Kategoria BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies >> Carving

Enter the fascinating world of spoon carving, and make beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some basic tools. 45 ready-to-use patterns offer dozens of mix-and-match designs for both beginning and experienced carvers. A colorful photo gallery shows a gorgeous selection of finished spoons, and an introduction to Welsh and Scandinavian spoon carving traditions provides a rich context for this historical craft.

A good knife is all you need to start whittling. Whether you're in front of a campfire or waiting for a bus, whittling is the creative way to unwind and have fun In this book, world-famous whittler Chris Lubkemann shows you how to carve useful and whimsical objects with nothing more than an Original Swiss Army(R) Knife, a twig, and a few minutes of time. Learn to choose your wood, sharpen your blade, and control your knife, with dozens of easy step-by-step projects. Published in collaboration with Victorinox(R) AG, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife.

Fluid, elegant and unique, Lois Keener Ventura's boxes elevate woodworking to a contemporary art form. You can capture the same effects in your own work following this guide's step-by-step band saw techniques.

Whether you want to recreate these boxes as they appear or add your own distinctive variations, this book provides the instruction and inspiration you need. From cutting to finishing, this book provides patterns, photos and clear directions that make every step easy to achieve with basic tools and materials.

Projects begin simply and progress into more elaborate designs,...

Discover the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. These super-short projects are perfect for learning basic caricature carving skills. With friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you'll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more.

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The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a "must-have" reference for every power carver. Improved performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20 years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents 22 all-time favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts. If you've been thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse...

Join internationally recognized woodcarver Harley Refsal as he shows how to carve charming caricatures in the traditional flat-plane style. Once you try it you ll be hooked by this distinctive style of figure carving, in which large flat areas called planes are deliberately left intact. There s no smoothing, rounding, sculpting, or sanding here. Each simple finished piece merely implies detail and says more by carving less. Discover how to carve and paint both a humorous folksy character and a colorful toy horse, with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. Carving Flat-Plane Style...