Carving Nature : Wildlife Studies in Wood

by Frank Fox-Wilson

• ISBN13: 9781861081568
• ISBN10: 1861081561
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-12-31
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

Summary

Watching the form of a living creature -- such as a bird, fish, or butterfly -- gradually emerge from a piece of beautiful seasoned hardwood is one of the carver's most exciting and satisfying experiences. Whether you're a skilled carver, a woodworker familiar with other aspects of the craft, or a sculptor eager to give carving a try, these 17 projects, all taken from the natural world, make a fine starting point. Ranging from the realistic to the abstract, and from freestanding sculptures to functional decorative objects, all capture the energy and the subtle details that make carvings come alive. Here is information on creating that perfect fusion between subject and wood grain, on fixing your own mistakes as well as faults in the wood itself, and on judging your work at every stage. Carve a plane-leaf bowl, tree frog on a branch, heron, otter relief, cobra, and more!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	viii
Introduction	1	(2)
Two fish	3	(11)
Plane-leaf bowl	14	(7)
Tree frog	21	(9)
Butterflies and moths	30	(12)
Wren	42	(10)
A couple of sticks	52	(12)
Waves	64	(8)
Cobra	72	(14)
Turtle	86	(17)
Otter relief	103	(12)
Heron	115	(15)
Formal leaf design	130	(14)
Tools and techniques	144	(14)
Design and inspiration	158	(22)
Select bibliography	180	(2)
Index	182