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"Simple techniques for complex projects" - t.p.
Author : Kevin Walker
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,61 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Relief (Decorative arts)
ISBN : 9780764348211
"Simple techniques for complex projects" - t.p.
Author : Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher : Best of Woodcarving Illustrated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,72 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Wood-carving
ISBN : 9781565235588
With 36 tried-and-true relief woodcarving projects and patterns from the archives of "Woodcarving Illustrated," plus expert advice from favorite authors, readers can create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond.
Author : Lora Susan Irish
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 14,77 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486813495
Beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions.
Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher : Rarebooksclub.com
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781230086996
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... carving, grooving, sweeping, and modelling leaves, in cutting the hair of game, imitating basketwork, etc., will all now come into play. As regards fitting certain tools to form the eye-balls, eye-lids, etc., if the pupil does not as yet know the measure and capacity of his tools, he has worked to little purpose. If he should be in doubt from time to time, let him just carve an eye, or a lip, or mouth, on a piece of waste wood, and he will have no difficulty in repeating it; and he who grudges the time for such practice will never make an artist. The great difficulty in carving in deep relief and in the round, is to get the general sweep and contour and proportions of the whole, and this is difficult for a pupil who does not design, and shade, and model, while it is a mere trifle to one who does. The cutting and blocking out, which seems to be the great difficulty, is a merely mechanical process, performed with compasses, carving tools, and rasps, and sometimes with a steel bow-saw, here and there. And it presents no difficulties to any intelligent person who has carefully executed all that is described in the previous lessons, especially to one who has carved animals and simple figures, or faces, in high relief. It is true that in shops where much large and coarse work is executed, as, for instance, great pieces for ceilings, figures for facades, and the like, the sculptor, trained from the beginning to the sweep-cut and to bold chipping, makes little account of any difficulty, and proceeds to carve with great confidence. Now what the student must endeavour to attain is some of the confidence of the mere workman with the culture and knowledge of the artist. And he should, whenever an opportunity presents itself, try to see practical...
Author : Georg Keilhofer
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 25,29 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780887407857
Georg Keilhofer shares traditional German carving techniques with students in his studio, and now in this book. Here are the basic skills of relief carving. Step by step he takes the reader through tool selection, understanding wood, and carving techniques are presented in a clear and concise way. The result is a project of which the carver will be proud.
Author : Jack A. Williams
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607658992
In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step wood carving project of a magical tree house is included, along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses, and much more.
Author : Charles Godfrey Leland
Publisher :
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 1891
Category : Wood-carving
ISBN :
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,44 MB
Release : 2013
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN : 9781565237360
If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more!
Author : Ian Norbury
Publisher :
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 28,42 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Lettering
ISBN : 9780854420353
Beginners are guided through this difficult and rewarding craft; experienced woodcarvers are guided to their artistic potential. "A must-read for any carver of would-be carver". -- American Woodworker
Author : Chris Pye
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 20,67 MB
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607654105
The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your carving tools – there's more to it than just sharpening! – and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence. Pye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round. With the help of Chris Pye, you'll learn to carve: four types of molding, a beautiful koi project in three levels of relief carving, a realistic baseball cap in-the-round, and a charming wren in-the-round.