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Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match? Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools? Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production, when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to your own carpentry designs.

Naturkosmetik selber machen - ganz einfach individuelle Pflegeprodukte Zuhause herstellen! Reagiert Ihre Haut stark auf herkömmliche Kosmetik? Wollen Sie anfangen. auf Chemie und Zusatzstoffe zu verzichten? Sind Sie es leid, nicht zu wissen was in Ihrer Kosmetik drinsteckt? Dann fangen auch Sie jetzt an und stellen Ihre eigene Naturkosmetik her! Naturkosmetik: eine gesunde Lebenseinstellung. Viele Menschen wissen nicht, wie einfach es ist seine eigene Kosmetik herzustellen. Ob Shampoo, Bodylotion oder dekorative Kosmetik, Selbermachen ist leichter als man denkt!

In modern life, there are so many different ways that you can try and tap into your creative side, but there are only a few that strip back all of the distractions of this modern era and take us back to our roots as humans. Woodburning is one of them. All you need is wood and a simple woodburning kit to discover this simple yet wonderful art. It also has the capacity to become more than just a hobby. With the right tools, and a more advanced understanding of the craft, you’ll be creating high-quality projects in no time! There are no limits to what you can achieve!

Even if you have no prior knowledge of plants, berries, or herbs, with this guide, you will be able to identify a variety of different species with ease. When you prepare today, you invest in a safer tomorrow. If you can’t wait to see what edible goods nature has in store for you, then you should listen to this audiobook.

Are you a beginner bladesmith who is constantly faced with problems that you can't seem get solved? Do you want to know why your latest knife didn't turn out like it was supposed to? Have you consulted many knife makers and searched across forums, but still have questions that are unanswered? Your solution is here. I, Wes Sander, have compiled answers to 101 of the most frequently asked questions that knife makers have. These questions solve a wide range of problems, from choosing the correct knife-making steel to how much you should pay for an anvil.

All you need to know to get yourself started on your container garden journey! Whether you have lots of space outdoors or a small patio, live in an apartment or down on the ground floor, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners who want to grow their favorite vegetables and plants. The Container Gardening Beginners Guide is full of information and advice for using different types of containers to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

Die heutige Welt ist ohne die fleißige Biene nicht vorstellbar: Der Mensch ist wirtschaftlich stark von diesem kleinen Wunderwesen abhängig. Gleichzeitig zerstören wir die Lebensräume dieser fleißigen Insekten. Doch auch hier kann jeder aktiv eingreifen und dabei als Hobby-Imker helfen, den Bienen ein neues Zuhause zu bieten, indem er einen eigenen Bienenstock hält.

Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints? Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character? For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, Japanese craftsmen used complex, interlocking joints to connect pieces of wood for structures and beams, helping to create a unique Japanese aesthetic that can still be seen in the works of modern masters like Shigeru Ban. Up until recent times, however, these techniques were often the carefully guarded secrets of family carpentry guilds.

Have you ever wondered why your tie-dye wasn't so bright or why it faded easily? Are you interested in creating breath-taking clothes? Do you want to look like a professional tie-dyer? 50 Things to Know About Tie-Dye by Heather Bratton offers an approach to tie-dyeing fabrics like you have never seen! By the time you finish this audiobook, you will know where tie-dye originated from, how to dye certain garments, and how to execute different dyeing techniques. So, get your copy today! You'll be glad you did.

While there are countless ways one can spend their time being creative, there are only a few that truly bring us back to our roots, back to a time long before cell phones and airplanes. Do you find it hard to pick a time to sit down and be creative, or that you get random spurts of energy at odd times of the day and don't know what to do with them? Having a creative hobby is perfect for anyone who answers "yes" to the above questions.

Scrap steel is perfect for practicing grinding and heat treatment techniques. So, you can get better at bladesmithing without spending excess money on buying steel. But do you need power tools to forge scrap steel? No. Most of the steels inside this book have forging/stock removal instructions with minimal use of power tools. And they can also be forged with no power tools. But to be honest, without them the work would be tedious, trust me. Learn scrap forging before you decide to make bad steel into a knife, only to have it shatter into pieces the first time you use it.

This audiobook teaches you all the technical skills for stellar woodburning! Whether you’re a beginner who still can’t transfer a pattern or an intermediate who wants to fill in the gaps in knowledge, this is the guide for you. Avoid waste, choose the right wood, and apply simple beginner skills to create your first masterpieces. Unveil all the pyrography tips and tricks that professionals won’t tell you!

Discover how to achieve your dream home on an affordable budget using these inspiring pictures, practical tips, and easy-to-implement tutorials.

Discover the easiest way to build a successful soap-making business from the ground up with comprehensive guides and step-by-step instructions! Is soap making your hobby, or would you like it to become? Do you want to get serious and even build a business out of it? If so, you are in luck because this comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about soap making, and if you want to take things to the next level to turn your hobby into a profitable business!

Is candle-making your hobby, or would you like it to become? Do you want to get serious and even build a business out of it? If so, you are in luck because this comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about candle-making and if you want to take things to the next level to turn your hobby into a profitable business!

Raising earthworms is a very simple process if you know how and where to raise them. Many people raise them indoors which is okay, however, you can only raise so many in doors, and you won’t have enough to last a whole fishing season. I am going to teach you how to raise them outdoors, so you can have plenty for you and your friends for the whole season. Indoor bins are usually two feet by two feet and three feet deep.

Starting your own candle-making business may seem intimidating. Just like any business venture, there are hurdles that you need to overcome. But with the right tools and industry insider tips, you can start making money today in the comforts of your own home! With this book, you can turn something you love into a profit-generating business that you can grow in years to come!

In this audiobook, you'll be introduced to a brief history of gardening for fairies, discover an in-depth look at each component of a fairy garden, and find inspiration for the design of your own. This book will answer every question you've had on the subject and probably even a few that you didn't have.

This audiobook was inspired from a Canadian mother aspiring to cleaner daily living for her whole family. The recipes in this audiobook have been tested in our community with five star reviews. You will love using these century old traditions with a modern twist of natural, homemade products and you will see how easy they are to use in everyday life. Soon you will be replacing all your toxic commercial products with your own custom skincare and cleaners. Your family will love you for it!

A Zero Waste Family is a gentle 30-day guide highlighting the lessons Anita learned during her first year navigating motherhood, while also studying medicine and still trying to reduce her waste. Here she shares innovative ideas about how families can work together to decrease their household waste and make their lives easier, richer and more purposeful and less full of clutter and distractions. As parents we are constantly juggling the needs of children, work, chores and money. This audiobook is not designed to add to the guilt that we already feel.