Download or read book Woodcarving a Santa and Friends Chess Set written by Dwayne Gosnell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you'll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work - as a police officer! Woodcarving a Santa and Friends Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills - what's not to love? ·
Download or read book Woodcarving a Christmas Chess Set written by Dwayne Gosnell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board.
Download or read book Woodcarving a Halloween Chess Set written by Dwayne Gosnell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carve one incredibly creepy masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each Halloween-themed chess piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve werewolf knights, a witch as Queen, Dracula as King, and many more! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings.
Download or read book Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 92 Fall 2020 written by Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall into a pile of inspiration with the 2020 fall issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! Featuring more than a dozen projects that both beginner and advanced carvers will enjoy, create a flat-plane bison, power carved lion bust, stylized sugar spoon, chip carved phone holder, light-up ghost, and so much more! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips, also included in this exciting issue is an “5 Under 35” rising artists feature, advice on paintbrush care, tips on teaching, technique lessons, bonus projects and videos, and so much more!
Download or read book Making Wooden Chess Sets written by Jim Kape and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess is played by millions of people worldwide. It holds a certain status to those who play it, often displaying their game boards as part of their décor. Woodworker and author Jim Kape takes this competitive mind sport to the next level, with 15 classic and modern designs of chess sets that are true conversation starters. Making Wooden Chess Sets includes patterns to create sets inspired by Paris, San Francisco, Henry VIII, and Neo-Classic design. The Berlin chess set will give chess enthusiasts and woodworkers a new viewpoint of the game with its vertical board that mounts on the wall. Also included - all the information needed to construct a handsome chess board, a travel chess set, and a range of storage boxes. With his use of beautiful exotic woods, and a high level of craftsmanship, Kape will have everyone from chess set collectors, to scrollers and woodworkers, interested in creating unique, heirloom-quality sets with this interesting book.
Download or read book Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make written by Diana Thompson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handcraft a classic or contemporary chess set that will be cherished for years to come. You will learn to create each piece by using compound cuts on the scroll saw. Patterns and full-color photographs for each of the playing pieces (king, queen, bishop, knight, rook, pawn) are included. Instructions and pattern for a beautiful inlay playing board also included.
Download or read book Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas written by Mike Shipley and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features step-by-step instructions with close-up color photography for two holiday carvings and 13 festive ready-to-use patterns. Also included are tips and techniques to rough-out, paint, and antique your projects!
Download or read book Carving Wooden Santas Elves Gnomes written by Ross Oar and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2008 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodcarving Illustrated Books presents its latest how-to guide for carving the jolly man in red and his crew of friends - elves, gnomes, reindeer and much more! With more than 20 delightful patterns from accomplished carver Ross Oar, you'll craft the adventurous Luge-Riding and Sky-Diving Santas, a Cowboy Santa, the classic Sledding Santa, European-inspired Olde World Santa and more.
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 Carving Undercover Santas written by Russell Scott and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Shows how to carve Santa in basswood in various costumes, with tips on different poses and finishes"--Provided by publisher"--
Download or read book Carving Santa and Mrs Claus written by Ken Blomquist and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 270 color photos, concise instruction, and detailed patterns, Ken Blomquist takes the carver through every step required to successfully complete wooden figures of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guidelines for creating a unique surface texture, painted details, and Santa's bag of gifts are all supplied.
Download or read book Making Collectible Santas and Christmas Ornaments in Wood written by Jim Maxwell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1995-12-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look inside to learn how to make your own unique Christmas creations! Now you can make your very own Christmas ornaments and Santa Collectibles for your friends and family! From tools and materials, finishing and painting to actualy patterns and procedures, this excellent instructional book by Jim and Margie Maxwell will teach you everything you need to know. Patterns for 42 classic Christmas collectibles are included inside, many patterned after toys from Jim's personal collection or are favorite toys from Margie's past. Antique Santas Miniature Houses Toys from the 30's Antique Stle Ornaments Beginners and veteran woodcrafters alike will want to get started with this pattern manual and start their own collection of hand-crafted Christmas items.
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 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 Carving Scandinavian Santas written by Ken Blomquist and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using step-by-step instructions, 258 color photos, and detailed patterns, Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa. It is designed with a rucksack full of gifts and a walking staff. Instructions and illustrations direct carving a scenic, snow-covered landscape with a fir tree. This project will be an exciting challenge for novice and advanced carvers alike.
Download or read book 20 Minute Whittling Projects written by Tom Hindes and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocketknife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment, and you don’t even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. With his friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills. They also make wonderful little gifts for random acts of kindness. Leave one along with your tip at the local restaurant, or give one to your favorite cashier. Children especially enjoy receiving them as souvenirs.
Download or read book Handcarved Christmas Best of WCI written by Wci and published by Best of Woodcarving Illustrate. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation of favorite Christmas carving projects from "Woodcarving Illustrated" includes 36 projects ranging from ornaments to decorations and gifts.
