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At the Mountains of Madness is a novella by horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. The story has inadvertently popularized the concept of ancient astronauts, as well as Antarctica's place in the "ancient astronaut mythology". The story is told in first-person perspective by the geologist William Dyer, a professor at Miskatonic University. He writes to disclose hitherto unknown and closely kept secrets in the hope that he can deter a planned and much publicized...
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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...
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From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style-from classical to whimsical to rustic-are detailed,...
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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...
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Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!
Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media
33 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go carving
Whittling basics section includes selecting a knife, basic cuts, safety, wood selection, sharpening basics, and more
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Turn a block of wood into an elegant (and functional) heirloom-to-be! A complete compilation of woodcarving projects from the acclaimed magazine, Woodcarving Illustrated, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from rustic coffee scoops and simple love spoons to salad servers, cereal spoons, bread bowls, jam knives, and more. Showcasing the beautiful work from an array of talented wood artists,...
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Carve an Easy Outhouse
By Gary Fenton
Rickety outhouse is fun to carve, easy to customize
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Carving Feminine Features
By Harold Enlow
Master the subtle differences that allow you to carve an attractive female face
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Captured Motion
By Alan J Garbers
Gerry Quotzkuyva's Katsina carvings are like forbidden snapshots of the traditional dances
The international Woodcarvers Congress: Half a Century of Carving Excellence
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Making Bamboo Walking Sticks
By Lora S. Irish
Add a carved topper to a ready-made shaft for an easy personalized stick
Carving an Angry Face
By Harold Enlow
Add emotion to a face by carving key features differently
Relief Pyrography
By Chip Jones
Combine relief carving with woodburning to create a portrait with depth
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Carving a Cross Necklace
By James O. Dodge
Ball-in cross and attached chain are carved from a single piece of wood
Comical...
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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,...
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The Winter 2018 issue of the world's best how-to magazine for woodcarvers is packed with patterns, techniques, tips and projects for all skill levels. This holiday-themed issue dishes up a whole sleighful of Santas to keep you busy making gifts, decorations, and ornaments during the months leading up to Christmas. Beginners will enjoy making Roger Beane's ingeniously simple Pear-Shaped Santa, and classicists will love Dwayne Gosnell's Jolly Old Soul,...
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Artistic Illusions
By Kathleen Ryan
Randal Rosenthal's hyper-realistic art will make you do a double-take
Bon Appetit
By Kathleen Ryan
Jim Sneary's carvings will tickle your taste buds and spice up your life
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The Essential Tool Kit
By Bob Duncan
A stress-free beginner's guide to choosing tools
Miniature Masterpieces
By Kathleen Ryan
Carving miniscule scenes and figures is a Jangid family tradition
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Be inspired by this skill-building issue of Woodcarving Illustrated! From a three-step scarecrow pin to an expressive Jack-o'-lantern, this fall issue is teeming with mysterious and magical projects to complement the crisp welcome of fall. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, carving patterns, and expert guidance, you'll carve a spooky Santa, classic rosette chip carving, trick-or-treat caricature, tiny gnome home, witch shelf-sitter,...
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Cowboy Snowman
By Gerald and Barb Sears
Detailed patterns & painting tips help you make a Wild West snowman
A Chip-Carved Christmas
By Bruce & Judy Nicholas
Create a tree full of festive chip-carved holiday ornaments
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Victorian Father Christmas
By John Zanzalari
A Specialized finishing technique makes this carving look like a well-loved heirloom
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Customize This Santa
By Dale Green
Mix and match accessories...
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Pack a punch of personality into small carving projects! Using a precut block and a few hand tools, Carving Little Caricatures is a must-have guide for woodcarvers of all skill levels to learn valuable techniques to add movement and expressive details into a small piece of wood. Featuring detailed overviews on tools and materials, basic cuts, painting, finishing, and other essential tips, this complete guide also includes 14 unique character designs...
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Get inspired this summer! The 2020 summer issue of Woodcarving Illustrated is filled with more than a dozen projects that both beginner and advanced carvers will enjoy. Including flat-plane alligators, whittled ladybugs, and comfort turtles for novice woodcarvers, others will enjoy rising to the challenge to carve a realistic yellow-rumped warbler, a female wood spirit, a chip carved bowl, and so much more. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating...
19) How to Carve a Great Santa: 34 Projects, Patterns & Techniques for Beginner to Advanced Woodcarvers
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Celebrate the season with Santa! Whether you're a beginner or you've been carving for years, How to Carve a Great Santa will have you celebrating the holiday season with your very own handcrafted Santa! Featuring 30 festive projects, 26 of which have never been see before, and full-size carving patterns of St. Nick, this exciting edition includes a slew of new techniques and tips, and more to make this favorite Christmas book even better than before!...
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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
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Depth-Defying Art
By Kathleen Ryan
Rick Harney's portraits are so much less than they appear
Change of Heart
By Toni Fitzgerald
Brian...
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