Warm, raw wood can be shaped into expressive and sensual sculptures through the careful teachings of this manual.Woodcarving, with its cultural roots in African, North American, and Oceanic cultures, has been a powerful art form for centuries. This book reviews its rich history, then focuses on the properties of various woods and the carving, sharpening, and finishing tools used on them. Chapters are devoted to constructing the block, carving and handling the wood, and finishing and displaying the piece. A final chapter ...
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Warm, raw wood can be shaped into expressive and sensual sculptures through the careful teachings of this manual.Woodcarving, with its cultural roots in African, North American, and Oceanic cultures, has been a powerful art form for centuries. This book reviews its rich history, then focuses on the properties of various woods and the carving, sharpening, and finishing tools used on them. Chapters are devoted to constructing the block, carving and handling the wood, and finishing and displaying the piece. A final chapter takes the reader through detailed demonstrations of the creation of six sculptures.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Like New. First Paperback Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($32.50 price intact on back). Published by Watson Guptil, 1997. Quarto. Pictorial wraps. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. 192 pages. ISBN: 9780823002948. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
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Fine. Folio-over 12-15" tall. 1st Printing. 1st paperback printing indicated on the copyright page. Bright and fine with no wear or markings. Full-color instructions through-out very informative and not exactly what one might think-very creative approach. In other words, using power tools to advantage.
