Описание: The idea for the cane in this book came from the authors good friend and fellow carver Claude Bolton. A great book for new carvers and old pros. The gallery give other ideas for carving the knob, and patterns are provided for several of them. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and a clear explanation. He takes the reader through the process from the beginning of the carving to the attachment of the head to the shaft and the decoration of the shaft. In this book Tom carves a woodsmans head. This knob provides the carver with many possibilities. A walking stick is usually longer to provide more support for the hiker, and has a knob at the top rather than a handle. The difference is in the size and shape of the creature. Following the success of his fancy cane book last season, Tom is sharing some of his techniques for creating a fancy walking stick. Описание: Of all the things that Tom Wolfe carves, none is more popular among collectors and students than his canes and walking sticks.
An extensive gallery is included, jam-packed with examples and ideas for the readers own work. Now he leads the carver, step-by-step, through their creation, each step illustrated in beautiful colour photographs. Tom has been carving these Spirits for years, and they are constantly in demand. On a smaller scale, Tom also finds the Wood Spirits in walking sticks, creating treasures that are handsome and functional at the same time. Using found wood such as driftwood, roots, and old beams from dilapidated barns, he leads the reader through the carving of wondrous, fanciful faces, that are both enchanting and beautiful. Tom Wolfe finds them everywhere and brings them to life in this delightful new instructional book. Описание: Legend has it that the forest of the world are inhabited by elusive creatures known as "Wood Spirits". Название: Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirits and Walking Sticks It continues the long tradition of Toms creativity. This is a fun book for all carvers, from the novice to the pro. The carver can follow the color photographs of each step, gleaning whatever additional information he or she may need from the concise caption. Patterns for eleven figures are included with two of them carved step-by-step. In response to the requests of readers he presents this book devoted to canes and walking sticks. Tom introduced his readers to the carving of walking sticks in Tom Wolfe Carves Woodspirits and Walking Sticks. And each one shows the carvers creativity and skill. Each one takes on its own spirit and personality. Among the hundreds that he has carved, no two are alike.
Описание: Tom Wolfe has been carving canes and walking sticks for almost twenty years.
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