Do Make The Power of Your Own Two Hands

For artists, designers, and creatives,Do Makeis an encouraging guide to crafting things full of beautify and purpose. Written by surfboard maker and furniture designer James Otter,Do Make explores the transformative power of creating an object from scratch. Revealing the rewards and challengesthat come with being a maker, this book is a thought-provoking reflection on design and craftsmanship. * Features entries on how to break things down into manageable tasks * Guides readers on their journey to overcome perceived barriers * Includes advice on how to connect to the raw materials Do Make is an inspiring road map for anyone on a creative path and a lovely ode to the enduring satisfaction of making things with your own two hands. Part of the Do series, a collection of single-topic books that focus on positive change, entrepreneurial spirit, forward-thinking ideas, and finding your purpose so you can live your best life. * Do Books provide readers with the tools to live a fulfilled and engaged life. * Packed with easy-to-follow exercises, bite-size tips, and striking visuals * An invaluable handbook for artists, hobbyists, creators, designers, and anyone who loves making things with their hands * Add it to the shelf with books likeWhy We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman by Peter Korn,Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop by Nick Offerman, andA Craftsman's Legacy: Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning by Eric Gorges.