Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick

Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick

Author: David Stehly

Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565238978

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"Carve beautiful wildlife walking sticks with step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, an inspirational color photo gallery, and advice on wood sourcing and finishing"--Publisher's description.


Make Your Own Walking Sticks

Make Your Own Walking Sticks

Author: Charles Self

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2007-07-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1607658984

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Features step-by-step projects for a variety of sticks, staffs and canes. Includes a history of walking sticks, reasons to make your own, full-color gallery, and information on how to market your work. Carvers, turners and woodworkers of all skill levels will discover 15 fun projects and patterns for crafting canes. Includes 25 original carving patterns from renowned artist Lora S. Irish.


Cane Topper Woodcarving

Cane Topper Woodcarving

Author: Lora S. Irish

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1607655349

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Expert advice on carving expressive cane toppers from basswood blocks. 4 detailed step-by-step tutorials for creating expressive canes. 6 joinery methods for strong and durable joints between cane topper and staff. How to source and prepare staffs from found wood. Tips for adding joint covers, hand grips, and custom features. Guide to basic cane construction techniques.


Stickmaking

Stickmaking

Author: Leo Gowan

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861260987

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Comparatively easily mastered and needing few expensive tools or materials, stickmaking is an increasingly popular craft. This book examines tools and techniques; different types of sticks; materials both traditional and new; the microwave in hornwork; fancy sticks and miniature sticks; and jointing and finishing. Highly illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings Stickmaking is a fully comprehensive guide to this fascinating craft.


Carving Small Characters in Wood

Carving Small Characters in Wood

Author: Jack Price

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1607657104

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· 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


Wood Spirits and Green Men

Wood Spirits and Green Men

Author: Lora S. Irish

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2015-01-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565238565

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The ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, with 2 step-by-step demonstrations, 40 ready-to-use patterns, and an inspiring photo gallery.


Woodsman

Woodsman

Author: Ben Law

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 000749873X

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Ben Law’s incredible sense of the land and his respect for age old traditions offers a wonderful insight into the life of Prickly Nut Wood.


Woodland Whittling

Woodland Whittling

Author: Peter Benson

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2019-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784945091

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When the stresses of modern life get too much, what could be better than gathering a few simple tools, heading into the woods and literally whittling away a few hours? The gentle art of whittling is a relaxing and absorbing hobby that can be enjoyed almost anywhere from round the campfire to in a cozy armchair at home. All you need is a good pocket knife, a piece of wood and your imagination. Projects can range from the delightfully simple to impressively intricate--it's up to you. Woodland Whittling guides you through the basics explaining what equipment you need, how to hold the knife, and what timber to use. The projects are then all described in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. Projects include: letter opener, thumb stick, ring tree and egg cup.


Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style

Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style

Author: Shawn Cipa

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 9781565232020

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Over the years, the story of the nativity has been depicted by thousands of artists, in ca variety of art forms. But, when one thinks of a nativity, visions of a hand-carved wooden set often come to mind. Now, carvers looking to create a family heirloom of their own will learn to carve a full 15-piece manger scene with award-winning artist, Shawn Cipa. First, you will learn to carve and paint the 3 central figures: Joseph, Mary and the Holy child through full-color, step-by-step carving demonstrations. Then, you will find front and side-view patterns for an additional 11 figures. Each project features full material lists and painting color schemes to help bring your carving to life. A construction pattern for a simple stable rounds out the scene. Inside You'll Find: Step-by-Step Carving Demonstrations -Joseph -Mary -Holy Child 11 Additional Patterns for: -2 Angels -3 Wisemen -Camel, Sheep, Ox, Donkey -Kneeling Shepherd -Shepherd and Lamb Plus, Pattern and instructions for a Simple Stable