Overview

Tried and true relief woodcarving projects and patterns to create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond.

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Author:   Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.596kg
ISBN:  

9781565235588

ISBN 10:   1565235584
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   01 August 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Power Carving in Relief Working with Relief Carving Patterns: Make a Mule Deer Head Portrait Gluing Up Relief Carving Panels: It's in the Camber Relief Carving Projects Trivet Designs Make Great Holiday Gifts The Grand Old Flag Egg Kolrosing: Norwegian Line Carving Carving a Snowman Collector's Plate Autumn Barn Scene Relief Carver's Depth Finder Relief Carve a Magical Fairy Door Bulldog Bulletin Board and Finishing the Bulldog Bulletin Board Country Charm Quilt Squares Hen Board Relief Carve a Winter Lighthouse Color Guard Decorative Floral Sled Relief Carved Sunflower Clock Creating a Deep relief Mantel Lettering, Signs, and Cards Heirloom Alphabet Blocks Carve a Sign Carving a House Sign Gilding a House Sign Custom Presentation Plaque Print Your Own Holiday Cards Patterns

Reviews

Wow! Thirty-seven beautiful patterns and projects are packed into these 144 pages. Not only that, but there is expert advice and techniques to go along with it. The authors show you how to hand carve or power-carve all of these great projects. Carve a pin tail duck or a lighthouse, a majestic stag or even just a simple apple, you will love the details found here. How about an elaborately gilded address sign or a beautiful floral clock all carved in relief. This is an excellent book for the beginner and the expert.

Part of The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated series, this volume collects 37 projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. Initial chapters explain techniques for measuring carving levels, gluing up panels, using power tools and woodburning, and translating a two-dimensional pattern into three dimensions, followed by instructions for projects for home decor and gifts like lettering, signs and cards, a bulldog bulletin board, a sunflower clock, a deep-relief mantel, kitchen trivets, a snowman collector's plate, quilt squares, a floral sled, and a patriotic flag egg. Included are photos of the finished product and each step in the process, lists of materials and tools needed, and patterns. Wow! Thirty-seven beautiful patterns and projects are packed into these 144 pages. Not only that, but there is expert advice and techniques to go along with it. The authors show you how to hand carve or power-carve all of these great projects. Carve a pin tail duck or a lighthouse, a majestic stag or even just a simple apple, you will love the details found here. How about an elaborately gilded address sign or a beautiful floral clock all carved in relief. This is an excellent book for the beginner and the expert.

Author Information

As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you’re just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world’s most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.

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