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.
• Fun guide to the classic Fall craft. • Priced to move at $4.99. • Eye-catching 12-unit clip strip display. • Covers both traditional and modern pumpkin carving techniques. • Ready-to-use pumpkin carving patterns. • Includes Dremel tool carving and etching methods.
· A beginner-friendly guide to learn how to whittle using the quick-cut method to carve figures in wood in 20 minutes or less · Features more than 15 whittling projects for beginners, including small wizards, gnomes, dogs, baby animals, and more · Includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips · Offers essential advice on safety, basic cuts, sharpening, and finishing · Written by best-selling author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated, Tom Hindes
· A complete guide for beginners to learn how to whittle · Features 24 easy projects to build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques · Includes step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, full-size patterns, and helpful tips · Projects start simple and slowly progress in difficulty while remaining approachable and beginner-friendly · Written by a team of 12 leading woodcarvers and the editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
· A charming guide to whittling 4 easy and charming little forest friends · Whittling projects include a bear, snail, troll, and penguin · Includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and painting tips · Also features inspirational ideas for reimagining projects into your own original designs · Written by Sara Barraclough, talented woodcarver and contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated
· A complete and accessible guide to whittling for both beginner and experienced carvers alike · Provides 31 exciting games, objects, and toys, from recipe holders and roosters to tic-tac-toe, a bowling set, and more · Offers step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography for each quick and easy whittling project · Features helpful advice on whittling techniques, choosing wood, and safe knife sharpening · Written by world-famous whittler and best-selling author Chris Lubkemann
In Ultimate Soap Carving, Makiko Sone—founder of the Mizutama.Soap YouTube channel—shares her secrets for designing and hand carving a variety of beautiful soap designs by cutting, shredding, shaping, sculpting, and other oddly satisfying techniques that fans of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) will love. Inside, you'll find: Essential Supplies: Discover which knives and soaps work best for carving. Key Techniques: Learn how to prepare soap for carving, hold a knife correctly, and make grooves, incisions, triangles, waves, and other basic cuts through eleven designs in eight step-by-step lessons. You’ll also find easy recipes for making soap and other products using shavings and cuttings. Thirty Step-by-Step Projects: Find instructions and templates for carving super-cute animals, exquisite flowers, fun fashions, sweet accessories, and more. Packed with guidance and inspiration, Ultimate Soap Carving will teach you everything you need to carve your own stunning soap designs.
This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour. You will &· create a simple turnip bear and a carrot mouse to start &· graduate to wood and master a variety of cuts and carving techniques &· learn how to sand, paint, and decorate your tiny carvings &· create a fox, an owl, a horse, a hen, and even a forest or farmyard setting for your miniature menagerie and more
· A skill-building practice exercise perfect for beginning woodcarvers to learn how to caricature carve small figures · Provides step-by-step instructions and helpful color photographs · Features exert tips and techniques that are essential for beginning carvers · Includes guidance on adding faces, ears, hats, hands and feet Finishing & painting your Little Guy Basics of wood, knives, honing, and safety