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 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!

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.

Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition

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

Book Description
Whittle away the hours! Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook features 18 step-by-step whittling projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more. Also includes chapters on proper whittling tools and materials, what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

Old Time Whittling

Author: Keith Randich
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565237742
Category : Wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Shows you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more.

Carving Faces Workbook

Author: Harold Enlow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607651203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces! Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information-packed book. You'll learn to carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa face, and more. For anyone who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.

Nature in Wood

Author: George Lehman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230064
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Nature in Wood is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing

Tiny Whittling

Author: Steve Tomashek
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1613744994
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour. You will &· create a simple turnip bear and a carrot mouse to start &· graduate to wood and master a variety of cuts and carving techniques &· learn how to sand, paint, and decorate your tiny carvings &· create a fox, an owl, a horse, a hen, and even a forest or farmyard setting for your miniature menagerie and more

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.

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.