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Wood, Stone, and Metal Crafts

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1.
cabinet making
Noun

the art and craft of creating furniture, particularly cabinets, by designing, cutting, shaping, fitting, and finishing wood pieces to produce functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces of furniture

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carpentry
2.
car
pent
ry
Noun

a skilled trade that involves working with wood to construct, install, and repair structures, furniture, and other objects, using various hand and power tools and techniques such as measuring, cutting, shaping, and joining wood pieces

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in
tar
sia
Noun

a woodworking technique that involves creating decorative designs or pictures by fitting together various shapes and colors of wood pieces

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lacquer painting
Noun

a traditional Asian art form that involves applying layers of lacquer, a resinous substance derived from the sap of certain trees, to create a durable and glossy finish on various objects

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marque
try
Noun

a woodworking technique that involves creating decorative designs or pictures by using thin veneers of different colored woods, which are cut and fitted together to create a pattern or image

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timber framing
Noun

a traditional building technique that involves constructing wooden frames using large, heavy timbers that are fitted together with mortise-and-tenon or other joinery techniques

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upholstery
7.
u
phols
te
ry
Noun

the craft of covering and padding furniture, such as chairs, sofas, or benches, using various materials such as fabric, leather, or vinyl, to create comfortable and stylish seating

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py
rog
ra
phy
Noun

the art or technique of decorating wood or other materials by burning a design onto the surface using a heated tool or instrument

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wood carving
Noun

the art of sculpting or shaping wood into various three-dimensional objects, such as figurines, decorations, or furniture

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wood
tur
ning
Noun

a woodworking technique that involves shaping a piece of wood by rotating it on a lathe while cutting tools are held against the spinning wood to create various cylindrical or symmetrical shapes

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woodworking
11.
woodworking
Noun

the skill or activity of making objects out of wood

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flint
kna
pping
Noun

the ancient art of shaping flint, chert, obsidian, or other types of stone into tools, weapons, or decorative objects

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in
lay
Verb

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

The artisan carefully inlaid precious stones into the wooden jewelry box for an elegant touch.

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stone
ma
son
ry
Noun

a skilled trade that involves cutting, shaping, and installing natural stone for various construction projects

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beadwork
Noun

a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

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bone carving
Noun

the art of sculpting or carving bones, such as those from animals or humans, into various three-dimensional objects, such as jewelry, ornaments, or decorative items

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chip carving
Noun

a woodworking technique that involves using a chisel or knife to remove small pieces of wood from a flat surface in a repetitive pattern to create intricate designs and textures

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repousse
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re
pousse
Noun

a metalworking technique in which a design is raised on a metal surface from the reverse side by using hammering and shaping

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chase
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chase
Verb

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him.

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vitreous enamel
Noun

a decorative coating made by fusing powdered glass to a metal surface through a high-temperature firing process

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fretwork
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fretwork
Noun

decorative designs that are cut into metal, wood, etc.

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join
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join
Verb

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

After moving to a new city, he joined a local sports club.

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lapidary
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la
pi
da
ry
Noun

a person who specializes in the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects

The lapidary carefully examined the rough gemstone, envisioning how it could be transformed into a dazzling piece of jewelry.

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lath art
Noun

a type of woodworking that involves repurposing old wooden laths into decorative objects

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metalwork
25.
metalwork
Noun

the art and craft of shaping and manipulating metal into useful or decorative objects

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sil
vers
mi
thing
Noun

a form of metalwork that specifically focuses on the creation of objects from silver, such as jewelry, flatware, and decorative items

His passion for silversmithing led him to establish his own studio, where he crafted intricate silver jewelry and tableware.

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blacks
mi
thing
Noun

the art and craft of shaping and manipulating iron and steel through heating, hammering, and other techniques to create tools, weapons, decorative objects, and other useful items

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cast
28.
cast
Noun

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film.

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cloi
sonne
Noun

a decorative art form that involves affixing thin metal wires to a metal surface to create small compartments, or cloisons, which are then filled with enamel and fired in a kiln to create a colorful and intricate design

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fa
rrier
Noun

a skilled craftsman who specializes in the care of horses' hooves, including trimming, shoeing, and corrective work to maintain or improve the horse's performance and health

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gold
smi
thing
Noun

the craft or practice of working with gold to create jewelry, decorative objects, or other items through techniques such as shaping, soldering, engraving, and polishing

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locks
mi
thing
Noun

the skillful trade of working with locks and keys, including repairing, installing, and adjusting them

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pewter
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pewter
Noun

a malleable alloy made primarily of tin with small amounts of copper, antimony, and other metals

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tins
mi
thing
Noun

the craft of creating objects, such as household utensils, decorative items, and roofing materials, from thin sheets of metal

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blade
smi
thing
Noun

the art of forging, shaping, and finishing blades, typically made from steel, into knives, swords, and other cutting tools using various techniques such as heat-treating, grinding, and polishing

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metal stamping
Noun

a manufacturing process that uses a stamping press to shape flat sheets or coils of metal, such as steel, aluminum, or brass, into desired forms by applying pressure with a die and punch set

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brass rubbing
Noun

a method of reproducing brass engravings, particularly those found in churches, by laying a piece of paper over them and rubbing soft chalk or crayon on it

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