{"product_id":"the-lost-art-of-making-ruby-ashcroft-9798193593737","title":"The Lost Art of Making Things: Reconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReconnect with Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could look at an ordinary piece of wood, a broken household item, or a handful of simple materials and see \u003cb\u003epossibility instead of waste?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before convenience made everything disposable, people knew how to make, repair, maintain, and transform the things they depended on. Those skills created more than useful objects-they built confidence, patience, independence, and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Art of Making Things\u003c\/i\u003e brings that mindset back into modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're completely new to hands-on work or simply want to reconnect with practical craftsmanship, this book takes you through the essential knowledge you need to start making with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild the \u003cb\u003emaker's mindset\u003c\/b\u003e and develop confidence through hands-on practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a practical workspace and choose the essential tools you actually need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand wood, metal, fabric, and other common materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster fundamental skills including measuring, cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork confidently with wood and create simple, reliable joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore basic metalworking, from cutting and shaping to drilling and fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair everyday objects instead of automatically throwing them away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild practical projects such as a \u003cb\u003ewooden box, wall shelf, storage rack, and workshop organizer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRediscover traditional skills such as sewing, fabric repair, knot tying, and tool maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your projects a professional-looking finish through proper preparation and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to turn mistakes into experience and improve your accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your own techniques while drawing inspiration from traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserve the value of handmade objects and pass practical skills on to others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't simply a book about tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's about becoming the kind of person who can figure things out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn to look at a loose joint and think about how to repair it. You'll see a leftover piece of wood and imagine what it could become. You'll approach a new project with curiosity rather than hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps most importantly, you'll discover the satisfaction that comes from saying: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I made this myself.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a professional workshop.\u003cbr\u003eYou don't need years of experience.\u003cbr\u003eYou don't need every tool in the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou simply need the willingness to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake something. Repair something. Learn something.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRediscover the skills that once defined everyday craftsmanship-and discover what your own hands are capable of creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby Ashcroft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798193593737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d","brand":"Ruby Ashcroft","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666138566911,"sku":"9798193593737","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_92580901-7efc-4721-a1d3-c819c1d802fa.jpg?v=1792015891","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lost-art-of-making-ruby-ashcroft-9798193593737","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}