Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565238398
Category : Country life in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Whether you're a beginner just learning how to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun and inspiration. Featuring 12 whittling projects with distinctive patterns and easy-to-follow cut-lines, more than 100 step-by-step color photographs will guide you through whittling, painting, and staining. Also includes valuable advice on the whittling tools, sharpening, safety, and more, plus humorous tales about each friendly country caricature.

Woodcarving Country Folk

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 79

Book Description
A whole clan of colorful characters comes to life in this collection of rustic carving patterns. The carving lessons demonstrate how to use the quick and easy clean-cut method to impart warmth and personality to each of the ten Ozark folk style caricatures—from Ma and Pa to Ol' Blue the coon hound. Very few tools are required and technical notes advise artisans on how best to experiment with tool sharpening. Stains and paints are also addressed, including an easy formula for wood stain that can be mixed in a blender. There are even a few down-home tales along the way, bringing a little bit of country into the woodshop.

Whittling the Country Bear & His Friends

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238084
Category : Carving (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn to whittle 12 woodland creatures with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use patterns in Woodcarving the Country Bear and His Friends. Each fun whittling project features full color photographs, detailed patterns, and helpful tips. Also included is a complete overview of carving tools and techniques.

Art Schooled

Author: Larry Witham
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 161168188X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 453

Book Description
One year in the life of the students, teachers, and artists at one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious art colleges

Whittling Little Folk

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565235182
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides patterns and instructions for carving over 20 characters in wood. This title helps readers find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman.

Whittling

Author: Bill Higginbotham
Publisher: Sterling
ISBN: 9780806975986
Category : Wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An introduction to the fundamentals of wood carving discusses the use of patterns and the basic tools and provides guidance in the carving of an assortment of animals and human figures.

Whittling the Old Sea Captain, Revised Edition

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238152
Category : Carving (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Step-by-step instructions and over 100 how-to photos show you how to whittle, paint, and stain the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Carving patterns are included for making caricatures, buoys, lobster traps, and wooden crates to set an entire sea-faring scene!

Caricature Carvers Showcase

Author:
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 1565233379
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 123

Book Description
Discover the award-winning work of the Caricature Carvers of America. Features 50 original patterns along with biographies, carving techniques, and painting tips.

The English Wars and Republic, 1637-1660

Author: Graham E. Seel
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134638574
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
The English Civil Wars explores the period of turmoil in British history from 1637 and the latter part of the reign of Charles I, to the restoration with Charles II in 1660. The religious and political crises surrounding the Civil Wars, and the key personalities of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell are discussed in detail. The book combines narrative, interpretations, source material, questions and worked answers.

Carving the Little Guys

Author: Keith Randich
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765900X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
This skill-building beginner's guide reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Learn to transform small blocks of wood into expressive little people with illustrated cut-by-cut instructions. Basic woodcarving information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs, and more.