Creative Woodcarving for Beginners
Creative Woodcarving for Beginners

Author: Reinhold Budeker

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600595868

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Woodcarving is a time-honored art, and here is the definitive beginner's guide to this traditional craft, from carving with a pocket knife to sculpting with chisels and mallets. Starting with a detailed course in techniques such as chip carving, relief carving, and sculptural carving, it goes on to offer detailed plans, templates, and instructions for 50 projects, from distinctive front-door house numbers to a spectacular fire-breathing dragon. Every step is thoroughly illustrated with photos, right up to applying finishes such as paint, varnish, burning, or oiling.

Techniques of Creative Woodcarving
Techniques of Creative Woodcarving

Author: Ian Norbury

Publisher:

Published: 1990-01-31

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9780854420506

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A thoroughly practical approach to the art of figure carving. It takes the form of a progressively structured course of 12 projects, starting with simplified and familiar forms, progressing to complex and technically sophisticated pieces.

The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving
The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving

Author: Charles Beiderman

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2011-09-12

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0486131262

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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.

The Complete Book of Woodcarving
The Complete Book of Woodcarving

Author: Everett Ellenwood

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 854

ISBN-13: 1607650967

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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.

Wood Carving Basics
Wood Carving Basics

Author: David Sabol

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561588886

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Book of projects designed to give beginners the experience of work in a wide number of carving styles.

Carving in the Round
Carving in the Round

Author: Andrew Thomas

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781621130086

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"Carving in the Round takes readers on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity, and technical knowledge in wood carving"--

Carving Faces Workbook
Carving Faces Workbook

Author: Harold Enlow

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1607651203

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· Learn how to carve realistic faces in wood from America’s leading caricature carver, Harold Enlow · Provides expert woodcarving tips and techniques for carving a female face, a cowboy face, a Santa face, and more · Also includes expert instruction on how to achieve detailed eyes, lips, noses, hair, and ears · Offers step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography throughout for complete guidance

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual
Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

Author: Chris Pye

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1607654105

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· A complete guide for beginner woodcarvers to learn everything they need to know to be successful in the craft · Provides essential lessons, from safe tool handling tips and choosing wood to making cuts and executing a variety of techniques · Features step-by-step instructions for a number of motifs as well as 3 complete woodcarving projects · Written by internationally acclaimed master carver Chris Pye

Carve, Stamp, Play
Carve, Stamp, Play

Author: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-11-30

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1620334879

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Take an exciting journey into printing with custom-carved stamps! In this complete stamp-carving workshop, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer covers every aspect of creating and using rubber stamps, including carving linear and curved designs, alphabets, complex and repeating geometrical shapes, and image transfers. After carving your own unique stamps, you'll also learn: • How to combine and layer stamps into original designs. • How to design stamps that work together as well as individually. • How to create stamps that combine with or enhance other stamps (hand carved or commercial). • And how to create complex, layered effects that resemble screen printing. This book also includes simple projects that explore various applications for stamping, including printing on different surfaces such as fabric, leather, paper, and canvas. Find your "authentic" design voice and get carving today!