Celtic Woodcraft: Authentic Projects for Woodworkers
Celtic knot work and other designs of early Ireland are  immensely popular, so it's about time that someone created a  woodworking title featuring these powerful images. Bennett, a  self-taught woodworker who hopes to encourage beginners, here  offers a collection of 20 projects appropriate for woodworkers  of every skill level. This reviewer has not been so excited  about a new project book in years; the designs are beautiful and  so diverse that they should appeal to nearly everyone. Projects  include appliqu  knots and borders, a Claddach love spoon, a  hand mirror, an eagle wall plaque, picture frames, boxes,  coasters, a mirrored candle sconce, and a standing Celtic cross  (this reviewer's current project). Several projects successfully  combine multiple materials, including scroll-sawn brass or  stained glass. Each project includes excellent step-by-step  instructions, profuse color photos, and a pattern. This title is  a pleasure to read and, more important, to work from and should  be included in every public library collection.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.