Carving and modelling, moulding and casting Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Santa and Mrs. Claus
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 20 Patterns for Santa Carvers
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Impressions with Clay
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Scandinavian Santas
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Masons Vista Ironstone Schiffer Book for
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving DownHome Angels with Tom Wolfe
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ron Ransoms Favorite Santas for Carvers
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Animal Canes Walking Sticks
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Slag Marble Glass The Prominent Years 19591985
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Whale Carving
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GOURD CRAFTS 6 Projects and Patterns
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Gourd Art Basics
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Historic Gourd Craft
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Gourd Puppets and Dolls
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Making Gourd Headpieces
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving a Bull Fighter the Bull
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cameos
Book SynopsisFrom the formal carvings of the nineteenth century to the colorful and informal plastic and glass examples of molded relief jewelry, this revised and expanded guide is the perfect reference for those on a search for cameos. Fourteen new designs are included in vibrant detail, along with values and tips that will assist today''s shopper with appropriate cameo choice befitting their tastes and styles. See shell, stone, plastic, ivory, lava, glass, plastics, and metal cameos used in jewelry and ornamental objects. They were produced by inspired artists in fine detail using old-world crafting and are displayed here in full color. An excellent pocket guide reference for collectors or anyone who appreciates the simplicity and beauty of cameo designs.
£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tom Wolfe Carves Egg Heads Other âœEggcellentâ
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tom Wolfe Carves Spirit Canes
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The book takes you right through from selecting a piece of wood to carving and painting the wood spirit. Wood spirits are a very popular carving subject and this book will be helpful to those looking to try carving one. The style taught in this book certainly makes for some very characterful canes." - The Woodcarvers Gazette, Autumn 2016
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power
Book SynopsisLearn all the steps necessary to create unique carved wooden Christmas tree ornaments. 132 clear color photos illustrate every step for a songbird project and 23 additional patterns, ranging from an American Goldfinch to a Titmouse. Provide new and exciting challenges, including a unique method for attaching the finished songbird to a tree, wreath, or centerpiece. The text includes necessary references for feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; the tools required to successfully complete these projects, and instruction for painting and sealing the completed ornament. Create heirloom decorative songbird ornaments that will pass down through future generations. This book brings challenges for novices and joy for experienced carvers.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving the Mariachi
Book SynopsisLearn all the steps necessary to carve a lively 5-piece Mexican Mariachi band through straightforward instructions and 249 clear, color, step-by-step photos. The caricature figure, wearing traditional attire, brings a time-honored Mexican tradition to the wood carving world. Patterns for the five members of the Mariachi band (the trumpet player, singer, bass player, guitar player, and violin player) are provided. Detailed painting instructions help bring the figures to life. A gallery shows each figure individually, from all sides, so no detail is overlooked. The instructions are provided in both English and Spanish. This book will be a wonderful, humorous challenge for carvers of all levels of experience.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Golf Ball Spirits
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered why golf balls act the way they do? Why the perfect swing leads to disaster with the ball wildly veering left or right, careening off three trees, two squirrels, and your golf partner before burying itself in a sand trap? Tom Wolfe knows and reveals all! Follow Tom step-by-step through the process of carving two of the evil spirits and tiny demons that reside in the black heart of every golf ball. Every step is clearly explained and illustrated in color. The material within the golf ball is so easily carved, it is almost the equivalent of doodling. Once the carving is complete, bring the demon to life with a staining technique. A color gallery shows both the finished projects and many additional carvings for further inspiration. Carvers with basic skills will enjoy the challenges and advanced carvers will be delighted by the details.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Guide to ChipCarving Gourds
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Bottlestoppers with Tom Wolfe
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Gunstocks
Book SynopsisWith 250 clear color photos and concise text, Jose Valencia takes readers through all the steps necessary to create unique carvings on rifle or shotgun stocks. Learn to create and apply patterns, remove factory checkering, and use a high speed power pen and accompanying bits to create elaborate scroll, basket weave, and maple leaf patterns, along with realistic wildlife carvings. Adapting patterns to curved surfaces, sanding, and finishing techniques are also shown and explained. Seven patterns are provided for each of the carvings. A color photo gallery is also provided for further inspiration. Once readers have mastered the techniques for carving and finishing these patterns, they will be able to transform standard gunstocks into works of art that will be appreciated for generations.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving an 1880s Western Train
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Turning Natural Edge Bowls
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Mexican Wrestlers
Book SynopsisWith step-by-step photos and instructions, this book teaches wood carvers the steps necessary to create six of Mexico''s colorful, costumed wrestlers, the Lucha Libre. The wrestlers bring a time-honored tradition to the wood carving world. Patterns for six different wrestlers are provided, including one swinging a folding chair, plus a referee to oversee the match. Painting instructions are given to bring these figures vibrantly to life. A gallery provides detailed pictures of each figure from all sides, so that no detail is overlooked. The text is provided in both English and Spanish. Carvers from the novice to the well seasoned will enjoy this book.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antler Art for Baskets and Gourds
Book SynopsisIllustrated, step-by-step directions for 20 basket and gourd antler projects. Enhance your gourd vessel or basket with antlers. Containing 169 color images and step-by-step instructions, learn how to drill, frame, and attach antlers to a traditional weave basket, gourd bowl, floor vases, and even masks. Twenty projects both baskets and gourds are featured for the beginner and advanced crafter. A gallery provides inspiration for your own creations.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Introduction to Soapstone Sculpting
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Power Carving a Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab
Book SynopsisThe Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab comes to life in this new D-I-Y book. Step-by-step instructions illustrated with 215 color photographs, will help both the beginner and advanced woodcarver learn how to carve this nautical species using power tools. The book features 14 clear, full-size drawings and illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving and painting each part of the crab, including a base and display to hold the completed crab among carved barnacles and grasses. Power-carving tips and techniques are explained as are the proper scientific terms for all of the parts of the crab. A gallery of completed projects will inspire your own creative ideas. A great project for woodcarvers and Chesapeake Bay lovers.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving a Bear in Soapstone
Book SynopsisBears are a symbol of strength in many cultures. They also have a certain protectiveness and prowess about them characteristics that are easily seen in this soapstone carving of a standing bear. Illustrated, step-by-step directions provide techniques for carving, from designing the bear to adding the final polish. Chapters include carving the waist and belly, head and shoulders, legs and tail, and its ears and snout. A gallery of completed projects will inspire your own creativity. The soapstone's soft texture makes it an easy and popular material for carving the bear's many features. This book is perfect for carvers and woodworkers of all skill levels.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cutout Gourd Techniques
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving the Screech Owl
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Power Carving Boots Shoes
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Doodling Borders for Wood Burning Gourds Drawing
Book SynopsisPatterns are so much a part of our lives that we often take them for granted. There are times when an artist working in any medium needs to create a pattern with specific complexity or form. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of drawing twenty-five patterns for wood burning and gourd decorationwith different variations and shading techniquesand applying and adapting the patterns with an easy drawing method. Learn how to improve your drawing skills while applying interest to the patterns as you use them in abstract compositions, create your own variations, and confidently enter your work in gourd or wood burning competitions. Also included are tips and suggestions for wood burning artists who are looking for something not found in typical woodcraft books. Beginning and master gourd artists will find inspiration for designs here, beyond the limited selection offered by clip art and transfers.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Deep Relief Wood Carving
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£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Scrimshaw in Theory and Practice
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Concepts to Caricatures Celebrating 25 Years of
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Marine Mammals with Power
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Thinking Inside the Roughout 28 Caricature
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving Realistic Animals with Power 2nd Edition
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns
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£18.04
John Wiley & Sons Inc Making Candles and Soaps For Dummies
Book SynopsisWhether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this book offers various things you need to make professional-looking candles and soaps at home. It presents practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and turning your hobby into a business.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Getting Started in Candle Making. Chapter 1: Stocking a Safe and Efficient Work Area. Chapter 2: Working with Wax. Chapter 3: Achieving the Look You Want for Your Candles Again and Again. Chapter 4: Finding the Perfect Wick. Chapter 5: Creating Simple Projects. Part II: Jazzing Up Your Candles. Chapter 6: Adding Color and Scent. Chapter 7: Decorating Your Candles with Flair. Chapter 8: Making More Advanced Projects. Chapter 9: Displaying Your Handiwork. Chapter 10: Handling Common Candle Problems. Part III: Tackling Soap-Making Basics. Chapter 11: Preparing to Make Soap. Chapter 12: Grasping Soap-Making’s Basic Techniques. Chapter 13: Delving into Additives. Chapter 14: Creating Basic Soap Projects. Part IV: Fancying Up Your Soap. Chapter 15: Creating Scent-sations: Adding Color and Scent. Chapter 16: Going Beyond Basic Soap. Chapter 17: Creating a Home Spa. Chapter 18: Solving Soap-Making Dilemmas. Part V: Moving On in the Candleand Soap-Making World. Chapter 19: Experimenting with Aromatherapy. Chapter 20: Turning a Hobby into a Business. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas. Chapter 22: Ten or So Great Gift Ideas for Family and Friends. Chapter 23: Ten Super Projects for Kids. Chapter 24: Ten Musts for Attending a Craft Show. Part VII: Appendixes. Appendix A: Candle-Making, Soap-Making, and Aromatherapy Suppliers. Appendix B: Additional Resources for Avid Candlemakers and Soapmakers. Index.
£17.09
McFarland & Company Dinosaur Sculpting A Complete Guide
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£34.19
Tuttle Publishing Soap Making for Beginners
Book SynopsisThe all-in-one guide to making 100% natural beauty and bath soaps at home!This book makes it easy to create your own soaps using ingredients that you know and trust. Author Ayako Umehara is a certified herbal therapist, aromatherapy and Ayurveda instructor, and she shows you how to make your own soaps using pure and simple natural ingredients like olive oil, shea butter, rose hips, avocado, manuka honey and almonds as well as many and novel aromatic ingredients like Yuzu Matcha Mint, Lemon Eucalyptus and Salt, Seaweed and Clay. The chapters in the book present 45 all-natural recipes using 100% pure essential oils and botanicals in the following categories:Soaps That Are Gentle on the Skin including Manuka Honey Soap, Plain Olive Oil Soap and Skim Milk Soap for KidsSoaps That Nourish the Skin and Body such as Avocado and Sweet Almond Soap, Grape Seed Soap and Sesame Spice Scrub SoapSoaps that Soothe for example Lavender Marble Soap, Rosemary Soap and Linden Flower and Honey SoapNaturTrade Review"Profusely illustrated throughout…an ideal 'how-to' introduction to the art and science of soap making…highly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Soap Making and Ayurveda Medicine collections." —Midwest Book Review
£15.29
Stackpole Books Birds Art Design
Book SynopsisLegendary bird carver Larry Barth has created a stunning retrospective of his life's work, including sculptures from museum exhibits and rarely seen pieces from private collections. This is a must-have book for every bird lover, carver, and anyone who appreciates fine sculptural art.
£37.46
Stackpole Books Polymer Clay Projects Fabulous Jewellery
Book Synopsis"Fabulous jewellery, accessories & home decor."--Front cover.
£14.24
