Carving
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9781861086822
A new title on the intricate skill of creating Japanese Netsuke; traditionally created for practical reasons (to secure a valuables pouch to the sash of Japanese garments); yet now highly collectible works of art. Concise; step-by-step instructions are accompanied by numerous colour photographs taking the reader through a wide range of projects. This will inspire carvers of all abilities; from the relative beginner to the experienced and dedicated carver to create their own superb; miniature carvings reflecting Japanese tradition....Click for info
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9781861081568
Nature and wildlife subjects are perennially popular with woodcarvers and this delightful book presents a total of 17 projects; all suitable for those with a little experience. Frank Fox-Wilson also gives advice on tools and techniques. Projects include butterflies; waves; a tree frog and a turtle....Click for info
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9781861080967
A complete carving tutorial; leading you in detail through the process of carving in both low and high relief. Itﾒs the next best thing to having the master by your side as you learn to carve. Each stage is illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings; and the book answers many of the questions that beginners may ask....Click for info
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9781565232884
Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood with hundreds of color photos and easy-to-use patterns; Easy Woodcarving is the step-by-step guide for beginner carvers. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of carving with the easy-to-follow skill-building exercises; clearly defined terms; and the informative chapter on choosing tools and selecting wood. New carvers will discover just how incheasy inch this craft can be!...Click for info
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9781565232365
With little more than a knife; a branch and a dose of concentration this book shows how to create unique keepsakes that are fun to make; make great gifts and are popular items for sale. Author Chris Lubkemann shares his lifelong love of whittling in Whittling Twigs & Branches. Inside; thereﾒs everything needed to master the basic woodworking technique called curling to create birds; trees and flowers. Also inside is a picture gallery of finished pieces including table lamps; whimsical characters; letter openers; desk plaques and chess sets; to give inspiration....Click for info
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9781561588886
Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. Since the cost of entry is so low; many people are willing to give it a try. But some people are put off by the conflicting information about what tools to buy; how to sharpen them; and by the bewildering range of carving styles. This book; with its common-sense approach to tools and sharpening; and its broad survey of the many styles; is the perfect introduction for the novice carver. The projects will help the beginner become familiar with the tools and learn skills while trying a variety of carving styles to see which suits him best. The projects range from the traditional to the contemporary and reflect the tastes of today's woodcarvers....Click for info
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9781565234505
Featuring 16 projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated; crafters will learn all about the various benefits of carving with power tools and how to master this technique. Additional information about power units; hand pieces; carving burs; materials shopping and maintenance advice; as well as the particular techniques associated with each type of tool is included. Additional lessons are given on detailing more intricate pieces; such as bird feathers and animal fur. Illuminated by colour photography; each project includes step-by-step instructions and original pattern designs for a black bear; an oak leaf pin; a buck with antlers; an assortment of birds; a house sign; a folk art Santa Claus; and an engraved gunstock. The popular wood artists that contributed projects to this resource include Frank Russell; Jack Kochan; David Sabol; Lori Corbett; Ed Priby and Bill Janney....Click for info
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9780946819881
This handsome book; by talented wordworker and teacher Chris Pye; provides background and introduction to two truly disparate; yet entirely complementary; crafts: carving and turning. Discover how simple decorative marks; through to advanced carving and shaping techniques; can enhance your turned objects and add an element of artistry. Begin with a beautiful sun bowl and a wheat-ear breadboard. Make a vase using low relief; or a dolphin mirror with pierced relief and practice shaping skills while working on a mortar and pestle. 12 projects; arranged by difficulty; introduce more and more skills and provide progressive lessons in technique; all accompanied with friendly text; illustrations and photographs. Watch as both your woodworking pleasure and scope grow before your eyes!...Click for info
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