FEATURESAgainst the GrainBy Mindy KinseyBook and exhibition showcase unusual designs in woodCarving in KenyaBy Bob DuncanAfrican artist creates a successful business teaching others to carveMiniature MarvelsBy Kathleen RyanDalton Ghetti carves intricate designs in pencil graphiteRoughouts & KitsBy Bob DuncanGet to the fun part faster by starting with a pre-cut blankPROJECTSCarving a SnowmanBy Lori DickieTurn a generic basswood shape into a charming snowmanMaking a Mouse in a Stocking OrnamentBy Leah GoddardCute ornament shows off your attention to detail and realistic carving skillsPlayful Reindeer OrnamentBy Floyd RhadiganCarve this quick and easy ornament for everyone on your listFolk-Art Napkin RingsBy Jeff PretzCarve and paint these colorful pieces in an afternoonSimple Folk-Art SantaBy Mike DeiterMake a unique band-saw blank and complete the carving in a weekendCarving a ZebraBy Moses KirimiKenyan carver created a stylized zebraTramp Art Christmas TreeBy Andy DiPaceSimple seasonal design is quick and easy to carveRelief Carving a Traditional OrnamentBy Glenn StewartVersatile design can be a pin or an ornamentWhittling a SantaBy Gayle IhlenfeldtUse just knife to carve most of this holiday favoriteCarving a Double Ball-in-CageBy Joseph A.
FEATURESStunning Soap CarvingBy Kathleen RyanExperts turn simple soap into works of artCarving and Turning: LathesBy Bob DuncanMake your own carving blanks while learning a new hobbyPATTERNSFantastic WizardBy Shawn CipaStylized design is easy to carve and customizeCeltic Twist Green ManBy Lora S.
FEATURESThe next Generation of WoodcarversBy Kathleen RyanMeet six award-winning young carversThe Work of Mavasta HonyoutiBy Alan GarbersHopi carver carries on the tradition in cottonwood rootsPATTERNSCarving Folk-Art BirdsBy Don DeeroffHighlight the tool marks with a little paint to simulate feathers on these simple designsPatriotic BearBy Mike ShipleyCelebrate the stars and stripes with a droll version of Uncle SamCooper Hawk PortraitBy Sue WaltersWoodburn (or relief carve) a striking wildlife portraitGenie Bottle StopperBy Lawrence SpinakEasy-carve caricature embodies a fun play on wordsPROJECTSWhittling Summer EarringsBy Pete LuxbacherSimple designs will delight all summer longBill's Smile Walking StickBy Dick BryantAdd a friendly wood spirit to your walking stickMaking a Hook KnifeBy Cariboo BladesTurn an old saw blade into a useful carving knifeCarving a Caricature CowboyBy Ellis OlsonOld-timer looks as rugged as the land he worksChip-Carved ToolboxBy David StewartBuild and embellish your own toolboxPower Carving a Bark OuthouseBy Robert De VriesCute carving makes a useful lavatory nightlightCarving a SeashellBy Bill DonaldsonStylized hardwood shell is modeled after the real thingCarving a FishermanBy Dennis ThorntonCarve a curmudgeonly caricature for your favorite fishermanTECHNIQUESShop-made Sanding DrumsBy Bill KinnearMake custom rotary-tool sanders from inexpensive hardwareOutdoor Finishes and GluesBy Bob DuncanUse the right products to ensure your outdoor projects lastCarving LipsBy Harold EnlowSimple techniques to carve smiling and frowning lipsLearn to Paint: Using Oil PaintsLearn the basics of oil painting by making a summery plaque
Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Revised & Expanded Second Edition is a complete sourcebook of working shop drawings for 61 classic pieces of American furniture.
The only baby knitting book you'll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of over 80 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there's something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level!
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Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving, from measuring and adding spokes and forming God's Eye knots to weaving twill and twining patterns.
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The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement.
An introduction to kirigami, a Japanese art that combines origami and papercutting, work through the 24 intricate designs that are accessible and easy to master for any crafter at any level.
