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Carving the Little Guys

By Keith Randich

Carving the Little Guys

By Keith Randich

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If you have big ideas about caricature carving, start with the Little Guys! Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive little person. By learning to carve a Little Guy, you'll master essential techniques to get you started in an enjoyable and rewarding new hobby. 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. And Carving the Little Guys covers all of the basics you'll need to know about tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs and more. Once you know how to carve one Little Guy, you are on your way to creating a variety of different occupation and personality types. With a simple turn of the knife point here or there you can completely change your Little Guy into a Soldier, Hunter, Fireman, Doctor, Fisherman or even a Little Gal! Learn caricature carving the easy way with: Skill-building practice exercise Step-by-step color photographs Tips & techniques for beginning carvers Adding faces, ears, hats, hands and feet Finishing & painting your Little Guy Basics of wood, knives, honing & safety
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
31
Release Date:
2013-05-01
Publication Date:
2013-05-01
Publisher:
Fox Chapel Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1565237757
ISBN13:
9781565237759
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
165 g
Height:
215 cm
Width:
279 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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