Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses
Attention, woodcarvers! Attention, horse lovers! With over 150 color photographs, you will learn step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as the author demonstrates how to carve a horse's head in high relief. Then, apply your new-found techniques to the five spectacular horse patterns included. The inventor of the Koch Sharpening System, author Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver. With this guide, you will also learn techniques that you can apply to your other relief projects such as cutting the initial outline, removing large areas of wood, and carving manes. Carving Horse Portraits In Relief is an easy-to-follow guide for any aspiring woodcarver to create any crafted work of art. It won't be long before you have completed your own piece of art. The patterns inside include wild mustangs, bridle horses, race horses, and more. Koch gives you a thorough understanding of the basics and, in great detail, explains the equipment, the chisels that are needed, and what each of them can do for your project. This is the perfect book to come back to multiple times as a reference. Chapters include: *Getting Started *Using Basswood *Carving Tools & Their Edges *Reference Material Step-By-Step *Outline *First Level *Second Level *Next Levels *Base Level *Features *Back cutting *Carving Hair *Final Details *Demonstration Time Lapse *Reference Photos *Patterns *Gouge and Chisel Chart. Whether you are a beginner newly introduced to this wonderful craft, a woodcarver expanding on your skills, or an experienced carver brushing up on your techniques, this book will educate and inspire you. It's like having a master carver at your side!

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Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses
Attention, woodcarvers! Attention, horse lovers! With over 150 color photographs, you will learn step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as the author demonstrates how to carve a horse's head in high relief. Then, apply your new-found techniques to the five spectacular horse patterns included. The inventor of the Koch Sharpening System, author Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver. With this guide, you will also learn techniques that you can apply to your other relief projects such as cutting the initial outline, removing large areas of wood, and carving manes. Carving Horse Portraits In Relief is an easy-to-follow guide for any aspiring woodcarver to create any crafted work of art. It won't be long before you have completed your own piece of art. The patterns inside include wild mustangs, bridle horses, race horses, and more. Koch gives you a thorough understanding of the basics and, in great detail, explains the equipment, the chisels that are needed, and what each of them can do for your project. This is the perfect book to come back to multiple times as a reference. Chapters include: *Getting Started *Using Basswood *Carving Tools & Their Edges *Reference Material Step-By-Step *Outline *First Level *Second Level *Next Levels *Base Level *Features *Back cutting *Carving Hair *Final Details *Demonstration Time Lapse *Reference Photos *Patterns *Gouge and Chisel Chart. Whether you are a beginner newly introduced to this wonderful craft, a woodcarver expanding on your skills, or an experienced carver brushing up on your techniques, this book will educate and inspire you. It's like having a master carver at your side!

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Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

by Kurt Koch
Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

Carving Horse Portraits in Relief: Patterns and Complete Instructions for 5 Horses

by Kurt Koch

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Attention, woodcarvers! Attention, horse lovers! With over 150 color photographs, you will learn step-by-step how to lay out patterns, how to measure and mark levels, and how to create the illusion of depth by following along as the author demonstrates how to carve a horse's head in high relief. Then, apply your new-found techniques to the five spectacular horse patterns included. The inventor of the Koch Sharpening System, author Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver. With this guide, you will also learn techniques that you can apply to your other relief projects such as cutting the initial outline, removing large areas of wood, and carving manes. Carving Horse Portraits In Relief is an easy-to-follow guide for any aspiring woodcarver to create any crafted work of art. It won't be long before you have completed your own piece of art. The patterns inside include wild mustangs, bridle horses, race horses, and more. Koch gives you a thorough understanding of the basics and, in great detail, explains the equipment, the chisels that are needed, and what each of them can do for your project. This is the perfect book to come back to multiple times as a reference. Chapters include: *Getting Started *Using Basswood *Carving Tools & Their Edges *Reference Material Step-By-Step *Outline *First Level *Second Level *Next Levels *Base Level *Features *Back cutting *Carving Hair *Final Details *Demonstration Time Lapse *Reference Photos *Patterns *Gouge and Chisel Chart. Whether you are a beginner newly introduced to this wonderful craft, a woodcarver expanding on your skills, or an experienced carver brushing up on your techniques, this book will educate and inspire you. It's like having a master carver at your side!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781565231801
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 04/15/2002
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver from Germany and the inventor of the Koch Sharpening System. He is the author of many internationally acclaimed books on carving and has produced training videos for beginning and master carvers.

Table of Contents

Getting Started 1 Using Basswood 1 Carving Tools & Their Edges 2 Reference Material 3 Step-By-Step 5 Outline 5 First Level 7 Second Level 10 Next Levels 12 Base Level 14 Features 18 Backcutting 36 Carving Hair 38 Final Details 41 Demonstration Time Lapse 48 Reference Photos 51 Patterns 59 Gouge and Chisel Chart 67
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