Author: Everett Ellenwood Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1607650967 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 854
Book Description
Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.
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.
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.
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.
Author: Clayton M. Rines Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
The beautiful art of woodcarving redefined! Getting started with woodcarving or any other form of art can be a bit daunting. You are at a loss on the type of equipment and tools to purchase the simple projects that your skill level can start with. Mr. Clayon M. Rines has got you all covered with everything to get you started as a novice woodcarver or an experienced hand looking to refresh your wealth of knowledge. The Simple Woodcarving Book for Beginners, Simple Techniques for Relief Carving, Easy Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Projects and Patterns with photographs is a personal guide with a passionate teacher. You will learn how to make those clean cuts in different ways, sharpening your tools and putting the finishing touches on your work. Your desire to master this age-long art of woodcarving has brought you this far, and this passion will be fueled and guided with everything you will be learning from the pages of this book. Clayton M. Rines will expose you to secrets of the trade, such as the basic cuts, smoothening techniques, how to carve contours, and the essentials or relief carving. The directions to follow for each method are clearly explained and accompanied by photographs to further breakdown the process. What do you need to get that first project done? This book in your hands, a few well-honed essential cutting tools and a piece of softwood, and you will be on your way to carving the most amazing and exquisite objects that will continuously recharge your bank account, serve as gift items to friends and loved ones and give you joy unlimited. With your desire to fully understand everything about carving in relief and producing masterpieces, this all-encompassing book on woodcarving will enlighten you and show you the best way to go about it. From when the idea comes to you, the initial cut to the final finishing touches, these steps will guide you every step of the way; *Step-by-Step practice projects with visual guides to build your confidence levels *Types of woods, tools and your workspace, finishing *Basic and well-explained carving techniques *Detailed directions *Carving relief projects *Maintaining and keeping your tools well-honed and in perfect condition It doesn't matter if you are a novice or a professional carver; this is the book you should get and expand your woodcarving horizon!
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.
Author: Wouter de Bruijn Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 163741384X Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 369
Book Description
Master the art of carving animals using just a handful of tools, sandpaper, and paint! With the Netherlands' author Wouter de Bruijn's easy-to-follow guide, tackle the basics of woodcarving, including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and giraffes. With step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list, this must-have book has everything you need to create dozens of professional animal projects. These simple woodcarving project designs have a clean contemporary aesthetic and can be displayed in their natural state or with just a bit of painting.
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