Wildlife Carving in Relief

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231368
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
Relief carving is a challenging technique that lies somewhere between two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Color photographs of the author’s finished carvings of wildlife subjects demonstrate the stunning capabilities of this technique. Step-by-step instructions on how to carve a bison bust, line art and shaded contour illustrations for 30 other animal images, and descriptions of the special techniques needed to render fur, antlers, and animal faces are also included.

Landscapes in Relief

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231276
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Whether you're a beginning relief carver or an experienced relief carver searching for a new topic, LANDSCAPES IN RELIEF includes something for you.

Relief Carving Workshop

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565237360
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more!

Easy-to-do Flower Patterns for Woodcarvers

Author: Mack Sutter
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486265209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Twenty-one distinctive full-page floral patterns — perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques, chair backs and more — featuring subjects from roses and violets to tropical waterlilies and birds of paradise. Suggestions on carving, selecting woods, applying finishes, more.

Relief Carving Projects and Techniques (Best of WCI)

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Best of Woodcarving Illustrated
ISBN: 9781565235588
Category : Wood-carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With 36 tried-and-true relief woodcarving projects and patterns from the archives of "Woodcarving Illustrated," plus expert advice from favorite authors, readers can create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond.

The Afterlives of Animals

Author: Samuel J. M. M. Alberti
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 0813931673
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
This collection of essays comprises short "biographies" of a number of famous taxidermied animals. Each essay traces the life, death and museum "afterlife" of a specific creature, illuminating the overlooked role of the dead beast in the modern human-animal encounter through practices as disparate as hunting and zookeeping.

Power Carving Manual, Updated and Expanded Second Edition

Author: David Hamilton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654970
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 570

Book Description
Updated version of the go-to reference book for power carving. Expanded reviews feature the latest tools. More projects than ever before—birds, fish, mammals, walking sticks, etc. Contributors include many of today’s top names in woodcarving. Dozens of favorite projects from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine—the woodcarver’s authoritative source for 20 years: o Only U.S. carving magazine. o Recognized leader in the field worldwide. o 50,000 loyal readers.

North American Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658968
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
· An inspirational resource for scroll sawyers of every level · Includes 61 easy-to-use patterns of North American wildlife, including bears, wolves, eagles, ducks, rabbits, cougars, and dozens more · Features helpful tips, such as safety, what blades to choose, what woods to use, how to make inside and outside cuts, and more · Also includes helpful cutting instructions to aid beginners · Written by Lora Irish, an internationally acclaimed artist and best-selling author

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 62 Spring 2013

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607659980
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
TECHNIQUES Making Bamboo Walking Sticks By Lora S. Irish Add a carved topper to a ready-made shaft for an easy personalized stick Carving an Angry Face By Harold Enlow Add emotion to a face by carving key features differently Relief Pyrography By Chip Jones Combine relief carving with woodburning to create a portrait with depth PROJECTS Carving a Cross Necklace By James O. Dodge Ball-in cross and attached chain are carved from a single piece of wood Comical Cowboy Rooster By Jim Feather Colorful shelf-sitter cowboy perches with help from easy-carve joints Whimsical Bark House By Rick Jensen Scale and adapt the design to suit any cottonwood bark blank Dragon Tray Puzzle By Carolea Hower Carved puzzle play set fits into a castle-shaped box Making a Realistic Bluegill Pin By Dave Arndt Use power carving tools and an airbrush to create a realistic fish pin Heartfelt Home Door Topper By Betty Padden Combine easy relief carving an oil painting to make a decorative door topper Carving a Leprechaun Pencil By Randy True Learn to carve caricature faces in 10 simple steps FEATURES Realistic Creativity By Susan Dorsch Artist goes out on a limb carving rusted metal perches for realistic birds Plus: Carving a Realistic Rock by Kenny vermillion Practicing Patience By Toni Fitzgerald For Walt Nichols, the most intricate woodcarving is always worth the wait No Vision Required By Kathleen Ryan Being blind doesn’t keep these woodworkers from building and carving Pro’s Guide to 29 Finishing Supplies By Kevin Southwick Must-have tools for finishing all types of woodworking projects

Deep Relief Wood Carving

Author: Kevin Walker
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764348211
Category : Relief (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Simple techniques for complex projects" - t.p.