Chip Carver's Workbook : Teach Yourself with 7 Easy and Decorative Projects Book

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Original Language
English
ISBN
9781565232570
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1565232577
ISBN-13
9781565232570
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43936378

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chip Carver's Workbook : Teach Yourself with 7 Easy and Decorative Projects
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Carving
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Dennis Moor
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-278349
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
736/.4
Table Of Content
About the Author............................................. iv Introduction.......................................................v Chapter 1: Choosing the Wood...........................1 Chapter 2: The Tools...........................................6 Chapter 3:Sharpening........................................11 Chapter 4: How to Hold the Knives.....................18 Chapter 5:Three Main Chip Shapes.....................24 Chapter 6: Standard-Sized Borders.....................32 Chapter 7: Large-Width Borders.........................41 Chapter 8: Curved Borders................................45 Chapter 9: Grids.................................................50 CHapter 10: Rosettes...........................................56 Chapter 11: Layout and Design...........................63 Chapter 12: Getting the Pattern onto the Wood...69 Chapter 13: Lettering..........................................72 Chapter 14: Finishing..........................................78 Chapter 15: The Projects.....................................83 Project 1:Napkin Holder............................83 Project 2: Plant Box...................................86 Project 3:Letter Holder...............................90 Project 4: Trinket Box................................93 Project 5: Tissue Box Holder.......................96 Project 6: Mailbox.......................................99 Project 7:Cheese and Cracker Tray...........102 Gallery...............................................................104 Sources of Supply...............................................106
Synopsis
Includes information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, sharpening and cutting techniques. Also includes sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing. Features seven step-by-step demonstrations including a trivet, a napkin holder, a coaster set a box and more., Chip carving has a long and respected history as a decorative art form. In Chip Carver's Workbook, noted chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor will introduce you to this timeless craft that is easy to learn and produces beautiful, ornate results. In his engaging and accessible teaching style, Dennis Moor outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing you on the chip carving techniques that will have you decorating household items and creating artistic pieces in a variety of designs. Seven enjoyable and useful chip carving projects will guide you through the process of mastering this classic art form, including a napkin holder, plant box, letter holder, tissue box, cheese and cracker tray, and more. Also included is an inspiring photo gallery of finished pieces plus a comprehensive listing of supply sources., Chip Carver's Workbook includes valuable information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, and sharpening and cutting techniques. Also included are detailed sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing, as well as 7 step-by-step chip carving projects for a trivet, a napkin holder, a coaster set, a box, and more., Carving Beautiful Designs in Wood is Easier Than You Think!Chip carving- a simple method of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood in a single piece-has a long and respected history as a decorative art form. In Chip Carver's Workbook, noted chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor will introduce you to this timeless craft that is easy to learn and produces beautiful, ornate results. In his engaging and accessible teaching style, Dennis Moor outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing you on the techniques that will have you decorating household items and creating artistic pieces in a variety of designs. Seven enjoyable and useful projects will guide you through the process of mastering this classic art form: - Napkin Holder - Plant Box- Letter Holder- Trinket Box- Tissue Box Holder- Mailbox- Cheese and Cracker TrayChip Carver's Workbook also contains an inspiring photo gallery of finished pieces plus a comprehensive listing of supply sources.
LC Classification Number
TT199.7.M64 2005

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