The Book of Wood Carving

The Book of Wood Carving

Author: Charles Marshall Sayers

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0486141071

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In clear, straightforward language, Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals — what tools and materials to use and how to use them. Still the finest book for the beginning student in wood sculpture.


The Art of Spoon Carving

The Art of Spoon Carving

Author: Lora Susan Irish

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-08-15

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0486813495

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Beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions.


Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving

Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving

Author: David Esterly

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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Published to coincide with the first ever exhibition of the work of Grinling Gibbons, this study looks at Gibbons' work from the perspective of a fellow wood carver.


Manual of Traditional Wood Carving

Manual of Traditional Wood Carving

Author: Paul N. Hasluck

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1977-01-01

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9780486234892

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The early-twentieth-century profusely illustrated reference on the traditional craft details woods and essential tools used and covers carving techniques and designs for specific projects


Art of Letter Carving in Wood

Art of Letter Carving in Wood

Author: Martin Wenham

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2022-02-28

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 071984004X

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The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a thorough guide to this beautiful craft. Based on the v-cut method, it explains how to carve letters in a range of sizes, styles and different kinds of wood. The book progresses from the basic to the difficult, and from simply designing and carving letters to using them in a wide range of situations, from the purely practical and informative to the expressive and interpretative. Written by one of the UK's leading and most respected lettering artists, this book not only covers the process of letter carving in wood but also does much more by explaining how to convey a message effectively. It looks at every aspect of designing the piece – be that using italics, spacing the letters, using letters, using the grain or adding colour. With over 500 illustrations, it is the definitive text for all letter carvers in wood.


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.


Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home: 36 Simple Projects from Bowls to Barrettes

Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home: 36 Simple Projects from Bowls to Barrettes

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2020-10-25

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781497101616

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Functional Chip Carving Designs for the Home features 36 beginner to intermediate projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated that are as useful as they are decorative. From bowls and beard combs to coasters and coffee scoops, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size chip carving patterns, expert tips, complete supplies and tools lists, and more.


Direct Wood Sculpture

Direct Wood Sculpture

Author: Milt Liebson

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764312991

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Delve into two worlds: the appreciation of wood as medium for sculpture and the practical ins-and-outs of sculptural technique. An illustrated history of direct wood sculpture is explored, along with a vital resource for those seeking to create sculpture in wood. A complete description of the qualities and types of wood, tools (both hand and power), techniques, and finishing, complements discussions of the art form and philosophy.