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Sculpture of colorful birds perched on a tree branch.

Carving Birds of Paradise

The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s bird of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica synonym Diphyllodes

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Glass of red wine on wooden coasters.

End Grain Coasters

Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you possess a planer/thicknesser and a

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Assorted wooden step stools and table.

Water-Based Finishes

Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS BY DEREK JONES/GMC PUBLICATIONS. If

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Gothic cathedral facade with intricate stone carvings and arches.

The Gothic Style

A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of Saint-Denis in Paris. It spread

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