Carving the Little Guys

Carving the Little Guys
Author: Keith Randich
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160765900X

· A skill-building practice exercise perfect for beginning woodcarvers to learn how to caricature carve small figures · Provides step-by-step instructions and helpful color photographs · Features exert tips and techniques that are essential for beginning carvers · Includes guidance on adding faces, ears, hats, hands and feet Finishing & painting your Little Guy Basics of wood, knives, honing, and safety

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures
Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Wood-carved figurines
ISBN: 9781565238589

In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.

Carving Animal Caricatures

Carving Animal Caricatures
Author: Elma Waltner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2012-02-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486228134

Specific instructions, photographs, and angle sketches for 24 projects — from Bolivar Bull through Casper Camel to Sammy Stegosaurus. Only simplest tools and materials used. 94 illustrations. "Excellent for the beginner." — National Carvers Museum Review. "Both beginning and experienced woodcarvers will enjoy this book." — Workbench.

Whittling Little Folk

Whittling Little Folk
Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565235182

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.

Woodcarving Country Folk

Woodcarving Country Folk
Author: Mike Shipley
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565232860

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.

Carving Small Characters in Wood

Carving Small Characters in Wood
Author: Jack Price
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607657104

· Learn simple techniques to carve mini characters in wood that can fit in an old film tube · Teaches the wood carving basics, then progresses into more challenging and detailed chapters · Contains step-by-step directions and photography for carving various facial features, body parts, clothes, and more · Written by well-respected carver who specializes in compact figures, Jack Price · Author of Carving Compact Characters and 50 Character Patterns for Woodcarvers

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.

Carving Cypress Knees

Carving Cypress Knees
Author: Carole Jean Boyd
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565232716

Noted carvers and authors Carole Jean Boyd and Jack A. Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.

Carving Characters

Carving Characters
Author: Jim Maxwell
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1994-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565230354

This entertaining and instructional book is sure to provide hours of enjoyment. Includes twelve patterns based on the history of the Missouri foothills, carving instructions, and selection tips for tools and wood

Carving Fantasy Creatures

Carving Fantasy Creatures
Author: Floyd Rhadigan
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565236097

"Woodcarving Illustrated Books"--Front cover.