I remember a conversation I had with a friend of mine named Dan. Dan was an expert when it came to carving wood. I guess you would call him a wood carver. He certainly wasn't a lumberjack. He didn't "hew" wood; his talent lied in carving wood. Dan explained this to me over a few Mai Tais and informed me that the craft of carving wood was immensely more complex than I can possibly imagine. He kept impressing upon me the idea that carving wood is the same as sculpting from stone or painting with oils. Essentially, wood carving is an art.
The skill in masterfully carving wood is certainly impressive. I agreed that carving wood deserved to be respected more than it has been in the past, and Dan seemed happy that his point hit home. At first, I hadn't realized just how much Dan's words had affected me that day. The following weekend, I was lying on my bed and a commercial for a wood router had come on the television set. I immediately realized that wood carving is indeed an art. I grabbed my keys and headed to the nearest hardware store.
I was immediately overwhelmed with the sheer amount of wood carving tools that were available. I consulted a knowledgable employee and went home with a basic wood carving set that was aimed at novices. I had originally suspected the set to be a bit too basic but, after a day or two of practicing, I realized that wood carving is an art that could never be described as "basic". Since that day, my talent in wood carving has grown exponentially and I now count myself among the many devoted fans of the art that is wood carving.
The most important thing I learned about wood carving when starting out was just how important it is to be patient. This is an incredibly difficult skill to learn and nobody truly masters it. Frustration is natural for anybody who is trying to take on a new challenge, but wood carving has always been seen as an art that is supposed to promote relaxation. The key is to become "one" with the wood. Let the wood inside you and become one another. Only then will you be able to look at the wood and see what can truly be done with it. Have faith; all questions will make sense in the end.
Coffee table plans, either free or sold as a craft instruction set, can help you make the perfect coffee table for your home. As you can choose the exact type of coffee table to build, you can save yourself the pain and headache of going to many different furniture stores trying to find the style that you are looking for.
Before you select your coffee table plans, you will need to know what type of coffee table you want. Below, you will find a list of the different types of coffee table plans available, as well as a short description of what they are.
Wrought Iron Coffee Tables
Typically built with assistance from a blacksmith or using bought wrought iron from a hardware store, wrought iron coffee table plans are used to build stable, long lasting coffee tables. These types of tables are often more expensive to make, as they require special skills to form and weld the iron together. However, they are nearly indestructible.
Glass Coffee Tables
Usually a combination of wood, iron or steel with a glass surface, these coffee tables are popular among the wealthy. They convey a sense of elegance. They are one of the more advanced types of coffee tables to make, as they require the crafting of a custom piece of glass for the surface of the table.
Marble Coffee Tables
Surfaced with a sheet of marble, these coffee table plans take elegance to the next level. Typically made with wood or steel, these tables are durable and have a lasting beauty.
Bamboo Coffee Tables
If you want to add an Eastern appeal to your room, as well as work with one of the world's most durable, fast growing woods, a bamboo table may be what you need. These tables can survive high levels of abuse, and the supplies are reasonably priced. However, you need to usually order your bamboo from overseas.
Oak Coffee Tables
Oak is one of the most commonly used woods for coffee tables. Easy to get, relatively inexpensive, and very easy to work with, many coffee table plans are designed for use with oak and similar woods.
Once you know what type of materials you want to use, selecting your coffee table plans is a matter of finding a design that you like with the features you want in the table. The more advanced a craftsman you are, you can even modify your designs to add the extra drawer or shelf to the table.
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