The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch

Author: Danielle Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951217273
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
The Handcarved Bowl provides step-by-step photos and directions for every stage of the bowlcarving process that will appeal to everyone from beginning woodworkers to seasoned carvers. Carving wooden bowls by hand may appear to be just a romantic notion (don't worry, it's that too), but there's also lots to learn about this natural material and unique process that will be undoubtedly serve you for every future woodworking project, no matter the tools or methods used. Bowl carving gives unparalleled insight to the basic properties of wood behavior, intimate knowledge of how tool edges interact with different grain, and the importance of learning to reframe failure as one of the keys of building deep understanding. The Handcarved Bowl is the beginning of many projects, not just the three designs outlined here in step-by-step instructions, and both seasoned woodworkers and beginners alike will find the inherent value of carving using these methods. Along the way you'll learn tips and tricks that will keep you safe, help you make informed decisions about your own designs, and give you the confidence to take your work in any direction you'd like.

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.

Heirloom Wood

Author: Max Bainbridge
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683350847
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
This illustrated woodworking guide combines traditional techniques with contemporary design for step-by-step projects and finishing techniques. Heirloom Wood is a love letter to the lasting beauty of wood through simple woodworking projects. Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting techniques for making your own pieces. With little experience and very few tools, you’ll learn to create hand-carved bowls, cutting boards, spoons, knives, and spatulas, perfect for adding a touch of the handmade to your home. With further advice on finishing your projects—how to sand, ebonize, scorch, and texture the surfaces, as well as wax and oil your new kitchen creations—Heirloom Wood shows you how to imbue each object with a tangible history visible through the maker’s mark. With beautiful photography and clear how-to instruction, Heirloom Wood gives you everything you need to create timeless kitchen keepsakes to be passed down from generation to generation.

The Handcarved Bowl

Author: Danielle Rose Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951217358
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Spoon

Author: Barn the Spoon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501182765
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Discusses the history of spoon carving and provides tips for the craft, outlining the tools that are needed and providing instructions for making such items as a basic spoon and a turned spoon.

12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658208
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
Turn a block of wood into a functional heirloom-to-be! A compilation of woodcarving projects from various artists, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from a simple love spoon to a rustic bread bowl. Showcasing the beautiful work from an array of talented wood artists, craftsmen, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributors, this guide to carving wooden spoons, bowls, and knives is a must-have!

The Wooden Bowl

Author: Robin Wood
Publisher: Stobart Davies (Acc)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
The first authoritative account of the history of the wooden bowl.

Simply Laura Lea

Author: Laura Lea
Publisher: Laura Lea Balanced
ISBN: 9781951217228
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Unlike diets that prescribe food restrictions that are neither attainable nor desirable on a long-terms basis, [the author] promotes an attainable approach to cooking and eating healthy for life. All of the recipes collected here follow the LL Balanced Approach to Food: Focus on whole, fresh foods that make you feel great ... In [this book], you'll find familiar dishes that can be cooked in 30 minutes or less. And with ingredient lists comprised of a limited number of easy-to-find items, recipes are approachable and easy-to-follow for new or seasoned home cooks. As Laura Lea likes to say: 'No diet, no dogma, just great healthy food'"--Provided by publisher.

Do-It-Yourself Coffins for Pets and People

Author: Dale Power
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764303371
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Examines the tools and techniques of coffin-making, and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions for constructing three pet and three human-sized coffins. Includes patterns.

The Hawaiian Calabash

Author: Irving Jenkins
Publisher: Editions, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
The book traces the history of traditional Hawaiian containers, called "calabashes," made of wood, gourd, coconut, and fiber. The most containers were carved from kou. The book contains photographs of the various types of calabashes with captions and detailed narratives concerning the artistic traditions used.