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Author
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Joseph Hillaire (Lummi, 1894-1967) is recognized as one of the great Coast Salish artists, carvers, and tradition-bearers of the twentieth century. In A Totem Pole History, his daughter Pauline Hillaire, Sca;lla-Of the Killer Whale (b. 1929), who is herself a well-known cultural historian and conservator, tells the story of her father's life and the traditional and contemporary Lummi narratives that influenced his work. A Totem Pole History contains...
10) Plain Kate
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
314 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Plain Kate's odd appearance and expertise as a woodcarver cause some to think her a witch, but friendship with a talking cat and, later, with humans help her to survive and even thrive in a world of magic, charms, and fear.
Author
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxiv, 262 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Language
English
Description
"The first biography of artist Clitso Dedman (1876-1953), one of the most important but overlooked Diné (Navajo) artists of his generation. Dedman was born to a traditional Navajo family in Chinle, Arizona, and herded sheep as a child. He was educated in the late 1880s and early 1890s at the Fort Defiance Indian School, then at the Teller Institute in Grand Junction, Colorado. After graduation Dedman moved to Gallup, New Mexico, where he worked...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this crucial carving book belongs in every woodworker's library. Brimming with expert instruction and 10 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and...
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour."--from cover, p. [4]
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
Edition
Dover ed.
Physical Desc
xiv, 173 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more. The authors also include handy tips on tools, techniques, painting, finishing, and even how to exhibit finished pieces.
Author
Publisher
Linden Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
190 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"An easy and fun introduction to the essential outdoor skill of bushcraft whittling. Bushcraft whittling--the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements--requires no special tools or complex techniques, and you can practice on just about any wood that comes to hand. Plus, being able to make your firewood tinder, tent pegs, walking sticks, roasting sticks, digging tools, and more can be a lifesaver on the trail. In Bushcraft Whittling,...
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
How to Whittle contains 25 beautiful and original designs to carve by hand. Featuring a range of projects from finely polished butter paddles and lovespoons to a custom-made coatrack, this book also provides advice on selecting the best wood for your projects together with details of a range of finishes that will take the items from rustic objects to stunning showpieces.
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
vi, 97 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, this instructional manual provides 20 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects...
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