Joy of Chip Carving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Designs from a Master Carver (English Edition)
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The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his philosophies and methodologies on line and design, how to layout, carve, and finish, and even including his highly sought-after Barton Capitals and Foliated Alphabet templates that have never before been published, this is a must-have opus of one of America’s artistic wood chip carving icons. Wayne Barton is author of seven best-selling books published in six countries, and is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving – the oldest establishment in North America specializing in and dedicated to the education, training, teaching, and encouragement of chip carving. He teaches at a variety of colleges, clubs, institutions, and organizations across the US, Canada, and Switzerland, and is also a visiting artist and lecturer at the Chicago Art Institute. His work has been recognized and honored in special exhibition at the Swiss National Museum and can be found in other private collections around the world. With this book, you’ll learn from the best, become inspired from the gallery of Barton’s finished work, and continue on your own path in the world of wood chip carving with a wealth of valuable knowledge and expertise.
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54 reviews for Joy of Chip Carving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Designs from a Master Carver (English Edition)
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Poubpa –
exactement ce à quoi je m’attendais
livraison très rapide
Jim –
Gave me more ideas for applying chip carving, with some new patterns.
J. George –
First, I am not a paid reviewer but I have had carving classes from Wayne and loved them enough to be a returning student. I anticipated this book and was not disappointed. I have many chip carving books from many authors. Wayne’s are my favorites of them but I am not unbiased.
What this book has: There’s a discussion of design that is not in his other books. It includes an extensive and inspiring gallery, often with patterns included. there are lots of incredible and inspiring photos. You get patterns for a lovely foliated alphabet perfect for central motifs for plates, box lids., etc. and patterns for Barton Capital which is a nice font to carve. Wayne includes tips and reminders to improve carving success and satisfaction. There are instructions for sharpening and holding the knives with photos. He provides photo instructions for one project start to finish including how he gets good results staining basswood, a notoriously hard wood to get even results staining. I am sure I have not listed everything.
That said, if you want a book for beginners the one you want is either The Complete Guide to Chip Carving or Chip Carving Techniques and Patterns (Out of print but worth getting a copy if you can). For more designs you may want the Design and Pattern sourcebook (You will still want this one too though). There are also videos available commercially and on YouTube. I will also state that while books make a great start, classes are invaluable if you really want to improve and get really good. (Not implying I am really good though my friends and family are pretty impressed. )
Michelin Réjean –
livre très bien fait et satisfait de mon achat merci
J. Roberts –
Wayne Barton is a chip carving master recognized around the world by those knowledgeable in this form of carving. Although not a beginning book, this certainly won’t disappoint a knowledgeable carver.