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Cariture Carving:Expert Techniques and 27 All-TimeFavorite Projects
The book on Cariture Carvings was in excellent condition. The carving projects were well illustrated with excellent photo illustritations. I am well pleased with this purchase. Wayne ... Read more

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This practical manual covers all the most widely practised techniques of the art of woodcarving, and is aimed at the first-time hobbyist and all those for whom woodcarving is an established pastime. Details are given on tools and their care, woods, basic techniques such as blocking in and inlay woodcarving, and the practical applications of woodcarving theory. Wood finishing is also outlined and a selection of projects to try complete this handbook on this fascinating craft. Reg Parsons is a professional woodcarver of some standing, specialising in ships' figureheads, pub signs and animal figures. He contributes regular articles to "Practical Woodworking" magazine, and has taught woodcarving at Adult Education classes for over 10 years. ... Read more

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Soap carving is a fantastic confidence-builder for novice wood carvers, and a challenge for carving veterans who would like to explore a new medium. This fascinating book takes carvers to an advanced level, showing methods of making multiple-bar soap carvings of selected North American mammals. Beautiful color photographs and the text move step-by-step through the creation of eight animals: a bear and cub, wolf, cougar, prairie dog, harp seal, killer whale, and otter. Art, natural history, and environmental issues are integrated into the instructions to produce a super learning experience. Expert wildlife carver Lila Gilmer also makes an appearance to contribute her different approach to realistic soap carvings. ... Read more

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With breathtaking photographs of live birds of prey and step-by-step pictures, paint charts and finished carvings. Bill Veasey presents well-organized instructions for wood carvers. The following ten projects are shown in great detail: Gray and Red Screech Owls, Saw-Whet Owl, Snowy Owl, Osprey, American Kestrel, female Merlin, miniature flying Peregrin Falcon. Antiqued Goshawk, and Red-Tailed Hawk. Color paint charts present the special blendings of pigments to accurately paint these as well as a variety of other species of eagles, hawks, Harrier, and owls. ... Read more

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This is a book that explores into two worlds, the appreciation of wood as medium for sculpture and a practical look of technique. The history of sculpting directly into wood is explored, illustrated with many classic examples of the art, from ancient Egypt to the twentieth century. But this book is also a vital resource for those seeking to create sculpture in wood. A complete description of the qualities and types of wood, tools (both hand and power), techniques, and finishing, complements discussions of the art form and philosophy. Also included is wisdom about making a living as a sculptor, that the author has accumulated over the decades. Direct Wood Sculpture is heavily illustrated with over 200 photographs, most in color, plus drawings of the tools need for sculpting in wood. This will be an invaluable addition to the sculptor or carver's library. ... Read more

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Great How-to and plenty of valuable information.
Milt Liebson gives you not only his great art but an incredible fountain of information, tips and techniques for the (wood)sculpture artist or the one to become. Great reading and at an excellent price. My best book on the subject. ... Read more

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Down-to-earth, practical book by noted sculptor covers everything you need to know—woods, tools, equipment, carving techniques, finishing, preservation, etc. Especially valuable "dictionary of woods" covers geographical distribution, physical properties, carving characteristics, more. Over 70 photos and drawings illustrate methods and techniques, works by Brancusi, Henry Moore, Leonard Baskin, other artists. Glossary. Bibliography.
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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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In this sixth book of the "Carving and Painting series", carvers are led through all the phases of carving an American Kestrel--from roughing out the major feather groups to carving the head and adding individual feathers. The finishing touches--burning, texturing, and painting--are fully described, enabling the carver to create a stunningly lifelike kestrel. Includes: sharp, full-color photos that clarify each step of the carving and painting process; carving tips from an award-winning artist; full-size, ready-to-use patterns; and an extensive resource list. ... Read more

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Carving and Painting the American Kestrel with Floyd Scholz
This book arrived in new condition. This is one of the finest books for carving the American Kestrel. Author Floyd Scholz is a master wood carver and instructor as so demonstrated in this book. Excellent book for the pro wood carver.

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I have plans on becoming a world class carver one day.If Floyd keeps putting these books out im afraid the competition will be to much for me to handle!In all seriousness its a great book!Thanks!

Carving & Painting theAmerican Kestrel with Floyd Scholz
Very informative book, I would recommend it. Lots of good photos and very detailed step by step instruction. I'm using this book to teach 3 beginning students to carve birds of Prey.Floyd Scholz books have been among the best. Thanks

Excellent !
Floyd Scholz has developed into a world class carver and his books reflect that care and precision with excellent instructions.

CARVING & PAINTING THE AMERICAL KESTREL
GREAT BOOK FOR THE POWER CARVER. HAND CARVERS CAN ALSO USE SOME OF THE TIPS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN. HIGH A++ ... Read more

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Wonderful
If you are wanting to learn paper sculpting and are a beginner this book is perfect.
It starts off very simple and then each of the next projects add more techniques of paper sculpting.
Its directions are easy to follow and understand.

An excellent, inexpensive intro to the craft.
Take a good look at the picture of the book's front cover because it conveys the spectrum of projects in the book. From the simple, nearly cartoonish jet plane to the more complex flower arrangement to the very elgant grapevine piece that depends on layering and texturing white paper to great effect. The author even covers painting techniques like sponging and spattering to enhance plainer papers.

Projects are based on diagrams that can be enlarged or reduced with a scanner or copier. You could also copy the diagrams with tracing paper or transfer paper, but resulting projects will be about 4x4 inches in size. The diagrams are used as templates to cut the necessary shapes from construction paper and step by step photos guide you through assembling the pieces together. You'll be amazed at what can be created with just glue and construction paper! I really like paper scultpure because I can easily build an an object that I would otherwise have problems drawing realistically. The duck on the book's cover is a great example. If you don't have great drawing or painting skills, paper sculpture offers an alternative way to express yourself visually.

There are some other great paper sculpture books at three times the price of this one. They're mostly filled with examples of the featured artists' work, and while pretty to look at, may not justify the higher price to some. Buy this book and spend the money saved on some beautiful papers instead. ... Read more

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This book, intended as a reference guide for conservators, restorers, art historians and archaeologists, describes the various phases of the working of stone and follows the basic techniques and some of the most used variants. Using a serious of stone monuments of different types and eras as illustrations, both the techniques and the ways of recording them are demonstrated. This book provides anyone who has an interest in looking at works of art in stone with a means of understanding the techniques which went into their making. ... Read more

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This guide to making fretcut painted relief sculptures covers every stage step-by-step from the initial design to the completed project. It includes: working drawings; working out a colour rough; transferring the design to wood; shaping; introducing mixed media; painting; and framing. ... Read more

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Big Birds
I like this book.Most of the carvings are finished and not painted. Patterns are fairly general and do not have all the feather ing detail that other pattern books have.But it is a great book and lots of nice patterns in it. I reccommend ... Read more

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This work provides step-by-step instructions for carving four Christmas figures: Alpine St. Nicholas; Adirondack Santa; Adirondack Santa's bear, and Swiss St. Nicklaus. ... Read more

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& 220 color photos & 7 x 9.Step-by-step instructions illustrated with color photos.& Full-scale pattern World champion Bob Guge applies his artistry to a perennial favorite, the northern cardinal, in the latest in Stackpole's Carving & Painting series. Guge is one of an elite few who revolutionized the craft in the late 1970s, and he remains a strong influence today. He is best known for his miniatures and songbirds: A carving of northern cardinals won him his fourth world championship in 1991. Here is a detailed guide to every step in the process, from sketching the pattern onto a block of tupelo gum to painting and finishing the completed bird. Every skill and step is documented with multiple photos and explicit captions. These books work! Even beginning carvers rave about their clarity and thoroughness. Also includes background information and photos of the live bird. Curtis Badger is author of Stackpole's Bird Carving Basics and Fish Carving Basics series, as well as the three previous books in the Carving & Painting series. ... Read more

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Helpful for carving any songbird.
I have never met Bob Guge but I have taken a woodcarving class taught by one of his students, Steve Schumacher in Nebraska. Steve taught us to carve meadowlarks using Guge's techniques. I entered mine in our county fair the following summer and won a first place blue ribbon. Then, just today at a woodcarving show in Sacramento I saw a meadowlark priced at $600 and it wasn't nearly as good as mine! (Okay, so maybe I'm just a wee bit prejudiced.) On the advice of my Nebraska teacher, I bought this book on how Bob Guge carves and paints a cardinal. Both my husband and I refer to it frequently because it covers basics that can we can also apply to birds other than cardinals. Guge's book covers painting in great detail, it shows how to prime your bird and then to use multiple layers of acrylic washes to build up your color. My husband got so interested in cardinals after reading this book that he has now carved two cardinals and has learned to make bird legs and feet rather than buying the pewter ones. This book is well worth your money! ... Read more

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From a rambunctious chipmunk, to a playful river otter, to a crafty red fox - this book demonstrates how to carve and finish three woodland animals. ... Read more