Download or read book Woodcarver s Workbook Carving Animals written by Mary Duke Guldan and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the classic titles on woodcarving is now repackaged and brought up to date with the latest information on carving tools. It offers the perfect mix of technical knowledge, instruction, creativity, and projects for carvers who wish to master the most popular animal subjects—cougars, rabbits, wolves, dogs, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, wild mustangs, unicorns, and moose. The humor and clarity of the easy-to-follow instructions inspires woodworkers to expand the reach of their carving skills.
Download or read book Woodcarver s Workbook written by Mary Guldan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodcarver's Workbook features 16 step-by-step carving projects, such as cougars, rabbits, wolves, dogs, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, wild mustangs, unicorns, and moose. Offering insightful tips on carving difficult areas like antlers, hooves, nostrils, and fur, also included is expert advice on tools, techniques, painting, staining, and sealing, plus how to carve freestanding figures so you can further develop your carving skills!
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 Carving Faces Workbook written by Harold Enlow and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces! Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information-packed book. You'll learn to carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa face, and more. For anyone who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.
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 Woodcarving written by Chris Pye and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This first volume deals with the selection, sharpening and maintenance of woodcarving tools."--Back cover.
Download or read book Chip Carver s Workbook written by Dennis Moor and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chip Carver’s Workbook includes valuable information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, and sharpening and cutting techniques. Also included are detailed sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing, as well as 7 step-by-step chip carving projects for a trivet, a napkin holder, a coaster set, a box, and more.
Download or read book Chris Pye s Woodcarving Course Reference Manual written by Chris Pye and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your carving tools – there's more to it than just sharpening! – and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence. Pye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round. With the help of Chris Pye, you'll learn to carve: four types of molding, a beautiful koi project in three levels of relief carving, a realistic baseball cap in-the-round, and a charming wren in-the-round.
Download or read book Floral Wood Carving written by Mack Sutter and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes how-to information.
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 Wood Carving Basics written by David Sabol and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of projects designed to give beginners the experience of work in a wide number of carving styles.
Download or read book The Art of Whittling written by Niklas Karlsson and published by Welbeck. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a means of getting back to basics and creating unique items from scratch. Inside you will learn about the ancient art of whittling as one of the earliest forms of artistic expression; the different types of wood to use in your work; the simple tools you need to get started; and the various cutting techniques. The Art of Whittling also preaches the idea of Danish hygge - translating to coziness and being with friends and family in a warm atmosphere. Here, author Niklas Karlsson gives us an insight into why the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world - and how you can bring some hygge into your own lives. More than just a manual, this book offers a contemplative view on a skill that is more popular than ever.
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 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: In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step wood carving project of a magical tree house is included, along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses, and much more.
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 The Complete Beginner s Woodcarvers Workbook written by Mary Duke Guldan and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an X-acto knife and a bit of concentration, a beginning woodcarver needs only this updated manual to start -- and finish -- beautiful woodcarving projects. Wood type descriptions, 12 starter patterns, and clear illustrations on how to carve a sun and moon clock-face, carousel horse head, cherub, teddy bear, and dog are provided. An overview of the tools needed to get started is included, with suggestions on additional tools and techniques to use once proficiency increases. Both relief carving and carving-in-the-round are covered. This replaces 156523085X.
Download or read book Carving Caricature Figures from Scratch written by Pete LeClair and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pete LeClair shares his insights into carving whole figure caricatures from scratch. Heavily illustrated in color, the book starts with a simple block of bass wood, and goes all the way through carving and painting of a figure. Each step is illustrated and a helpful caption helps the reader carry out the project. A gallery of figures in the back shows the endless possibilities of using Petes technique.
