Turning Vintage Toys
| Author | : Chris Reid |
| Publisher | : GMC Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1861086024 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781861086020 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (020 Downloads) |
Download or read book Turning Vintage Toys written by Chris Reid and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits and skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig. This book includes basic techniques, such as making jigs and turning spheres and cylinders, as well as advice on wood and finishes that are safe for children's toys.
