Carving

Make Halloween magic this year and carve the best pumpkin on the block! This book will show you how to use easy-to-learn techniques to create amazing "3D" pumpkin personalities that will astonish your neighbours, family and friends.Award-winning pumpkin...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995028401Author Stephanie RoseFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Rose Garden PressPublisher Rose Garden PressWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

"Chip Carving" takes a journey into this old-world art form that originated in Europe and is still thriving today thanks to artisans like Roger Nancoz, Barry McKenzie and Darrell Janssen. The reader will discover patterns, tips and techniques from these...

Making model steam boats provides everything you need to design, build and sail your own steam launch. Learn about all aspects of boat design, from the inner workings of the engine to the finishing coat of paint. Explore topics such as hull dynamics,...

Your ultimate guide to carving, painting and decorating pumpkins for your home, complete with tips and recipes for getting the most out of your pumpkin all season long. From playful and whimsical pumpkins that will liven up Halloween, Day of the Dead or...

The Art of Chip Carving teaches crafters of all levels how to create 15 decorative rosette patterns. Chip carving is that art of forming intricate geometric patterns by carefully cutting away small triangles of wood to slowly create the full project...

Scrap Wood Whittling is a must-have guide for any woodcarver looking to achieve something small, charming, and easy! Small wood carvings tend to intimidate, but author and master carver Steve Tomashek makes it approachable for anyone, even beginners...

This title features 40 original patterns for carving your own Green Men and Wood Spirits. It provides a short history of these popular mythical figures. It includes step-by-step demonstrations and an inspirational full-colour gallery. Green men and wood...

Greek painted pottery from the fourth century B.C. is one of the largest and most remarkable bodies of theatrically informed material that still survives. "Pots and Plays" is a thorough and insightful re-evaluation of over 100 Greek vases - mostly from...

The text part of this book describes technical specifications of the ship and her operational history in detail. This is accompanied by more than 100 color illustrations showing Lutzow's appearance during Operation Roesselsprung, July 1942. Elements that...

This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five...

Paperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book, Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers...

This comprehensive guide provides everything readers need to know about carving soap, from basic carving methods for beginners to sophisticated techniques for accomplished artists. Complete Guide to Soap Carving shows how to choose the best carving soap...

The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between...

Heath Ceramics creates tableware and tiles that are as timeless as they are handsome. Found in home kitchens and high-end restaurants, these signature pieces are still made in small runs at Heath's Sausalito and San Francisco factories according to the...

In continuation of the bestselling 20-Minute Whittling Projects, author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributor Tom Hindes brings you 16 more fast, easy, and fun whittling projects to complete in just one short...

Get started in woodcarving animals with these high quality patterns, illustrated instructions and a simple craft knife. One of the classic titles on woodcarving is now repackaged and available again. It offers the perfect mix of technical knowledge,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934027Author David PicciutoFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

With a focus on natural ingredients, Natural Soap, Second Edition provides a wonderful range of recipes for bar and liquid soaps as well as creams, lotions and balms. The techniques section covers everything you need to learn about how to make soaps at...

The essential guide to the smoke firing method with highlights from international artists' work. Smoke firing is an ancient technique, used both to fire raw clay into durable ceramic and also to decorate it with smoke designs. Its technological...

This encyclopaedic book provides everything readers need to know about working with polymer clay. Clear, concise and comprehensive, this is an essential addition to any crafter's library, no matter their skill level. It features six original projects...

Pasta machines allow you to easily blend the clay to create stripes and intricate patterns for making unique beads, embellishments, and baubles.About the AuthorMaureen Carlson loves working with clay. She is the owner of Wee Folk Creations in Minnesota...

In A Potter's Workbook, renowned studio potter and teacher Clary Illian presents a textbook for the hand and the mind. Her aim is to provide a way to see, to make, and to think about the forms of wheel-thrown vessels; her information and inspiration...

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685542Author Paul AtterburyFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard Dennis

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships. Previously, these have generally covered plastic and resin models of 20th century subjects but, like the previous volume on Nelson's Victory,...

The world got a little smaller in July 1949 when the first jet-powered airliner took to the skies barely four years after the end of the Second World War. Not only was the de Havilland Comet 1 was a lot faster than previous airliners, it could fly...

HMS Gannet, beautifully restored today at Chatham Historic Dockyard, is a fine example of the small 'colonial schooners' that were built and deployed in the second half of the nineteenth century to police Britain's great empire and enforce the peace of...

Award-winning sculptor Jessie Groeschen takes an insider's look at the tradition of chainsaw carving. It explores the history of this stylish art, from its early pioneers to today's innovative urban wood recovery projects. It also includes a project for...

From about the middle of the seventeenth century the Navy's administrators began to commission models of their ships that were accurately detailed and, for the first time, systematically to scale. These developed a recognised style, which included...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615761008Author Alyssa MiddletonFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Beauty for Ashes PressPublisher Beauty for Ashes PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635618143Author Chris PyeFormat PaperbackPage Count 374Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

Learn to carve a classic European bust using the traditional and famous system of Tyrolean carvers. This book presents a complete woodsculpting course in proportion and design, prepared by instructors at the renowned Geisler-Moroder Austrian Woodcarving...

For carvers or crafters looking to create 'something different,' this gorgeous book offers the novel and romantic idea of a lovespoon - a hand-carved symbol of love that has endured for centuries. Featuring 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original...

This is the ultimate resource for getting started in woodcarving! All you need to start a rewarding hobby in woodcarving is an x acto knife, some wood and this book by famed woodcarving instructor, Mary Duke Guldan. With illustrated instructions and...

Carve lifelike animal-handled canes and walking sticks with power tools. Over 180 clear color photos and concise, informative text take the reader through all the tools, techniques, and individual steps, from carving the blank and setting the eyes to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933502021Author Robin Edward TrudelFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

A must-have project guide for chip carvers of any skill level, Everyday Chip Carving Designs features a compilation of 45 original projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated. Useful as they are decorative, carve a collection of achievable chip...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648769689Author Kelly CableFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm *...

The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot's guide was one of the first manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of...