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Masatoshi is the last netsuke carver to belong to the great tradition of Japanese craftsmanship, belonging, that is, in all particulars but one - this book; for never before has a master carver described himself, his training and his approach to his work.

How does a carver choose his subjects? What influences his choice of materials? What tools does he use to carve with? How long does he spend polishing his work? Masatoshi shares his insights of a master carver, and more; he welcomes us into his realm of ghosts and goblins, owls and lizards, Kabuki heroes and Edo Period entertainers - all of them brought to life in the carver's descriptions of his own netsuke and in the carvings themselves, each one illustrated in color. ... Read more

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The Art of Netsuke Carving
There are good many photographies, description of different techniques, styles. This book is very helpful for any carvers!

Absolutely the finest reference book on the title subject!
This book captures both the beauty of ivory and the art form of Netsuke carving.The artist Masatoshi is a superb carver and the photgraphs of his works and others in this collection epitomize the "best of thebest" in the field of this unique Japanese art form.If you likeoriental art, this book is a must for the true collector.The book itselfis highly collectible, although the First Edition is impossible to find. ... Read more

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This is a guide to the techniques and projects of eight prize-winning wildfowl carvers. It shows how to carve waterfowl from a single piece of wood and how to copy avian expressions and personality. Also included is a sample of competitions and exhibitions. ... Read more

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How to carve wildfowl book 2
This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in carving or collecting wildfowl carvings.The book arrived within a few days and it was neatly and safely packaged to prevent damage.The book exceeded my expectations.

Excellent resource
I bought this book as a gift for my father, who has been carving decoys for many years and taking classes with some of the local experts around the Chesapeake Bay area.When he brought the book to class the instructor hadto borrow it for a week to read!It is not necessarily a book forbeginners, but if you are serious about the craft, it is a top notchreference book. ... Read more

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The author explains the tools and timbers, the styles, patterns and techniques in a clear and proven manner for the amateur carver. He examines the historical and cultural tradition of carving, its origins and development, tribal variation and interpretation. ... Read more

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full-size patterns for beautiful floral woodcarving projects include extensive notes, line drawings, photographs of finished projects. Bluebells, Orchid, Rose, Tulip, Iris, Pine Cones, Aztec Lily, more. Expert tips on wood selection, finishing techniques and tools. Instructions.
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Not much of anything here.
Very thin book. Not much content.Black and white pictures take the depth out of the sample carvings. Only 1 picture per carving. All of the patterns are vertical, not one horizontal carving or pattern. You can probably get better patterns for free off the internet. Instuctions are minimal at best. Not much time or investment went into composing this book. It shows!!

Complete Instructions? Not really
I was disappointed with this book. Its not really very good for beginners. The patterns are kind of ugly and the instruction are not well defined and only about a paragraph long. I wont be tackling these patterns for a while. The description said this book is good for beginners but I have to disagree, unless you have a little experience behind you, you wont do so well with the instructions. I think people who have some experience will do fine with this book though. ... Read more

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This book presents vintage, often whimsical, and one-of-a-kind wooden figurine carvings by ANRI, the world-renowned company founded in 1912 in the Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy. Among the more than 2,500 carvings featured are bottle stoppers, bottle openers and corkscrews, bar sets, calendars, letter openers, bookends, humidors, ashtrays, lighters, cigarette boxes, pipe rests, salt and pepper sets, pepper mills, napkin rings, timers, toothpick holders, brushes, salt and serving spoons, spoon and key racks, door knockers, and figurines, including monks and characters from novels by Charles Dickens. Collectors with a wide range of interests will be delighted with the amazing number of woodcarvings shown. This book will amuse and inspire todays woodcarvers and collectors, novices and experienced devotees alike. ... Read more

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One eyed man
This book has some good pictures and is quite comprehensive (I think).However, the pricing of the items leaves a lot to be desired.The suggested prices are quite vague and incomplete.In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.Since there are prices suggested it is helpful to have some information rather than none which was the case before I got the book.For a collector, it is worth its cost for the wide range of Anri figures depicted.

Carving Inspiration
This book is written for collectors but as a woodcarver, I appreciate the history of woodcarving that is a part of this book.The book is filled with great color photos of carvings done over many years.On the downside, it cost me more money because after reading it, I ended up going to ebay and bidding on several anri carvings.I did note than a number of the carvings for sale were being sold by the books author. ... Read more

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In Shorebird Carving, Rosalyn Daisey shares her artistic insight and skill in a way that is at once instructive and beautiful. As with her previous works, Songbird Carving and Songbird Carving II, the reader will find step-by-step carving methods for creating these beautiful sculptures. Beginning with accurately detailed plans and drawings, the techniques of carving, texturing, painting, and mounting are explained with exquisite photographs and illustrations. The four projects featured are the Greater Yellowlegs, the Semi-Palmated Plover, the Dunlin, and the Sanderling in flight. The basics of carving are covered in a way that is clear and succinct, making this book invaluable to the beginner as well as the advanced carver. With the careful, clear organization of text and photos Shorebird Carving provides an unsurpassed guide to this type of carving. ... Read more

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Bird to habitat carving instructions.
As a happy owner of Rosalyn's previous books, Songbird Carving I and II, I can attest to the fact that Shorebird
Carving shares the limelight in detail accuracy and outstanding instructive illustrations. Carve and paint the
fiddler crab and present it on your palm to any friend (make sure it is a good friend); you will see first hand that Rosalyn has taught you well. Add this book to your library, you will not be disappointed.

Shorebird Carving
An excellent book as a basis for all bird carving, well written with very good illustrations. ... Read more

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Step-by-step guide, with templates featuring front, side and overhead views of robin, bluebird, chickadee, cardinal, red-winged blackbird, house-wren, cedar waxwing, more. Complete instructions.
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Now you can populate your own ark with sprightly wooden animals from Africa, two by two. Noah himself will be there to supervise. David Sabol brings this best-known nautical odyssey to life with a series of vividly carved and painted animal andbiblical characters. David instructs his readers in the use of traditional carving and realistic painting techniques which give his carvings a distinctive design, personality, and charm all their own. A combination of clear explanation and color photos makes each stage of the process a pleasure. ... Read more

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Have not received yet!
The order was sent to the wrong person!!!!!!!!!!! Was told it was returned and sent back out, but have not received it yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not pleased. ... Read more

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From the Amish country in Pennsylvania, Ron Ransom has been inspired to create patterns and carvings of an Amish family. Six patterns, clear instructions, and color photos guide you in carving a family in traditional Amish dress. Out of respect for their preferences, Ron has left the faces blank. Reflecting the Amish lifestyle, Rons tools, techniques and instructions are plain and simple. When the carvings are complete, painting and antiquing methods are demonstrated as well. A color photo gallery provides a last, close look at these charming basswood carvings. As with all of Ron Ransoms books, the projects presented here will engage the beginner and provide solid bases upon which advanced carvers may add their own creative touches. ... Read more

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One of America's favorite carvers brings seven new step-by-step Santa projects to his many fans, old and new. These Santas have special interests including golf, fishing, and skiing, among others. As always Ron Ransom makes the carving easy, interesting, and fun. ... Read more

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In a practical, yet personal, way Violet Stage explains the basic equipment needed (common things found around the house), the best kinds of stone to carve, and the anatomy of subjects. Personal anecdotes and her years of experience make this book a joy to read and easy to use for beginners. ... Read more

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book not worth paper
this book does not tell what equipment to use, where to find stone, hwo to carve different types of stone, nor how to carve stone at all.it is a waste of good paper and will not help anyone who wants to actually carve stone

Helpful but lacking!
Ok, to be fair, this little book is a good one for the utter novice who is looking to get started in the art of stone carving. I found it very helpful and her tips were sound and good. It sparked my creative side and also helped me with some early difficulties.I will keep mine as a reference book! Worth the price!

This is a unsubstantial,odd and disappointing book.
Stage's book is cheesy.It is 46 pages long, written in a jerky, disconnected, unfocussed style.She spends ten and a half pages on anatomy, offering helpful pointers such as "The forehead is the part of the face above the eyes [...]Carve the forehead to suit the subject being sculptured." Stage goes over various types of stone (alabaster,soapstone, turquoise, etc.) and briefly discusses technique and tools.But the information (excluding digressions) is really minimal and there are no addresses of suppliers._Rock sculpture: the joy of stone carving for beginners_ is very inexpensive, but I would recommend looking for a book less cheap and more useful. ... Read more

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An exciting new subject for woodcarvers is shared by one of its foremost artists. James Fliger introduces fish carving by presenting four projects: the rainbow trout, the bluegill sunfish, the black crappie, and channel catfish. A graphic artist by profession, Jim has created beautiful patterns and drawings to help the carver. The book is further illustrated with black-and-white photographs showing the carving techniques in the step-by-step fashion that is so helpful to wood carvers. For the all-important painting steps, color graphics are used with photographs to give the readers an accurate view. Additionally, color photographs from nature and a portfolio of size-winning fish carving is presented. ... Read more

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Freshwater Fish Carving
The book Freshwater fish carving was just as discribed! The book is excellent in providing how to carve fish decoys. ... Read more

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Some years ago Tom wrote a book called Carving the Civil War. The book met with great success, but left a hunger for more. One of the figures in the gallery was a beautiful realistic horse, and it wasn't long before requests for a horse book started coming in. Well, here it is! Tom brings his teaching and carving skills to realistic horses. This new book takes the carvers through the steps of carving a frisky colt. Using hand and power tools Tom creates the form, detail, and musculature that brings the horse to life. Included are gallery photos and patterns for the colt's sibling and sire, as well as those for several other horses. For fans of Tom Wolfe or those who have struggled to carve realistic horses, this book is a must-have for your carving library. ... Read more

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Among the most popular of Tom Wolfes carving books is Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons. From the day it came off the presses Tom has received letters asking for a Wizard book to go with it. What good is a dragon without a Wizard? one reader asked. Well, here it is! These fanciful figures let the imagination run wild. You can make them friendly or sinister, young or old, comic or deadly serious. Tom gives patterns and step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color. The gallery has a coven of Wizards, in both full-figure and bust forms. But that is only the starting point. From there a change in costume, setting, or facial feature can lead to an infinite variety of figures. As a companion piece or by itself, this is an exciting new project for carvers. Enjoy. ... Read more

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This is the third book in the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series, and isin the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Verymuch aimed at beginners, there are six projects of increasing difficulty,aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basicstarting point up through to soldering. The projects start off bylearning about wire and using simply pliers, and then how toincorporate other materials such as tin, feathers and wool. Finally thelast project includes the use of some simple silver soldering. Clearstep-by-step images show the processes involved in every project. Imagesof fantastic sculptures in wire by contemporary artists are scatteredthroughout, showing everything from life-size figures to sheep,elephants and even hats. ... Read more

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Creative, well written and inspiring book.
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover.There are not a lot of books on this specific subject; I'm glad this one is as good as it is.

Sculpting in wire
This book shows the possiblities when making things with wire.Starting from the simple it goes through to more complex projects.Photos are great.

Eye-candy!
Very informative book and beautiful images. Most inspiring for the novice and the professional sculptor. I don't sculpt in wire but I just love this book as once you see what can be achieved it gives you the drive to try something new. The works are contemporary and charming. Highly recommend this lovely book. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
Since I loved Jackson's THE POP-UP BOOK and his origami designs in various books I own, I decided to try his book on paper sculpting.I was NOT disappointed.The book provides the reader with basic construction information/techniques, 20 creative projects, and a gallery of inspirational/challenging designs.The examples presented in the book run the gamma from the whimsical to the sublime.Therefore, this book would make an excellent resource for art teachers in elementary, middle, or high school.

Good for the beginner, but lacking for the experienced
It is a very good book for the beginning sculpturist, but I found it lacking in technically challenging designs & creations.The Design Gallery at the end is good.

This book is an excellent book especially for the beginner.
I have reviewed this book by Paul Jackson.The book shows step by step to create projects that show in the book.The book provides many information about equipments and techniques required to do paper sculpture.I have read others paper sculpture books and this book is my first choice.I have created projects using techniques provide in this book. ... Read more

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In this wonderful new book an old tradition is shared with today's carvers. Helen Gibson, a new author at Schiffer Publishing, teaches woodcarving at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. The patterns for the creche she carves have been part of the tradition of the school for so long that no one is quite sure of their origins. Carving them is a community effort, with different carvers having different specialties. Helen takes the reader step-by-step through the delicate carving process of one of the figures, with clear color photography illustrating each technique. Patterns and complete views for the Mary, Joseph, three Wisemen, three Shepherds, and the baby in the manager are included. Helen started carving when she was in about the fifth grade. She now lives and works at the school in Brasstown, North Carolina. ... Read more

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advent fun
Thisbook hasgood ilustrations/picturestocarve from making itso good

Carving Mary
Helen shows beautiful detailed pictures of carving Mary but none of the others. There are beautiful, very clear pictures of all the wise men, shepards, and etc. to follow. I wouldn't recommend this for a beginner. ... Read more