| The Weekend Crafter(r) Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers Contributor(s): Hillyer, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1579902480 ISBN-13: 9781579902483 Publisher: Lark Books (NC) OUR PRICE: $12.71 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2002 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Woodcarving is fun, any way you cut it! Whether your interest lies in chip, incised, pierced, relief, sculptural, or architectural carving-or if you'd just like to whittle your weekend away-here's what you need to gain self-confidence in the craft. From a review of tools and techniques to advice on sanding and finishing to an array of quick and wonderful projects, this guide has it all. Begin by following the tips on selecting knives, gouges, saws, power tools, and specialty cutting equipment. Master the major cuts, and see how to transfer patterns or templates to the wood. Then, start carving! A trout key chain makes a wonderful gift for a fisherman-or carve several and create a miniature mobile. Carve a beautiful weed pot from driftwood, an old beam, or limb. Or try a stretching cat on a block, miniature mask, love spoon, roly-poly Santa, and more! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 736.4 |
| LCCN: 2002019779 |
| Series: Weekend Crafter (Rankin Street Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.44" W x 10.92" (0.77 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Woodcarving is fun, any way you cut it Whether your interest lies in chip, incised, pierced, relief, sculptural, or architectural carving-or if you'd just like to whittle your weekend away-here's what you need to gain self-confidence in the craft. From a review of tools and techniques to advice on sanding and finishing to an array of quick and wonderful projects, this guide has it all. Begin by following the tips on selecting knives, gouges, saws, power tools, and specialty cutting equipment. Master the major cuts, and see how to transfer patterns or templates to the wood. Then, start carving A trout key chain makes a wonderful gift for a fisherman-or carve several and create a miniature mobile. Carve a beautiful weed pot from driftwood, an old beam, or limb. Or try a stretching cat on a block, miniature mask, love spoon, roly-poly Santa, and more |