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Art and Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving : Step-By-Step Instructions and Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects by Harley Refsal (2004, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101565232305
ISBN-139781565232303
eBay Product ID (ePID)30778113
Product Key Features
Book TitleArt and Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving : Step-By-Step Instructions and Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicCarving
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorHarley Refsal
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-106143
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal736/.4
Table Of ContentTable of Contents:About the Author viPreface 1Chapter oneThe History of Scandinavian Figure Carving 2Viking era and medieval carving 2From stave church to storehouse: the emergence of folk art 5Wood: the universal material 10The emergence of carved figures 14Chapter twoScandinavian Figure Carvers 20Axel Petersson Döderhultarn 20Döderhultarn's influence on other carvers 27Carl Johan Trygg 28Oscar Sjogren 31Herman Rosell 31Emil Janel 31Sven and Urban Gunnarsson 39Martin Engseth 43Bjarne Walle 43Henning Figures 45Other Carvers 46Harley Refsal 46Chapter threeflat-plane Carving Step-by-Step 56Traditional Dalecarlian Horse 58Carve 58Paint 60Traditional Figure 64Carve 64Paint 80Chapter four Patterns 84Oskar 86Sara 87Johannes 88Kristina 89Nisse Mor 91Third Generation 92Ice Fisherman 93Woodchopper 94Logger 95Bringing in the Firewood 96Reading 97Nisse 98Schoolteacher 99Down a Quart 100Gardener 101Alleluia 102Bird Watcher 103Auditor 104Ed 105Herbertine 106Olaf 107Tomte with Stick 108Tante Trine 109Golfer 110Chore Time 111Captain 112Willie 113Richard 114Leprechaun 116Baker 117Online 118Troll 120Hansen 122Whittler 123Letter Opener 123Politician 124Ale Hen Candle Holder 125Rooster 1 126Rooster 2 127Horse 1 128Horse 2 129Horse 3 130Horse 4 131 Ornaments 132Bibliography 134Index 135
SynopsisScandinavian-style carving projects. Includes two step-by-step demonstrations and more than 40 patterns., Harley Refsal an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian style, flat-plane carvings. With Refsal's step-by-step instructions plus a knife and a gouge or two you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse. In addition, more than 40 other figure patterns-from a school teacher to a bird watcher and a leprechaun to a rooster are included. Clear directions, front and side-view patterns, and step-by-step photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large flat planes intact on the wood-carved figure. You will be delighted with the way figures come to life with a charming, folk-art personality. Art and Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving is filled with extras including: This is the ideal figure carver's handbook that will be enjoyed by both beginning and advanced carvers., Harley Refsal an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian style, flat-plane carvings. With Refsal's step-by-step instructions plus a knife and a gouge or two you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse. In addition, more than 40 other figure patterns-from a school teacher to a bird watcher and a leprechaun to a rooster are included. Clear directions, front and side-view patterns, and step-by-step photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large flat planes intact on the wood-carved figure. You will be delighted with the way figures come to life with a charming, folk-art personality. Art and Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving is filled with extras including:This is the ideal figure carver's handbook that will be enjoyed by both beginning and advanced carvers., History, Photographs and Patterns for Dozens of Flat-Plane Carving ProjectsHarley Refsal-an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture-shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian-style, flat-plane carvings and explains the history behind the craft. With step-by-step instructions-plus a knife and a gouge or two-you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse. More than 40 other figure patterns-from a school teacher to a bird watcher and a leprechaun to a rooster-are included. Clear directions, front and side-view patterns and photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large flat planes intact on the carved figure.
LC Classification NumberTT199.7.R4396 2004
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