Basic Penknife Carving with Tom Wolfe

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887404993
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. With a single knife, he carves a reclining country figure and teaches the basic methods of woodcarving. Each cut is illustrated with a full-color photograph, an important visual aid to learning this fun craft. These projects are simple and fun. The new carver will find that the mysteries of this art quickly disappear, allowing them to quickly learn the skills they need.

Horse Carving

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780887406492
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book takes the carvers through the steps of carving a frisky colt. Using hand and power tools Tom creates the form, detail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt's sibling and sire, as well as those for several other horses.

Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition

Author: Chris Lubkemann
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655438
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 301

Book Description
· The most successful whittling book ever published now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition · Features 18 step-by-step projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more · Includes information on wood selection, knife selection, safety, and sharpening · Great gift for beginners looking for an easy way to get started, and for more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time

Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887405761
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
With his imagination running rampant, Tom Wolfe uses both traditional hand carving tools and rotary tools to bring his artistry to the dragon. The steps to carving a dragon are illustrated in color or black & white photographs and concise instructions. A gallery with patterns and photographs of three other dragons is provided.

Carving Bears and Bunnies

Author: Tom James Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887402678
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Beginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine, Tom creates bunnies and bears that are the epitome of cuddly, and are a favorite of children and adults alike. These projects are perfect for the person who carves for relaxation. After bandsawing the patterns, they can be completed with the simplest of toolsa knife, a gouge, a veiner, and nailset.

Carving from Roughouts with Tom Wolfe

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers
ISBN: 9780764307362
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
A roughout is the start of a carving that skips the first few steps to take you right into the good part. In his friendly, laid-back way, Tom Wolfe guides you step-by-step through the carving of an unlucky fisherman from his own roughout design. The emphasis here is on staying loose with the carving and seeing the endless possibilities you have in carving anything from the most basic shapes to the smallest details.

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

Author: David Western
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658801
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
· Learn the traditional language of carving lovespoons · Details the symbolic meaning of 75 wooden lovespoon designs, from asking someone on a first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons and more · Features 5 distinctive bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns for hundreds of customizable, mix-and-match design opportunities to express your one-of-a-kind love · David Western is a lovespoon expert and the author of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons and History of Lovespoons

Caricatures in Clay with Tom Wolfe

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780887407130
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The almost limitless medium of polymer clay and Toms eye for character and caricature combine to produce some endearing and delightful creatures. Fully illustrated with beautiful color photographs, it takes the carver and modeler step-by-step through the process of creating a male and a female caricature bust. A gallery spurs the imagination even further.

Books In Print 2004-2005

Author: Ed Bowker Staff
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN: 9780835246422
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3274

Book Description

The Yam Yankee & Other Veggie Carving Projects

Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764305009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Tom carves with sweet potatoes, which are firm enough to take the knife, and inexpensive enough to take a mistake or two. That makes them the perfect medium for new carvers or for experienced carvers learning new techniques. And there is more!!! As the vegetables dry and wizen, they take on wrinkles and twists that give them truly surprising and delightful character. Like woodcarvings, carved vegetables become a permanent artistic expression.