Wood and Bristle

Wood and Bristle, Volume 1, by Sophia Elouise, offers a practical guide to creating sustainable, handmade items for a thoughtfully curated home. This wood crafts and carving book focuses on small, approachable projects that can be completed in a single afternoon. Readers learn traditional techniques such as Sho Sugi Ban, an ancient wood-scorching method, alongside brushmaking tutorials and turning projects using hardwood scraps. The instructional content covers foundational woodworking tools, including the pull saw, hand plane, and carving knife, to help builders master essential skills.

Through seven illustrated step-by-step projects, this folkcrafts resource guides users in making items like a mortar and pestle, hand broom, and bud vase. Wood and Bristle, Volume 1, provides detailed discussions on design methods, troubleshooting, and tool usage. This guide serves as a valuable resource for beginner to intermediate woodworkers interested in home improvement and design through the art of traditional woodcrafts.