Download or read book First Projects for Woodcarvers written by Larry Green and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial starting place for the adventure of woodcarving, introducing the new carver to safety considerations, the fundamentals of sharpening and carving. Three projects are included, designed with the new carver in mind: a cowboy boot, a dog, and a 3-piece stylized nativity. The step-by-step photos and text will lead the carver through the three projects.
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 in the Round written by Andrew Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Carving in the Round takes readers on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity, and technical knowledge in wood carving"--
Download or read book The Beginner s Handbook of Woodcarving written by Charles Beiderman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, 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 Complete Starter Guide to Whittling written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Woodcarving Revised and Expanded written by Everett Ellenwood and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime, with seven do-it-yourself projects that teach basic woodcarving skills.
Download or read book Easy Woodcarving written by Cyndi Joslyn and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces woodcarving techniques and offers patterns and instructions for various folk art projects.
Download or read book Quick and Cute Carving Projects written by Lori Dickie and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Relief Carving Workshop written by Lora S. Irish and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more!
Download or read book First Christmas Projects for Woodcarvers written by Larry Green and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to carving. This is a starting place to begin the adventure of sculpting wood. The book introduces the new carver to safety considerations, the fundamentals of sharpening, carving knives, palm carving tools, and helpful aids for carving a Stocking Ornament, a Sleeping Santa Ornament, and a Snowman. Additional Christmas carving patterns are included.
Download or read book Making Your First Birdhouse written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect, single project booklet to learn how to make a birdhouse, this compact guide packs valuable expert guidance into a short and sweet resource for DIYers of any skill level. Whether you want to try woodworking without committing too deeply, or you're experienced in the craft and simply want to build a birdhouse for your next endeavor, Making Your First Birdhouse is a handy, streamlined guide filled with illustrated step-by-step instructions, three detailed patterns and plans, and helpful opening sections on the basics you'll need to get started. Great for beginners and inspiring for those with existing knowledge, this must-have, short and sweet guide cuts right to the chase so you can spend less time flipping through pages and more time making and building something special!?
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 Fundamentals of Figure Carving written by Ian Norbury and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed account of carving the male and female form concentrates on the anatomical structure of the body, with close-up details, cross sections, and specific coverage of difficult areas.
Download or read book Carving Santas from Around the World written by Cyndi Joslyn and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to carve 15 festive Santa's from around the world with this step-by-step guide. Great for beginners, this book begins with an overview of carving tools, materials, safety, transferring patterns, and basic cuts. Then, you'll follow the author as she guides you through 3 projects featuring step-by-step carving and painting instructions. Patterns and photographs for 12 additional projects are included for free-standing and shelf-sitting Santas.
Download or read book Making Your First Wooden Spoon written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect, single project booklet to learn how to make a spoon, this compact guide packs valuable expert guidance into a short and sweet resource for DIYers of any skill level. Whether you want to try woodcarving without committing too deeply, or you're experienced in the craft and simply want to make a wooden spoon for your next endeavor, Making Your First Wooden Spoon is a handy, streamlined guide filled with illustrated step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns and plans, and helpful opening sections on the basics you'll need to get started. Great for beginners and inspiring for those with existing knowledge, this must-have, short and sweet guide cuts right to the chase so you can spend less time flipping through pages and more time making something special!?
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.
