Carving in the Round

Carving in the Round
Author: Andrew Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781621130086

"Carving in the Round takes readers on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity, and technical knowledge in wood carving"--

Learn to Carve in the Round

Learn to Carve in the Round
Author: Andrew Thomas
Publisher: GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2015-07-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 186108742X

This inspirational and informative book is designed to take the reader on a journey to develop their understanding of form, design, artistic creativity and technical knowledge in woodcarving. Seven innovative projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, introduce and build on important techniques for the reader to learn, practise and adopt. By working through the projects, the reader will become independent, enabling them to plan, design and accomplish their own ideas of form in three dimension. Each of the projects includes scale designs for the reader to use, guidance on what woods to select, a list of the necessary tools, a difficulty level rating, approximately how long it will take to complete and what skills will be learnt from making it. The reader is then taken through the carving procedure with clear step-by-step instructions on how to approach the form and details. Advice is offered on what type of finish to use, and finally the design of base onto which the sculptures can be mounted. The projects include abstract studies and real-life studies, aiding the reader in their exploration of the different art forms that can be created in the medium. Projects include:Wave, Fossil Form, Cat, Female Torso, Swan, Emperor Penguin, Humpback Whale.

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual
Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654105

· A complete guide for beginner woodcarvers to learn everything they need to know to be successful in the craft · Provides essential lessons, from safe tool handling tips and choosing wood to making cuts and executing a variety of techniques · Features step-by-step instructions for a number of motifs as well as 3 complete woodcarving projects · Written by internationally acclaimed master carver Chris Pye

Carving Faces Workbook

Carving Faces Workbook
Author: Harold Enlow
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607651203

· Learn how to carve realistic faces in wood from America’s leading caricature carver, Harold Enlow · Provides expert woodcarving tips and techniques for carving a female face, a cowboy face, a Santa face, and more · Also includes expert instruction on how to achieve detailed eyes, lips, noses, hair, and ears · Offers step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography throughout for complete guidance

The Complete Book of Woodcarving

The Complete Book of Woodcarving
Author: Everett Ellenwood
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 854
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607650967

Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.

The Complete Guide to Chip Carving

The Complete Guide to Chip Carving
Author: Wayne Barton
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402741289

Full-color, illustrated instructions for learning chip carving, showing how to create borders, rosettes, and lettering.

Quick and Cute Carving Projects

Quick and Cute Carving Projects
Author: Lori Dickie
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565239074

Learn the basics of caricature carving with quick and easy first-time projects that use just blank basswood "eggs" and a few simple cuts. Includes clear woodcarving and painting instructions, color photographs, step-by-step projects, and ready-to-use patterns.

Relief Carving Workshop

Relief Carving Workshop
Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: 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!

Wood Carving Basics

Wood Carving Basics
Author: David Sabol
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781561588886

Book of projects designed to give beginners the experience of work in a wide number of carving styles.

Carving on Turning

Carving on Turning
Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565234048

This one-of-a-kind book from master carver Chris Pye illustrates how simple carved elements can beautify turned and woodworking projects. With expert tips and techniques that will expand your crafting talents, Pye provides all the carving basics needed to add lettering, decorative marks, piercing, and relief carving to bowls, plates, furniture, and so much more.