CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Carving Books

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. With clear instructions and vivid color photographs, Al Streetman takes woodcarvers through all the steps necessary to release a wood spirit from a cypress knee. Using the shapes suggested by the forms of the knees themselves, Al carves both a complete Santa figure and a Santa ornament as the central projects of the book. Also included are a listing of tools used in the projects, directions for painting and antiquing the completed carvings, and a color gallery featuring additi... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft. 8 1/2" x 11. Internationally known carver Pete LeClair turns his attention to the caricature bust. This classic form lends itself to wonderful interpretations, but is also a great way to learn more about caricature carving. Pete shares a great number of techniques and secrets in this volume, paying attention, as always, to the minute details that make the difference between a good carving and a great carving. Every step is illustrated with a color photograph and a clear explanation. Patterns and... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This book grows out of many requests we have received for animal carving books in general, and for Tom Wolfe animals in particular. His raccoons and hounds have graced the pages of his previous books. His bears, in their original form and as reproductions, have found their way into the hearts of people across the nation. Beginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine Tom creates a menagerie of characters. Bunnies and bears are the epitome of "cuddly," and ar... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pa:: Schiffer Publishing. Fine; A bright fine copy in glossy wrappers!. 1995. 1st Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0887408605. 64 p.; Oversize. A Schiffer Book For Woodcarvers. Text & Step-By-Step Color Photography by Douglas Congdon-Martin. ... more information

Offered by Caterwaul Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Taunton, 1986 Fine woodworking series. 40 articles : Basic tools, linenfold carving, incised lettering, fancy raised panels, wildlife carving, chainsaw carving and much more.. Soft Cover. Very Good. ... more information

Offered by Astley Book Farm (Warwickshire, United Kingdom) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The first comprehensive book for carvers of aquatic animals! It includes practical tips for carvers as well as the anatomic and behavioral information vital to their search for realism. Detailed drawings, patterns, and photographs of the animals in their natural environments fill the book. In addition, examples of Howard's wood sculpture are offered as models and inspirations. This book will inspire you to create your own original designs. Included are the Great White Shark, t... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Ron Ransom's latest carving guide will walk you through the creation of wonderful and whimsical holiday characters to entertain all year long. Full color photographs, easy-to-understand instructions, and detailed patterns make this book simple enough for beginners, yet challenging for experienced carvers looking for new ideas. A color gallery of all the finished pieces provides readers with close up detail of the finished products. The projects shown in this book, designed usi... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Baby birds are some of the cutest creatures on this earth!" So begins Rosalyn Daisey's latest adventure into fine carving. In this new book she leads the carver through the creating of the chicks of five birds: the Carolina Chickadee, the Eastern Bluebird, the Bobwhite Quail, the Killdeer, and the Wood Duckling. Each step in the process is illustrated with a clear color photograph and a concise explanation from the author about what the step involves and how to do it corr... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Share the excitement with renowned and talented carver Robert Neuenschwander, as you see a whimsical cowboy character bear come to life from a rough block of wood! These methods are not found in any other carving book and will prove to be enlightening to everyone from the pen-knife whittler to the professional carver. Included are over 300 detailed and easy-to-follow close-up color photos, showing blocking, carving, detailing, finishing, and a special section showing Robert's ... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Using both hand and power tools, Dale leads you happily through the process of carving a realistic howling coyote make the process a delight. You will not only learn how to carve the coyote, but will also learn how to lay in the coyote's hair pattern with a combination of carving and wood burning tools. Painting your coyote in authentic regional colors is discussed as well. When you are finished, Dale will show you how to mount your coyote in a natural surrounding. As if that ... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Each year many well-used and well-loved Christmas trees are discarded at the end of the holiday season and are too quickly forgotten. By carving next year's Christmas ornaments from the trunk and limbs of this tree, you can save some very special memories for you and your family! Using parts of the trunk, you can carve elves, Santas, angels and more. Incorporating the branches sticking out from the trunk, you can carve angels blowing heavenly trumpets, elves with long noses, a... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1995 Very Good, Paperback . Paperback. Very Good. ... more information

Offered by The Book House - St. Louis (Missouri, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The carved bird decoy is the only truly American folk art - for the decoy as an aid to hunting was devised by the American Indians and has grown as a useful art since the days of the colonists. Decoy-carving was developed and refined to such a degree that now early and well-carved birds are prized by collectors. This book, full of stunning photographs, shows the best examples from both public and private collections, and gives the reader an idea of the great range, vigor, and... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

Acceptable.. Paperback. Oversize softcover revised edition 1982 Schiffer Publ. Yellow HIGHLIGHTING throughout text. Intact; binding solid. Spine creased. 208pp, 192 B/W photos, 8pp color, 40 line drawings. Good research copy. Language: English. 'The carved bird decoy is the only truly American folk art--for the decoy as an aid to hunting was devised by the American Indians and has grown as a useful art since the days of the colonists. Decoy-carving was developed and refined to such a degree that now early a... more information

Offered by Brainiac Books (New York, United States) +/-

soft. 8 1/2" x 11. Accomplished carver and teacher Mary Finn shows how to create all kinds of charming animals, each "born" from a commercially available wooden egg. Egg animals can come out of the egg in any direction and can be made standing, sitting, or lying down. Here, step by step instructions and color photography illustrate carving techniques for a crouching rabbit, sitting bear, chubby pig, and fire-breathing dragon. Readers will learn how to orient the egg, establish the basic outl... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The adult male elk stand roughly five feet high at the shoulder, weighs nearly eleven hundred pounds and can run at speeds up to thirty-five miles per hour. Dale Power captures this powerful animal single-handedly, with wood carving tools! Discover all the techniques you'll need to "capture" a realistic looking elk of your own in wood from this book. Step-by-step instructions make carving the elk, with a combination of hand and power tools, an easy task. Over 250 col... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Working in full-size is a daunting prospect for most carvers. But, fortunately, some creatures are made small enough to be manageable. So it is with elves. These delightful mischievous characters of myth are traditionally very small, and have a liveliness about them that make them perfect subjects for carving. Kelley Stadelman takes the carver step-by-step through the process of creating a life sized elf. After years of teaching, Kelley makes carving easy and enjoyable. She be... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail, information vital to recognising the most collectible decoys. Detailed histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of Minnesota and their d... more information

Offered by ICR Books (Pennsylvania, United States) +/-

New York: Winchester Press, 1976. 242 pp., index, illustrated. Boards edge fading, few edge bumps, light scratching, light wear along spine; interior good. . Hb. VG-. ... more information

Offered by Priceless Books (Illinois, United States) +/-

New York, New York: Winchester Press, 1974. Good + oversized hardcover in good - dustjacket. Embossed stamp on first three pages. May be some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners of book. May be some rubbing, chipping and large tears to edges, corners and spine of dustjacket. Overall a good reading copy only. All hardcovers are shipped in protective Demco mylar.. 4th Printing. Oversized Hardcover. Good +/Good -. ... more information

Offered by Snowball Bookshop (Ohio, United States) +/-