In Craig Stevens's unique chipcarving style he creates images from nature by using carved shapes and patterns rather than outlining the subject. With a brush painter's sensitivity these carved shapes create a flow and movement that imitates the simple but graceful patterns of the natural world. The initial drawing creates the foundation of each carving. The book shares Craig's method with other carvers, taking them step-by-step through the carving process, beginning with an introduction to the tools and the wood. Every carving step for the main project is included with a clear color photograph and a concise description of the carving technique that is used. The pattterns are included as is a gallery of variations and applications.

Chip Carving Nature: An Artistic Approach (Schiffer Book for Woodcarver)

Arts & Photography

Stevens, Craig Vandall

History & Criticism

Schiffer Craft

Master furniture craftsman Craig Vandall Stevens takes you from novice to advanced woodworker with this illustrated guide to marquetry, a technique where different colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together, forming a single sheet of veneer. Explore your creative potential and learn the essential elements of marquetry: using a fret saw, sawing your own veneers from solid wood planks, the tools and materials required for marquetry, choosing wood, design, shading with hot sand, and applying a shellac finish. Finally, follow Stevens as he demonstrates making a beautiful, simple box with a marquetry top.

The Fine Art of Marquetry: Creating Images in Wood Using Sawn Veneers

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Drawing from the ancient art of Asian brush painting, Craig Vandall Stevens introduces a unique form of chip carving to the hobbyist. With clean flowing lines the knife creates delicate images in wood, relying on the play of the grain and light to bring the images to life. These make beautiful wall hangings on their own, or can be used as a decoration on plates boxes, and screens. Craig goes step-by-step through the carving, beginning with an introduction to the tools and the wood. Two projects are included with clear color photographs and concise descriptions of the carving technique. The pattterns are included as is a gallery of variations and applications.

Artistry in Chip Carving: A Lyrical Style (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)

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Chip Carving Nature: An Artistic Approach (Schiffer Book for Woodcarver)

The Fine Art of Marquetry: Creating Images in Wood Using Sawn Veneers

Artistry in Chip Carving: A Lyrical Style (Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers)