Hewing Contemporary Bowls (Paperback)

Rip and Tammi Mann

ISBN 10: 0887407102 / ISBN 13: 9780887407109

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 1997

About this Item

Paperback. Following the success of their first book, Sculpting Traditional Bowls, Rip and Tammi Mann bring this new book to those who love this ancient craft. With step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions they lead the craftsperson to a beautiful handhewn octagonal bowl. In the gallery are a variety of contemporary bowls that can be made using the same techniques, though some will require the skill that comes from experience. They include octagonal bowls, bowls in the shapes of states, and bowls with natural exteriors._x000D_Rip and Tammi use only hand tools, the bowl adze, a bowl shave and a carver's hook. They begin with a blank and conclude with an oil finish process that makes the bowls beautiful and perfectly safe for use with food._x000D_Each step is illustrated in color, with a complete description of design and technique concerns. Both the beginner and the experienced woodworker will enjoy the creation of these functional, beautiful pieces._x000D_ AUTHOR: Using only hand tools, the craftsperson is led to produce a beautiful handhewn octagonal bowl. Step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions go from the blank to the oil finishing process. A gallery offers a variety of contemporary bowls that can be made using the same techniques. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hewing Contemporary Bowls (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887407102
• ISBN 13: 9780887407109
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Following the success of their first book, Sculpting Traditional Bowls, Rip and Tammi Mann bring this new book to those who love this ancient craft. With step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions they lead the craftsperson to a beautiful handhewn octagonal bowl. In the gallery are a variety of contemporary bowls that can be made using the same techniques, though some will require the skill that comes from experience. They include octagonal bowls, bowls in the shapes of states, and bowls with natural exteriors. Rip and Tammi use only hand tools, the bowl adze, a bowl shave and a carver’s hook. They begin with a blank and conclude with an oil finish process that makes the bowls beautiful and perfectly safe for use with food. Each step is illustrated in color, with a complete description of design and technique concerns. Both the beginner and the experienced woodworker will enjoy the creation of these functional, beautiful pieces.