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American Folk Toys: Easy-to-Build Toys for Kids of All Ages
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Manufacturer: Taunton
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Folk toys, with their simple, rustic charm and virtual indestructibility, have been fascinating children and adults alike for almost two centuries. They are uncomplicated, yet often ingenious in design and operation. Best of all, making them requires only basic woodworking skills and a desire to create lasting treasures. In American Folk Toys, author John R, Nelson, Jr. takes the reader back to a simpler time when low-tech, one-of-a-kind craftsmanship was the norm. In it, readers will learn to make folk toys using the same hand tools yesterday's toy makers used over 150 years ago.
This charming book:
-- Makes an ideal gift for woodworkers, history buffs, toy collectors and anyone interested in starting a folk toy business.
-- Offers over 30 toy projects with detailed instructions including a Carousel, Climbing Bear, Sailboat, Checkers, Doll House and more.
-- Gives historically accurate and fascinating information about each toy.
-- Covers materials and tools, painting, staining and varnishing.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.592
EAN: 9781561582211
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561582212
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 1998-05-27
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 1998-05-01
Studio: Taunton
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• Folk Toys: Patterns & Projects for the Scroll Saw
• Traditional Wooden Toys: Their History and How to Make Them
• Making Heirloom Toys
• Making Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood
• Making Toys That Teach: With Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Good Grandpa Book... -
If you are a grandpa or ever plan to be one, this is a great book. My grand daughter loves these sort of geegaws, and I love her. It's a win-win for everyone!
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My son loves his rocking horse. -
My grandfather finished making the rocking horse from this book last week - he had checked the book out from the library. My 15 month old son loves his white horse! I looked through the book and saw many other toys that I know my son will like, so I'm going to order it and ask my husband to get started!
Interesting projects, nice background info, and clear instructions -
This book is excellent. In addition to Rodney Frost's books, I'm adding this to my library of books which inspire me to create other projects. There are new (old, really, but new to most readers) twists on familiar toys - as other reviewers have commented, the background stories are really fun, too. Cool book!
Timeless toys anyone can build - 
Tired of buying your kid another mindless, souless piece of useless plastic? Then try John Nelson's book about American folk toys. Not only does Nelson delve into the history of toys in America, he also provides blueprints and step-by-step instructions on how to build them. The book should appeal to anyone interested in toys, anyone looking for gift ideas, anyone who is handy with tools, and anyone who wants to learn!
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A blend of old world simplicity and striking functionality! -
Nelson has done a splendid job of integrating the readability of a coffee table book and the ruggedness of a functional shop-guide. His smooth writing style and clever wit led me to read the book cover to cover in the first night it was in my possesion. The illustrations are of the utmost quality. Truly a first rate book. Thank you John, for a book that will hopefully lead to homemade toys for my grandchildren this christmas!
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