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Clowns are the ideal subjects for caricature carvers. They give the carver a limitless variety of faces and situations to create. The only boundaries are the carver’s ability and imagination, and the realities of the human form. Like all of...

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The often surprising predicaments in which we find ourselves are personified in this wooden cowboy and his hapless steed. Cleve Taylor takes you step-by-step through the process of carving the cowboy, his horse, the cliff, and all the little details...

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Traditional carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful masks of the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest.  The masks of the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest are noted around the world for their bold colorful designs. Used for...

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Here is a chance to get to know some of earth’s most fascinating creatures through wood carving. Brian Gilmore provides patterns and easy to follow carving instructions for 10 species of whales. More than 150 color photographs lead the carver...

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Handhewn bowls are one of the oldest crafts known to humanity, but one which has been almost lost. This new book will help reduce the trend and revive interest by introducing the carver and woodworker to exciting new possibilities. Using...

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Following upon the success of their first book, The Queen Anne Stool, Tom Heller and Ron Clarkson decided to offer a book about building one of the most desirable pieces of American furniture: the piecrust tea table. This tilting top...

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A wood-carving guide book on carving traditional woodspirits   Master carver Tom Wolfe provides step-by-step instruction on carving woodspirits in the traditional Bavarian way. The woodspirits are carved from a section of a tree, with the branch forming the hat....

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Time will fly when you open the pages of Carving Comic Clocks. In fact, you’ll find yourself whitt-ling away the hours carving Larry and Mike’s whimsical creations. The book features 10 clock patterns carved in the relief style from 3/4"...

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After the big Christmas flight, while elves are busy updating the naughty and nice list or planning next year’s product lines, what does Santa do with his spare time? Tom Wolfe has come up with a variety of pastimes the...

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Tom Wolfe has been carving signs and other flatcarvings for many years, bringing to them the same creativity and skill he brings to his three-dimensional work. Sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical, and sometimes a little bit of both, this country flatcarving...

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One the most familiar characters of American folk art is Uncle Sam. His image has spurred people to join the army, give blood, and wave the flag. He has appeared in cartoons and parades across the nation. In his red,...

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The "Misty Creek Carvers" have combined their talents to create a host of original caricatures to give beginning and experienced carver hours of carving enjoyment. The caricatures are carved in the relief style from 3/4" wood. The carver will benefit...

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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...

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Learn all the techniques for burning stunning rural landscapes and scenery on wood.  In this book, professional pyrographer Sue Waters guides readers through the rural landscapes and scenery she knows and loves so well, with guides to key woodburning tools...

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For anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning, this book is a delight. Accomplished artist Sue Waters guides the beginner through six beautiful wood burning projects. All of the tools, techniques...

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This wood-carving guide book shows carvers how to create delightful wooden Santas that are destined to become treasured holiday decorations and family heirlooms. With a combination of over 280 color photographs, a minimal set of carving tools, and easily followed...

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Learn to carve realistic facial features with confidence and ease in this step-by-step illustrated guide.  A book for power carvers by a power carver! Follow the concisely illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving all of the features found on the human...

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Drawing from the ancient art of Asian brush painting, Craig Vandall Stevens introduces a unique form of chip carving to the hobbyist. With clean flowing lines the knife creates delicate images in wood, relying on the play of the grain...

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Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K. Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the...

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Ron Ransom, one of America's favorite wood carvers, presents seven step-by-step Santa projects. Carvers who have mastered basic Santas will enjoy trying these new projects, which feature Santas who have special interests and hobbies. Projects include: Santa with Stocking Golfer...

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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,...

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Jointed dolls are an ancient concept. As a folk art in the American Appalachians and elsewhere, Dancing Sams have used the jointed idea to create a dancing motion when moved by a vibrating board for hundreds of years. When Tom...

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Cleve Taylor has traded chaps and spurs for a rod and reel with this new carving book. He captures the foibles and follies of fishermen in four basswood figures, and reveals the subtle secrets of facial expression. Clear instructions take...

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Using both hand and power tools, Dale leads you happily through the process of carving a realistic howling coyote make the process a delight. You will not only learn how to carve the coyote, but will also learn how to...