Nearly 700 photographs and line drawings accompany informative text, exploring types, purchase, and care of woodcarving tools. Details sharpening methods and equipment; accessory tools; abrading; carpentry; electric tools, and much more. Modify tools to suit individual needs, and what holding devices to use. "...the Cadillac of books on woodcarving....It is more than just a craft-tool, project-oriented whittler's guide....Pye is a man who knows woodcarving...."--Arts &amp; Activities. 362 pages, 8 color illus., 690 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 7/8.

Woodcarving Tools, Materials & Equipment

Arts & Photography

Pye, Chris

History & Criticism

Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd

With more than a dozen projects, Carving on Turning will introduce you to the many possibilities of how carving can enhance and beautify your woodturning. Featuring several carving styles, such as relief carving, carving in the round, and piercing, the manual teaches readers how to add decorative marks to a bowl, how to transform a plain breadboard with a simple design, how to apply lettering to a curved surface, add low-relief carving to a milking stool and bedpost, add decorative elements to furniture, add a 3-dimensional form to a box, use pierce carving on a mirror &amp; plate, and shape a smooth pestle and mortar. The first book of it's kind, Carving on Turning originated from a series of articles in Woodturning Magazine. Carvers will love this book as it proves how easily curved surfaces can be carved. Turners will appreciate the easy-to-understand carving instruction that Chris Pye is so well-known for. Softcover. Color. 176 pages

Carving on Turning

Guild of Master Craftsman

A comprehensive guide to the art and craft of lettercarving. Covers essential background information on tools, woods and working drawings; then moves forward to step-by-step demonstrations and exercises on incised and raised lettering. Includes 37 exercises and 9 projects plus 5 commonly used alphabets.

Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Fox Chapel Publishing

Includes the history and evolution of the green man and wood spirit. with 2 step-by-step projects and over 25 original patterns.

Wood Spirits and Green Men: A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists

Irish, Lora

Cipa, Shawn

Sound, technical advice is the first order of business in this collection of several excellent articles and 24 projects from Woodcarving magazine. Far from being just a selection of patterns, this guide reviews the fundamentals of the craft and is addressed to carvers of all skill levels. Special attention is paid to the finicky V-tool, which suffers from a reputation for being difficult to use, and carvers are also instructed on how to sharpen tools properly, choose the perfect wood, apply a variety of finishes, and work with gold leaf. The projects include pineapple finials, decorative moldings, and signs with carved lettering; challenging advanced work is to be found in plans for an eagle-decorated lectern and a seated Buddha. Color photos illustrate the step-by-step directions for all projects, and sidebars offer tips for success. Chris Pye is a professional woodcarver and a member of the Master Carvers Association. He is the author of Elements of Woodcarving and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials &amp; Equipment.

Wood Carving: Projects and Techniques (Fox Chapel Publishing) Comprehensive Reference with 24 Projects, Popular Articles, and Expert Advice from Woodcarving Magazine and Professional Carver Chris Pye

Design Originals

This one-of-a-kind book from master carver Chris Pye illustrates how simple carved elements can beautify turned and woodworking projects. With expert tips and techniques that will expand your crafting talents, Pye provides all the carving basics needed to add lettering, decorative marks, piercing, and relief carving to bowls, plates, furniture, and so much more.

A comprehensive guide akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver! <ul>
<li> Learn step-by-step: Clear instructions and color photos take you through every step of the carving process, from grips to simple exercises to practice projects for carving in the round </li> <li> Workbench, tools, &amp; wood: Learn the details of what to look for in a workbench and its accessories; what tools are available, what they each can do, and which ones you need to get started; and how to choose the best woods to carve </li> <li> Commission &amp; sharpen: Learn how to commission your carving tools from gouges to bevels—simply being sharp is not the whole story </li> <li> Exacting cuts: Learn how to safely make precise cuts with your tools using different grips and angles, including running cut, stabbing cut, stop cut, sweep cut, slicing cut, and more </li> <li> Practice exercises: Learn how to execute a variety of techniques by applying what you've learned to various practicing activities designed to get you comfortable with using your new woodcarving tools correctly </li> <li> Relief and in-the-round projects: Step-by-step, you'll learn how to carve in low relief, high relief, and pierced relief, as well as a wren and a baseball cap in-the-round </li> </ul>
 The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course &amp; Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your carving tools—there's more to it than just sharpening!—and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence. His warm, conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round. This resource is a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years, and will mentor newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. Novice crafters will find quick success and encouragement working on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question. With the help of Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course &amp; Reference Manual, you'll learn to carve: <ul>
<li>Four types of simple, decorative molding </li> <li>Designs, symbols, and letters in the traditional relief style </li> <li>Several forms of line carving, including cavo relievo </li> <li>Beautiful koi projects in three levels of relief </li> <li>A realistic baseball cap in-the-round </li> <li>A charming wren in-the-round </li> </ul>

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniques (Fox Chapel Publishing) Relief Carving and In-the-Round Step-by-Step (Woodcarving Illustrated Books)

This is a unique book for woodcarvers. Master woodcarver Chris Pye digs deeply into the process of relief carving by pulling apart a single subject, clearly demonstrating how low and high relief carvings ‘work’ and how to go about carving them. Follow this book step by step and you’ll learn about the tools and how to handle them properly, and fundamental, transferable carving skills such as ‘lining in’, lowering and levelling backgrounds, or ‘setting in’. With such a repertoire of carving techniques under your belt, beginners will be well underway on the woodcarving path and more advanced carvers will tackle future projects with more flair and confidence. This book brings together techniques Chris developed and taught annually for 20 years at the Centre for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. As Chris says, “The fish, as such, is irrelevant. It’s all about mastering the tools and techniques of good carving. Indeed, I reckon that when students have absorbed the course in this book, they'll have 90% of the skills that I have. The rest is experience and developing a sense of three dimensions.” Be sure to check out Chris Pye’s other titles with Echo Point Books &amp; Media: Lettercarving in Wood and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials &amp; Equipment. And you can get even more detailed instruction through his e-learning website, Woodcarving Workshops.tv. You couldn’t ask for a more practical and experienced teacher!

Relief Carving in Wood: A Practical Introduction

Echo Point Books & Media

Jam-packed with information about the craft of woodcarving, this well-illustrated guide by master carver Chris Pye covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade. 
Covering a wide array of carving challenges such as proper clamping technique to the strengths and limitations of tools, expert Chris Pye offers a wealth of information and answers to your questions in this complete primer. Filled with nearly 700 photographs and line drawings, each page features detailed instructions and information. 
Topics covered in this extraordinary volume include: 
· Basic woodcarving tools 
· How to sharpen tools 
· Woodcarving accessories 
· Safety tips 
· Modifying devices 
· How to properly hold tools 
· Creating a workspace 
· Finishing products 
Whether you’re an experienced woodcarver or you’re just getting, this essential guide is one you’ll want to refer to again and again. 
Chris Pye is also the author of the popular Lettercarving in Wood and Relief Carving in Wood.

Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment

Create Elegant Designs with Expert Guidance from a Master LettercarverLetters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work; from decorating bowls to house signs. This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.For beginners, and starting with essential tools, lettercarving techniques and step-by-step exercises, Pye provides easy-to-follow instructions for creating incised and raised alphabets in a variety of styles from Roman to Celtic and Gothic. More advanced carvers will find information on specific aspects of lettering design, such as spacing, colour and letter-family resemblance.All these aspects are brought together and the process of lettercarving illustrated by nine, detailed projects, including: · Simple signs · Decorative lettering on a bowl · Lettering on a breadboard · A name stamp · A small tableSo, whether you're new to the lettercarving, looking to refresh and refine your skills or add a personal touch to your carving, this illustrated guide to the craft from mastercarver Chris Pye will instruct and inspire.Be sure to check out Chris Pye's other titles with Echo Point Books & Media: Relief Carving in Wood and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment. And you can get even more detailed instruction through his e-learning website, Woodcarving Workshops.tv. You couldn't ask for a more practical and experienced teacher!

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Books by Pye, Chris

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Woodcarving Tools, Materials & Equipment

Carving on Turning

Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course

Wood Spirits and Green Men: A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists

Wood Carving: Projects and Techniques (Fox Chapel Publishing) Comprehensive Reference with 24 Projects, Popular Articles, and Expert Advice from Woodcarving Magazine and Professional Carver Chris Pye

Carving on Turning

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniques (Fox Chapel Publishing) Relief Carving and In-the-Round Step-by-Step (Woodcarving Illustrated Books)

Relief Carving in Wood: A Practical Introduction

Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment

Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course