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Found 15 product(s) for Books and Videos:Beginner Carving (1-15 of 15)
Books and Videos  |  Beginner Carving
Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham
A method of study that will allow the beginner to learn the fundamentals of chip carving, and help the more advanced carver to hone their skills. The ordered exercises will build your skill and knowledge of chip carving, beginning with the most basic cuts and following through to the most difficult. This book studies in depth the fundamental techniques of chip carving. It progresses from the easiest to the hardest cuts. It includes designs and projects after each exercise, helping to keep the reader enthusiastic throughout the learning process. This is a book that really gets down to the basics. People want to know exactly how to execute each cut and they need a reference book to turn to when they are having difficulty with a certain type of cut. This is the book!
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Beginning Woodcarving:  A Complete Guide to Teach you the Art of Woodcarving with Everett Ellenwood Beginning Woodcarving: A Complete Guide to Teach you the Art of Woodcarving with Everett Ellenwood
If you want to learn how to carve wood, or if you’re now carving and not happy with the results you’re getting, this DVD is for you. Professionally made in a studio, using 3 cameras, my 210 minute video is divided into 14 chapters: Introduction - Anatomy of Wood - Carving Knives - Sharpen Carving Knives - Stylized Bird - Chisels, Gouges and “V” Tools - Sharpen Gouges and “V” Tools - Tool Practice - Flower Relief Carving - Good Woods to Carve - How to start a project - Clamping Devices - Finishing/Painting - Conclusion.
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Big Book of Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman Big Book of Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman
Comprehensive handbook shows beginning and veteran woodcrafters how to create caricatures, rocking horse, hundreds of other items. Over 1,000 illustrations included.
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Carving Boots and Shoes With Larry Green Carving Boots and Shoes With Larry Green
Working as a part time wood carver at the Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Larry Green often has the opportunity to demonstrate carving to visitors from around the nation. hardly a day goes by without at least one visitor asking, "Why carve shoes?" The main reason, according to Larry, is the challenge of transforming a block of wood into a boot or shoe, giving it a unique design, character and personality. The shoes become works of art to which most people can relate. With step-by-step, color illustrated instructions, Larry gets the reader started on the "right foot." Five boot and shoe projects are described in detail, including a baby shoe, a work book, a cowboy boot, a "Storm" boot, and a ski boot.
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Carving The Old Woman's Shoe With Larry Green Carving The Old Woman's Shoe With Larry Green
A Mother Goose nursery rhyme comes to life when you open the pages of Carving The Old Woman's Shoe. With over 20 years of shoe carving experience, Larry's step-by-step instructions will lead you through carving his concept of this famous shoe. He even wrote his own poem. He helps you construct a scene for the shoe with a carved yard and flowers carved from round toothpicks! The book gives suggestions on tools which you will need and provides complete instructions on painting and finishing the shoe. The patterns and full-color photos combine to make this an excellent instructional book. Larry's first book, Carving Boots and Shoes has helped many carvers to get started on the "right foot" in their boot and shoe carving.
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Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft by Everett Ellenwood Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft by Everett Ellenwood
From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving styles, from classical to whimsical to rustic, are also covered, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight projects designed to help newer woodworkers build proficiency and a handy resource section round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for woodcarvers.
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Easy Woodcarving: Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Wood by Cyndi Joslyn Easy Woodcarving: Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Wood by Cyndi Joslyn
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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First Christmas Projects for Woodcarvers by Larry Green & Mike Altman First Christmas Projects for Woodcarvers by Larry Green & Mike Altman
First Christmas Projects for Woodcarvers by Larry Green & Mike Altman. Welcome to carving. This isn't a "complete work" or an "everything-you-wanted-to-know book," but rather a starting place to begin the adventure of sculpting wood. The book introduces the new carver to safety considerations, the fundamentals of sharpening, carving knives, palm carving tools, and helpful aids for carving. First Christmas Projects features a Stocking Ornament, a Sleeping Santa Ornament, and a Snowman. The projects were designed with the new carver in mind, though experienced carvers will enjoy the ease of carving these delightful decorations. The step-by-step photos and text will lead the carver through the three projects. Additional Christmas carving patterns are included. A pictorial gallery includes completed carvings of the three featured items.
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MHCrafters Easy Woodcarving Kit - Includes wood, tools, safety gear, and the book: Easy Woodcarving by Cyndi Joslyn MHCrafters Easy Woodcarving Kit - Includes wood, tools, safety gear, and the book: Easy Woodcarving by Cyndi Joslyn
MHCrafters Easy Woodcarving Kit - Includes wood, tools, safety gear, and the book: Easy Woodcarving by Cyndi Joslyn.  Includes the simple to follow and instructional book (Easy Woodcarving: Simple Techniques for Carving and Painting Wood by Cyndi Joslyn), a palm tool gouge, bench knife, thumb and finger guards, two easy-to-carve basswood blocks, measuring 2 x 2 x 12 inches.  Everything you need to get started with your carving hobby.  Joslyn's book illustrates many other tools and products also available through MHCrafters to continue expanding your tool collection as you perfect your skills.  This is a great book for beginners, but also a fun set for professional carvers.  Makes a great gift!  Enjoy this value saving package exclusively through MHCrafters.  See details for more...

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New Woodworker Handbook: The Basics of Spending Wisely, Working Safely, & Having Fun in Your Shop by Tom Hintz New Woodworker Handbook: The Basics of Spending Wisely, Working Safely, & Having Fun in Your Shop by Tom Hintz
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at woodworking, what are you waiting for? You don’t need a shop full of expensive equipment or the skills of a master craftsman. All you need is a little bit of space, an interest in building something with your hands, and the commonsense information found in The New Woodworker Handbook—a refreshing new guide for the newcomer. Written by Tom Hintz, a realistic and straight-talking woodworker with 30 years of experience who believes that woodworking should be fun and relaxing, this handy reference is neither overly simplistic nor too complex in its approach. In fact, the book is the culmination of thousands of comments, questions, and suggestions from the many new woodworkers who have visited the author’s website (www.NewWoodworker.com) for help in getting started in this craft. With more than 300 photographs, easy-to follow directions, enlightening tips, and helpful charts and sidebars, this book makes learning about woodworking easier than ever.

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The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving : With Project Patterns for Line Carving Relief Carving Carving in the Round and Bird Carving byCharles Beiderman, William Johnston, William Johnston The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving : With Project Patterns for Line Carving Relief Carving Carving in the Round and Bird Carving byCharles Beiderman, William Johnston, William Johnston
Detailed instructions, illustrations for carving animals, flowers, figures, more. Tips on tools, techniques, painting, finishing, exhibiting. Excellent for novices, veteran carvers.
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The Wood Stash Project Book by Kerry Pierce The Wood Stash Project Book by Kerry Pierce
All woodworkers have a pile of wood scraps lying about, but aren't sure how to put it to use. Kerry Pierce helps them work with this perfectly good material in fun and creative ways. In 18 projects, Pierce shows woodworkers how to turn their leftovers into great gifts using carving, turning and hand-tooling techniques. Step-by-step photos and instructions are included with each project.

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Whittling and Woodcarving by E.J. Tangerman (Reprint: Originally Published 1936) Whittling and Woodcarving by E.J. Tangerman (Reprint: Originally Published 1936)
Whittling and Woodcarving by E.J. Tangerman (Reprint: Originally Published 1936).  Classic work by America's renowned authority on woodcarving E.J. Tangerman.  Excellent introduction shows how to avoid pitfalls of craft and gives full information on tools, basic cutting strokes, then presents a wide range of projects: handles, bookends, pipes, chessmen, picture frames, puzzles, ships in bottles, more. 464 illustrations.
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Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening by John English Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening by John English
Step-by-step expert instructions and visual aids teach woodworkers the characteristics of steel, carbide, and ceramic while showing how to sharpen any device, from planes, chisels, cabinet scrapers, and drill and router bits to saws, axes, knives, and turning and carving tools.
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Woodworking (Kid Crafts series) by John Kelsey Woodworking (Kid Crafts series) by John Kelsey
Introduce woodworking to your child! In this new book, any child can discover the fun of woodworking while building self-confidence, developing a can-do attitude, and establishing hand-tool skills that will last a lifetime. Featuring 10 enjoyable projects requiring only ordinary lumber and readily available supplies, new woodworkers find everything they need to successfully complete each project, including a list of tools and safety equipment, a materials list, clear drawings and patterns, cutting diagrams, and step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow, skill-building instructions.

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