Halloween Woodcarving: 10 Frightfully Fun Projects for the Beginner

by Cyndi Joslyn

Overview

This book offers 10 original and detailed patterns and the expert instruction to carve whimsical Halloween-inspired characters including a mummy, witch, black cat, ghost, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565232891
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Cyndi Joslyn began woodcarving in 1990 with a special interest in carved Santas. She owns an extensive collection of carved Santas and currently teaches classes to both novice and experienced carvers. She is also the author of Carving Santas from Around the World. She lives in Missoula, Montana.

Table of Contents

Introduction ... ix

PART ONE: GETTING STARTED ...1
Setting Up Your Work Space ... 2
Understanding Basic Carving Tools ...3
Choosing Your First Tools ... 8
Sharpening Tools ... 10
Safety Equipment ... 12
Selecting Wood ... 14
Painting and Finishing Supplies ... 17
Other Supplies ... 18

PART TWO: BASIC TECHNIQUES ... 21
Transferring Patterns... 22
Making the Basic Cuts ... 26
How to Strop a Knife ... 28
How to Strop a Gouge ... 29
Painting and Finishing Techniques ... 30
Doweling ... 34

PART THREE: PROJECTS ... 37
Project One: Halloween Cutouts ... 38
Project Two: Mummy ... 44
Project Three: Cat in Pumpkins ... 56
Project Four: Ghost Trick-or-Treaters ...68
Project Five: Witch ... 80
Project Six: Beware Sign ... 108
Project Seven: Halloween Candy Bowl ... 112

Editorial Reviews

Even those who have never picked up a carving tool will quickly learn to create charming pieces with Halloween Woodcarving, written by professional carver and author Cyndi Joslyn. Clear, step-by-step instructions give readers everything they need to get started, including how to use and maintain basic carving tools such as gouges, knives, and chisels. Choosing the best wood for carving is covered, and beginners also learn how to easily transfer carving patterns and make basic woodcarving cuts. A final chapter on painting and finishing shows how to add creativity and color to your carvings.

Ten fun projects include a cat in pumpkins, mummy, ghost trick-or-treater, witch, beware sign, and other halloween ornaments. Each project includes full color photography of the finished pieces, a materials list, a detailed pattern and a color chart.

Straight from the Cyndi Joslyn stable comes this delightful step-by-step guide in celebration of the annual ghoulish festival.

From the Publisher

Even those who have never picked up a carving tool will quickly learn to create charming pieces with Halloween Woodcarving, written by professional carver and author Cyndi Joslyn.

Chip Chats Magazine