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Jim Heavey has been a woodworker for over 30 years and a contributing craftsman
and educator for WOOD Magazine since 1997. He has also designed and presented
educational programs nationally for woodworkers through Sears, Ridgid Tool and The
Woodworking Shows.
Personalizing a project can turn a common woodworking plan into a statement as well as
highlight your creativity. Beginning with the selection of wood and its many varieties,
some interesting construction changes and decorative surface techniques, you can add
that unique character to set your finished project apart from the rest.
Come to the WOOD Magazine booth to see how each of these hour-long seminars on
embellishment can work for you.
Session 1 Friday 1PM, Saturday 12PM, Sunday 11AM
Jim will review the basics of wood selection and show you how the various species and
cuts of wood as well as how to finish them will add to the final appeal of your project. This
session will also cover project construction. See how setting up a table saw and the use
of a few jigs to create laminations and tapers can add to the appearance of drawer and
leg assemblies.
Session 2 Friday 2:30PM, Saturday 2PM, Sunday 12:30PM
The eye is drawn to the face and sides of most projects. Learn how to add uniqueness
by veneering or inlaying these surfaces. Jim will show you simple techniques to make
your work stand out. You will also see how miter saw set up and a few tricks make
perfect miters simple.
Session 3 Friday 4PM, Saturday 4PM, Sunday 2PM
Having a number of additional embellishment techniques comes in handy when you need
that extra something for your project. Jim will teach you how to use banding, marquetry,
tinted epoxy and even glass etching to add your own personal signature to that special
