Carving & Painting Adorable Animals in Wood

Author: Desiree Hajny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657694
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
· A pattern book for advanced woodcarvers to create 12 adorable animal shelf sitters, from otters and pandas to foxes and raccoons · Includes 1 complete step-by-step wolf project, followed by 11 more animal designs all with a pattern, hair tract, and color chart for painting · Helpful tips and notes provided throughout to capture the essence of each animal · Projects can be done from a roughed out blank or a band saw cut-out · Written by Desiree Hajny, a Woodcarving Illustrated contributor and has taught several workshops on creating her successful animal sitters

Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Author: Jack A. Williams
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658992
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
· A valuable guide to learning how to wood carving whimsical figures and objects in tree bark · Provides a complete step-by-step project for carving a magical tree house · Offers expert advice on bark carving basics, tools, techniques, finishing tips, and other fundamental topics · Includes an inspirational gallery of completed works, including wood spirits, animals, tree houses, and more · Written by award-winning carver Rick Jensen and carver/photographer Jack A. Williams

Carving Deer

Author: Desiree Hajny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238206
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This handy reference guide to carving deer features detailed patterns, multiple-angle reference photos, color-coded anatomy sketches, and expert tips for texturing, painting, and finishing.

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

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.

Realistic Dogs

Author: Jack Kochan
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232198
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 67

Book Description
Written for intermediate to advanced carvers using power carving tools, Realistic Dogs will show readers how to capture the unique personality found in a variety of dog breeds. Readers will find detailed carving guidance for long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs and puppies, including step-by-step instructions for a few dogs.

Whittling Flat-Plane Animals

Author: James Ray Miller
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781497101159
Category : Animal sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Perfect for beginners interested in woodcarving or for experienced carvers looking to try something new, this approachable project guide will show you classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques to build your skills! Featuring 15 step-by-step projects presented in a beginner-friendly way, this book gives you all the tools you'll need to complete each design with ease, including instructions for roughing out the shape, carving, and painting. From rabbits and reindeer to bears, beavers, horses, and more, [this book] will encourage carvers of any level to sit back, relax, and keep carving!" -- Back cover.

Carving and Painting Noah's Ark

Author: Betty Padden
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238954
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Carve and paint your own big in-the-round Noah's Ark to use as either a delightful children's toy or a functional art collectible. Betty Padden reveals her easy layered technique for transforming a major project into simple, achievable carvings, while adding a touch of whimsy along the way. Betty makes it all easy with a flood of step-by-step instructions, paint guides, simple paint blending techniques, and plenty of color photos. A bonus pullout pattern pack provides full-size patterns for the Ark, Mr. & Mrs. Noah, 20 animals, and fun accessories."--Page [4] of cover.

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 95 Summer 2021

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410786
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
This summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated shines a spotlight on small but mighty projects! Ranging in size from a whittled aquarium that can fit inside a matchbox to a summery Circle of Chips wall hanging, the projects featured in this issue are perfect for every carver. Carve a petite unicorn, a chip carved jewelry box, stylized sharks, a realistic tropical fish, a scallop shell relief carving, and more! Also included in this issue are impressive artist features, workshop tips, reader galleries (plus a new challenge!), and bonus patterns and projects.

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 91 Summer 2020

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607659573
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Get inspired this summer! The 2020 summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is filled with more than a dozen projects that both beginner and advanced carvers will enjoy. Including flat-plane alligators, whittled ladybugs, and comfort turtles for novice woodcarvers, others will enjoy rising to the challenge to carve a realistic yellow-rumped warbler, a female wood spirit, a chip carved bowl, and so much more. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips, also included is this issue are detailed product reviews, technique lessons, artist features, bonus projects and plans, online extras, and so much more!