Elements of Woodcarving

by Chris Pye

• ISBN13: 9781861081087
• ISBN10: 1861081081
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-12-31
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

Summary

"Offers ten projects that cover a wide range of both clas-sical and modern subjects in relief and in the round. ...stresses the importance of design, material, and technique, factors that must be understood to be successful at carving."Library Journal. "Explores...essentials in abundant, superb detail...projects...take you through the entire carving process...thought-provoking discussions of the most pressing practical questions."Chip Chats.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Preface	ix
INTRODUCTORY
Introduction	1	(7)
Holding Methods: Screws and Benches	8	(18)
PROJECTS
A Notes on the Carving Process	24	(2)
Hands	26	(10)
Albrecht Durer
Drawing	34	(2)
Green Man 1	36	(12)
Modelling	46	(2)
Green Man 2	48	(12)
Joining wood	58	(2)
Padmasambhava	60	(10)
Clean Cutting	68	(2)
Ikarus	70	(10)
Smooth Surfaces	78	(2)
Shirt	80	(12)
Clean Work	90	(2)
Leaping Frog	92	(14)
Mistakes and Repairs	104	(2)
The Returning	106	(10)
Sources of Inspiration	114	(2)
Old Woman's Head	116	(8)
Students' Problems	122	(2)
Butterflies	124	(12)
TWO MASTERS OF WOODCARVING
Gino Masero 1915--1995	136	(14)
Tilman Riemenschneider 1460--1531	150	(8)
Metric--Imperial Conversion Chart	158	(1)
About the Author	159	(1)
Index	160