Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition


Book Description

Whether you're a beginner just learning how to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun and inspiration. Featuring 12 whittling projects with distinctive patterns and easy-to-follow cut-lines, more than 100 step-by-step color photographs will guide you through whittling, painting, and staining. Also includes valuable advice on the whittling tools, sharpening, safety, and more, plus humorous tales about each friendly country caricature.




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.




Whittling the Country Bear & His Friends


Book Description

Learn to whittle 12 woodland creatures with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use patterns in Woodcarving the Country Bear and His Friends. Each fun whittling project features full color photographs, detailed patterns, and helpful tips. Also included is a complete overview of carving tools and techniques.




Art Schooled


Book Description

One year in the life of the students, teachers, and artists at one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious art colleges




Whittling the Old Sea Captain, Revised Edition


Book Description

Step-by-step instructions and over 100 how-to photos show you how to whittle, paint, and stain the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Carving patterns are included for making caricatures, buoys, lobster traps, and wooden crates to set an entire sea-faring scene!




Whittling


Book Description

An introduction to the fundamentals of wood carving discusses the use of patterns and the basic tools and provides guidance in the carving of an assortment of animals and human figures.




Whittling Little Folk


Book Description

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.




Carving the Little Guys


Book Description

This skill-building beginner's guide reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Learn to transform small blocks of wood into expressive little people with illustrated cut-by-cut instructions. Basic woodcarving information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs, and more.




Caricature Carvers Showcase


Book Description

Discover the award-winning work of the Caricature Carvers of America. Features 50 original patterns along with biographies, carving techniques, and painting tips.




Hand Carving Snowmen and Santas


Book Description

Features step-by-step instructions with close-up color photography for two holiday carvings and 13 festive ready-to-use patterns. Also included are tips and techniques to rough-out, paint, and antique your projects!