Turning Vintage Toys

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SKU: 9781861086020
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By C Reid

Summary

Turning Vintage Toys by C Reid offers a delightful exploration into the world of classic toys through the lens of craftsmanship and cultural history. The book beautifully illustrates the artistry involved in creating these nostalgic pieces, while revealing how they shape and reflect societal values. It's a captivating journey for those intrigued by the intersection of art, history, and play.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with classic collectibles and appreciate the artistry involved in restoring and repurposing them. It offers intriguing insights into transforming vintage toys into captivating pieces of art, blending creativity with nostalgia, perfect for those interested in arts and culture.

Featuring vintage toys, this book takes you through the making process, giving helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It contains 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.

Description

Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author 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.

Author: Chris Reid trained as an engineer and worked in industry for several years before becoming a fireman. He got his first lathe at 15 and has been woodturning for more than 50 years. Now retired, Chris makes these toys for his own amusement and for children's parties. He lives in Brighton.

Also available: Marvelous Transforming Toys 9781561583812

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861086020

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 271.0mm

Weight: 608g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts C Reid Non-Fiction

About the Author

Chris Reid trained as an engineer and worked in industry for several years before becoming a fireman. He got his first lathe at 15 and has been woodturning for more than 50 years. Now retired, Chris makes these toys for his own amusement and for children's parties. He lives in Brighton.