21 distinctive full-page floral patterns — perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques, chair backs and more — featuring subjects from roses and violets to tropical waterlilies and birds of paradise. Suggestions on carving, selecting woods, applying finishes, more.
Bemrose on Traditional Woodworking: Carving, Fretwork, Buhl Work and Marquetry by William Bemrose, Frederick Wilbur This three-in-one volume combines a trio of rare classics on artisanal woodworking techniques and designs. Practical instructions, helpful diagrams, and other illustrations explain cabinetry building with metal inlays, cut-out decorative designs, and more.
The Book of Wood Carving by Charles Marshall Sayers Finest book for beginners discusses fundamentals and offers 34 designs for panels, bookends, mirrors, and other projects.
Carving Duck Decoys by Harry V. Shourds, Anthony Hillman Detailed instructions and full-size templates for constructing 16 beautiful, marvelously practical decoys according to the time-honored South Jersey method.
Carving Figure Caricatures in the Ozark Style by Harold R. Enlow Instructions and illustrations for ten delightful projects, plus general carving instructions. 22 drawings and 47 photographs altogether.
Manual of Traditional Wood Carving by Paul N. Hasluck Superb guide to every aspect of the craft combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Projects range from simple — boxes, chests, chairs — to complex — tables, cabinets, beds.
Practical Woodcarving: Elementary and Advanced by Eleanor Rowe Expert tips on everything from what woods and tools to use to successfully completing projects in low and high relief. 137 halftones; 85 line illustrations.
Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman Best book on market; clear, full. If you can cut a potato, you can carve toys, puzzles, chains, much more. Over 464 illustrations.
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21 distinctive full-page floral patterns — perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques, chair backs and more — featuring subjects from roses and violets to tropical waterlilies and birds of paradise. Suggestions on carving, selecting woods, applying finishes, more.
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