Celtic Carved Lovespoons

Author: Sharon Littley
Publisher: Pippin Publishing
ISBN: 9781861082398
Category : Carving (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Centuries ago, ardent young Welshmen began the tradition of creating beautiful wooden spoons, carved with appropriate romantic symbols, to give to the girl of their dreams. Lovespoons are still presented as tokens of affection and good luck today, and in this book two leading practitioners explain the background of their craft, revealing the techniques involved in creating these highly prized objects and show absolute beginners how to design and fashion lovespoons of their own. Step-by-step instructions on recreating the traditional symbols and what they mean, a portfolio of patterns, a check list of tools, tips on wood, craftsmanship, aids and finishing. and equipment plus a gallery of lovespoons carved by the authors.

Carving Spoons

Author: Shirley Adler
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232273
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
This is your introduction into the fascinating world of these hand-crafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved into an almost endless assortment of shapes ranging from primitive to contemporary. 23 full-size patterns -- ready for you to use -- are included.

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition

Author: Shirley Adler
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238503
Category : Carving (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Enter the fascinating world of spoon carving! Learn how to carve beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some basic tools. Featuring 45 ready-to-use patterns with dozens of mix-and-match designs for both beginning and experienced carvers, Carving Spoons also provides step-by-step instructions for shaping the bowl and adding detail to the handle. She offers a thorough introduction to carving basics, from selecting tools and materials to making models, transferring patterns, sanding, finishing, and handling mistakes.

History of Lovespoons

Author: David Western
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565236738
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Filled with rich, vivid pictures of lovespoons from across Europe and Africa, and accompanied by their historical facts and legends, "History of Lovespoons" offers a highly engaging way to understand and appreciate this ancient romantic tradition.

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

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

Book Description
Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns is perfect for carvers of any skill level to learn the traditional art form of carving lovespoons to express their romantic emotions! Featuring 5 bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns to mix and match for hundreds of customizable carving designs, this book details the origins of each romantic wooden spoon and what they symbolize, from first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons.

Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons

Author: David Western
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565233744
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Learn to create beautiful lovespoons, hand-carved symbols of affection popular for centuries. This is the most thorough and detailed book available on the subject of lovespoon carving. Contains sections on the history of lovespoon carving, selecting woods, using and maintaining tools, applying long-lasting finishes as well as 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns. Learn techniques to carve romantic gifts from a professional lovespoon artist. Included is a chapter on the history and symbolism of this captivating craft.

Carving Spoons

Author: Shirley Adler
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230927
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
Carving Spoons is your introduction into the fascinating world of these hand-crafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved into an almost endless assortment of shapes ranging from primitive to contemporary. Welsh Love Spoon designs can also carry specific meanings: love, marriage - even how many children you desire! Shirley Adler will get you started making these spoons for yourself or to give away. You'll only need small scraps of wood and a few common carving tools. Inside these pages, you'll learn all the techniques you need to shape the bowl and carve detail into the handle.

The Art of Spoon Carving

Author: Lora Susan Irish
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486813495
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions.

Classic Carving Patterns

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9781561583188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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.

Jacaranda Blues

Author: Mehreen Ahmed
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
A midsummer's morning. Rhonda Smith is on her way to work. She sees a jacaranda tree and sits under it. As she waits for her bus here, she thinks about her relationship with her husband Sam and former lover Chris. Thoughts simply stream into her mind. Her musings take her back to a convoluted journey of a life of struggles, aspirations, hopes and dreams.She is torn between the two worlds. The only way to resolve this is to deal with it. But to what end?