Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark
Author: Jack A. Williams
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607658992

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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.

Carving Woodspirits: the Basics

Carving Woodspirits: the Basics
Author: Susan Hendrix
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780989907019

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Carving Woodspirits: The Basics is A Complete Step-By-Step Guide for Carving Faces in Wood. In this book you will learn basic woodcarving fundamentals including, tool selection, safety, best woods to carve, how to sharpen carving tools, how to apply finish to a project, and how to make basic woodcarving cuts. The main body of the book covers in great detail how to carve a woodspirit face. Beginner carvers will appreciate that only 3 commonly used tools are required to complete the project. The concepts and techniques learned in Carving Woodspirits: The Basics can easily be applied to other face carving projects. Authors Susan Hendrix and PJ Peery have been teaching woodcarvers for over 20 years and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Tips, tricks, and techniques from these many years of experience are clearly explained to help shorted the learning curve and will provide a foundation for newer carvers. This truly is the best first book and best first project for a woodcarver.

Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition

Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition
Author: Chris Lubkemann
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607655438

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Whittle away the hours! Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook features 18 step-by-step whittling projects for knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, flowers, and more. Also includes chapters on proper whittling tools and materials, what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

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

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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.

The Door in the Tree

The Door in the Tree
Author: William Corlett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Good and evil
ISBN: 0743410025

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Thirteen-year-old William Constant and his two younger sisters have come to ancient, mysterious Golden House in Wales for the holidays where a sister is drawn to an ancient yew tree and discovers a door.

Woodturning Wizardry

Woodturning Wizardry
Author: David Springett
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2005
Genre: Turning (Lathe work)
ISBN: 9781861084224

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A bestseller when it was first published in 1993, Woodturning Wizardry has been thoroughly revised for this new edition, with colour photography throughout. Stunning new 3-D illustrations show cutaway views of the work in progress, thus making the instructions even easier to follow than before. Spheres within spheres, stars within cubes and delicate lattices with no apparent means of support - this book shows you how to turn basic woodturning skills into wizardry. Colour photography throughout and stunning 3D illustrations of the work in progress make these instructions very easy to follow. Thoroughly revised and sure to loose the magic from your fingertips!

Bark Carving

Bark Carving
Author: Gen Jansen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Bark
ISBN: 9781890746520

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Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements

Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements
Author: Tony Kubalak
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781933502328

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Presenting 10 projects -- from shaping the surface through layout to rough carving and detailed carving -- this guide explains the process of carving authentic motifs found on the most treasured pieces of 18th-century American furniture. Written with a two-pronged approach, the book first emphasises that these are learned skills and offers guidance while, secondly, providing all the complex details that serious carvers need to reproduce each element with confidence. Selected for their importance and popularity on museum-quality pieces, projects include the cabriole leg, Philadelphia-style ball and claw foot, carved foliage on knee, Philadelphia rosette, and Newport flame finial, among others.

Wood Spirits and Green Men

Wood Spirits and Green Men
Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565238565

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The ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, with 2 step-by-step demonstrations, 40 ready-to-use patterns, and an inspiring photo gallery.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving

Extreme Pumpkin Carving
Author: Vic Hood
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565232136

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A new twist on classic holiday tradition: Learn to carve three-dimensional faces and scenes in pumpkins using tools as simple as kitchen knives or as complex as gouges and chisels. This is a perfect book for woodcarvers who are looking for new and inexpensive ways to celebrate Halloween. Its also a great book for Halloween aficionados who are looking for a new way to have the best pumpkin carvings on the block.