Search results for ""Author Tasha Unninayar""
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving a Coyote in Soapstone
The coyote is one of the more playful members of the wildlife world, while imbued with insight and wisdom. A popular animal to carve in many media, it comes to life again in this illustrated guide for carving a coyote in soapstone. Using only a chisel, a file, and a rasp, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs show how to accomplish each cut. Chapters include drawing and detailing the design, rounding the tail side, creating the leg and head, defining the paw, rounding the body, and finishing and polishing. Patterns and a gallery of completed works are also provided. It is a great project for children ages 8 and up, under adult supervision. Artists of all trades, especially woodworkers, will be enamored with this art form once they see how easy it is.
£15.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving a Sitting Bear in Soapstone
Bears are a symbol of strength in many cultures, and the sitting bear is no exception. Carve your own soapstone sitting bear and see its many characteristics come to life. The patterns provided help you design and shape your sitting bear, and illustrated, step-by-step directions offer carving techniques. Chapters include how to carve the head, ears, legs, and paws, as well as adding polish to your finished piece. Needing only minimal tools, soapstone's soft texture makes this an easy and fun project for carvers and woodworkers of all skill levels that can be done anywhere – at home, in the garage, or even the classroom. A gallery of completed projects will inspire other creative ideas for sculpting in soapstone.
£15.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Carving a Bear in Soapstone
Bears 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.
£15.99
