How to Make Wood Signs is a well written and accessible tutorial instruction guide by Kendra Chura. Released 15th Nov 2023 by Fox Chapel, it's 120 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
This is a very well written and logically arranged tutorial guide featuring lots of contemporary and attractive signs in wood. The author manages to convey the necessary info to allow readers to gather materials and begin creating projects in wood safely and successfully.
The introduction covers tools, materials, setup, choosing and sourcing wood, and safety. The choice of scroll saw is covered in depth, as are the newer-to-the-hobby-market laser cutters (lots of good info here). The practical tutorial chapters which follow include info on the process of cutting, forming, finishing, detailing, hanging the finished project, lettering, etc.
There's an in-depth chapter covering epoxies, resins, oils, and inlays. The text is accompanied by plenty of clear, color photos throughout.
The final project tutorial chapters include four full projects with step-by-step instructions. Scale templates are included. Each tutorial includes an introduction, a highlighted text box with full list of tools and supplies, and step-by-step photo/text directions.
Four stars. Well written and accessible. Very well photographed throughout. This would make an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, gift-giving, activity groups, maker's groups, and for the woodworker's home studio library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
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