pottery (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
- Samplers from A to Z
- Scuffy the Tugboat and His Adventures Down the River
- Simple Flutes: A Guide to Flute Making and Playing, or How to Make and Play Great Homemade Musical Instruments for Children and All Ages from Bamboo, Wood, Clay, Metal, PVC Plastic, or Anything Else
- Snazaroo Zoo: Great Faces and Easy Costumes to Bring Out the Animal in You
- Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Six Projects for First-Time Quilters, 2nd Edition
- Sundials: History, Theory, and Practice
- SweaterBabe.com's Fabulous and Flirty Crochet: Gorgeous Sweater and Accessory Patterns from Los Angeles' Top Crochet Designer (Quarry Book)
- Take Away Applique
- Teabag Folding and More
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Textbook of Ayurveda: A History and Philosophy of Ayurveda
- Innocent in Death
- Executive Protection New: Solutions for a New Era
- Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War
- How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved: Describes 8 Types of Dangerous Men, Gives Defen
- Introduction to Solid State Physics
- Louis Comfort Tiffany and Laurelton Hall: An Artist's Country Estate
- Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman, 1751
- How to Make It When You're Cash Poor
- E-Content: Technologies and Perspectives for the European Market
Anchor Hocking's Fire-King & More: Identification & Value Guide, Including Early American Prescut And Wexford (Anchor Hocking's Fire-King and More)
The Complete Guide to Corning Ware & Visions Cookware
The Hazel-atlas Glass Identification And Value Guide (Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide)
Kitchen Glassware of the Depression Years: Identification & Values (Kitchen Glassware of the Depression Years)
Florence's Ovenware From The 1920s To The Present
