Scrap wood craft Weiss, Peter

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Dust jacket has some fading and a few small tears. Hardcover has some normal wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

“Scrap Wood Craft” by Peter Weiss is a delightful 1988 guide to repurposing discarded wooden offcuts into captivating creations. Weiss, a renowned artist and educator, taps into the cultural zeitgeist of environmental consciousness and the desire for handmade authenticity. This volume offers practical guidance while celebrating the beauty of simplicity and the joy of craftsmanship. Collectors will appreciate its historical significance as a precursor to the modern maker movement, while readers will delight in the timeless techniques and inspiring projects within its pages.

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Dust jacket has some fading and a few small tears. Hardcover has some normal wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This delightful volume, “Scrap Wood Craft” by Peter Weiss, is a treasure trove for anyone with a passion for woodworking and a penchant for repurposing materials. Published in 1988, it stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of craftsmanship and sustainability. Weiss, a renowned artist and educator, guides readers through a world of possibilities, where discarded wooden offcuts transform into captivating creations.

Beyond its practical guidance, this book offers a window into the cultural zeitgeist of the late 20th century, when environmental consciousness and a desire for handmade authenticity were gaining momentum. Weiss’s approach resonates with the ethos of the Arts and Crafts movement, celebrating the beauty of simplicity and the joy of creating with one’s hands. Collectors will appreciate the book’s historical significance as a precursor to the modern maker movement, while readers will delight in the timeless techniques and inspiring projects within its pages.

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Weight 18 lbs
Dimensions 23.62 × 16.76 × 1.78 in
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