{"product_id":"wood-steam-bending-discover-the-unique-craft-of-steam-bending-9780857835109","title":"Wood Steam Bending: Discover the unique craft of steam bending","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you bend a hot piece of wood  it is briefly reanimated into a living thing  and you can see and feel aspects of the wood which are not perceptible until that moment; there is a sort of conversation going on between you and the ghost of the tree and you must respond  or risk losing the piece you are working on.  In this beautifully compiled book  Charlie Whinney  the UKs leading expert on the topic  shares the secrets of the unique and magical craft of steam-bending. Although his creations look quite impossible  the reader will soon discover that wood can be made to behave in remarkable ways with the application of a little heat and steam. Charlie guides you through the ecological sourcing of wood for your projects and then  with practical instructions  reveals how to create your own steam-bent masterpieces. Form a wooden coathanger in the embers of a campfire  create perfectly round wooden hoops using just a saucepan and a mug  or use the steam from a kettle to shape a beautiful fruit bowl.  With step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography from Charlies workshop in the Lake District  this will make the perfect gift for anyone interested in developing a new skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652181942325,"sku":"ByrdShop_0857835106","price":318.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780857835109.jpg?v=1781849771","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/wood-steam-bending-discover-the-unique-craft-of-steam-bending-9780857835109","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}