From Library Journal
Coxon gives patterns for making 50 small crafts: tray, jigsaw, and stacking puzzles; birds and animals; counting toys; games; and action toys such as cars. He gives instructions for using basic hand tools--fret, coping, and back saws, and drills. The simple designs are easy to cut, but many require drawing and painting to be really effective. Should appeal to those who like to make toys for kids or to sell at flea markets. Recommended. To Lyons, "miniature" means approximately one-half the size of regular furniture--not "doll-house" miniatures. The author's two-dozen plans for tables, beds, chests, cupboards, and chairs include detailed drawings, a bill of materials, construction steps, and a photo of the finished item. Since all are copies of antiques, the book gives a "historical" note about each piece. Half-size furniture should appeal to children, collectors, and o craftspeople who are intrigued by the greater precision required in quality miniature woodworking. Recommended. W.T. Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Coxon gives patterns for making 50 small crafts: tray, jigsaw, and stacking puzzles; birds and animals; counting toys; games; and action toys such as cars. He gives instructions for using basic hand tools--fret, coping, and back saws, and drills. The simple designs are easy to cut, but many require drawing and painting to be really effective. Should appeal to those who like to make toys for kids or to sell at flea markets. Recommended. To Lyons, "miniature" means approximately one-half the size of regular furniture--not "doll-house" miniatures. The author's two-dozen plans for tables, beds, chests, cupboards, and chairs include detailed drawings, a bill of materials, construction steps, and a photo of the finished item. Since all are copies of antiques, the book gives a "historical" note about each piece. Half-size furniture should appeal to children, collectors, and o craftspeople who are intrigued by the greater precision required in quality miniature woodworking. Recommended. W.T. Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
