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Books on Carving
NEW Steve Bisco, STONE CARVING FOR THE HOME & GARDEN Ref: 19883

You may not have considered the ancient art of stone carving to be something that can be practised as a hobby but assume it is the territory of stone masons and sculptors undertaking intricate work on a grand scale. This inspiring book introduces the medium of stone to the hobby carver as an accessible and rewarding pastime without having to undertake a stone mason’s apprenticeship or tackle heavy and unwieldy materials and equipment. Based mainly on the period styles of carving found in historic buildings and ancient ruins, the projects are a mix of decorative and sculptural objects on a practical and manageable scale that can be easily displayed in the home or garden. Each project is presented in a clear step-by-step format and includes some historical context for the style of the piece along with a handy pattern to trace and scale to size. An introductory section includes comprehensive information on stone-carving tools, different types of stone, how to handle stone, the basics of stone carving and information on periods and styles of carving. 


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NEW Steve Bisco, STONE CARVING FOR THE HOME & GARDEN

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NEW WOOD SPIRITS AND GREEN MEN Ref: CHT12737

Tips, techniques, illustrations and a full-colour photo gallery provide the information and inspiration to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon - regardless of what medium you select.  


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NEW WOOD SPIRITS AND GREEN MEN

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NEW Wayne Barton, CHIP CARVING Ref: CHT15462

Chip carving offers so many choices—and this bounty of patterns was specifically chosen to provide carvers with experience in many styles, including lettering, signs, geometrics designs, positive-image, and free-form work. The projects feature more than 125 different ornamental plates, boxes, wall plaques, cabinets, chair backs, house numbers, lamp bases, lap desks, and other creations. New to this edition: a lettering chart for readers to trace and then carve. To make things even easier, you use only the two most readily available knife blades (W.B. Premier No. 1 and No. 2) and the most versatile, workable woods (basswood and butternut). 


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NEW Wayne Barton, CHIP CARVING

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NEW Cyndi Joslyn, EASY WOODCARVING Ref: CHT14333

Simple Techniques for Carving & Painting Wood with hundreds of color photos and easy-to-use patterns, Easy Woodcarving is the step-by-step guide for beginner carvers. No previous carving knowledge is needed. Anyone can learn the basics of carving with the easy-to-follow skill-building exercises, clearly defined terms, and the informative chapter on choosing tools and selecting wood. New carvers will discover just how "easy" this craft can be! 


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NEW Cyndi Joslyn, EASY WOODCARVING

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NEW BEGINNING WOODCARVING Ref: CHT11239

A bumper collection of articles from the pages of 'Woodcarving' magazine covering the essential techniques the novice woodcarver will need to make good progress in levels of confidence and in expertise. Previously published as Woodcarving Techniques for Beginners and Useful Techniques for Woodcarvers. 


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NEW BEGINNING WOODCARVING

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NEW Chip Carver's Workbook Ref: CHT12734

Outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing on the techniques for decorating household items and creating pieces in a variety of designs. 


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NEW Chip Carver's Workbook

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NEW STICKMAKING HANDBOOK Ref: CHT17603

This handbook based on the 2007 revised edition will also become an essential guide for those interested in learning the processes and techniques involved with the manufacture of a range of traditional sticks, outlining the processes in a clear, straightforward manner and using a wealth of diagrams and photographs. It also contains valuable, up-to-date information on where to source the raw materials for stickmaking, how to find, cut and season wood and where to locate materials such as ram and buffalo horn. This book is equally accessible to stick enthusiasts, amateur craftsmen and experianced professionals alike.
 


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NEW STICKMAKING HANDBOOK

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Lora S Irish, RELIEF CARVING - WOOD SPIRITS Ref: 16897

The definitive guide for learning relief carving. From transferring the pattern to preparing the wood and making the cuts, every element of the carving process is carefully illustrated and clearly explained. In carving a legendary wood spirit, a beginner will learn about tools and how to use them, how to create realistic eyes, noses, and other facial features, and how to add the element of texture.

Pages: 128
Photographs: 275 photographs 


Price: £11.99
Lora S Irish, RELIEF CARVING - WOOD SPIRITS

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Lora S Irish, WILDLIFE CARVING IN RELIEF Ref: 18300

Within the pages of this convenient source, woodworkers will learn the art of relief carving, which gives the illusion of depth, through projects on wild creatures. An in-depth introduction teaches novice carvers basic techniques, such as choosing wood and transferring a pattern while intermediate and experienced carvers will appreciate a section devoted to advanced techniques, such as undercutting for depth and creating free-floating areas within a carving. Step-by-step line drawings are included for each project, with shaded patterns illustrating depth and shadow. Genre-specific techniques for wildlife creatures are given exclusive study in this resource and include difficult detailing elements such as creating facial features, and texturing fur, hai, and feathers. More than 60 patterns, including 15 new projects for creating fighting buck, mule deer, elk and fish, will provide skilled hands with many new challenges. Additionally, woodcarvers will learn how to add finishing details to their projects with woodburning, Danish oil, and paint. 


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Lora S Irish, WILDLIFE CARVING IN RELIEF

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Rich Rousseau, MAKING WOODEN FISHING LURES Ref: 18805

Making a usable fishing lure from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving or collecting. Award-winning carver and fishing enthusiast Rich Rousseau shares his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Divided into three main chapters this covers everything from what to know about choosing the right wood, types of lures, extra options to add to a lure, how to dress a hook and full-sized bonus patterns to help develop skills. Along with the wonderful lures that can be made by hand, there is a full-colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Rousseau's love of lure making and fishing in general is evident in the Fun Fish Facts and entertaining stories that are littered throughout. 


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Rich Rousseau, MAKING WOODEN FISHING LURES

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Frank Wilson, CARVING NATURE - Wildlife Studies in Wood Ref: 10564

Nature and wildlife subjects are perennially popular with woodcarvers and this delightful book presents a total of 17 projects, all suitable for those with a little experience. Frank Fox-Wilson also gives advice on tools and techniques. Projects include butterflies, waves, a tree frog and a turtle. 


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Frank Wilson, CARVING NATURE - Wildlife Studies in Wood

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CARVING BEASTS & BIRDS Ref: 10545

Published by Woodcarving Magazine

Full-colour photographs and numerous diagrams illustrate each project from multiple angles (including final form on mountings), and helpful tips are offered on getting the results you want. Projects include mare and foal, humpback whale, leaping dolphin, bison, prairie dog, swans, and 25 more. In addition, interviews with famous carvers explain how they approach their craft. 


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CARVING BEASTS & BIRDS

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Chris Pye, CARVING ON TURNING Ref: 10547

This book originally arose for a series of articles written by Chris in Woodturning magazine and as such was aimed more at turners.

However, 2 points: First, there is no such thing as "carving for turners". There is just the carving, and you can apply it to a curved surface as readily as a flat one. Second, this book contains a good overview of many basic carving techniques and can be studied for these alone, independent of turning.

Discover how simple decorative marks, through to advanced carving and shaping techniques, can enhance your turned objects and add an element of artistry. 


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Chris Pye, CARVING ON TURNING

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CELTIC CARVED LOVESPOONS. Sharon Littley Ref: 11402
Published by GMC.

Step-by-step instructions on recreating traditional Celtic symbols and what they mean. A portfolio of 30 patterns is included. Tools, tips on wood, construction and finishing. Superb examples of finished lovespoons are shown

ISBN 1861082398

276 x 210 mm. 160 pp. 155 photographs and 25 b&w drawings. Paperback. 


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CELTIC CARVED LOVESPOONS. Sharon Littley

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NEW Reinhold Budeker, CREATIVE WOODCARVING FOR BEGINNERS Ref: 19124

Woodcarving is a time-honoured art and here is the definitive beginner’s guide to this traditional craft, from carving with a pocket knife to sculpting with chisels and mallets. Starting with a detailed course in techniques such as chip carving, relief carving and sculptural carving, it goes on to offer detailed plans, templates and instructions for 50 projects, from distinctive front-door house numbers to a spectacular fire-breathing dragon. Every step is thoroughly illustrated with photos, right up to applying finishes such as paint, varnish, burning, or oiling. 


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NEW Reinhold Budeker, CREATIVE WOODCARVING FOR BEGINNERS

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NEW Kathy Wise, INTARSIA WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS Ref: 18299

Learning the art of intarsia has never been easier thanks to celebrated intarsia artist and instructor Kathy Wise. With more than 40 skill building lessons, Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners takes the reader on a journey from the concepts and basics of working with an intarsia pattern, cutting, sanding, gluing, creating a backer board and finishing, to techniques that will take a project to the next level, such as staining, shims, overlays, laminations, wood burning and carving texture. With the projects divided into beginner, intermediate beginner and advanced beginner, this easy to follow book includes step-by-step instructions, over 20 patterns with reference photographs, material lists and tips and hints. Kathy's progressive teaching style offers something for anyone working with inlaid wood. The lessons not only cover the basics, but also describe details to look out for like the nuances of working with multiple shades of wood or the best way to create colour breaks. This book offers valuable lessons that will be referenced again and again as a love of intarsia is discovered. 


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NEW Kathy Wise, INTARSIA WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS

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NEW POWER CARVING MANUAL Ref: 18302

Published by the Editors of Woodcarving

Featuring 16 projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated, crafters will learn all about the various benefits of carving with power tools and how to master this technique. Additional information about power units, hand pieces, carving burs, materials shopping and maintenance advice, as well as the particular techniques associated with each type of tool is included. Additional lessons are given on detailing more intricate pieces, such as bird feathers and animal fur. Illuminated by colour photography, each project includes step-by-step instructions and original pattern designs for a black bear, an oak leaf pin, a buck with antlers, an assortment of birds, a house sign, a folk art Santa Claus, and an engraved gunstock. The popular wood artists that contributed projects to this resource include Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Ed Priby and Bill Janney. 


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NEW POWER CARVING MANUAL

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NEW Peter Benson, THE ART OF CARVING NETSUKE Ref: 18260

A new title on the intricate skill of creating Japanese Netsuke, traditionally created for practical reasons (to secure a valuables pouch to the sash of Japanese garments), yet now highly collectible works of art. Concise, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by numerous colour photographs taking the reader through a wide range of projects. This will inspire carvers of all abilities, from the relative beginner to the experienced and dedicated carver to create their own superb, miniature carvings reflecting Japanese tradition. 


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NEW Peter Benson, THE ART OF CARVING NETSUKE

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NEW Steve Bisco, TWENTY DECORATIVE WOODCARVING PROJECTS IN PERIOD STYLE Ref: 18198

This wonderful collection of inspirational period carving projects ranges from the quick and simple to the long and complex, so caters for hobby carvers of all abilities. The new carver can start with the simplest project and, over a period of time, work through to the intermediate and advanced levels, while experienced carvers will find pieces to challenge and engage them. Each project is designed to capture the spirit and style of a particular period throughout history and at the end of each project readers will have developed new skills, gained an understanding of another style, and created a carving to proudly display in their home. Projects each have an introduction, setting it in historical context, a tracing pattern, an inspirational picture of the finished carving and comprehensive, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs. 


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NEW Steve Bisco, TWENTY DECORATIVE WOODCARVING PROJECTS IN PERIOD STYLE

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Chriss Lubkermann, THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHITTLING Ref: 12931

The Little Book of Whittling is idea for beginners looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend their time. With easy to follow how-to instructions that will help woodcrafters become accomplished in this art. It will teach you how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.
 


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Chriss Lubkermann, THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHITTLING

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Lora S. Irish, CLASSIC CARVING PATTERNS Ref: CHT0118

100s of patterns and shapes: line, triangular, square, rectangular, circular, oval, S-curve, mirror image and free-form designs. This should be the second purchase, after a basic instruction manual, for any amateur wood carver. 


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Lora S. Irish, CLASSIC CARVING PATTERNS

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Chris Pye, ELEMENTS OF WOODCARVING Ref: CHT0106

Chris has re-written the magazine articles on which this book is based and added new material for an entirely different and fresh context.

All questions and considerations about woodcarving fall into 3 three 'elements': design, material and technique. You'll gain a key to analysing your work and progress, and begin to carve more competently and with more confidence, through an increased awareness of these themes.

The ten projects in this book are lessons in the art and practice of woodcarving. In each case the whole process is described in detail, from the initial idea to the finished work. 


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Chris Pye, ELEMENTS OF WOODCARVING

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Andrew Jones and Clive George, STICKMAKING A Complete Course Ref: CHT0103

A complete introduction to making traditional walking sticks. Twenty-two projects are given along with ideas for sourcing and seasoning of woods, the techniques of shaping, carving, shanking and colouring handles for a wide range of sticks. 


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Andrew Jones and Clive George, STICKMAKING A Complete Course

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Dick Onians, CARVING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Studies in Wood and Stone Ref: CHT0107

The author offers a thorough grounding in the wood and stone sculpture of both the male and the female figure. He explains the basics of anatomy and uses clay modelling to demonstrate how bones, muscles and fat contribute to shape. Excellent colour anatomical photographs accompany. Other chapters deal with the head, torso, knees, feet, hand and arm, the whole figure, the draped figure, stylised figure and the relief figure. 


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Dick Onians, CARVING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Studies in Wood and Stone

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Dick Onians, ESSENTIAL WOODCARVING TECHNIQUES Ref: 10752

A comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques and styles and woods for the serious woodcarver. Starting with the first cuts of chip carving, through carved mouldings, foliage, linenfold, objects in high relief, carving in the round, bowl carving, the human figure, stylizing the figure, the abstract, and incised lettering. A complete course for the beginner. 


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Dick Onians, ESSENTIAL WOODCARVING TECHNIQUES

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Chris Pye, LETTERCARVING IN WOOD. A Practical Course Ref: CHT0105

The first comprehensive guide to this subject to be published in a single volume. What makes this book truly different, and worthwhile, is that, at its heart, is a well-tried, structured course. Work through the progressive series of exercises and you will end with a strong grounding in lettercarving skills, in several styles of lettering.

Besides the fascination of lettering in its own right, there are the bonuses that such tool skills transfer to your other carving and are readily marketable.
 


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Chris Pye, LETTERCARVING IN WOOD. A Practical Course

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Chris Pye, RELIEF CARVING IN WOOD A Practical Introduction Ref: CHT0109

A carving tutorial. Rather than providing a large number of projects, Chris walks the reader through one design in detail. Introductory chapters on tools, design and techniques lead on to the process of carving in both low and high relief.

Each stage is illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, and the book answers many of the questions that beginners may ask.
 


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Chris Pye, RELIEF CARVING IN WOOD A Practical Introduction

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Chris Pye, WOOD CARVING. Projects and Techniques Ref: CHT9306

Chris compiled and rewrote these articles from Woodcarving magazine, reviewing the fundamentals of the craft and addressing carvers of all skill levels.

He guides you every step of the way, taking you through each project from concept to completion. Chris pays special attention to the V-tool, which suffers from a reputation for being difficult to use; instructs carvers on sharpening tools properly; choosing wood; applying a variety of finishes, and work with gold leaf. 


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Chris Pye, WOOD CARVING. Projects and Techniques

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Chris Pye, WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Vol 1 Ref: CHT0112

This first volume deals with the selection, sharpening and maintenance of woodcarving tools. Truly sharp edges are essential for effective carving and Chris Pye's detailed instructions and clear illustrations show how the right results can be achieved every time.

Though the emphasis is on traditional chisels and gouges, Chris considers the use of power and ancillary tools, such as mallets, abrading tools, knives, punches and scratch stocks in detail. 


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Chris Pye, WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Vol 1

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Chris Pye, WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Vol 2 Ref: CHT0111

In this second volume, Chris covers m any subjects of vital importance to the woodcarver, from the preparatory work of drawing and modelling to the many different finishes that can be applied to the completed carving.

Chris describes in detail methods of holding your work safely, with plans for several useful appliances that readers can make themselves. There is also a section on wood itself, and how to make the most of its many contradictory qualities. 


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Chris Pye, WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Vol 2

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Fred Wilbur, CARVING ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL IN WOOD Ref: CHT0104

A thorough primer of classical design for carvers, restorers and cabinet makers. Deals step-by-step with the elements of classical design and then with the practicalities of carving enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals. 


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Fred Wilbur, CARVING ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL IN WOOD

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