Beautiful Boat Crafts

Make your boat a home! Expert decorator and liveaboard Linda Buckingham shares her wealth of knowledge with over 50 decorating projects for the boat. All of these projects can easily be completed onboard. Using only simple, accessible tools and materials, Buckingham takes you step-by-step through designs for all areas of the boat, from floor cloths and knotwork to chairs and glasswork. A wide variety of techniques are explained in detail -- including stenciling, faux finishing, ropework and knotting -- that will help you make items such as the Canvas Deckchair, Lantern Lashing, and Step/Storage Box. The one-of-a-kind Finishing Touches for your Boat is full-color and all projects are skill-rated.