Learn 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; he 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.

 If you've ever wanted to carve a gargoyle, grotesque, chimera or guardian, or just understand their differences, this unique step-by-step tutorial from renowned woodcarver, Shawn Cipa, will guide you from start to finish. In addition to being led through the entire carving and finishing process, you'll also discover fascinating legends and lore about each of these spirited creatures, where surviving gargoyles can be found around the world, and the facts and conjecture surrounding their purpose and meaning.

After you master the skills to complete the Traditional Water-Spouting Gargoyle and Class Grotesque projects, you'll find 10 additional original patterns for rowdy characters, like the Crouching Imp and the Screaming Keystone Grotesque. You'll even find patterns for functional projects, like a gargoyle cane-topper, and a green man door knocker. What's Inside Carving Gargoyles in Wood: -Two complete step-by-step projects -Unconventional finishing processes are revealed to achieve an authentic aged-stone appearance - 26 additional full page patterns for gargoyles, grotesques, chimeras, and more -Fascinating photos of ancient gargoyles found around the world

If you're looking for easy, fun, and inexpensive carving projects, you won't be disappointed with this whimsical new book from professional carving instructor, Ross Oar. You'll learn all the tips and tricks for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers as you complete three step-by-step projects: Fred the Frog, Tom the Cat, and a Relief Carved Covered Bridge.

After learning all of Oar's carving techniques, you'll be ready to move on more amusing characters, like Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp. To make sure every project you begin is a success, each pattern is provided in detailed front, top and side views, with a color photograph of the finished piece. There's even a handy list of paint colors to make finishing a breeze. And for anyone looking to turn the puppets into coat hangers, bottle stoppers or other functional items, design ideas are included!

People know carousels are magical—and so is this timeless volume, now revised, all in color, and featuring brand-new photography. Guided by the country’s only professional director of a carousel animal carving school, even the first-time carver can capture the charm and nostalgia of an old-fashioned merry-go-round. Frank E. Bud reveals the secrets of carving from photos to reproduce exact replicas of classic creations; shows how to copy designs from original patterns and add authentic looking details; and explains how to create a pattern from ANY illustration. Make the animal miniature or full size: it’s your choice. Specific projects include horses with elaborate saddles, blankets, jewels, and other trappings; a dog; a hare; and a goat.  176pp

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.   200pp

over 200 original designs, and easy-to-follow lessons that can be applied to any medium, Great Book of Celtic Patterns begins with an historical perspective before introducing the basics of creating simple knotted lines and twists which form the foundation of Celtic art. In no time, readers will learn how to create their own original designs by adding knots, textures and finials.

Discover the unique characters hidden inside the strange and wonderful world of Cypress Knees.  Inside this book you will find all the tips and techniques you need including:  basic instruction, design and compositon featuring 8 patterns, full color gallery of completed carvings, 3 detailed step by step demonstrations of a Kneww Spirit, FAther Christmas and an Elf.  88pp

Whether you are a beginner or intermediate carver, you will learn to crate wonderful mythical creatures from wood with this latest book from noted author and carver Shawn Cipa.  Patterns and full-colour reference photos for a wizard and dragon (with full step-by-step guidance) plus an additional 10 projects including a unicorn, phoenix, winged lion, red dragon, griffon, sorcerer, mermaid and more.  112pp

Bottle stoppers have long been a favorite carving project.  Great for gifts, these stoppers will turn any empty bottle into a wonderful surprise.  Patterns for Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Pat's Day, Halloween, 4th of July, Valentine's Day, Springtime and more.

Among the most popular of Toms carving books is Tom Wolfe Carves Dragons. From the day it came off the presses Tom has gotten letters asking for a Wizard book to go with it. Well, here it is! These fanciful figures let the imagination run wild. You can make them friendly or sinister, young or old, comic or deadly serious. As a companion piece or by itself, this is an exciting new project for carvers.  Lots of patterns along with step-by-step instruction.  Enjoy!  64pp

All the answers ~ whether you want to carve a sign for your own or start a business carving signs for other people. Filled with all the information you will need to make long-lasting attractive signs.  120pp  

In this second edition, professional scrimshander Steve Paszkiewicz and veteran writer/carver Roger Schroeder provide the tips and updated techniques needed to successfully create your own authentic Scrimshaw art with tools and supplies from your local art supply store.  Includes resources for modern ivory substitutes. and gallery of 50 masterful examples.   68pp

Follow along with Steve Brown as he takes the traditional kaleidoscope to another level with these delightful Collide-A-Scope woodcarvings. Using over 250 photographs, Steve provides thorough step-by-step instructions for creating a striking wizard figurine with an actual kaleidoscope installed inside.  Patterns and measurements for the wizard and other figurines are provided including an Old World Santa, Uncle Sam, Fireman Santa, and a Santa Rocket.   64pp

The latest addition to Lora Irish's successful library of art, craft and woodworking pattern books.  This one features more than 100 expertly drawn flowers that can be used for a wide variety of art and craft projects including, carving, scroll sawing, burning, chip carving, painting, and more.  184pp

The folklore of Fairies has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries.  This book is brimming with tips and techniques for artists and woodcarvers with any number of projects.  Over 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called Fairies.  138pp

Inside this book you will meet many artists - masters in the art of carving found wood.  You will hear their exciting stores of foraging wood and view photographed samples of their work.  Learn what each artists looks for in a piece of wood, what tools they use, tips for finishing, and more.  Also a step-by-step projects in cottonwood bark.  You will never look at a tree the same again.  90pp

This delightful book presents a total of 17 projects for you to make. The subjects are taken from many different parts of the natural world. Each project is beautifully illustrated in colour, and accompanied by pleasant background information.   183pp

Imagine a beautiful red rose. Now imagine carving that rose in wood. Sound impossible? Not with the techniques from award winning flower carver Wanda Marsh. The 3 projects are structured to guide you through the basics of flower carving.   60pp

This book includes step-by-step instructions on spoon carving, including the complexities of chains, spirals and balls in cages. A practical guide to lovespoon patterns, with notes on their inspiration, and the types of wood chosen.  148pp

Follow the author's step-by-step demonstration and learn to carve:  fish scale and oak leaf patterns, basket weave and acanthus leaf patterns and even a scene with animals.  Inspirational color photo gallery, three step-by-step carving demonstrations, 20 pages of wildlife and ornamental patterns.  92pp

Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons.  Inside this book you will find 72 patterns for All of Dragonkind!  Also discover basic dragon anatomy, ornamentation, and scales.  It's another great pattern book by Lora Irish that you can use for scroll saw, painting or even quilting.   138pp

With clear instructions and vivid color photographs, Al takes woodcarvers through all the steps to release a wood spirit from a cypress knee.  Using the shape suggested by the form of the knee iself, a complete Santa figure is carved as the central project of the book.  Also included are tools, directions for painting, and a color gallery of additional cypress knee figures.   64pp

Pop says:  I'm not sure why this book is called "pencil people"?  When I think of pencil people I think of carvings done on pencils (yes we have some) ...this book would be more aptly called:  20 Tall Thin People Patterns.   Its a great book with some great patterns ...just named wrong in my opinion.  So ....Use up those wood scraps by carving pencil people! Patterns for pirates, cowboys, hillbilly, angel, Uncle Sam, a rabbit, Santa's, and more. Great fun projects for beginners or more experienced carvers.

Direct instructions and 267 colour photographs by Dale Power will lead you through all the steps. Finish the carving with woodburning, painting and mounting techniques. Patterns for 8 carousel animals other than horses.  64pp

Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved into an almost endless assortment of shapes ranging from primitive to contemporary. Welsh Love Spoons designs can also carry specific meanings: love, marriage - even how many children you desire! You only need small scraps of wood and a few tools. 33 full-size patterns ~ready for you to use ~are included.   75pp

You don't have to be Irish to love this new carving book from Streetman...and that's no blarney. 25 Leprechaun patterns full of humour and impishness are a delight to carve ~ they sell well at craft and carving shows too!   64pp

With step-by-step colour illustrated instructions, Larry gets you started on the right foot! Five boot and shoe projects are described in detail including a baby shoe, work boot, cowboy boot, storm boot, and a ski boot....plus others.  64pp

Teddy bears have wonderful effects on people. The Teddy Bear Boy is carved completely for the book and there are 5 additional patterns and a color photo gallery. A great book for carvers of all ages.  64pp

Carver Steve Brown puts his unique talent to work carving these conversational writing tools. Herein are 21 designs for unique pens portraying objects and people. Easy to follow steps and more than 150 colour photographs.  48pp

Simple to carve, these whimsical birds are sure to brighten everyone's day! Begin with a BASSWOOD EGG and follow along as Laura shows you how to carve these cheery little chirpers. Step-by-step photography and complete instruction for 17 different birds.  46pp 

Tina Toney makes learning to carve easy with her new book. Start with a BASSWOOD EGG, learn the basics of working with a knife and end up with several delightful carved characters. Close-up photographs of the finished projects offer a clear picture of your final goal.   46pp

Using small pieces of scrap wood, Tom guides the reader through the carving of a rebel soldier, a Viking and a laughing imp. Hang them around a bottle, a neck, Christmas tree, or anywhere else that could use a little personality. More than 200 color photos paired with step-by-step instructions. 64pp

These delightful mischievous charcters of myth are traditionally very small and hae a liveliness about them that make them perfect subjects for carving.  Kelly calls them "life size" ...hmmm I wonder how she knows?   64pp