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1) Ruby Holler
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Thirteen-year-old fraternal twins Dallas and Florida have grown up in a terrible orphanage but their lives change forever when an eccentric but sweet older couple invites them each on an adventure, beginning in an almost magical place called Ruby Holler.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
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
Pub. Date
2012
Description
From carpenters to artisans, the choices are plentiful when it comes to working with wood. How to decide? This portable reference includes details on selecting and using more than 200 species of wood from around the world. Each species gets full attention with its own photo, plus in-depth information on the wood's working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses, and safety considerations. Special emphasis is given to wood figure and defects,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
This skill-building guidebook reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Discover what really gives these guys their character, as you use your knife to craft cleverly exaggerated features like noses, boots, bellies and shoes. Covers all the basics you'll need to know about tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs and more.
Author
Series
Hagenheim volume 11
Description
Frederick, a peasant farmer's son who dreams of earning a living using his God-given talent as a woodcarver, falls in love with Adela, a duke's daughter who yearns to prove herself as an artist. Includes discussion questions.
Adela, youngest daughter of Duke Wilhelm of Hagenheim, is never allowed outside of the castle walls. She sneaks away one day to the market disguised as a peasant, and meets a poor farmer with a kind heart. Frederick earns the...
11) Daniel's duck
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A novice wood carver is momentarily defeated when people laugh at the result of a winter of work.
Author
Pub. Date
(April 23, 2021)
Description
Are you a lover of Woodworking?
Do you want to be creative and redecorate your home?
Some people do it by trade and some as a hobby, but one thing is certain: working wood is among the oldest and most traditional arts in the world.
For all woodworking enthusiasts, this book is essential to start and consolidate your woodworking techniques.
It is a step-by-step guide, complete with essential techniques, from cutting to shaping, passing by the joints,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving styles, from classical to whimsical to rustic, are also...
