Learn to carve faces with Harold Enlow! Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers shares the woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand-out in this information packed book. Inside, you'll follow-along as Harold teaches you how to carve faces with life and expression--

This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour. You will create a simple turnip bear and a carrot mouse to start; graduate to wood and master a variety of cuts and carving techniques. Learn how to sand, paint, and decorate your tiny...

Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including...

Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art! Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide. Chock full of important tips and tricks, Cane Topper Woodcarving will teach you how to take full advantage of this fun and rewarding carving genre. With step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns,...

PATTERNS Carving a Halloween Sign By Vernon DePauw Use a few simple tools to create a folk-art sign Jack o'Phantom By Floyd Rhadigan Easy carved "folds" make this silly spook look like it's floating On-the-Go Carving Desk By Tom Noller Quick and easy plywood box protects your tools and contains your chips FEATURES Depth-Defying Art By Kathleen Ryan Rick Harney's portraits are so much less than they appear Change of Heart By Toni Fitzgerald Brian...

FEATURES And The Winner Is… Announcing the first winners in the 2016 People's Choice Contest Miniature Masterpieces By Kathleen Ryan Extraordinary Renaissance carving depict religious scenes in minuscule relief Soapstone Artisty By Kathleen Ryan Three sculptors share their tips No Fear at 94 By Dean Otteson Nonagenarian Tony Giuffrida fills retirement with creative carving Heavenly Pews By Kathleen Ryan Cindy Chinn combined carving,...

The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your...

Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! One of the joys of whittling with a pocket knife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don't need any fancy equipment… and you don't even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes...