The Art of the Woodcarver; The Best From Woodcarving Magazine; - This engaging collection of 31 articles features highly original carving. Includes works as diverse as traditional masks from Japan and sporting superstars of the USA. Highly visual and inspirational.
Big Cats: An Artistic Approach; Desiree Hajny - Carving lions, tigers, and jaguars - a full-color guide to carving these majestic predators. Hundreds of color photographs and anatomy charts will help you to create your own masterpiece. Includes full painting instructions.
Carving Birds and Beasts: The Best From Woodcarving Magazing - This unique collection of photographs and information deserves a place in every carver's library. A superb collection of articles including projects suitable for all levels of skill.
Carving Masks: Tribal, Ethnic, and Folk Projects; Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater - Carve a European green man and mummer's fool as well as African, Indonesian, and Native American masks. Well-illustrated projects with step-by-step instructions.
Carving on Turning; Chris Pye - Discover how a carved design can enhance that bowl, box, breadboard, or other turned object. 12 fully illustrated projects - from simple but highly effective decorative marks through to advanced carving and shaping techniques.
Carving Realistic Birds; David Tippey - All you need to know to design, plan, and create bird carvings - from information on tools and materials to putting all this into practice with the help of three step-by-step projects. Patterns and color samples are incuded.
Carving Totem Poles and Masks; Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater - 20 projects ranging from masks and ceremonial items to dishes, charms, spindle whorls, bowls and boxes. The descriptions and illustrations are simple and direct so that the student can easily understand the process, from making the model to painting the features.
Carving 20 Realistic Game and Song Birds: Complete Patterns and Instructions; Woodcarvers Favorite Patterns, Book I; George Lehman - Stimulate your imagination with this superb bird reference and pattern book which is just right for beginners. Featuring ready-to-use patterns including hummingbirds and ducks.
Carving Wildlife in Wood; George Lehman - Complete and clear patterns and instructions for the decorative carver from mastser carver George Lehman, with different views of each bird including geese, ducks, song and shorebirds, and birds of prey.
Chip Carving: Techniques and Patterns; Wayne Barton - Use a minimum of tools to create exquisite patterns, lettering styles, and designs for jewellery boxes, humidors, chair backs, buttons, shingles, and more.
Chip Carving Patterns; Wayne Barton - Chip carving is the simplest, quickest, mostportable form of woodcarving there is. Over 100 patterns you can use to make drawer fronts, chair backs, clockfaces, and much more. One of the largest selections of patterns in any book.
Complete Guide to Woodcarving; E. J. Tangerman - Hundreds of projects and designs. Discusses every aspect from sizing working drawings to finishing by gilding, roughing, and antiquing. Projects cover a vast range of animals, plants, flowers, Roman figures, and much more!
Cowtown Carving; Steve Prescott - 15 original caricature projects, including full-size plans and excellent instructions for carving, painting, and finishing. Recogized as an outstanding woodcarving artist and instructor, Steve Prescrott is also, appropriately enough, the Texas whittling champion!
Essential Tips for Woodcarvers: Guild of Master Craftsman Publication - A fascinating collection of tips and hints from the ingenious readers of Woodcarving Magazine. Tools and equipment, sharpening techniques, clamps and workholders are all covered in this unique volume and will greatly enhance carvers of all abilities.
Essential Woodcarving Techniques; Dick Onians - A superb, comprehensive introduction to all the essential tools, skills, techniques, and styles for the serious woodcarver. Clear, thoughtful and highly illustrated, this book is invaluable for the aspiring carver.
The Fantastic Book of Canes, Pipes, and Walking Sticks; Harry Ameredes - Gather inspiration from Ameredes' exciting sketchbook. Hundreds of original designs for woodcarvers and cane collectors - from fighting canes to walking staffs, crafted from roots and driftwood.
Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course; Chris Pye - essential reading for all carvers wishing to learn lettercarving skills. From basic information on tools, woods, and making working drawings to carving complete alphabets.
Mammals - Ar Artistic Approach; Desiree Hajny - From the anatomy of each animal through to the techniques used, the author shares her knowledge and carving experince with you. Use her information to develop and evolve your own carving style.
Nature in Wood; George Lehman - Patterns for 21 small birds and 8 wild animals, with detailed instructions for each project, accompanied by charming pictures taken from field sketches together with profile and plain line drawings.
New and Traditional Styles of Chip Carving; Wayne Barton - Projects to inspire you to try new projects, some traditional and some you've never seen before. The patterns showcase a range of people, animals, flowers, and ornaments.
Restoring, Tuning, and Using Classic Woodworking Tools; Michael Dunbar - Learn how to obtain twice the tool at half the price of a new one. A good book for both beginners and the more experienced.
Understanding Woodcarving; The Best From Woodcarving Magazine - An engrossing compiliation of 31 articles. Learn how to carve and Art Nouveau frame, a traditional child's cradle, and classic back-splat chairs. Full of advice and instruction for all levels and skills.
Understanding Woodcarving in the Round: The Best From Woodcarving Magazine; Woodcarving Magazine - Superb photographs and sound advice are to be found throughout this collection of 31 articles selected from the pages of Woodworking Magazine. Projects range from a simple and appealing frog to a magnificent osprey.
Whittling; Bill Higginbotham - Start by whittling a simple mouse, go on to a whole menagerie of animals - pigs, bears, whales, foxes, dogs, horses - and finally humans. Information on tools, woods, and techniques with step-by-step instructions. One of the best beginner's books available.
The Woodcarvers; The Best From Woodcarving Magazine - An insight into the extraordinary variety of the woodcarvers' art. Read about street sculpture, church carving, and how a devastating fire resulted in a new and highly successful career for one carver.
Woodcarving Adventure Movie Caricatures; Jim Maxwell - Create your own striking carvings of John Wayne, Indiana Jones, and many other movie personalities with over 225 photographs of step-by-step instructions and finished projects.
Woodcarving: A Foundation Course; Zoe Gertner - Everything a beginner needs to know - from the best types of wood to use to choosing the right tools. A series of projects helps develop basic carving skills. Includes full-color photographs and detailed line drawings.
Woodcarving for Beginners: Projects, Techniques, and Tools; The Best From Woodcarving Magazine - A compiliation of 33 articles provides the beginner with all the confidence necessary to embark upon any of 8 fascinating projects included.
Woodcarving in the Scandinavian Style; Harley Refsal - Carve in the Scandinavian "flat plane" style. Clear directions and step-by-step photographs show you how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts for an effect that is rich with folk-art charm.
Woodcarving: Tools, Materials and Equipment; Chris Pye - Meticulously researched, this extraodinarily detailed reference book will help you to choose the correct tools and materials for your carvings and use them as effectively and safely as possible.
