Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

Author: Frederick Wilbur
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
"A primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornamentation, and the practical skills needed to carve it."--"Woodshop News." "Blueprints are provided for moldings, volutes, rosettes, and capitals. The geometry of these designs is celebrated as the author brings these ancient motifs into making present-day objects such as picture frames, mantelpieces, and gateposts."--"Chip Chats."

Decorative Woodcarving

Author: Frederick Wilbur
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565233843
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
Follow along as Wilbur illustrates how to use historic ornamentation to accent items for your home, like classically carved bookends, an heirloom quality jewelry box, a cabinet for storing CD's, and much more. Perfect for the beginner or advanced carver, this book takes you from start to finish with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography.

Twenty Decorative Carving Projects in Period Styles

Author: Steve Bisco
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565235359
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Woodcarvers of all abilities will develop new skills, as well as gain an understanding of various carving styles as they evolved through history.

Architectural Carving

Author: Mike Burton
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781402713842
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A how-to guide to architectural projects that are within reach of any budget and level of experience, with practical tips on how to arrange the work area for this special kind of woodworking, practice the best hand and power carving techniques, work from patterns, photos, and models, and take little-known shortcuts to save time and make money.

The Complete Book of Woodcarving

Author: Everett Ellenwood
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650967
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 854

Book Description
Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.

Classic Carving Patterns

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561583188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.

Carving Wildlife in Wood

Author: George Lehman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565230071
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
This exciting collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features20 stunning patterns of a wide range of birds, including a great blue heron, house wren, mourning dove, wild turkey, and more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns, also included are a few animal projects. From ducks, geese, and songbirds to birds of prey and shorebirds, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature!

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654105
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
· A complete guide for beginner woodcarvers to learn everything they need to know to be successful in the craft · Provides essential lessons, from safe tool handling tips and choosing wood to making cuts and executing a variety of techniques · Features step-by-step instructions for a number of motifs as well as 3 complete woodcarving projects · Written by internationally acclaimed master carver Chris Pye

Carving Realistic Birds

Author: H. D. Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486234847
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Full-sized patterns, step-by-step instructions for robins, jays, cardinals, finches, etc. 97 illus.

Stone Carving for the Home and Garden

Author: Steve Bisco
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088444
Category : Stone carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Based mainly on the period styles of carving found in historic buildings and ancient ruins, this book features projects which include a mix of decorative and sculptural objects that can be easily displayed in the home or garden.