Download or read book The Book of Wood Carving written by Charles Marshall Sayers and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In clear, straightforward language, Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals — what tools and materials to use and how to use them. Still the finest book for the beginning student in wood sculpture.
Download or read book The Wood Carver s Dozen written by Celina Muire and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to join the woodworking and carving renaissance, Woodcarver's Dozen is the perfect starting point. An inspiring D.I.Y. book, written by a passionate advocate for the ancient and rewarding craft of hand wood carving, Woodcarver's Dozen includes simple step-by-step tutorials to guide readers through twelve charming hand-crafted projects including housewares (egg holders, salad bowl, spoons) to desk accessories (picture holders, trays, reclaimed wood desk lamps), and even a comb. Easy-to-follow, traceable templates make it possible for absolute beginners to dive straight in and create something unique from scratch in addition to detailing the few essential tools, Muire advises on how to pick the right wood for a project, and how to get the very best out of your materials. Woodcarver's Dozen will have you creating wooden objects in no time, beautiful in their simplicity and unique design. The twelve projects are all enormously satisfying, eminently doable, and highly giftable.
Download or read book Fan carving written by Sally Nye and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fan-carving is the process of slicing wood into thin blades (feathers) and then twisting and interlocking them to create a 3-dimensional design from one piece of wood. Fans and birds are the most popular items made. Legends and customs associated with the fan bird are of a religious and spiritual nature. With the help of European museums, the Nyes have traced the history and migration of this Old World folk art from the ancient Russian region, through Europe, to North America. Preserving this folk art is the purpose of this book. It contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to make fans and birds. Full color photos accompany each step. Also included are six full-scale templates: a fan, plus five birds. This book contains a comprehensive chart of twelve species of wood, each evaluated for its performance. Fan-carving is an entry level project to woodcarving. Within three hours a novice can create a very respectable bird. The story about fan-carving is as interesting as making a bird.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Woodcarving written by Everett Ellenwood and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition written by Chris Lubkemann and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · The most successful whittling book ever published now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition · Features 18 step-by-step projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more · Includes information on wood selection, knife selection, safety, and sharpening · Great gift for beginners looking for an easy way to get started, and for more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time
Download or read book Easy Wood Carving for Children written by Frank Egholm and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book, specially designed for children.
Download or read book Carving Architectural Detail in Wood written by Frederick Wilbur and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornamentation, and the practical skills needed to carve it."--"Woodshop News." "Blueprints are provided for moldings, volutes, rosettes, and capitals. The geometry of these designs is celebrated as the author brings these ancient motifs into making present-day objects such as picture frames, mantelpieces, and gateposts."--"Chip Chats."
Download or read book Carving Small Characters in Wood written by Jack Price and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · Learn simple techniques to carve mini characters in wood that can fit in an old film tube · Teaches the wood carving basics, then progresses into more challenging and detailed chapters · Contains step-by-step directions and photography for carving various facial features, body parts, clothes, and more · Written by well-respected carver who specializes in compact figures, Jack Price · Author of Carving Compact Characters and 50 Character Patterns for Woodcarvers
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark written by Jack A. Williams and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · 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
Download or read book Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home 36 Simple Projects from Bowls to Barrettes written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home features 36 beginner to intermediate projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated that are as useful as they are decorative. From bowls and beard combs to coasters and coffee scoops, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size chip carving patterns, expert tips, complete supplies and tools lists, and more.
Download or read book Nature in Wood written by George Lehman and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature in Wood is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing
Download or read book Robin Wood s Cores Recycled written by The Center for Art in Wood and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalog of an exhibition held at the Center for Art in Wood, November 2, 2012-February 16, 2013.
Download or read book Swedish Carving Techniques written by Wille Sundqvist and published by Fine Woodworking. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for selecting and using knives and axes to make traditional Swedish woodworking projects such as carved spoons and ladles.
Download or read book Carving Realistic Animals with Power written by Frank C. Russell and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing animals in wood, with concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Twelve project plans are provided: a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer and wolf.
Download or read book Wood Spirits and Green Men written by Lora S. Irish and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, with 2 step-by-step demonstrations, 40 ready-to-use patterns, and an inspiring photo gallery.
Download or read book Carving Wildlife in Wood written by George Lehman and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting collection of realistic projects for dedicated carvers features20 stunning patterns of a wide range of birds, including a great blue heron, house wren, mourning dove, wild turkey, and more. With helpful instructions and detailed patterns, also included are a few animal projects. From ducks, geese, and songbirds to birds of prey and shorebirds, Carving Wildlife in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for nature!
Download or read book High Relief Wood Carving written by William J. Schnute and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Packed with imagination, inspiration, and instruction...presents an endless exploration of a carver's talent. It covers many facets of the pastime, from collecting the essential tools and setting aside a suitable work area to selecting a subject and leading a project to conclusion, while stressing the magic of the experience...Each topic is illustrated through photographs of Schnute's detailed work....the photos and charts lead you through the process of carving to obtain the results you have envisioned...Whether you are a hobbyist carver or harbor more serious aspirations, this...well illustrated...volume can help you make the most out of the experience of turning a piece of wood into a beautiful work of art."--"Chip Chats."
