Chip Carving: Expert Techniques and 50 All-Time Favorite Projects (The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated)

In this collection of 29 projects, woodworkers of all skill levels are taught several variations of chip carving—the timeless art of decorating a wood surface by removing chips of wood with short triangular-shaped cuts—including basic chip carving, line carving, shallow-chip carving, and highly stylized European chip carving. Featuring patterns from a host of preeminent chipcarvers—such as Barry McKenzie, Dennis Moor, Darrell Jannsen, and Roger Strautman—this handy guidebook includes Christmas ornaments, a beautiful line-carved birdhouse, a handsome chip-carved chess set, and fun chip-carved golf balls with intricate, geometrical designs.

About the Author

Woodcarving Illustrated is a leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers of all skill levels and has a circulation of more than 65,000 readers.

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Intarsia Woodworking Projects: 21 Original Designs with Full-Size Plans and Expert Instruction for All Skill Levels (A Scroll Saw, Woodworking & Crafts Book)

Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of more than 21 full-size patterns suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Displaying an artistic style of woodworking that focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes, these full-size patterns—bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no photocopy scaling necessary—include whimsical holiday animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, and a farm scene. A brief, getting-started section provides hints on which types of wood and blades to select as well as how to shape pieces, guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for more seasoned crafters.

About the Author

Kathy Wise has been sculpting animals for the gift trade for more than 25 years and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. She lives in Emmitt, Michigan.

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