Carving Comfort Animals

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765931X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Learn to carve 7 simple comfort animals in one sitting! This helpful booklet will show you how to carve stylized animals with very few tools – from hedgehogs and penguins to turtles owls – making these woodcarving projects ideal for beginners. Features clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns.

Carving Animal Caricatures

Author: Elma Waltner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486228134
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Specific instructions, photographs, and angle sketches for 24 projects — from Bolivar Bull through Casper Camel to Sammy Stegosaurus. Only simplest tools and materials used. 94 illustrations. "Excellent for the beginner." — National Carvers Museum Review. "Both beginning and experienced woodcarvers will enjoy this book." — Workbench.

Floral Wood Carving

Author: Mack Sutter
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486248666
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Includes how-to information.

Carving Patterns by Frank C. Russell

Author: Frank C. Russell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764324734
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
This pattern book provides over 100 woodcarving patterns and accompanying illustrations for 72 birds, animals, and fish. Illustrations of proper directional growth for fur, feather shading, and other detail features are provided with many of the patterns.While the patterns are the primary focus, general carving instructions for birds, animals, and fish are provided. This is an essential reference for every carver with a passion for wildlife.

Easy Woodcarving

Author: Cyndi Joslyn
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232884
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
Introduces woodcarving techniques and offers patterns and instructions for various folk art projects.

Complete Starter Guide to Whittling

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765427X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
You can whittle just about anything—the only limit is your imagination. It’s so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book! We’ve assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects for beginners that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips. Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. We show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you’ll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.

20-Minute Whittling Projects

Author: Tom Hindes
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654261
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocketknife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and you don’t even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. With his friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills. They also make wonderful little gifts for random acts of kindness. Leave one along with your tip at the local restaurant, or give one to your favorite cashier. Children especially enjoy receiving them as souvenirs.

Tom Wolfe Goes to the Dogs

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887403675
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
These four-legged friends of man have been a favorite subject for carving since the earliest years. From hunting dogs to the family pet, dogs have a special place in the hearts of people and Tom Wolfe manages to capture their personality in his own creative, witty way. Easy to follow step-by-step instruction, with color illustrations.

Sharpening Carving Tools for Beginners

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637411499
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 123

Book Description
Learn everything you need to know to keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This condensed guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, protecting sharp edges, cleaning stops, and sharpening stones. Learn essential tips and tricks from expert artist and best-selling author Lora Irish in this must-have guide that belongs in every woodcarver’s library!

Carving & Painting Adorable Animals in Wood

Author: Desiree Hajny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657694
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
An advanced pattern book featuring 12 woodcarving projects for a variety of animal shelf sitters. From pandas and foxes to raccoons and otters, each design includes a pattern template, hair tract guide, and color chart for painting guidance. Follow step-by-step instructions to complete a charming wolf project, then accomplish the remaining animals on your own! With helpful tips and notes throughout to capture a realistic yet playful essence of each animal, this is the perfect book for woodcarvers looking for challenges to hone their skills.