Woodworking fun for carvers, scroll sawers, and wood burners Highly imaginative projects, perfect for either display or gifts Each project can be completed in just one weekend Full-size patterns, step-by-step photos, material/tool lists, and painting guides
A puzzle ball pattern holds a tradition of being passed down to generations of family members. Start your own tradition and create puzzle balls with personality. Made from the softest of fabrics, each stuffed animal in this collection is artfully formed from rings that fit together like puzzle pieces. And the pockets and ridges make them easy to grasp, especially for little hands. Included are an elephant, a dinosaur, a giraffe, a bunny, a bee and a lion. Make all six and delight the children in your life with these fun and fuzzy pets.
"This is an absolutely first-rate book for beginners in wood sculpture, well thought out and well executed. It is exceptional in the quality of its illustrations, and contains many original and unusual conceptions and designs."--E. J. Tangerman. In answer to complaints from students that there was no concise, simple text on wood carving, Charles Marshall Sayers, a nationally famous teacher and craftsman, wrote this book. It is still the finest book for the beginning student in wood sculpture. In clear, straightforward language, Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals--what tools and materials to use, how to use them. There are lessons and designs for incised carving, relief carving, and other cutting methods. Sayers discusses woods suitable for carving, stains and finishes, preliminary and advanced methods of preparing woods for finishing, even how to make a workbench. The 34 illustrated designs for over 34 projects encourage the student to build slowly and methodically a sound, practical technique while creating objects of beauty and utility. All of the projects employ only four tools (one straight parting tool, three different sizes of straight gouges). With this book you can make panels for cabinets, chests, and doors; borders; table aprons; chair and bench rails; circular mirror frame; wall bracket with shelf; bookends; rectangular mirror frame; footstools; guest-book covers; mirror frame with half-circle top; holy water font; and doors. Though "The Book of Wood Carving "is meant for the beginner, experienced carvers will find that Sayers' original conceptions and designs will increase their own pleasure and skill. "Stimulating both by spicy text and large photographs showing every point in processes described . . . [Illustrated with] designs of actual work by the author--a famous teacher and craftsman--and his students and apprentices."--"Books, New York Herald Tribune. "Unabridged (1978) republication of original (1942) edition.
PATTERNS Cowboy Snowman By Gerald and Barb Sears Detailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowman A Chip-Carved Christmas By Bruce & Judy Nicholas Create a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornaments TECHNIQUES Victorian Father Christmas By John Zanzalari A Specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloom PROJECTS Customize This Santa By Dale Green Mix and match accessories or create a custom scene to personalize this Santa carving project Whistle a Holiday Tune By Don Swartz Cute Santa carving is also a functional whistle 2-in-1 Heart Pendant By T.J. Milligan Whittle this double pendant from one piece of wood Santa Sampler Plate By John Niggemeyer Combine a chip carving and relief to create a unique holiday decoration Carving a Hedgehog By Leah Goddard Adorable realistic critter can be carved in an afternoon Ice Skate Ornament By Keoma McCaffrey Add an unexpected embellishment to an easy power-carved ornament Chip-Carved Tea Box By Marty Leenhouts A unique way to store and serve a common beverage Card Holder Santa By Tom Borecki Simple design on an oversized clothespin makes a versatile project Nativity Ornaments By Janet Bolyard Relief-carved set tells the nativity story in four scenes Elves in the Trenches By Jim LeClaire Pay tribute to the folks who really do the work on Christmas Holiday Penguin Ornament By Bob Yancey Quick and easy ornament can be carved in a few hours A Snowy Ride By Floyd Rhadigan Carving the pieces to this scene will help while away the winter
FEATURES Artistic Illusions By Kathleen Ryan Randal Rosenthal’s hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-take Bon Appetit By Kathleen Ryan Jim Sneary’s carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your life Great Gouges: The Essential Tool Kit By Bob Duncan A stress-free beginner’s guide to choosing tools Miniature Masterpieces By Kathleen Ryan Carving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family tradition PATTERNS Power-Carved Pirate Ship By Ben Tyler Indulge your inner pirate by making a miniature Jolly Roger Grizzly Bear By Gordon and Marsha Stiller Use this pattern to carve or burn a realistic grizzly PROJECTS Irresistible Carved Cupcakes By Jack Proseilo Carve these adorable cupcakes for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday Small Wonders Tree Spirit By Evgeny “Zheka” Krayushkin Contemplate nature and balance as you carve this smiling spirit Sweet Spring Rabbit By Charles Plunkett Easy add-ons bring this caricature to life Miniature Welsh Lovespoons By Robert W. Tinsley Carve a Valentine’s Day gift in a weekend Chip-Carved Cross By Roger Strautman Simple Gothic design creates a stunning cross Carving a Toad By Desiree Hajny Use nails and punches to create skin texture Whittling a Dog By Tom Hindes Follow the same simple steps to make any dog breed Charming Chapel Plate By Bob Biermann Customize this low-relief design for a church, family, or friends Whittling a Bear in a Log By Greg Young Use only the “bear” necessities to carve this fun caricature Stylized Sea Turtle By Kathleen Seinlein Easy power carving creates an evocative shape The running of the Bull By Chris Fitch An angry bull charges a farmer in this wind-powered whirligig
More than two dozen traditional and original models of the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs appear in this how-to manual. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations.
The world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. In this issue we feature a fine selection of relief carving projects, from Bob Stadtlander’s tranquil standing blue heron to Carolea Hower’s two-sided Thanksgiving/Christmas ornament. Dylan Goodson reveals his tricks for creating the illusion of distance in relief landscapes, while Betty Padden explains her simple techniques for high-relief carving. Other popular carving methods are well represented too, from carving-in-the-round to caricature and chip carving. Leah Goddard shows how to create a magnificent bighorn ram bust using only five tools. Mike Pounders’s trick-or-treat witch makes an amusing addition to your Halloween decorations, while Marty Leenhouts’s welcoming house sign, carved from high density urethane, will stand up under the toughest weather conditions.
Richly illustrated guide to Pennsylvania Dutch culture and craftsmanship, including measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.
The Spring 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and projects for all skill levels. Bob Hershey shares his step-by-step instructions for creating realistic fur texture on a caricature bunny, while Dylan Goodson shows you how to carve an amazingly lifelike rendition of the human hand. Russell Scott’s charming “Holding Tightly” project makes an easy-carve gift for your Valentine sweetheart. Kathleen Ryan describes the fascinating 700-year history of hand carved cookie molds, setting the stage for Keoma McCaffrey’s delicious cookie mold carving project. With its simple body shape and feather structure, Randy Conner’s Carolina wren makes a perfect first power carving subject. And if you are just starting out in woodcarving, don’t miss Bob Duncan’s snap guide to all the tools you need to get started.
Scroll a collection of 25 simple and adorable animal family puzzles! From sloths, koalas, and kangaroos to cats, unicorns, and more, each freestanding scroll saw project is made up of no more than 10 pieces and only take about 20 minutes to cut. Opening with a helpful section on basic instructions and a step-by-step tutorial, this compilation of nesting animal family patterns are fun to make, great for kids to play with, and beautiful to display! Author and scroll saw artist Jaeheon Yun of Yangpyeong is known for his whimsical puzzles, which he cuts from hardwoods and seals with child-safe finishes and an occasional splash of color. Minimalist and modern, Adorable Animal Family Puzzles in Wood is the perfect addition to every scroll saw library!