Art and Technique of Scandinavian-style Woodcarving

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232303
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
Scandinavian-style carving projects. Includes two step-by-step demonstrations and more than 40 patterns.

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

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.

Scandinavian Figure Carving

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565238756
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover a beautiful Scandinavian folk art with an author who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his pioneering contributions to Norwegian culture.

New Techniques and Approaches for Wood Carving

Author: Danny Victor Semenick
Publisher: Gordon Soules Book Pub
ISBN: 9780969258209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
A professional wood carver provides clear instructions and how-to photographs for beginners to experienced wood carvers. The book includes the wood carving techniques required for most carvings, from the simplest to the most complex.

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.

Woodcarving in the Scandinavian Style

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Carve and bring to life wonderful, old-world people in the Scandinavian "flat plane" style of carving. Clear directions and step-by-step photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large, flat planes intact on the wood-carved figure, for an effect rich with folk-art charm. Plus, you'll get a history of Scandinavian woodcarving and photographs and drawings of decorative pieces. 132 pages (4 in color), 225 b/w illus., 8 x 10.

The Complete Book of Woodcarving

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.

Woodcarving Country Folk

Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 79

Book Description
A whole clan of colorful characters comes to life in this collection of rustic carving patterns. The carving lessons demonstrate how to use the quick and easy clean-cut method to impart warmth and personality to each of the ten Ozark folk style caricatures—from Ma and Pa to Ol' Blue the coon hound. Very few tools are required and technical notes advise artisans on how best to experiment with tool sharpening. Stains and paints are also addressed, including an easy formula for wood stain that can be mixed in a blender. There are even a few down-home tales along the way, bringing a little bit of country into the woodshop.

Swedish Carving Techniques

Author: Wille Sundqvist
Publisher: Fine Woodworking
ISBN: 9781627106733
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides instructions for selecting and using knives and axes to make traditional Swedish woodworking projects such as carved spoons and ladles.

The Art of Stylized Wood Carving

Author: Charles Solomon
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231740
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
Learn to capture beauty and expression in wood with the art of stylized carving. Features interviews and artwork from top carvers and 5 step-by-step carving demonstrations for canvasback duck, hummingbird, bottlenose dolphin, shelf-sitting mouse, and rainbow trout.