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Rob Cosman/Chris Pye Woodcarving DVD - No. 1 - Sharpening Techniques Ref: RCDVDCP1

New from Rob Cosman and master woodcarver Chris Pye. Rob is the student as Chris teaches him the basics of how to get carving tools sharpened correctly. This is bench side instruction on how to make a gouge do more than you may have thought possible. Chris starts with a new tool and carfefully guides you through all the steps of preparation to finally achieve that desired cutting edge. You are guided through the maze of available chisels, Chris answers the how's and whys and suggests where to start when it comes to acquiring tools. Included in this dvd are a few of the practises Chris was taught during his apprenticeship that are not widely known. Chris Pye is an excellent teacher and Rob Cosman proves to be an attentive student.

1hr 52 min

Price: £22.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Woodcarving & Stickmaking Books

Here we present a selection of popular books on Woodcarving. These books are "industry standards" and have often been re-printed, such is their popularity. Our shop in Suffolk has a very extensive collection of books on Tools & Allied Trades and you are welcome to come and browse our book shelves. We include two titles on Stickmaking which is a very popular craft, particularly in Wales.

GRINLING GIBBONS and the Art of Carving. David Esterley Ref: 0116
Published by V & A Black

After setting Gibbons in his historical context David Esterley shows the process by which the carvings were created. The author played a key role in the restoration of carvings at Hampton Court after the fire of 1986 and has had first-hand experience at carving limewood foliage and figures. Photographs show how Gibbons assembled the elaborate overmantels at Hampton Court. Pieces are shown for the first time in a disassembled state so as to reveal how they were constructed. Gibbons' tools, workshop practice, materials and finishing are dealt with in detail. This is the first book on Gibbons to have colour illustrations

ISBN 1851772553

280 x 215 mm. 224 pp. 70 illustrations in full colour, 108 in duotone. Paperback.

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CLASSIC CARVING PATTERNS. Lora S. Irish Ref: 0118
Published by Taunton.

100s of patterns and shapes: line, triangular, square, rectangular, circular, oval, S-curve, mirror image and free-form designs. This should be the second purchase, after a basic instruction manual, for any amateur wood carver

ISBN 1561581739

300 x 225 mm. 186 pp. 100s of illustrations. Paperback.

Price: £17.95

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Paul N. Hasluck, MANUAL OF TRADITIONAL WOOD CARVING Ref: CHT0110

A reprint of the 1911 classic meant for the serious amateur, taking the beginner through each component of the wood carver's trade with large number of illustrations. A practical book.

Price: £11.95

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ELEMENTS OF WOODCARVING Lora S. Irish Ref: 0106
Published by GMC.

A beginner's guide with ten detailed projects which provide excersise for the beginner in carving in relief and in the round. Helpful instruction techniques are given

ISBN 1861081081

276 x 210 mm. 176 pp. 302 colour and 6 b&w photographs. Paperback.

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CELTIC CARVED LOVESPOONS. Sharon Littley Ref: 0108
Published by GMC.

Step-by-step instructions on recreating traditional Celtic symbols and what they mean. A portfolio of 30 patterns is included. Tools, tips on wood, construction and finishing. Superb examples of finished lovespoons are shown

ISBN 1861082398

276 x 210 mm. 160 pp. 155 photographs and 25 b&w drawings. Paperback.

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CARVING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Studies in Wood and Stone. Dick Onians Ref: 0107
Published by GMC

The author offers a thorough grounding in the wood and stone sculpture of both the male and the female figure. He explains the basics of anatomy and uses clay modelling to demonstrate how bones, muscles and fat contribute to shape. Excellent colour anatomical photographs accompany. Other chapters deal with the head, torso, knees, feet, hand and arm, the whole figure, the draped figure, stylised figure and the relief figure

ISBN 1861080425

277 x 210 mm. viii + 168 pp. 250 colour photographs and some drawings. Paperback.

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ESSENTIAL WOODCARVING TECHNIQUES. Dick Onians Ref: 0115
Published by GMC

A comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques and styles and woods for the serious woodcarver. Starting with the first cuts of chip carving, through carved mouldings, foliage, linenfold, objects in high relief, carving in the round, bowl carving, the human figure, stylizing the figure, the abstract, and incised lettering. A complete course for the beginner

ISBN 1861080425

277 x 210 mm. viii + 182 pp. 270 colour photographs and 55 b&w drawings. Paperback.

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LETTERCARVING IN WOOD. A Practical Course. Chris Pye Ref: 0105
Published by GMC.

All the information needed for the carver from selecting the right tools, woods to use and making working drawings, to carving complete alphabets. This is a well-structured course with excellent exercises

ISBN 1861080433

276 x 210 mm. 240 pp. 313 colour, 6 b&w photographs and 136 other illustrations. Paperback.

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RELIEF CARVING IN WOOD A Practical Introduction. Chris Pye Ref: 0109
Published by GMC

The books gives a tutorial in carving a simple design in both high and low relief you
the move on to more advanced techniques enabling you to speed up the work and also designing your own reliefs. Introductory chapters give advice on tools, materials and the workplace

ISBN 1861080964

275 x 210 mm. 164 pp. Heavily illustrated throughout with colour photographs and black & white drawings. Paperback.

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WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Chris Pye, Vol 1. Ref: 0112
Published by GMC

Description: An account of types of carving tools, how to select them, the care of tools and the important business of sharpening in all its forms

ISBN: 1861082010

275 x 210 mm. xiv + 342 pp. 377 illustrations mainly colour photographs with some line drawings. Paperback.

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WOODCARVING, Tools Materials & Equipment. Chris Pye, Vol 2. Ref: 0111
Published by GMC

Volume 2 covers the workshop, the use of power tools, and ancillary tools such as mallets, abrading knives, punches and scratch stocks. A chapter on holding devices and also on modifying tools, hardening, tempering and annealing is included. There are also chapters on drawing, understanding wood and finishes

ISBN: 1861082029

275 x 210. xiv + 178 pp. 309 illustrations, mainly colour photographs with some line drawings. Paperback.

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CARVING ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL IN WOOD. Fred Wilbur Ref: 0104

The Classical Tradition

Frederick Wilbur
Published by Taunton

A thorough primer of classical design for carvers, restorers and cabinet makers. Deals step-by-step with the elements of classical design and then with the practicalities of carving enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals

ISBN 1861083637

276 x 210 mm. 176 pp. 325 colour photgraphs and 50 line drawings. Paperback.

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STICKMAKING A Complete Course. Andrew Jones and Clive George Ref: 0103
Published by GMC

A complete introduction to making traditional walking sticks. Twenty-two projects are given along with ideas for sourcing and seasoning of woods, the techniques of shaping, carving, shanking and colouring handles for a wide range of sticks

ISBN 1861080832

276 x 210 mm. 160 pp. 181 colour photographs and 59 line drawings. Paperback.

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STICKMAKING HANDBOOK. Andrew Jones and Clive George Ref: 0102
Published by GMC

A smaller format version of the authors' STICKMAKING, A COMPLETE COURSE

ISBN 186108126X

210 x 180 mm. 150 pp. Illustrated throughout with b&w drawings and colour photography. Paperback.

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