Craft Focus - April/May 2021 (Issue 84)

60 SEARCH PRESS The Woodworkers Technique Bible is a complete step- by-step guide to essential woodwork techniques, from choosing and cutting timber to planning, measuring, marking, cutting, shaping and joining. Essential troubleshooting tips are supplied throughout. Learn how to control power tools with accuracy, and select and use the 10 essential hand tools that will give your work a beautiful, hand-finished quality. Be inspired by a gallery of finished examples from professional woodworkers to take your woodwork further. You’ll also find a wood identifier section that describes the key characteristics of different types of timber and suggests how to use them. Dip into this brilliant resource to build new skills, repair existing items and create fantastic projects. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com S&S HOME SUPPLIES LTD. T/A OLFA UK Olfa’s Father’s Day gift recommendation, comes in the form of the AK-5 Designer’s Art Knife. The ultimate compact present, it comes complete with 30 KB-5 replacement blades, a blade case and an 0.38 mm art needle. The AK-5 features a lightweight body with a textured, contoured handle that gives you extra comfort and stability during use. This makes work on longer projects easier as it greatly reduces hand fatigue, whilst its symmetrical design makes it user friendly for both left-handed and right-handed use. The KB-5 Art blades are made from a high quality, carbon tool steel for unparalleled sharpness and superior edge retention. Cut to a perfect 30° angle, each blade gives you a precise and intricate cut. The blades can be used on a range of materials including paper, vinyl, film, car wrap, rubber, card stock, foam and more. The knife also comes with a quick spin blade change; simply replace a dull blade by turning the safety lock system and putting in a new blade. The blade case functions as a storage case, disposal case, and knife stand. It has one compartment for new replacement blades and the other for the safe disposal of used blades. This makes it easy to store and transport between projects. The art needle comes in handy when mark making on model making projects. Whilst the handy spatula at the top end smooths adhesive materials and moulds shapes from materials like clay. The AK-5 is perfect for hobbyists, craftsmen, designers and technicians alike. +44 (0)20 8204 1422 www.olfauk.com PEAK DALE PRODUCTS Meet Anna, Bella and Chloe. These three 1920s, post-war, flapper girl kits are the perfect gift for hands-on dads and/or budding marquetarians (cutting and shaping wooden veneer into a picture). Peak Dale offers four different kits to get you started on your journey. Anna, enjoying a late-night cocktail by streetlight; Bella, performing in a jazz club; Chloe, cooling off in a lake; and The Sunset Girls going for a moonlit dip in the sea. The kits contain everything you need including: numbered veneers for easy identification; knife and blades; glue and spreader; backing board; and a practice piece to get to grips with your first marquetry masterpiece. sales@peakdaleproducts.co.uk www.peakdaleproducts.co.uk TOPDOG CANDLES TopDog Candles wanted to have fun this Father’s Day and is releasing a special edition ‘Beer and Bacon’ scented range that smells amazing without the calories. All of TopDog Candles’ products are made from naturally-sourced, eco- friendly and vegan soy wax. Being eco-friendly is at the heart of the company’s ethos. Even its packaging is 90 per cent environmentally friendly and will be 100 per cent by mid-2021. info@topdogcandles.com www.topdogcandles.com