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Step-by-step instructions for the delicate process of carving a nativity, with clear color photography illustrating each technique. An old tradition is shared here with today's carvers. Author Helen Gibson, a teacher of wood carving at the John C. Campbell Folk...

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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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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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Airbrushing is gaining popularity among carvers of decoys and waterfowl. Since 1987 Veasey Studios, under the supervision of Michael Veasey, has sealed, undercoated, and accomplished the basic color blending on approximately 40,000 carvings using the airbrush. In this great new...

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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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What carver's Christmas is complete without a nicely carved Santa? In this new book Tom Wolfe leads the carver through the process of creating a beautiful Santa ornament for the tree or to be displayed on a stand. A basic...

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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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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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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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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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In hobby stores around the country there are resources for woodcarvers that are often overlooked. A great variety of shapes are turned from sugar pine, which make perfect blanks for woodcarving creations. In this new book, Kelley Stadelman transforms these...

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Working in full-size is a daunting prospect for most carvers. But, fortunately, some creatures are made small enough to be manageable. So it is with elves. These delightful mischievous characters of myth are traditionally very small, and have a liveliness...

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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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A step-by-step guide through the process of carving each one of the animals of the nativity scene, with color photographs to illustrate every cut.  In her previous book, Helen Gibson shared her techniques for carving the human figures of the...

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A step-by-step guide through the carving process for Moses of the nativity, with each step illustrated by a color photograph. The carving of religious figures is a tradition that is thousands of years old. In earlier books, Helen Gibson shared...

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Your go-to guide to making the star of the woodcarving world: Santa himself! For carvers who want to sculpt a Santa but don’t know where to start, never fear—beloved woodworker and teacher Tom Wolfe is here to help. This book...

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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...

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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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Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. Their beautiful, sinuous bodies allow them to reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. Dale Power guides the novice and veteran carver through the process of capturing the beauty, speed and grace...

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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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Wherever you are in America you see the influence of the Cape Cod sign. The incised carved letters glistening with gold leaf make a warm invitation to home or business. The decorative carved shells or scrolls reveal the carver’s art....

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Following the success of their first book, Sculpting Traditional Bowls, Rip and Tammi Mann bring this new book to those who love this ancient craft. With step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions they lead the craftsperson to a beautiful handhewn octagonal bowl....

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Dick Sing has directed his creative wood turning skills to the design of six attractive projects with variations. Three variations of bottle stoppers and decorative jar lids can transform the practical into the beautiful. The weed vase and the small...

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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...