Caricatures in Motion: Caricature Carvers of America

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 35 Santa Patterns for Carvers
ISBN: 0764316575 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764316579
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 2176.00 р.
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Описание: Based on the strong response from carvers around the world, Al Streeman has drawn together a new book of Santa Claus patterns. 35 new patterns are presented along with helpful tips from Als many years of carving experience. This book is written more for the carver who has some level of experience, but just needs some basic line drawings/patterns to get started. There are also general tips and recommendations as to wood selection, paint colors, and tools. Some of the patterns appear in their final, carved and painted form. so the reader will have 3-D references. The patterns are printed full-size. This is a valuable resource for carvers and a welcome addition to their library.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 25 Leprechaun Patterns for Carvers
ISBN: 0887409571 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887409578
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 2176.00 р.
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Описание: Leprechauns are some of the folk-lore creatures that have always fascinated the author. He claims that he once caught one, just long enough to sketch him for a carving. Now Al Streetman shares 25 of his leprechaun patterns with other carvers who may not have been so lucky. In addition he shares many of his tricks and carving secrets in clear photographs and captions. The methods he uses and teaches will give the reader some new insight into character carving techniques, and will make carving easier and more fun. After you get a few carved and painted, they will make a colorful addition to your carving collection. Leprechauns are also popular with buyers and collectors, which is a good feature if you plan to sell any of them.

Автор: Al Streetman
Название: 20 Patterns for Santa Carvers
ISBN: 0764318373 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764318375
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 2539.00 р.
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Описание: One of the most sought-after and respected carvers of wooden Santa figures shares 20 new and delightful patterns. Al Streetman takes the reader step-by-step through the carving of a windblown Santa, holding a lantern and grasping a walking stick as he tries to make his way through a Christmas eve storm. This and other whimsical creations offer hours of fun, challenge, and creativity to carvers of all ability levels. In addition, for carver who wish to sell their work, Santas have a proven marketability among Christmas collectors. The carving steps are illustrated with clear color photographs and precise instructions. The patterns offer at least two views of each of the 20 Santas. In addition, Al provides hints from his many years of carving experience and teaching, secrets that are invaluable to both the novice carver and the professional, including some tips and tricks for arm and hand carving and multi-part construction techniques. This method lets you make maximum use of grain direction, in order to save valuable wood from being wasted, and to make the carving easier. This is a welcome addition to the carvers library and joins the long list of Al Streetmans other popular and successful carving instruction books.