Chip Carving: Design & Pattern Sourcebook

Barton, Wayne; Neumann,k Rodman Pilgrim - Editor

ISBN 10: 080694403X / ISBN 13: 9780806944036

Published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 2002

About this Item

144 Pages Indexed. Brand new condition. Illustrations on every page with most in color. Interior text and illustration pages are near flawless. The author offers numerous patterns as well as advice about technique, sharpening, wood selection, and more. His skill is astonishing it appears that he can apply outstanding carvings to any surface. Bigger than ever. All-color, with more than 250 full-color photos and drawings and loaded with patterns, instruction and information never seen before. The essence of chipcarving is simplicity and versatility. It is a decorative style of carving quickly and is easily learned. Contents in Nine Chapters: Notes on Design, Tools & Materials, Understanding the Drawings, Laying Out & Transferring Patterns, Lettering, Geometric Design, Designs for Cabinets/Furniture, Positive Image Design, and Free-Form Design.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chip Carving: Design & Pattern Sourcebook
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080694403X
• ISBN 13: 9780806944036
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Illustrator: Morgan,Judy - Book Design
• Edition: Third Printing
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

“Bartonoffers numerous patterns as well as brief advice about technique, sharpening, wood selection, and more. His skill is astonishing—it appears that he can apply outstanding carvings to any surface.”—Library Journal. “Bigger than ever....All-color, with more than 250 full-color photos and drawings...loaded with patterns, instruction and information never seen before.” —Chip Chat.

About the Author

About the Author
Wayne Barton is the preeminent American chip carver. Considered a master, he has won both national and international awards and recognition for his work. His carvings can be found in private collections around the world. For the past 18 years he has been a columnist for Chip Chats, North American Woodcarvers Association magazine, Fine Woodworking, and more. He has written five popular books on woodcarving and has made a number of TV appearances on The American Woodshop with Scott Phillips and The Woodwright Shop with Roy Underhill.