How To Carve Spirits n Wizards
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Woodspirits n Walking Sticks
How To Carve Spirits n WizardsUsing found wood such as driftwood, roots, and old beams from barns, Tom leads you through the carving of wonderous, fanciful faces, that are both enchanting and beautiful. Lots of photos as always accompany the instructions. Read more down the page, 66ppCA $16.58 -
Wood Carving Wizards
How To Carve Spirits n WizardsAmong the most popular of Tom's carving books is Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons. From the day it came off the presses Tom has gotten letters asking for a Wizard book to go with it. Well, here it is! These fanciful figures let the imagination run wild. You can make them friendly or sinister, young or old, comic or deadly serious. As a companion piece or by itself, this is an exciting new project for carvers. Lots of patterns along with step-by-step instruction. Enjoy! 64ppCA $16.58 -
Wood Spirits n Green Men
How To Carve Spirits n WizardsIrish has created the ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures. Tips, techniques, illustrations and a full-color photo gallery provide the information and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon. 40 patterns and also step-by-step information by Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa. Also includes a full-color gallery of eye-catching and inspiring photos from Clive Hicks. Inside this book you'll find all the tips, techniques, information, and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon. 98ppCA $25.54 -
Relief Carving Wood Spirits
How To Carve Spirits n WizardsThe definitive guide for learning relief carving. From transferring the pattern to preparing the wood and making the cuts, every element of the carving process is carefully illustrated and clearly explained. In carving a legendary wood spirit, a beginner will learn about tools and how to use them, how to create realistic eyes, noses, and other facial features, and how to add the element of texture.CA $25.54 -
Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirit Canes
How To Carve Canes n Walking Sticks, How To Carve Spirits n WizardsCA $19.19
Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirit Canes
How To Carve Canes n Walking Sticks, How To Carve Spirits n WizardsTom starts with a sapling straight from the hillside and takes the carver through each step to create a charming cane. He begins with prepping the sapling, helps the reader think through the design of the spirit that will emerge, and explains the various carving techniques that are needed to do the work. Finally he shows the painting and finishing steps, including ways to conceal unexpected problems. Each step is clearly photographed in color, with a concise, easy-to-understand explanation of what is happening and how to do it.CA $19.19