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Carving Wood Sculpture & Pattern Guides


	Emotions In Wood The secrets to carving powerful and emotionally-charged faces are revealed in this innovative handbook. Step-by-step explanations demonstrate how to create unique spherical heads laden with a variety of moods and expressions, including soft smiles, laught ...read more Item Code: B3293 Price: $42.96 Quantity:
	The Complete Book of Woodcarving From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select ...read more Item Code: B3292 Price: $46.95 Quantity:
	Decorative Woodcarving: Accessories for the Home With the guiding words of a master carver like Fred Wilbur, any woodcarver can learn the techniques of architectural carving. In his newest book, Wilbur illustrates how to use historic ornamentation to accent items for the home, like classically carved bo ...read more Item Code: B3291 Price: $46.95 Quantity:
	Gunstock Carving: A Step-by-Step Guide to Engraving Rifles and Shotguns The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very popular with both hunters & crafters. Many hunters commission artists to carve an image replicating a successful hunt on their gun or rifle which is then displayed to commemorate their catch. This type of w ...read more Item Code: B3286 Price: $39.35 Quantity:
	Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons For any carver or crafter looking to create "something different," this gorgeous book offers the novel & romantic idea of a lovespoon -- a hand-carved symbol of love that has endured for centuries. Featuring three step-by-step projects & 15 original patte ...read more Item Code: B3290 Price: $46.95 Quantity:
	Carving Realistic Flowers in Wood: Morning Glory, Hibiscus, Rose This beginning-to-advanced-level carving book provides three projects designed to teach the carving skills needed to recreate any flower. Starting with a morning glory, this guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to carve & texture the flower & ide ...read more Item Code: B3279 Price: $36.50 Quantity:
	Carving On Turning This book from master carver Chris Pye illustrates how simple carved elements can beautify turned & woodworking projects. With expert tips & techniques that will exp& the crafting talents of anyone who enjoys working with wood, Pye provides all the carvin ...read more Item Code: B3289 Price: $46.95 Quantity:
	Wood Spirits and Green Men The 40 patterns included in this guide for carving green men & wood spirits out of wood are appropriate for carvers of all skill levels. A recent term for a loose archetype-usually the head of a man within nature or a man as part of nature-the green man c ...read more Item Code: B3283 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Carving Folk Art Figures: Patterns & Instructions for Angels, Moons, Santas, and More! Complete step-by-step carving and painting demonstrations for a folk-art Santa and a smiling Angel from Santa Carver of the Year, Shawn Cipa. Patterns and photographs for an additional 13 projects including Moon Man, Cupid Cat, Firewood Santa, and others ...read more Item Code: B3281 Price: $32.51 Quantity:
	Mammals: An Artistic Approach This classic book focuses on playful otters, graceful deer & stately bears. Find hair tract woodburning patterns, reference photos & anatomy charts, painting & finishing charts, & 18 detailed patterns. ...read more Item Code: B3282 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Whittling Twigs & Branches: Unique Birds, Flowers, Trees & More from Easy-to-Find Wood A knife and a little know-how is all you need to turn a twig into nature's earliest riser-the rooster! Woodcarver Chris Lubkemann shows you the deceptively simple techniques you'll need in this expanded version of his original self-published books, 'Carvi ...read more Item Code: B3288 Price: $22.95 Quantity:
	Realistic Dogs This advanced guide to carving & illustrating dogs demonstrates how to capture the unique personality found in a wide variety of dog breeds. Detailed tips for depicting long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs, & puppies are provided, including step-by-step in ...read more Item Code: B3284 Price: $36.40 Quantity:
	Carving Found Wood: Tips, Techniques & Inspirations from the Artists Woodworkers of all skill levels will find inspiration and practical advice in this collection of the wisdom of 30 expert woodcarvers who create their art exclusively from found materials. Each artist is highlighted through extensive interviews, beautiful ...read more Item Code: B3280 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Carving Hummingbirds Carving Hummingbirds This detailed guide includes techniques and tips for carving two hummingbird species: the ruby-throated hummingbird and the broad-tailed hummingbird. It includes anatomical information, step-by-step carving demonstrations, more than ...read more Item Code: B3300 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Celtic Woodcraft: Authentic Projects for Woodworkers Lots of good ideas from the long neglected area of Celtic art. Step by step instructions are included and the projects can all be made with a fairly basic range of tools. The projects include a Hand Mirror, Message Board, Lovespoons, Celtic Knotwork Borde ...read more Item Code: B3298 Price: $36.40 Quantity:
	Antique Style Duck Decoys "Contemporary Techniques to Carve and Paint in the folk Art Tradition". Chapters focus on all aspects of this art, from selecting the wood to cutting out the head and eyes and painting the decoy. Includes tips on selecting the color palette, blending pain ...read more Item Code: B3297 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	The Complete Guide to Chip Carving Wayne Barton presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft?s resurgence, & his technical knowledge, design skills, & ability to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid ...read more Item Code: B3296 Price: $36.40 Quantity:
	Chip Carver's Workbook: Teach Yourself with 7 Easy and Decorative Projects Chip carving-a style of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood from the project in a single piece-is introduced in this guide. Noted chip carver & teacher Dennis Moor presents the tools & techniques needed to replicate thi ...read more Item Code: B3287 Price: $32.95 Quantity:
	Carousel Animal Carving People know carousels are magical-& so is this timeless volume, now revised, all in color, & featuring br&-new photography. Guided by the country?s only professional director of a carousel animal carving school, even the first-time carver can capture the ...read more Item Code: B3295 Price: $36.40 Quantity:
	Wood Carving Basics As a traditional craft that's survived for centuries, wood carving is something just about anyone can master -- if you're willing to learn the basic skills. That's precisely what you'll find in this comprehensive volume from the guru of wood carving. From ...read more Item Code: B3294 Price: $39.50 Quantity:
	Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Whimsical Houses and Wood Spirits from Found Wood 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 & the best tools to use. A step-by-step carving project of a magical tree house is included along ...read more Item Code: B3278 Price: $32.51 Quantity:
	The Caricature Carvers Showcase Spotlighting the work & members of the exclusive carving club, The Caricature Carvers of America (CCA), this photo-illustrated history is a must-have for wood carvers & collectors alike. Perusing the guide's biographies & photos of America?s top caricatur ...read more Item Code: B3274 Price: $33.45 Quantity:
	Caricature Carving Expert Techiniques & 30 Favourite Projects Whether the goal is to create a whimsical figure or to brush up on basic carving skills, this assortment of caricature projects is reinforced with plenty of assuring guidance & abundant laughs. In this collection of the best caricature carving projects fr ...read more Item Code: B3273 Price: $33.45 Quantity:
	Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements Item Code: B3275 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	101 Artistic Relief Patterns Packed with patterns for small-scale projects ideal for beginning & intermediate crafters, this companion features original relief projects that stand alone beautifully or that can be easily incorporated into functional & decorative items in the home. The ...read more Item Code: B3285 Price: $39.35 Quantity:
	Bird Decoys of North America: Nature, History, and Art Bird Decoys of North America: Nature, History, and Art Bird decoys, which were first fashioned by Native American hunter-artists at least 1,500 years ago, are the only major folk art form to originate in North America. Today, decoys made during the heyda ...read more Item Code: B6100 Price: $49.95 Quantity:
	Making Wooden Fishing Lures Filled with fish-tested designs as well as carving and painting techniques, this guide provides instructions for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Exploring the science of catching fish?what colors and shapes fish are attracted to and how t ...read more Item Code: B3277 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Easy Carving Projects for Kids This how-to guide provides projects for children & teens interested in awakening their creativity by learning carving & woodworking skills. The book's 35 carving projects are organized by increasing complexity & are divided into three age-ranges. From a s ...read more Item Code: B3276 Price: $34.95 Quantity:
	Wildlife Carving in Relief Color photos of completed work and step-by-step instructions on how to carve a bison relief make this a treat for the serious woodcarver. Irish offers 32 patterns for other animals and discusses the special techniques needed to render fur, antlers and ani ...read more Item Code: B3272 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Beginning Woodcarving: Projects, Techniques, Tools A bumper collection of the best articles from Woodcrving magazine. This was originally published as two separate books, "Useful Techniques for Woodcarvers" and Woodcarving for Beginners". Over 50 articles covering everything from the importance of light t ...read more Item Code: B3270 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Little Book of Whittling, The Fun projects that can be made with a pocket knife and some twigs. A great way to learn woodcarvng and a great way to relax on the porch or campsite, or even in the workshop. ...read more Item Code: B3266 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Art of Chainsaw Carving Includes 15 profiles of today's finest chainsaw craftsman, photos of their commissioned work, and an easy-to-follow, step-by-step project on how to carve your own chair. ...read more Item Code: B3265 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Victorian Fret-Work and Wood Carving: Patterns and Instructions Reprinted from the 1877 ed., this is a practical guide of timeless information featuring 67 designs for creating monograms, inscriptions, florals, vines, animal forms, and more. Contains advice on enlarging and reducing patterns, damage repair, selecting ...read more Item Code: B3264 Price: $22.95 Quantity:
	Figureheads and Ship Carving This is a concise but comprehensive history of figureheads and ship carvings that covers the period from ancient Egypt to the present. The emphasis is on the great period of decoration between the late sixteenth century and the end of the age of sail. Als ...read more Item Code: B3263 Price: $64.96 Quantity:
	Relief Carving in Wood Pye is a professional carver and here presents a course on relief woodcarving. He uses one design, a fish, and explains exactly what he is doing, why he is doing it, every step of the way. Pye discusses tools, wood, the workplace, and what to do if things ...read more Item Code: B3262 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Wood Carving Projects and Techniques This compilation of fascinating articles from Woodcarving magazine combines sound technical advice with inspirational projects. Renowned woodcarving author Chris Pye takes the reader through all the practical information to achieve some great results. Wit ...read more Item Code: B3261 Price: $43.75 Quantity:
	Art of Whittling, The Reprint of the 1930s classic, with updated colour wash on the original line drawings. One of the earliest guides to traditional whittling, this reprint of a 1930s classic preserves all of the original projects and text and adds updated drawings for the c ...read more Item Code: B3259 Price: $19.95 Quantity:
	Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition An instruction manual for sculptors, artists, and woodcarvers who want to learn from master carvers in the style of the classic European bust, this guide includes detailed instructions on creating models, step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow patterns ...read more Item Code: B3258 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Easy Woodcarving Beginner carvers are presented with jargon-free instructions for eight skill-building projects in this copiously illustrated guide to carving in the round without a bandsaw. An introductory section acquaints novices with the art of carving and includes in ...read more Item Code: B3257 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Carving for Kids Get children started in a hobby that will give a lifetime's satisfaction. Projects are graded for difficulty, and safety issues well covered. The simple and beautiful art of woodcarving is adapted for children of all ages in this introduction to coaxing ...read more Item Code: B3256 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Carved Gifts for all Occasions Packed with 100 projects for all occasions - jewellery, walking sticks, boxes, ornaments and more. Will keep a woodcarver busy for years. ...read more Item Code: B3255 Price: $34.95 Quantity:
	Woodcarving Made Easy Woodcarving need not be difficult. The nine projects in this book have been specially designed to provide an easy introduction to the subject, and require no previous experience or artistic ability. All you need is patience, and the desire to succeed. The ...read more Item Code: B3250 Price: $34.95 Quantity:
	Carving The Human Figure Onians is the senior woodcarving tutor at the City and Guilds of London Art School, where, since 1978, he has been teaching courses in carving. Five chapters deal with carving various parts of the body. Clay modeling is used to graphically demonstrate how ...read more Item Code: B3214 Price: $34.95 Quantity:
	Carving Classical Styles In Wood A companion volume to Wilbur's 'Carving Architectural Detail in Wood'. Explores the evolution of classical design. Join an expert craftsman on a full-color journey to see how classical motifs evolved through the Greek, Roman, Romanesque, Renaissance, and ...read more Item Code: B3242 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Art Of Ian Norbury, The, S/C The paperback version of this outstanding carver and sculptor's work. This gallery of carvings features the work of Ian Norbury, one of the world's leading sculptors, whose innovative style incorporates materials including mixed timber, colored wood, meta ...read more Item Code: B3241 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Woodcarving Book 1 : Basic Techniques IAN NORBURY is without a doubt one of the leading woodcarvers in the world. The trade press have called him perhaps Britain?s most talented carver & one of this country?s premier woodcarvers and recently one of the world?s most talented woodsculptors. Whe ...read more Item Code: B3232 Price: $34.95 Quantity:
	Woodcarving Tools Materials & Equipment - Vol 1 All about tools, selecting, sharpening, and maintaining. From classic chisels and gouges to power tools like the band saw, arbortech, flexible shafts, and others. Understand what makes a quality blade; how tangs function, ways of making, fitting, and remo ...read more Item Code: B3212 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Chip Carving Design & Pattern Sourcebook Woodcarving is one of the more diverse areas of woodworking, and this title shows some of the possibilities. Barton needs no introduction, as he is among the best-known carvers in the world. In Chip Carving, he offers numerous patterns as well as brief ad ...read more Item Code: B3223 Price: $29.95 Quantity:
	Carving Architectural Detail in Wood: The Classical Tradition The first of its kind - a thorough primer for woodworkers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to achieve it. This is an excellent book and is replete with colour photos & diagrams. It covers everything with step-by-st ...read more Item Code: B3209 Price: $39.95 Quantity:
	Woodcarving Tools Materials & Equipment - Vol 2 Now you're ready to carve but first some information on wood itself. Information on hard and soft wood and the conversion and seasoning of wood. How to deal with defects and woodworms. Grain, hardness, figure, texture, and durability: recognize those elem ...read more Item Code: B3213 Price: $39.95 Quantity: