Swedish Carving Techniques: A Step-by-Step Guide to Spoon Carving, Knife Skills, and Understanding Wood Grain
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A timeless guide by master carver Wille Sundqvist, this book is widely revered as the essential text for anyone interested in traditional slöjd (Swedish handcraft) and the art of working with green wood.
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Discover the satisfaction of creating with your hands and the rewards that come with mastering this age-old craft. Swedish Carving Techniques is more than a how-to guide; it’s an invitation to explore your creativity and appreciate the art of carving in a fast-paced world.
Key Features:
- A Master’s Insight: Wille Sundqvist, a lifelong carver, shares his passion for hand tools and the unique charm of carving with straightforward guidance and heartfelt anecdotes.
- Comprehensive Techniques: This invaluable guide covers:
- Essential Tools: Discover the hand tools Wille uses, including tips on sharpening axes and knives for optimal performance.
- Carving Techniques: Learn various carving strokes and techniques to enhance your skills.
- Design Principles: Gain insights into designing spoons and functional objects for maximum strength and utility, ensuring your creations are both beautiful and durable.
- Project Variety: From shaping dough bowls to crafting butter paddles and ladles, this book offers a range of projects that celebrate the simplicity of working with natural materials.
- Decorative Detailing & Safety Tips: Elevate your work with techniques for adding intricate decorative details while prioritizing safety throughout your carving journey.
- Embrace Traditional Crafts: In a world dominated by technology, Sundqvist’s approach to carving reconnects you with the tactile joys of handcrafts. This book not only enhances your dexterity and strength but also fosters creativity and preserves the rich cultural heritage of Swedish craftsmanship.
In an age of machinery, Swedish Carving Techniques reconnects you with the satisfaction and simple rewards of crafting beautiful, functional objects using just a knife and an axe. Sundqvist shares his lifelong passion, teaching you the foundational techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Details
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- Wille Sundqvist
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- Dec 17, 2013
- ISBN-13
- 9781627106733
- ISBN-10
- 1627106731
- Pages
- 144
- Carton quantity
- 26 copies
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| 500 – 999 | $15.29 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $14.70 | 51% off list |
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