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Author
Publisher
Blue Hills Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Art Of Chip Carving is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to one of the world's most ancient and widely practiced forms of woodcarving. Anyone, from the completely inexperienced beginner to the veteran craftsperson, can learn to use simple, inexpensive tools and techniques to carve striking decorative designs in wood. Chip carving is an especially good introduction to working wood for the inexperienced because of its low cost-of-entry, and...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Norwegian Wood meets How to Tie a Tie in this irresistible gift for DIY enthusiasts. Using just a tool or two (a pocketknife and a gouge), readers will learn how to whittle 12 small objects and utensils, from a coffee spoon to a pair of dice, that take just a few hours to finish--and in the process carve out a little peace and quiet for themselves. Carve is an accessible guide to a hobby made for unplugging and connecting with the outdoors. Beautiful...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, ax-based furniture making, turning, and weaving. With green woodworking there's no need for costly materials and machinery. All you need to begin crafting is a log, an ax, and a hand knife. Starting with selecting and splitting your very first log, let Woodcraft show you all the techniques...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate guide to whittling quick and quirky caricature projects! Get started in caricature carving with this collection of beginner-friendly whittling projects and just one knife! An excellent way to try your hand at carving adorable caricatures and learn how to capture personality and expressive elements within your caricature carvings--from exaggerated facial features to whimsical googly eyes--Quick Whittles offers 16 unique and portable projects...
Author
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
After a clear explanation of the elements and principles of classical design, we are shown how to carve a wide range of enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals. methods of holding and setting out the work are discussed in detail, and the carving process is thoroughly illustrated with step-by-step photographs.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The simple, ordinary spoon is part of our everyday lives, from stirring our first cup of coffee to the long slurp of soup poured with a ladle to scraping the last bit of pudding from the bowl. Barn the Spoon is a master craftsman in the rarified art of spoon carving and a thoughtful proponent of the new wood culture renaissance. His love, care, and passion for wooden spoons is genuine and infectious. In Spoon he brings unparalleled color and character...
Author
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The Whittling Handbook is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like.
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