Crafting with Wood Pallets

by Becky Lamb
Crafting with Wood Pallets cover
Good Books rating 4.23
How-To and DIY
Technical
  • ID: 3593
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781612434971
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2015-10-13
  • Reviews: 3

Crafting with Wood Pallets offers a treasure trove of innovative ideas for upcycling the world’s most widely available reclaimed wood. With over twenty-five unique projects, this book guides you through building, painting, and finishing beautiful items for your home and garden. From a chic wine bar to a family chalkboard, each project is accompanied by color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced crafters. The book also includes practical advice on sourcing quality pallets and essential tools, ensuring you have everything you need to start your upcycling journey. Whether you're looking to create personalized gifts or stylish home decor, this book is a must-have resource for anyone passionate about sustainable and creative DIY projects.

Reviews
Sweetie's Kidz · 2025-10-18
practical 4.50

The book is well-organized and offers a wide variety of projects, making it easy for readers to find something suitable for their skill level. The detailed instructions and clear photos enhance the overall experience.

The reviewer appreciates the book's organization, which is similar to a cookbook, making it easy to navigate through the different projects. They highlight that the variety of projects caters to different skill levels, from beginners to more experienced crafters. The detailed instructions and clear photos are particularly praised, as they make the projects accessible and enjoyable. The reviewer also mentions that the book is a great resource for anyone looking to upcycle wood pallets into unique and rustic items.

Quick quotes

    The book is organized very well and has a variety of projects to choose from.

    The book is organized similar to a cookbook with a project, list of tools and materials needed, and step-by-step instructions.

    The detailed instructions and clear photos make the projects accessible and enjoyable.

Ulysses Press · 2019-11-15
inspiring 4.20

The reviewer shares their personal experience with the book, highlighting the ease of the projects and the satisfaction of creating something from scratch. They appreciate the book's practical approach and the variety of projects it offers.

The reviewer shares their personal journey with the book, noting that the first project they created from the book was a simple yet satisfying experience. They appreciate the book's practical approach, with clear instructions and a variety of projects suitable for different seasons and occasions. The reviewer finds the book to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in wood pallet crafting, offering both inspiration and guidance. They particularly enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing the projects.

Quick quotes

    It is the first pallet project I ever created, and so I chose to put it first in this book.

    An easy project, it requires the end of a pallet and some basic tools.

    The book offers a variety of projects suitable for different seasons and occasions.

Crafting a Green World · 2017-09-07
creative 4.00

The reviewer finds wood pallets to be one of their favorite craft supplies and appreciates the simplicity of the projects in the book. They highlight the upcycled porch star project as a great example of what can be achieved.

The reviewer has a fondness for wood pallets as a craft supply, making this book particularly appealing to them. They find the projects in the book to be simple and accessible, with the upcycled porch star project standing out as a great example of what can be created. The reviewer enjoys the book's focus on upcycling and the creative use of pallets to make unique and rustic items. They appreciate the clear instructions and the potential for personalization in each project.

Quick quotes

    Wood pallets are one of my all-time favorite craft supplies.

    The upcycled porch star project is a great example of what can be achieved with wood pallets.

    The book's focus on upcycling and the creative use of pallets is particularly appealing.

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