How to Carve Caricatures w Patterns
Well-organized and highly instructive guidebooks can teach you everything you need to know to create attractive woodcarvings.
Many of our books are written for the novice to intermediate carver and teach how to carve a variety of topics. Our books cover all styles of woodcarving: whittling, in-the-round, relief, and chip carving.
How to Carve Caricatures w Patterns and other topics
Chipping Away offers a wide spectrum of more than 200 project books and several hundred patterns. Furthermore, they offer practical plans and ideas for carvers at all levels of expertise.
The authors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow introduction to carving tools and how to use them. There are also helpful hints and expert advice on painting and finishing. woodcarving as gifts. We have a number of books devoted to carving birds and waterfowl. Abundantly illustrated with literally thousands of photographs and detailed line drawings. Our woodcarving books are a wealth of information and inspiration.
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Carving Little Caricatures
How to Carve Caricatures w Patterns"Carving Little Caricatures" by Karen Scalin, published by Fox Chapel, is a delightful and engaging guide to the art of carving whimsical caricatures from wood. In this charming book, readers are introduced to a collection of 14 captivating projects that showcase the author's talent for transforming simple blocks of wood into lively and expressive characters.CA $17.99 -
Carving Painting Sea Captain
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCA $14.99
Carving Painting Sea Captain
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCarving Painting Sea Captain 80 Step-by-Step Photos Show You How to Carve a 12-Inch Figure from Start to Finish.CA $14.99 -
Classic Carved Cowboys
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsClassic Carved Cowboys Each woodcarving project includes step-by-step instructions for traditional, festive and seasonal cowboy projects.CA $11.99 -
Gnomes Trolls Mythical Creatures
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCA $18.99
Gnomes Trolls Mythical Creatures
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsGnomes Trolls Mythical Creatures A delightful woodcarving book devoted solely to magical little creatures! Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures boasts 15 step-by-step woodcarving projects.CA $18.99 -
Quick Whittles
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsUnleash your inner artist, learn the art of carving, and experience the joy of transforming raw materials into works of art with "Quick Whittles" – the ultimate companion for those seeking a fulfilling and gratifying carving adventure.CA $15.99 -
Carving Small Characters
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCarving Small Characters in Wood. Learn everything you need to know to carve mini wooden statuettes from a leading expert of carving 2" tall figures and most importantly, have fun!CA $16.73 -
Thinking Inside Caricature Roughouts
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsThinking Inside Caricature Roughouts. A comprehensive look into the creative thinking and carving process by 28 of America’s leading caricature carvers. It offers a wealth of information you must have to reach your full carving potential. Very inspiring.CA $32.33 -
Quick Cute Carving Projects
Beginner Wood Carving Kit, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCA $17.99
Quick Cute Carving Projects
Beginner Wood Carving Kit, How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsLearn the basics of caricature carving with quick and easy projects that use blank basswood "eggs". A few simple cuts. Includes clear carving and painting instructions and color photographs. In addition to step-by-step projects, and ready-to-use patterns.CA $17.99 -
Carving Faces in Wood
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w Patterns, How To Carve Human FormsCA $26.99
Carving Faces in Wood
What's New In Wood Carving, How to Carve Caricatures w Patterns, How To Carve Human FormsOur newest book from author and longtime woodcarver Alec LaCasse will guide you through the art of carving lifelike faces in wood with simple hand tools.CA $26.99 -
Carving Faces Workbook Enlow
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCarving Faces Workbook Enlow Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces! Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out.CA $25.54 -
Caricature Soldiers
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsDiscover the creative art of caricature carving, and start making your own memorable versions of classic service personalities. Award-winning carving instructor Floyd Rhadigan takes you step-by-step through the entire process of carving and painting a gallant military figure. Patterns are provided for service personnel from the present day to World War II, World War I, and the Civil War. You’ll learn to carve interesting characters from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy (including Shore Patrol), and Army (including WACs). Floyd reveals his distinctive carving techniques and shows you the basics of wood selection, tools, and finishing, along with inspiring color photographs of finished projects.CA $20.24 -
Whittling The Old Sea Captain
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsOne of our most popular book/cutout kits! More than 100 step-by-step photos guide you in carving, painting and staining the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Patterns are also included for making buoys, lobster traps and wooden crates to set an entire sea-faring scene. Includes step-by-step carving & painting demonstrations, patterns, and color photos of the finished crew. Quality Basswood Cutout Also Available Our cutout is all ready for you to start carving! It measures approximately 2 1/2" x 2" x 8"CA $16.63 -
Learn to Whittle Fascinating People in Wood
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCharles Banks introduces you to a whole clan of fascinating People in wood. In "Scandi-Style" whittle these characters as you follow the well photographed and step by step instructions with knife in hand. Whether you're a beginner just learning to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun, inspiration, and satisfaction. More than 100 step by step color photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining. His wife Sallie has done an impeccable job curating with photos to make this an easy step by step book of projects. This book is filled to the brim with great designs and easy-to follow instructions, making this a must-have book for beginners. From the the first few pages, introduction to the characters, wood selection, knives, painting instructions and the patterns for block cutouts this book will cover so much you will cherish as a must have for a for a long time to come.CA $22.99 -
Whittling Country Folk
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsMike Shipley introduces you to a whole clan of colorful backwoods characters from his native Ozarks. Whether you're a beginner just learning to whittle, or an old hand looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun, inspiration, and satisfaction. More than 100 step by step color photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining.CA $19.19
All twelve projects feature distinctive patterns with easy to follow cut lines. Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition also provides valuable "Getting Started" advice on tools, sharpening, wood, and safety, as well as humorous down home tales about each friendly country character. 87 pages -
Carving Flat-Plane Caricatures
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsIncludes Patterns for 50 ProjectsCA $19.19
Harley Refsal shows how to carve charming caricatures in the traditional flat-plane style. Once you try it you'll be hooked by this distinctive style of figure carving, in which large flat areas called "planes" are deliberately left intact. Step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve-from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves. Similiar to Harley's other books ...but new patterns. -
Cowboy Carving
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCleve offers detailed and lively instructions to learn his techniques. Patterns for 4 cowboys and a horse are provided as well as an additional pattern for unique flexible wooden body pattern for creating realistic poses. 64ppCA $16.58 -
Carving MacGolfers
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsEldon became a member of the CCA in 1996 and has never looked back! This book has over 390 step-by-step photographs in full color and excellent close-up quality. His section on carving faces, including a fantastic section on carving eyes, is phenomenal. The book is full of 'Tips and Quips' and while being simple enough for beginners, will offer the experienced some new ideas and techniques. A Wonderful Book! 76ppCA $15.95 -
29 Cowboy Patterns
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCowboys and the old West still capture our hearts and imaginations. Along with Al's helpful advice, this book of 29 patterns can be used for greenhorns and saddle-worn carvers alike. Lots of color photos and guidance. 48ppCA $16.58 -
25 Gunfighter Patterns for Carvers
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsConcise instructions take the carver step-by-step from laying out the pattern to painting the finished work. Designed to be used by carver's. of all levels, from novice to advanced. The results are delightful figures you'll be proud of. 64ppCA $16.58 -
The Golfers
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsOne of the most popular sports involves chasing a little ball around the beautifully manicured golf course. In this book, Tom Wolfe captures the spirit of the game with a foursome of duffers. Tom leads you through the carving process beginning with the blanks and continues right through the painting procedures and each step is illustrated with full color photos. 136ppCA $19.95 -
Carving Fisherman & The Tall Tale
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsCleve captures the foibles and follies of fishermen in four basswood figures while revealing subtle secrets of facial expression that give away the teller-of-all-tall-tales for the liar he is. Over 235 colour photographs. 64ppCA $16.58 -
Carving Caricature Women
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsDebbie captures the lighter side of women's daily lives in her carvings, lives filled with triumphs and travails. Over 250 color illustrations and eight complete patterns for beginners to advanced. 64ppCA $19.14 -
Carving Motorcycle Riders
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsOver 225 colour photographs illustrate Cleves clear, concise instructions. A good challenge for beginners with a course or two behind them and a real pleasure for experienced carvers. Photo gallery of other carvers too! 64ppCA $19.14 -
Carving Caricature Heads & Faces
How to Carve Caricatures w PatternsThe humor and personality of caricatures has universal appeal among wood carvers. While they appear simple to the untrained eye, they demand the same skill and sense of proportion that realistic figures do. This is particularly true of carving heads. Pete LeClair has developed a sure-fire method for carving great caricature heads and shares it with you. 64ppCA $16.58