If you are a beginner, start at the beginning of this book. The projects are arranged in order of difficulty, and only a few common handyman tools are required for the early projects. Mix and match techniques between chapters and use the ideas presented in the variations to customize and personalize your own work. But don’t forget to look beyond this book. Go out into the woods. You will find the forms and textures of the forest to be your greatest source of inspiration. Then don’t be afraid to make mistakes. It is how we learn best.
