With over 150 color photographs, you will learn step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as the author demonstrates how to carve a horse's head in high relief. Then, apply your new-found techniques to any one - or all - of the 5 spectacular horse patterns included.

Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Koch, Kurt

Crafts & Hobbies

Fox Chapel Publishing

Learn to carve the architectural ornaments that adorn mantles, seatbacks, archways, and more with this skill-building guide. Beginning with simple exercises such as carving with and against the grain and moving on to more advanced such as carving swoops, swirls and rosettes, the author guides you through the process each step of the way. By working your way through the entire book, you will have skill to carve architectural ornaments with confidence and style.

Complete Guide to Architectural Carving: 7 Skill Building Exercises to Master the Techniques

If you are looking to add architectural elements to fireplace mantles, archways, seat backs or any other item-you will not find a more comprehensive collection of patterns! From the simple to the ornate, this collection from Master carver, Kurt Koch, provides 63 designs that can easily be transferred to wood.

Architectural Patterns for Woodcarvers: 63 Classic Patterns for Adding Detail to Mantels Archways, Entrance Ways, Chair Backs, Bed Frames, Window Frames (Fox Chapel Publishing)

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Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

Complete Guide to Architectural Carving: 7 Skill Building Exercises to Master the Techniques

Architectural Patterns for Woodcarvers: 63 Classic Patterns for Adding Detail to Mantels Archways, Entrance Ways, Chair Backs, Bed Frames, Window Frames (Fox Chapel Publishing)

SCULPTURES SUR BOIS: BAS RELIEFS