Whittling Pencils: Projects and Techniques - Softcover

True, Randy

 
9781565237513: Whittling Pencils: Projects and Techniques
Softcover
ISBN 10: 156523751X ISBN 13: 9781565237513
Verlag: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

This introduction to the slender craft of pencil carving shows how to make ordinary pencils come to life. Readers learn to whittle fascinating Santa pencils, Wood Spirits, Leprechauns and even an iconic Uncle Sam. Each complete project includes detailed instructions for whittling these skinny subjects, accompanied by dozens of step-by-step illustrations. The author provides important tips for selecting the proper micro-mini carving tools, plus advice on choosing the right kind of oversized pencil - made from plastic resin - that will take fine detail. He describes different options for popular beard variations, plus basic rules for painting, finishing and sealing.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Randy True was born in Muncie, Indiana. He grew up around the farming community and auto industry. He always enjoyed sketching and painting, but it really wasn't his passion. He always wanted to build things and be somewhat creative, so his insterest turned to cabinet and furniture making. After purchasing tool and making space for a shop, he started making furniture. Although satisfying, he realized the artistic part was missing. Talking to a friend who is a shop instructor, he was told of a woodcarving club. He soon found the artistic release he needed. Becasue of his love for the artform, he looks forward to helping others get started an hope to pursue a career in the art of wood sculpture.

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There's much more you can do with a knife and a pencil than just sharpen the tip! Randy True reveals his techniques for making ordinary pencils come to life, in this introduction to the slender craft of pencil carving. Inside you'll discover creative new ways to transform pencils into charming ornaments and gifts. Learn to whittle fascinating Santa pencils, Wood Spirits, Leprechauns and even an iconic Uncle Sam. Each complete project includes detailed instructions for whittling your skinny subjects, accompanied by dozens of step-by-step illustrations. You won't want to use large carving tools for this work, nor will you carve on a regular pencil. Randy provides important tips for selecting the proper micro-mini carving tools, plus advice on choosing the right kind of oversized pencil-made from plastic resin-that will take fine detail. He describes different options for popular beard variations, plus basic rules for painting, finishing and sealing. With Whittling Pencils as your guide, you'll soon be creating your own elongated art that will intrigue everyone who sees it!

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Verlag
Fox Chapel Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum
2012
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
156523751X
ISBN 13 
9781565237513
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
32
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