Carving the Little Guys


Book Description

· 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




Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures


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In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.




Whittling Little Folk


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Provides patterns and instructions for carving over 20 characters in wood. This title helps readers find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman.




Weekend Whittling Projects


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· 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




Carving Cypress Knees


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Noted carvers and authors Carole Jean Boyd and Jack A. Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.




Woodcarving Country Folk


Book Description

A whole clan of colorful characters comes to life in this collection of rustic carving patterns. The carving lessons demonstrate how to use the quick and easy clean-cut method to impart warmth and personality to each of the ten Ozark folk style caricatures—from Ma and Pa to Ol' Blue the coon hound. Very few tools are required and technical notes advise artisans on how best to experiment with tool sharpening. Stains and paints are also addressed, including an easy formula for wood stain that can be mixed in a blender. There are even a few down-home tales along the way, bringing a little bit of country into the woodshop.




Quick and Cute Carving Projects


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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.




Woodcarving by Numbers


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Easy to follow, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. A variety of attractive projects including flowers, mouldings, letters and numbers can be carved simply and stylishly.




Carving Characters


Book Description

This entertaining and instructional book is sure to provide hours of enjoyment. Includes twelve patterns based on the history of the Missouri foothills, carving instructions, and selection tips for tools and wood




Carving Small Characters in Wood


Book Description

· Learn simple techniques to carve mini characters in wood that can fit in an old film tube · Teaches the wood carving basics, then progresses into more challenging and detailed chapters · Contains step-by-step directions and photography for carving various facial features, body parts, clothes, and more · Written by well-respected carver who specializes in compact figures, Jack Price · Author of Carving Compact Characters and 50 Character Patterns for Woodcarvers