Author :
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,28 MB
Release : 2013-08-30
Category : Christmas tree ornaments
ISBN : 9780989907002
Carving Woodspirits: Beyond the Basics takes a woodcarver beyond basic face carving instructions. This step-by-step tutorial guides the carver through carving a detailed woodspirit face on a walking stick.
Author : Susan Hendrix
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 34,89 MB
Release : 2020-10-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780989907019
Carving Woodspirits: The Basics is A Complete Step-By-Step Guide for Carving Faces in Wood. In this book you will learn basic woodcarving fundamentals including, tool selection, safety, best woods to carve, how to sharpen carving tools, how to apply finish to a project, and how to make basic woodcarving cuts. The main body of the book covers in great detail how to carve a woodspirit face. Beginner carvers will appreciate that only 3 commonly used tools are required to complete the project. The concepts and techniques learned in Carving Woodspirits: The Basics can easily be applied to other face carving projects. Authors Susan Hendrix and PJ Peery have been teaching woodcarvers for over 20 years and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Tips, tricks, and techniques from these many years of experience are clearly explained to help shorted the learning curve and will provide a foundation for newer carvers. This truly is the best first book and best first project for a woodcarver.
Author : Jack A. Williams
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 19,68 MB
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607658992
· A valuable guide to learning how to wood carving whimsical figures and objects in tree bark · Provides a complete step-by-step project for carving a magical tree house · Offers expert advice on bark carving basics, tools, techniques, finishing tips, and other fundamental topics · Includes an inspirational gallery of completed works, including wood spirits, animals, tree houses, and more · Written by award-winning carver Rick Jensen and carver/photographer Jack A. Williams
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,35 MB
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565238565
The ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, with 2 step-by-step demonstrations, 40 ready-to-use patterns, and an inspiring photo gallery.
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,72 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Relief (Decorative arts)
ISBN : 9781565238022
Learn the enjoyable craft of relief carving as you create an amazing wood spirit, with detailed instructions from a world-renowned designer and 20 additional original patterns.
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 10,21 MB
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607655349
Expert advice on carving expressive cane toppers from basswood blocks. 4 detailed step-by-step tutorials for creating expressive canes. 6 joinery methods for strong and durable joints between cane topper and staff. How to source and prepare staffs from found wood. Tips for adding joint covers, hand grips, and custom features. Guide to basic cane construction techniques.
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781561583188
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.
Author : Al Streetman
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 21,76 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764315183
With clear instructions and vivid color photographs, Al Streetman takes woodcarvers through all the steps necessary to release a wood spirit from a cypress knee. Using the shapes suggested by the forms of the knees themselves, Al carves both a complete Santa figure and a Santa ornament as the central projects of the book. Also included are a listing of tools used in the projects, directions for painting and antiquing the completed carvings, and a color gallery featuring additional cypress knee Santa figures to inspire the carver. This book will present interesting challenges to the novice and be a joy for the more advanced woodcarver.
Author : Tom James Wolfe
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 15,58 MB
Release : 1996-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764301834
House spirits can be found almost anywhere in the wood and timbers of the home. Tom Wolfe shows you how to coax them out of their hiding places with power tools. Five patterns are included. Tom provides step-by-step instructions with over 230 color photographs. These projects will challenge the beginner and will fascinate the more advanced power carver.
Author : Mike Davies
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780713480436
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.
