Carving

From the ancient Chinese to St. George to Dungeons and Dragons, these mythical beasts have had a place in the human imagination. Now, with his own imagination running rampant, Tom Wolfe turns his artistry to the dragon. As always, he brings creativity...

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 9780615894843Author Alyssa MiddletonFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint 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 9781565233836Author Ross OarFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel Publishing

Many wood carvers have attempted and failed in carving the nativity, thwarted by the myriad details of so many figures. Now, Lynn Diel brings a refreshing simplicity to the scene. He uses flat plane carving techniques on basswood to create a beautiful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692822173Author Roger F WolfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Roger WolfordPublisher Roger WolfordWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

This guide for carving an intricate, three-dimensional dogwood branch sculpture in butternut lends itself well to wood carvers at most skill levels and will inform and inspire carvers to create future 3D relief projects. The book includes advice on power...

Chip carving, also known as spoon carving or "Kerbschnitt," is the ideal introduction to woodcarving for beginners. This simple traditional carving method uses just a few basic knives to remove selected chips of wood in small triangles, squares and...

The whittler extraordinaire, Chris Lubkemann, is back with 31 fun and rewarding new whittling projects in his latest guidebook, Big Book of Whittle Fun. These detailed, photo-illustrated projects are quick and easy to make. Chris offers clear...

Includes information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, sharpening and cutting techniques. Also includes sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing. Features seven step-by-step demonstrations including a trivet, a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780919985490Author Jayne PersicoFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Wardell PublicationsPublisher Wardell PublicationsWeight(grams) 322g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486253046Author Barbara NormanFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.

Thinking Inside the Roughout leads new and experienced carvers through the creative, carving, and painting process of 28 of America's top caricature carvers. In each chapter, a member of the Caricature Carvers of America creates a unique carving,...

An in-depth introduction teaches novice carvers basic techniques, such as choosing wood and transferring a pattern while intermediate and experienced carvers will appreciate a section devoted to advanced techniques, such as undercutting for depth and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497101777Author Nikki ReeseFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel Publishing

Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K. Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the carver...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781774850770Author Sherri DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Oliver LeishPublisher Oliver LeishWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 10mm

Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures...

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...

Scenic relief carving is the art of bringing life and depth to a carving that is essentially two dimensional. In the traditional carving of Germany this is an exquisite and beautiful technique, and now Georg Keilhofer, a master woodcarver, shares it with...

Chip Carved Christmas Ornaments demonstrates how to create an endless variety of exquisite, wooden Christmas ornaments for your tree using only two knives and just three basic cuts. A selection of ready-to- use full-size patterns include versatile...

Tom Wolfe's Santa Claus carvings have enchanted carvers and collectors alike with their joviality and character. By popular demand, he revisits Old Saint Nick with a carving of the "jolly old elf" walking with a cane...perhaps to get the sleigh ready for...

Take your carving to the next level, as Master Woodcarver Nora Hall demonstrates the fundamentals of carving and how to properly handle the tools. She'll show you that to become a great woodcarver, all you need are the tools, good wood, and the desire to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497101036Author Sara BarracloughFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel Publishing

These ancient creatures from folklore have captured the modern imagination, including Tom Wolfe's. In this book he brings his creativity and skill to the task of creating a whole community of gnomes, bringing them to life from a block of wood. With each...

Clay artist Lauren Tomlinson is your guide to polymer clay! Learn to create like a pro with a strong basic foundation, artisan techniques, and 15 jewellery and home decor projects.About the AuthorLauren Tomlinson is a US-based artist who has been working...

This intermediate power carving series continues with a dive into the sea, giving the carver the instruction for creating marine mammals. Step-by-step instructions, sequential photos, working drawings and patterns, and color schematics lead the...

For anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning, this book is a delight. Accomplished artist Sue Waters guides the beginner through six beautiful wood burning projects. All of the tools, techniques and patterns...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610359924Author Rick WiebeFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co Inc

This title features twenty pumpkin carving patterns with full-colour photographs. It includes instructions for using handy household tools as well as professional tools. It appeals to different audiences: Woodcarvers as well as Halloween enthusiasts...

Debbie Barr captures the lighter side of women's daily lives in her carvings, lives filled with triumphs and travails. Debbie takes her readers step-by-step through the process of transforming a block of basswood into a lively caricature with concise...

This book focuses on how the beautiful and unique tradition of lovespoons came into being and the significance of the symbols carved into almost every lovespoon handle. Filled with rich, vivid pictures of lovespoons from across Europe and Africa, along...

Tom Wolfe's cane carving books have been popular with readers. in this new one, Tom starts with a sapling straight from the hillside and takes the carver through each step to create a charming cane. He begins with prepping the sapling, helps the reader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574211931Author Deborah RodgersFormat PaperbackPage Count 20Imprint Design OriginalsPublisher Design OriginalsWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 272mm *...

Finally, a book for power carvers by a power carver! Learn to carve realistic facial features with confidence and ease. Follow the concisely illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving all of the features found on the human head. Award winning...

Introducing Pottery offers a complete course in pottery, explaining everything you need to know in order to get started, and beyond. It will help develop beginning ceramic artists' skills, and guide them through to a greater level of confidence and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497101531Author Betty PaddenFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel Publishing

Learn the art of sculpting soapstone. The softness of the material makes it easy to work with using basic, simple tools. Soapstone also produces beautiful colorful results when polished. Carve a rabbit or a snail. Sculpt a flower, a heart, or a butterfly...

Germany has long been thought of as the Mecca of wood-carving. The wood-carving tradition goes back hundreds of years, and the carving schools continue to produce wonderful craftspeople. For those who can't make the trip to Germany, Georg Keilhofer is...

This book is the perfect start for anyone interested in learning how to carve detailed faces. Mary Finn uses her "practice stick" method to show you how to carve each feature - eyes, nose, closed mouth, open mouth - with step by step directions that even...