Carving

Harley Refsal   Here's a great book on a fascinating topic for carver's. There's a history of the style as practiced in Scandinavia and America,... [read more]

Fred Wilbur   An expert craftsman shows you how to incorporate ornamental details into your carving projects. He first explores the development of ornamental styles;... [read more]

Rick Jensen   In Medieval times, shepherd peasants believed that if they carved a face into the bark of a tree, the tree's spirit would... [read more]

Jack Kochan   Here's a guide to carving for intermediate to advanced power tool carvers. Learn how to interpret the unique personality found in a... [read more]

Ian Norbury   Sculptors and wood carvers will be interested in this gallery presentation of the work of Ian Norbury, a world-reknowned sculptor. Norbury's pieces... [read more]

Bruce Burk   22 duck decoys in this second volume by Burk, with complete plans, instructions, and excellent reference photos taken from multiple angles to... [read more]

Chris Lubkemann   Master carver Chris Lubkemann has developed a unique whittling technique that produces perfect curls of wood that he uses in the carving... [read more]

Kurt Koch   Covering the hand-carved detail that makes a wooden mantel, carved archway, or molding distinctive, the patterns in this architectural carving sourcebook incorporate... [read more]

Floyd Scholz,Tad Merrick   A beautifully photographed book with detailed images of 17 species of hawks, falcons, eagles, and osprey. 500 photos and thorough, measured line... [read more]

Greg Young   The quick and easy projects in this step-by-step guide to carving bottle stoppers are accompanied by tool information, wood recommendations, safety tips,... [read more]

Paul J. White   Your home or business can welcome visitors with a shining, incised and carved, sign. Make it yourself with quarterboard, beginning with the... [read more]

Shawn Cipa   If you admire the warm-and-cozy look of a a hand-carved Old World Santa, you will appreciate these nostalgic folk art designs from... [read more]

Vic Hood,Jack A. Williams,Jack Williams   Using the materials Mother Nature provides, this book will inspire your most original work. It is lavishly illustrated with the works of... [read more]

Frank Fox-Wilson   Here are 17 projects taken from nature and carved in a stylized, though highly realistic, way. Each project includes full working drawings,... [read more]

Cyndi Joslyn-Carhart,Cyndi Joslyn   This handbook guides beginners and those who want to expand their repertoire through 15 Santa carvings based on prototypes from around the... [read more]

Dick Onians   Sculptor and carver Dick Onians offers a thorough grounding in male and female anatomy and how to render it in wood, clay... [read more]

Sharon Littley,Clive Griffin   Learn how to carve lovespoons of your own with step-by-step illustrated instructions and 30 patterns commemorating love, friendship, loyalty and more. Patterns... [read more]

Glenda Bennett   Step-by-step instructions to create 20 projects, diverse in form and function. Lots of new ideas for the experienced carver and detailed instruction... [read more]

Ivan H. Crowell   This book is a great source for designing chip carved work. Designs-- many over 500 years old-- include rosettes, borders, ornate squares,... [read more]

Lora S. Irish   Lora Irish presents dozens of traditional carving patterns, in outline form for layout and as a shaded drawing to guide the actual... [read more]

Kurt Koch   In the course of creating one project, (an ornamental carving that can be used to accent a mantel, headboard, or picture frame,)... [read more]

   Decoys are a popular item for carvers, and here you can follow a step-by-step demonstration.... [read more]

Lora S. Irish   There are more than 100 dragon patterns included in this newly revised and expanded 2nd edition of this guide. It covers the... [read more]

Rip Mann,Tammi Mann,Douglas Congdon-Martin   Beginning and experienced carvers alike will find the step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions easy to follow to create a beautiful handhewn octagonal bowl.... [read more]

Richard Butz   This classic primer grew out of Rick Butz's successful PBS series. It gives the novice carver a solid grounding in tools, techniques,... [read more]

William Judt   Wood has traditionally been a common medium for rendering religious icons such as the Christian cross, and this carving book offers 33... [read more]

Paul N. Hasluck   This is an excellent guide to every aspect of carving. Covered are the necessary tools, the aesthetics of wood carving, a comprehensive... [read more]

Shepard Barbash,Vicki Ragan   This book presents a dazzling array of magical wood carvings created by the famed artisans of Oaxaca. From dancing chickens and flower-print... [read more]

Floyd Scholz,Tad Merrick   A beautiful volume of of over 700 photographs plus other illustrations for the carver interested in owls. 16 species of owls are... [read more]

Norma Gregory   Pyrography is an interesting way of burning a surface design in wood, but many beginners find it difficult to create their own... [read more]

Chris Pye   The author calls this "a different carving book." Why? Because instead of covering a great variety of projects superficially, Chris Pye has... [read more]

John M. Levinson,Somers G. Headley   With both novice and experienced decoy collectors in mind, the authors have created a thorough study of shorebirds and the decoys used... [read more]

Leo Gowan   Canes, or "sticks" as they're called in England, require relatively inexpensive materials and tools to produce. This book is an excellent guide... [read more]

Chuck Solomon,David Hamilton,Charles Solomon,Dave Hamilton   Emphasizing form over detail, the five step-by-step stylized carving projects in this text provide excellent instruction in techniques, as well as patterns... [read more]

Leo Gowan   A useful instructional book for the beginner or expert. With purely functional to intricately carved canes, Gowan, a founding member and former... [read more]

Joe Engers   A wildfowl decoy is a sportman's tool, a functional object that hunters use to lure game. A decoy is also a work... [read more]

John Hillyer   Using this single book, beginners can learn chip, incised, pierced, relief, sculptural, or architectural carving. Good information is included from tools and... [read more]

E. J. Tangerman   This excellent introduction tailored for the beginner shows how to avoid common mistakes in the craft. There's complete information on tools and... [read more]

Shawn Cipa   Full instructions for carving a nativity that will become a family heirloom. This book includes both carving and painting instructions for Mary,... [read more]

Chris Pye   This comprehensive two-volume set tells-- and shows, in almost 700 illustrations-- how to get the most out of every woodcarving tool. Volume... [read more]

Ian Norbury   For carvers and sculptors, Norbury demonstrates how to portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood, both creatively and realistically. Focusing... [read more]

Lora S. Irish   Carvers and scroll sawers will find these 100+ simple, realistic floral patterns useful and inspiring. Designs for pansies, daisies, poppies, lilies, sunflowers,... [read more]

E. J. Tangerman   A good book for beginners who are looking for simple objects like Christmas tree ornaments, butter and cookie molds, chip-carved pieces, tramp-carving,... [read more]

Alan and Gill Bridgewater   Here is a sourcebook that offers artists, woodcarvers and other crafts-people a rich selection of forms, patterns, and motifs.Ranging from Viking carvings... [read more]

Best of Exotic & Greenhouse Gardening Ma,Guild of Master Craftsman   A great selection of 55 articles from Woodcarving Magazine. Each article is clearly illustrated with explanatory photos and diagrams. Topics include: choosing... [read more]

Tobin Fraley,Gary K. Wolf   With each turn of the merry-go-round, the hurdling horses, frolicking frogs, and gallivanting goats leap by. These remarkable figures were created by... [read more]

Bruce A White   This book offers a wide range of delightful designs and projects for woodcarvers at all skill levels. An added bonus is the... [read more]

   The ball-and-claw foot, combined with the cabriole leg, is a hallmark of 18th-century furniture. Here, Phil Lowe shows you how to design... [read more]

Gert Ljungberg,Inger A:son-Ljungberg   Here's an introduction to the basics of carving in the Swedish tradition, where knives reign supreme. You'll find lots of projects with... [read more]

Douglas Congdon-Martin,Paul White   The eagle as an American symbol is nearly as old as the nation itself, and an eagle carving makes a great adornment... [read more]

Frederick Wilbur   Here is an authoritative handbook on designing, laying out, and carving classical architectural ornament for furniture and interiors. Includes moldings, volutes, rosettes,... [read more]

Ian Norbury   Here's an interesting selection for carvers from Ian Norbury, the well-known English craftsman. The female face is carved using the bandsaw, and... [read more]

Jeff Phares   Using step-by-step photographs, this book shows you how to correctly position the ears and hair, how to make the proper shapes, and... [read more]

Jeff Phares   Carving natural facial features is hard for even the most experienced carver. With step-by-step photographs, this guide shows you how to correctly... [read more]

Ian Norbury   A full range of examples shows the many emotions of the human face, explaining how to extract the essence of the emotion... [read more]

Wanda Marsh   This beginning-to-advanced-level carving book provides three projects to teach the carving skills for recreating any flower. Starting with a morning glory, this... [read more]

Greg Krockta,Roger Schroeder   All the answers, including wood selection, design tips, carving letters and numbers, relief carving, gold leafing and more. Whether you want to... [read more]

Shirley Adler,E. J. Tangerman,Harley Refsal   With small scraps of wood and a few common carving tools, Adler shows you how to carve both the bowl and handle... [read more]

Sam Bush, Mack Headley Jr.   Master carvers Sam Bush and Mark Headley, Jr. demonstrate 18th carving techniques through the carving of a scallop shell.Watch and learn to... [read more]

Wally Lueth,Harold L. Enlow,Walter H. Lueth   This book will identify for you those small elements in the face which we respond to when we look, and help you... [read more]

   Watch a bear emerge from a chunk of tree. Jerry Wagner shows you how chain saw carvers can make this popular garden... [read more]

Jamie Doeren   Instructions and patterns for carving realistic and caricature bears with a chainsaw. Covers patterns, layout, and basic cuts in lots of color... [read more]

Hal Macintosh,Hal McIntosh   The first portion of this book displays the work of the most well-known chainsaw artists from around the country. The second, and... [read more]

   Wayne Barton demonstrates this simple way to decorate furniture, boxes, plaques and more. Includes a lace border, 12-point rosette, 2 free form... [read more]

Wayne Barton   This compendium of classic chip-carving patterns includes lettering, geometric designs, designs for cabinets and furniture, positive-image designs, and free-form designs. Wayne Barton... [read more]

Wayne Barton   In chip carving you incise a pattern or design directly into wood. Let chip-carving wizard Wayne Barton's classic reference show you how... [read more]

Jeremy Williams   In this new edition of a classic book about relief carving, beginners learn the basic techniques. From selecting tools and materials to... [read more]

Norma Gregory   A copyright-free collection of designs, including motifs, boxes, borders and swags drawn for pyrography but suitable for adaptation to many crafts. This... [read more]

Erwin O. Christensen   This book provides the carver with a survey of nearly 200 years of great native folk art from the 17th through the... [read more]

Mack Sutter   Flowers are a popular design motif for woodcarving, and with good reason. They are perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques,... [read more]

Chris Pye   Here is an excellent series of carving project lessons by a master teacher. Each project is designed to teach an important aspect... [read more]

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications   Here are hundreds of useful tips from the readers of Britain's Woodcarving Magazine. There's plenty of great info for the professional and... [read more]

Sara Wilkinson   Starting with your initial idea and winding up with a finished piece, here's a book for novice to more adept carvers that... [read more]

Ian Norbury   This book, by a master carver, teaches you how to carve the human form, with correct proportions for a realistic look. Norbury... [read more]

Lora S. Irish   Successful landscape carving in relief depends on a good sense of perspective, which Lora Irish teaches in this lively book. Includes chapters... [read more]

Chris Pye,Chris Pye   This comprehensive course shows exactly how to learn incised letter carving as well as relief letter carving. It's essential reading for all... [read more]

   Learn to finish your carved piece by painting it. Step-by-step demonstration.... [read more]

Alan Bridgewater,Gill Bridgewater   It's incredibly easy to produce a host of projects--from small, highly detailed pieces to giant, life-size models--with a rotary or reciprocating carving... [read more]

Ruta Saliklis,Elvehjem Museum of Art,Ruta T. Saliklis   Lithuanian wood carving in the 20th Century has undergone a transition from religious to secular figures. This book provides a discussion of... [read more]

Rip Mann,Tammi Mann,Doublas Congdon-Martin   Here's an excellent book for carvers interested in a very old traditional method. The authors use only hand tools-- the bowl adze,... [read more]

Mark Lindquist,Bill Byers   Lindquist, who almost single-handedly popularized working with spalted wood, here shares his techniques for sawing, shaping, and smoothing large pieces of wood... [read more]

Farish A. Noor,Eddin Khoo,David Lok   In Malaysia, woodcarvers are venerated as artists who have a mystical affinity with wood. This collection of over 250 photographs and line... [read more]

Norma Gregory   Pyrography-- the art of drawing with fire on wood-- becomes even finer with the solid point machine. This modern, electrically heated tool... [read more]

David Bennett,Roger Schroeder   Relief carver Dave Bennett details the importance and uses of light and shadow in successful relief carving. In photographs and captions, he... [read more]

Colleen Schafroth   Chess pieces are miniature carvings and turnings in wood, ivory and soft stone. This lovely book presents contemporary and historical sets in... [read more]

Betty Auth   This basic pyrography handbook includes 30 projects that make the most of the techniques and motifs of woodburning. Projects include trays, chests,... [read more]

E. J. Tangerman   There's plenty of useful advice, tips, and techniques for beginning to expert carvers in this comprehensive sourcebook of ideas and designs. Simple... [read more]

Mary Duke Guldan   Newly revised, this book is complete for someone starting out in carving. From the first few projects created using an X-Acto knife,... [read more]

Graham R. Bull   An excellent, complete beginner's guide to carving, from the most simple projects to the more complex. You'll begin with a knife and... [read more]

Harry Ameredes   Carvers and collectors have long been interested in canes and pipes made of found materials or by "naive" or unschooled craftsmen. The... [read more]

Jay S. Hanna   This is a guide to confidently carving a variety of decorative items for both boat and home-- carve sternboards, billetheads, trailboards, eagles,... [read more]

Jonathan S. Day   A rare glimpse into the lives of the Hopi carvers, this unique book explains the cultural significance of the kachina and the... [read more]

Bill Higginbotham   With a sharp little knife and a block of manageable wood, you can create many amusing animal and human figures. This handbook... [read more]

Lora S. Irish   31 Individual patterns focusing on North American Wildlife including bear, fox, wolf, ram, elk, deer, wild mustang, mallard duck, bobcat, coyote, mountain lion,... [read more]

Graham R. Bull   This dictionary-style handbook addresses hundreds of woodcarving problems, tricks, tips and shortcuts. Includes sharpening advice, tips on lighting and work holding, and... [read more]

   Learn woodcarving in the round with a fun pattern. A gargoyle for your castle!... [read more]

   Chip carving uses small squares and triangles to make patterns and designs. Learn from an experienced teacher, Bob Rymark, looking over his... [read more]

   Kenny Vermillion shows the techniques of power carving and the use of several bits. Close-up shots as he carves mushrooms and leaves.... [read more]

Alan Bridgewater,Gill Bridgewater   This start-from-scratch guide takes you through tools, materials, techniques and projects. Projects include rustic stool, wildfowl decoy, and the ever-popular ball-in-a-cage puzzle.... [read more]

Cynthia Rogers   Here's a book for the beginning carver. All you need is a few tools, and even if you don't have artistic talent... [read more]

Rick and Ellen Butz   Rick Butz, of the popular PBS series, here shows you a safe and highly effective system of sharpening tools to put a... [read more]

Ian Norbury   This book was developed in order to show the beginner how to carve in small steps. Using shop scrap or seasoned fruit... [read more]

Chris Pye   This comprehensive two-volume set tells--and shows, in almost 700 illustrations--how to get the most out of every woodcarving tool. Volume 2 describes... [read more]

Here are 30 often humorous and clever step-by-step bird related projects-- 16 houses and 14... [read more]

A book for the absolute beginner, this question-and-answer manual to the scroll saw goes from... [read more]

Begun in 1993, this annual provides a forum on American furniture history, technology, connoisseurship, and... [read more]

Here are 24 step-by-step, illustrated projects to help you creatively solve the often daunting problem... [read more]