New Crafts: Sticks and Stones: 25 Practical Projects Using Natural Materials

In this book, the natural beauty and texture of sticks, wood, stones and pebbles are celebrated in inspirational and practical designs. 25 original projects include a wall-hanging cabinet made from driftwood; a beautiful twig candelabra; door-stops made from stone; and pebble-mosaic slabs for a garden path or patio.It offers exciting projects from today's leading craft artists.It is a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques.It offers clear step-by-step instructions with over 300 specially commissioned photographs.It presents a contemporary approach to working with timeless, natural materials.The use of stone and wood for decorative and symbolic purposes is as ancient as the materials themselves: from basket-making to a Roman pebble mosaic; from African statuettes to the mysterious circle at Stonehenge, the use of the earth's simplest materials is still effective today.This is a unique collection of 25 practical ideas for decorating