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.

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565238589
Category : Wood-carved figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.

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.

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.

Easy Pumpkin Carving

Author: Colleen Dorsey
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654946
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 79

Book Description
Create the best jack-o-lantern on the block with this handy guide. Get tips and tricks for spooktacular pumpkin carving, with innovative techniques, inspirational color photos, and 12 ready-to-use carving patterns.

Plain Kate

Author: Erin Bow
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545328764
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
A debut novel that's as sharp as a knife's point. Plain Kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. As the wood-carver's daughter, Kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her "witch-blade" -- a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square.

Woodcarving by Numbers

Author: Mike Davies
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780713480436
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Easy to follow, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. A variety of attractive projects including flowers, mouldings, letters and numbers can be carved simply and stylishly.

Carving Small Characters in Wood

Author: Jack Price
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657104
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Making tedious wood carving techniques more approachable, Carving Small Characters in Wood offers simple methods in a smaller format to carve compact caricatures with personality. With step-by-step directions and photography, you’ll be able to learn and appreciate this form of miniature character wood carving. Starting off with basic lessons then slowly progressing into greater, more detailed challenges, author and renowned caricature woodcarver Jack Price is the leading voice to learn from on how to carve small statuettes!

Quick and Cute Carving Projects

Author: Lori Dickie
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565239074
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn the basics of caricature carving with quick and easy first-time projects that use just blank basswood "eggs" and a few simple cuts. Includes clear woodcarving and painting instructions, color photographs, step-by-step projects, and ready-to-use patterns.

Carving Characters

Author: Jim Maxwell
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230354
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
This entertaining and instructional book is sure to provide hours of enjoyment. Includes twelve patterns based on the history of the Missouri foothills, carving instructions, and selection tips for tools and wood