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Sharpening, Tools, and Setting Up Shop - every woodcarver needs sharp tools and an efficient space to work. If you have been thinking about setting up a workshop at home to maintain and store your tools, or need to organize the space you have, this handy reference will provide all the information you need.

Catlg-No 15-475-8
Price $19.95

A Guide to Chip-Carving Gourds -

Love working with gourds, but hate all the dust? This new book offers an alternative technique. Step-by-step instructions, along with 176 color photographs, show how to chip and chisel a gourd into a decorative piece for the house or outside. Best of all, only basic, simple tools are needed; no electric cords, no noise, no dust. Create a stunning array of bowls, birdhouses, and ornaments. A gallery of 16 color photographs provides ideas for your own creations. Chip-carving on Gourds is a gentle, relaxing handcraft that any beginner or seasoned gourd crafter can learn and enjoy.

Catalog number - 12-3210-4
Fur and Feathers price - $14.99

Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements - Tony Kubalak. This book is the first book to describe in detail how to carve historically accurate furniture motifs common to American furniture of the 18th century. Learn to these treasured elements:
     Cabriole leg
     Philadelphia style ball and claw foot
     Shell on knee carving
     Carved foliage on knee
     Applied Philadelphia shell
     Philadelphia rosette
     Philadelphia flame finial
     Newport flame finial
     Convex Newport shell
     Concave Newport shell.

Catalog number 19-32-8
Price $24.95

Handbook of Practical Woodworking Techniques - Robert Lento. As a woodcarver have you ever thought about trying some wood working projects but did not know where to start. This book is a comprehensive woodworking reference and will be as indispensable as any tool in in you shop. It's packed with key information on the "correct" way to do things, with a special emphasis on results.

Catlg No 13-1351-7
Price $17.95

The Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons - Learn to create beautiful lovespoons hand-carved symbols of love and deep affection that have been popular for centuries. With 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns, this book will help you to enjoy this wonderful craft no matter what your carving skill level. Sections on the history of lovespoon carving, selecting woods, using and maintaining tools, applying long-lasting finishes, and customizing your own designs ensure every aspect of your lovespoon carving project goes smoothly. The fascinating history and romantic symbolism of the lovespoon is further complimented by an inspiring gallery of modern and historical pieces carved in a variety of styles. This is the most thorough and detailed book available on the subject of lovespoon carving.

Catalog number - 15-374-4
Fur and Feathers price - $24.95

Easy Carving Projects for Kids - Robin Edward Trudel. Woodcarving is an easy way to get kids involved in hands on crafts and allows people of different generations to connect in a meaningful, creative way. Included are 36 projects are categorized by age groups (4-8, 9-12, and over 12). These projects are designed to start a carver (of any age) with an easy project and then build upon what they have learned.

Catlg-NO 19-30-4
Price $16.95

Carving Fantasy Figures and Legend Figures in Wood: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth

Recreate the Romance and Mystery of the Great Creatures of Legend

Since the dawn of recorded history, beings such as wizards, dragons, faeries, mermaids, and other creatures of lore
have been a part of many cultures. In Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood you'll find expert guidance on carving these fascinating figures, and you'll be encouraged to use these patterns to help spur unique design ideas of your own.

Inside, you'll find:

Useful tips and techniques

Step-by-step guidance on carving a wizard and a dragon both illustrated with dozens of color photographs from start to finish

Inspirational full-color gallery of finished pieces

Catalog number - 15-254-2
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95

Carving Cypress Knees -- Discover the Unique Characters Hidden Inside the Strange and Wonderful World of Cypress Knees

Noted carvers and authors Carol Jean Boyd and Jack Williams bring you the ultimate resource for unlocking the whimsical characters and wood spirits from within one of nature's most unique woods: cypress knees.

Cypress "knees" are the little stumps found in swamps of the southeastern United States that protrude from the water in varying shapes, sizes and colors, and have even been known for their excellent carving properties.

Inside Carving Cypress Knees you'll find all the tips and techniques you need for success:

An introduction of cypress knees, how to find them and prepare them for carving-including how to
"create" a knee from a basswood blank

Guidance on design and composition-plus a full color gallery of completed carvings to give you inspiration

Detailed step-by-step demonstrations on three projects, including a wood spirit, Santa's face, and an elf or gnome

8 pages of patterns for you to try-including an area inside the covers with "erasable blanks" for you to practice your designs before carving

A useful Resource Directory helps you locate cypress knees, and all the tools you'll need

Catalog number - 15-271-2
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95

Art Of Chainsaw Carving -- Meet the World's Most Unique Sculptors

Learn more about the fascinating people who practice an art form that combines beauty and danger.

Noted chainsaw sculptor Jessie Groeschen introduces you to the leading chainsaw artists practicing today, and provides an overview of the art form recounting the advent and growth of chainsaw carving in the United States.

Finally, try your hand at chainsaw carving with a how-to chapter on chainsaw carving a chair, with step-by-step instructions and a full color photo gallery of finished chairs.

Catalog number - 15-250-X
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

Custom Gunstock Craving -- Back by popular demand ten years after the publication of the original hardcover, this paperback edition of Custom Gunstock Carving gives in-depth instruction on the cutting and carving techniques that make up the gunstock carver's art, from preparing proper working conditions to selecting a pattern to the cutting itself. He also discusses using different types of wood, preparing the surface for carving, and locating design sources. Featuring an impressive selection of full-scale patterns, this book is essential for any shooter looking to add a personal touch to his or her weapon.

Catalog number - 14-0162-X
Fur and Feathers price - $24.95

The Little Book of Whittling -- Whether on your front porch-or in the back woods-the Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.

Author Chris Lubkemann will help you ï¿½whittle away the hoursï¿½ with clear guidance on becoming an expert whittler.

Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instruction on:
-Tools and Materials: including what wood is best
-How to Start: choosing/sharpening the knife
-Projects: including knives, forks and spoons; birds and animals; trees and flowers; whistles and walking sticks; and much more

Lubkemann brings nearly 40 years whittling experience, and shares his knowledge in a friendly, down-home style. Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, the Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler.

Catalog number - 15-274-7
Fur and Feathers price - $12.95

Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish.
Instructions for carving a wood spirit and a walking stick. Many patterns and a galery of photos to you many great ideas for carving.

Catalog number - 15-261-5
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

Complete Guide To Architectural Carving by Kurt Kotch. Create stunning architectural accents for your home. Kurt Kotch takes you through a variety of progressive carving exercises - each designed to teach a specific skill. By the time you have finished this book you will be able to tackle any architectural project with skill and confidence.

Catalog number - 15-193-7
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95

Architectural Patterns for Woodcarvers - by Kurt Kotch. From simple to ornate you will find 63 patterns to accent doors, fireplace mantles, archways, chair backs, chair and table legs, and much more. Each pattern is presented in a precise manner and can be easily transferred to wood. These ornaments can be carved directly on any piece or can be carved separately and joined using the author's expert instructions.

Catalog number - 15-194-5
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95

Gunstock Carving by Bill Janney. Complete guide with detailed instructions for the carving and engraving of gunstocks. Why limit your work to just checkering? Fish scale, basket weave, leaves, and animal scenes are explained in detail. Many patterns.

Catalog number - 15-166-X
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

The Art of Stylized Wood Carving - Solomon & Hamilton. Features insights and thoughts from 14 top stylized carvers. Included are 5 step by step projects. Learn to capture the expression and beauty in wood without the ridged rules of realism. Over a 100 pages.

Catalog number - 15-174-0
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

Chainsaw Carving - Hal MacIntosh. Looking for something a bit more unusual than your usual carvings? Then pick up this book and let the chips fly. Learn how to do scratch drawings, relief and pierced carvings, step cut carvings, and life size 3D carvings. Includes tips on choosing the correct saw, photos from saw manufactures, and a comparison chart.

Catalog number - 15-128-7
Fur and Feathers price - $24.95

Carving Signs - Krockta & Schroeder. The woodcarvers complete guide to carving, lettering, and guilding signs. Includes lettering techniques and styles. Color photos, a gallery, and a special chapter on gold leafing.

Catalog number - 15-131-7
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

Whittling Twigs & Branches by Chris Lubkemann. A NEW, REPRINTED, EXPANDED, book full of new ideas of what to carve from twigs and branches you find in your back yard.

Catalog number - 15-149-X
Fur and Feathers price - $9.95

Carving Caricature Pins & Bolos. Detailed carving and finishing information for the carving of decorative caricature pins and bolo tie slides.

Catalog number - 15-137-6
Fur and Feathers price - $14.95

Carving Realistic Flowers In Wood. Carve your favorite flowers in the round with step by step instructions for carving and painting.

Catalog number - 15-154-6
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95

Carving Spoons by Shirley Adler. 2nd Edition. Great book for learning to carve welsh love spoons, Celtic knots, and contemporary favorites. Plenty of step by step photos and pages of patterns - 45 new patterns.

Catalog number - 15-227-5
Fur and Feathers price - $14.95

Scrimshaw by Paszkiewicz & Schroeder. If you ever had any interest in scrimshaw, this is the book for you. New - resised edition!! Detailed how-to instructions, tool selection, patterns, material preparation, patterns layouts, inks and coloring, etc. Complete info on choice of materials (ivory and other substitutes), tools, patterns, coloring, etc. This book is a complete scrimshaw reference manual. With book and a small investment in common tools, you'll create beautiful and authentic scrimshaw pieces of your own.

Catalog number - 15-241-9
Fur and Feathers price - $14.95

Woodcarving in the Scandinavian Style by Harley Refsal. Step-by-step instructions show how a few well placed cuts create old world style carvings.

Catalog number - 15-235-5
Fur and Feathers price - $17.95


Carving Boots and Shoes by Larry Green. Get started on the "right foot". 5 boot and shoe projects with 50 - 60 photos for each.

Catalog number - 12-390
Fur and Feathers price - $12.95


Carving The Old Woman's Shoe by Larry Green. Learn steps of carving the shoe that the old woman lived in. Tools, techniques, plenty of pictures - start to finish.

Catalog number - 12-603-3
Fur and Feathers price - $12.95


Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks by M. Kennedy.

Checkering and carving as practiced by many of the best gunstock makers.

Catalog number - 14-0630-3
Fur and Feathers price - $39.95


Projects For Creative Woodcarvers- Ian Norbury. Over 50 projects to inspire the woodcarver. Sketches, measured outline drawings, photos, and close-ups.

Catalog number - 15-7003
Fur and Feathers price - $19.95

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