Carving

This book features 24 whittling projects for the absolute beginner. Projects are quick to complete and can be made in a weekend. It comes with how-to photographs and step-by-step instructions from 12 leading woodcarvers. All you need to start whittling...

'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's BAFTA Award winning The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience,...

Discover the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. These super-short projects are perfect for learning basic...

This book is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like. This...

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685061Author Malcolm HaslamFormat HardbackPage Count 172Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard DennisWeight(grams) 1552gDimensions(mm) 316mm * 237mm...

With this pocket-sized guidebook and a trusty Swiss Army Knife, readers will be ready to whittle wherever they go. World-famous whittler Chris Lubkemann shows how to carve 43 useful and whimsical objects using nothing more than a stick and an Original...

Stickmaking Handbook is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of creating a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks; there are 21 projects in total. Suitable timbers are covered in detail as well as alternative...

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from...

Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates...

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry.Many interpreted Enzo Mari's...

This book includes delightful decorations and gifts to make with your scroll saw. It features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas and more. It comes with step-by-step instructions and colour photos. Create...

Grow a glass garden and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you've created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds,...

Whether running, jumping, or walking, subtle twists or turns of the body can ultimately give a carving a sense of motion. That concept is proven here. Caricature Carvers of America members offer up a variety of carvings of figures in motion. All of them...

The success of Madame Tussaud's, from its beginnings in Paris before the French Revolution to its prolonged fame as a popular tourist attraction in London, bears out the fascination of waxworks. Yet Madame Tussaud was by no means the inventor of wax...

Whittling Woodland Animals introduces the simple art of whittling with 15 wilderness creatures to create from scratch. The relaxing and rewarding craft of whittling is synonymous with a woodland setting, which provides the ideal subject matter for...

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees.This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling...

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Master the art of carving expressive people with just one knife! Author Charles Banks, a professional carver and longtime instructor, reveals how to take a single blank and turn it into literally hundreds of different characters. With illustrated...

With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the...

Every inch of Grayson's childhood bedroom was covered with pictures of aeroplanes, and every surface with models. Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. He grew up. And in 2003, an acclaimed ceramic...

Whatever your experience, this book has all the instructions you need to carve beautiful spoons from logs of green wood. Author Alex Finberg walks you through every stage of the process with clear explanations and some 400 stunning photos. At the core of...

This book features 45 full-size patterns that provide dozens of designs for both traditional and contemporary spoons. It describes the rich symbolism and interesting history of Welsh and Scandinavian spoon carving. It is suitable for all levels; includes...

This title covers the full process and all techniques required, from making the maquette to finished item. It includes 6 step-by-step projects with photographs and expert tips. It also features an in-depth history of the craft and a gallery of...

The Woodland Craft Handbook is an inspirational yet practical guide to traditional crafts, woodland coppice products and forest permaculture. Step into the shoes of woodsman Ben Law as he explores this diverse collection of crafts made from materials...

This approachable method of carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 wood animal projects that focus on the flat-plane style of woodcarving, each...

This book contains a step-by-step project and 20 further original patterns from acclaimed artist Lora S. Irish. It includes tips for creating detailed facial features like eyelids, windswept hair, beards and more. The relief carving process is clearly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486235509Author Ed SibbettPage Count 72Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 235gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 6mm *...

This title features 25 practical projects from world renowned woodturning expert. It will appeal to novice and intermediate turners. It includes all the knowledge needed to get started, along with step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings. Build...

This book features seven unique hollow-form projects, presented in order of difficulty. It includes all the practical knowledge needed to get started; comprehensive chapters on tools, equipment and understanding wood. Form templates are included for...

Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The...

Beginner carvers are presented with jargon-free instructions for eight skill-building projects in this copiously illustrated guide to carving in the round without a bandsaw. An introductory section acquaints novices with the art of carving and includes...

In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass (canes) are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colours. These slices are called millefiori, 'thousand flowers', because they form a carpet of...

Take a face carving course with one of the best caricature carvers in America, Harold Enlow. Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, shares the woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information...

Learn how to to keep all of your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip-top condition with this comprehensive guide. Offering clear, step-by-step guidance, beginners will learn the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also...

20 kawaii trinkets in polymer clay from Kawaii Studios! Kawaii is becoming the ultimate buzzword for all things cute and miniature, and in this new Twenty to Make title, Ruth Thompson shows you how to create 20 cute miniature charms and trinkets out...

Carving faces is arguably one of the hardest things to do when woodworking, but it is an essential skill. This guide will help carvers master the fundamentals of faces in either realistic or stylized pieces. Carver and author, Alec LaCasse, teaches...

No matter what kind of carver you are or what difficulty level you've reached, bird wood carving is for you! Featuring a compilation of 15 step-by-step projects from Woodcarving Illustrated, Complete Guide to Bird Carving includes easy-to-follow...

The definitive, practical guide to spoon carving, with 16 designs to create. This is a beautifully illustrated journey through spoon traditions and folklore, from the woods to the workshop and back to the reader's kitchen, by master craftsman Barn The...

This comprehensive guide to pop-up design and paper mechanics is a delightful introduction to the intriguing aspects of a fascinating craft. This new and accessible approach to pop-up theory and practice distills the numerous mechanisms into a logical...