Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Whimsical Houses & Woodspirits from Found Wood. Questo articolo non è disponibile.Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Whimsical Houses & Woodspirits from Found Wood

Award-winning carver Rick Jensen, with the help of carver and photographer Jack A. Williams, helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new and original each time. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on carving a whimsical tree house, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings. You'll learn about the various species of cottonwood and their particular carving characteristics, plus tips on where to find your supplies. Learn the bark carving basics, tools, how to sketch your ideas, and so much more. Follow along with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits and be guided through each step of the finishing process to gain a soft, touchable finish by using a unique combination of lacquers, waxes, shoe polish, and paint.· A valuable guide to learning how to wood carving whimsical figures and objects in tree bark· Provides a complete step-by-step project for carving a magical tree house· Offers expert advice on bark carving basics, tools, techniques, finishing tips, and other fundamental topics· Includes an inspirational gallery of completed works, including wood spirits, animals, tree houses, and more· Written by award-winning carver Rick Jensen and carver/photographer Jack A. Williams

When You Carve Tree Bark, No Two Projects Are Exactly Alike!In medieval times, shepherd peasants believed that a spirit dwelled deep within each tree. If a shepherd carved a face into the wood, the spirit would be relaeased and good luck would be bestowed upon the carver.Award-winning carver Rick Jensen-with the help of carver/photographer Jack A. Williams-helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new and original each time.Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on carving a whimsical house and a tree, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings. You'll learn abou the various species of cottonwood and their particular carving characteristics-plus tips on where to find your supplies.You'll find a chapter on bark carving basics, including:*Cutting cross-grain*Carving soft areas*Proper bark carving tools, such as hand tools, power tools, glues and moreLearn from the artist how to sketch out your ideas before carving or follow along with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits. You'll be guided through each step of the finishing process, to gain a soft, touchable finish by using a unique combination of lacquers, waxes, shoe polish and paint.The authors are both nationally known carvers with numerous awards to their credit. Rick Jensen has competed at woodcarving shows throughout the Midwest and Canada, and has won numerous Best of Show, First Place, People's Choice and Judge's Choice Awards. Jack A. Williams has been carving for more than 30 years, and his artistic talents have been demonstrated with several Best in Show awards for caricature carving and wild fowl carving. Jack coordinates the woodcarving show at Dollywood, wihich hosts National Caricature Carving Competion and Exhibit.