Carving Nature's Rascals

Carving Nature's Rascals
Author: Leah Wachter
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764319662

Over 230 color photographs, paint color charts, and precise patterns provide woodcarvers with information necessary to create from basswood small animals that are big on character. Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos lead through each step of a field mouse carving project. Patterns also for an armadillo, skunk, and raccon. Woodburning and painting techniques presented with the same attention to detail.

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 63 Summer 2013

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 63 Summer 2013
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659972

FEATURES 2013 Woodcarver of the Year: Fred Cogelow By Bob Duncan Combining relief techniques with realism to create fine-art carvings Best of Show Appreciating some of the best carvings in the country Plus! 10 More Great Shows TECHNIQUES Carving Decorative Elements By Chris Pye Learn to carve rope molding, a lettered banner, and a scalloped shell PROJECTS Folk-Art Fish Keychains By John Reichling Simple designs are easy to carve and fun to paint Bring Home a Garden Gnome By Floyd Rhadigan Make a mascot that’s sure to bring good luck Carving an Acorn By Butch Clark Realistic habitat accent teaches texturing techniques Pocket-size Gremlins By Tom Borecki Practice exaggerated facial features with these funny fellows Making a Rustic Measuring Cup By David Drake Power carve a cup from salvaged wood Creating a Realistic Beaver By Leah Goddard Combine carving, woodburning, and painting to make an adorable animal Sunken Greenman By Lora S. Irish “Reverse relief” design is an easy introduction to relief carving Carving a Doll By Janet Denton Cordell Learn to carve children’s faces by making a jointed doll Fun & Easy Flag pin By Steve Oliver Make this patriotic project in an afternoon Simple Sunflower By Dennis Zongker Practice basic carving techniques with this attractive project

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 78 Spring 2017

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 78 Spring 2017
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659824

The Spring 2017 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and projects for all skill levels. Meet the father/daughter team of Nairi & Larisa Safaryan, and see how they use an indescribable technique to create utterly unique art. Randall Stoner, a lifelong fan of fantasy novels, captures his favorite tales in wood. Ralph Beam shows how to build your own carver's frame that leaves both hands free for carving. A clever geometrical design and careful carving turn Bill Johnson's flat plate into a chip-carved optical illusion. Other projects include a textured panda cub, a folk art chess set, a comical elephant hanging hook, and a keepsake rose made from scrap wood. Discover new techniques for lino print blocks, low-relief portraits, coloring book patterns, and much more!

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 73 Holiday 2015

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 73 Holiday 2015
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659875

PATTERNS Cowboy Snowman By Gerald and Barb Sears Detailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowman A Chip-Carved Christmas By Bruce & Judy Nicholas Create a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornaments TECHNIQUES Victorian Father Christmas By John Zanzalari A Specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloom PROJECTS Customize This Santa By Dale Green Mix and match accessories or create a custom scene to personalize this Santa carving project Whistle a Holiday Tune By Don Swartz Cute Santa carving is also a functional whistle 2-in-1 Heart Pendant By T.J. Milligan Whittle this double pendant from one piece of wood Santa Sampler Plate By John Niggemeyer Combine a chip carving and relief to create a unique holiday decoration Carving a Hedgehog By Leah Goddard Adorable realistic critter can be carved in an afternoon Ice Skate Ornament By Keoma McCaffrey Add an unexpected embellishment to an easy power-carved ornament Chip-Carved Tea Box By Marty Leenhouts A unique way to store and serve a common beverage Card Holder Santa By Tom Borecki Simple design on an oversized clothespin makes a versatile project Nativity Ornaments By Janet Bolyard Relief-carved set tells the nativity story in four scenes Elves in the Trenches By Jim LeClaire Pay tribute to the folks who really do the work on Christmas Holiday Penguin Ornament By Bob Yancey Quick and easy ornament can be carved in a few hours A Snowy Ride By Floyd Rhadigan Carving the pieces to this scene will help while away the winter

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 80 Fall 2017

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 80 Fall 2017
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659808

The world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips, and step-by-step projects for all skill levels. In this issue we feature a fine selection of relief carving projects, from Bob Stadtlander’s tranquil standing blue heron to Carolea Hower’s two-sided Thanksgiving/Christmas ornament. Dylan Goodson reveals his tricks for creating the illusion of distance in relief landscapes, while Betty Padden explains her simple techniques for high-relief carving. Other popular carving methods are well represented too, from carving-in-the-round to caricature and chip carving. Leah Goddard shows how to create a magnificent bighorn ram bust using only five tools. Mike Pounders’s trick-or-treat witch makes an amusing addition to your Halloween decorations, while Marty Leenhouts’s welcoming house sign, carved from high density urethane, will stand up under the toughest weather conditions.

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 65 Holiday 2013

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 65 Holiday 2013
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659956

FEATURES Against the Grain By Mindy Kinsey Book and exhibition showcase unusual designs in wood Carving in Kenya By Bob Duncan African artist creates a successful business teaching others to carve Miniature Marvels By Kathleen Ryan Dalton Ghetti carves intricate designs in pencil graphite Roughouts & Kits By Bob Duncan Get to the fun part faster by starting with a pre-cut blank PROJECTS Carving a Snowman By Lori Dickie Turn a generic basswood shape into a charming snowman Making a Mouse in a Stocking Ornament By Leah Goddard Cute ornament shows off your attention to detail and realistic carving skills Playful Reindeer Ornament By Floyd Rhadigan Carve this quick and easy ornament for everyone on your list Folk-Art Napkin Rings By Jeff Pretz Carve and paint these colorful pieces in an afternoon Simple Folk-Art Santa By Mike Deiter Make a unique band-saw blank and complete the carving in a weekend Carving a Zebra By Moses Kirimi Kenyan carver created a stylized zebra Tramp Art Christmas Tree By Andy DiPace Simple seasonal design is quick and easy to carve Relief Carving a Traditional Ornament By Glenn Stewart Versatile design can be a pin or an ornament Whittling a Santa By Gayle Ihlenfeldt Use just knife to carve most of this holiday favorite Carving a Double Ball-in-Cage By Joseph A. Savarese Use hand tools to create a whimsical but exacting project Carving a Baby Shoe By Howard Hawrey Commemorate a birth or first Christmas with a unique version of a traditional gift Carving a Realistic Raccoon By Desiree Hajny Create a realistic piece by carving, woodburning, and painting

How-To Book of Christmas Carving

How-To Book of Christmas Carving
Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2023-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1637412754

·A collection of more than 40 all-time favorite Christmas carving projects from the last decade of Woodcarving Illustrated ·Features step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, insightful tips, and ready-to-use patterns ·Projects range across all carving styles and include original patterns for reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins, plus an entire Santa section ·Patterns and projects contributed by today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others

Easy Pumpkin Carving

Easy Pumpkin Carving
Author: Colleen Dorsey
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654946

• Fun guide to the classic Fall craft. • Priced to move at $4.99. • Eye-catching 12-unit clip strip display. • Covers both traditional and modern pumpkin carving techniques. • Ready-to-use pumpkin carving patterns. • Includes Dremel tool carving and etching methods.

Here Lies Hugh Glass

Here Lies Hugh Glass
Author: Jon T. Coleman
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2012-04-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429952954

In the summer of 1823, a grizzly bear mauled Hugh Glass. The animal ripped the trapper up, carving huge hunks from his body. Glass's fellows rushed to his aid and slew the bear, but Glass's injuries mocked their first aid. The expedition leader arranged for his funeral: two men would stay behind to bury the corpse when it finally stopped gurgling; the rest would move on. Alone in Indian country, the caretakers quickly lost their nerve. They fled, taking Glass's gun, knife, and ammunition with them. But Glass wouldn't die. He began crawling toward Fort Kiowa, hundreds of miles to the east, and as his speed picked up, so did his ire. The bastards who took his gear and left him to rot were going to pay. Here Lies Hugh Glass springs from this legend. The acclaimed historian Jon T. Coleman delves into the accounts left by Glass's contemporaries and the mythologizers who used his story to advance their literary and filmmaking careers. A spectacle of grit in the face of overwhelming odds, Glass sold copy and tickets. But he did much more. Through him, the grievances and frustrations of hired hunters in the early American West and the natural world they traversed and explored bled into the narrative of the nation. A marginal player who nonetheless sheds light on the terrifying drama of life on the frontier, Glass endures as a consummate survivor and a complex example of American manhood. Here Lies Hugh Glass, a vivid, often humorous portrait of a young nation and its growing pains, is a Western history like no other.

Japanese Netsuke

Japanese Netsuke
Author: Julia Hutt
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2003-08-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museum's fine collection, Japanese Netsuke examines these appealing, accessible, and often humorous works of art in the broadest possible context. In a text that is both comprehensive and entertaining, Julia Hutt traces the history of netsuke, showing how these highly collectible objects originated from belt hangings used by nomads along the Silk Road. The stunning color photographs reveal the full range of subjects portrayed--images of animals, birds, and sea creatures, portraits of dancers and demons, droll cameos of characters from everyday urban life, even a rare poetic evocation of landscape--and the high level of skill involved in their creation. The richness and diversity of the materials used, as well as the different sources of inspiration, are also discussed, providing an indispensable guide for collectors and all those interested in Japanese decorative arts.