Art & Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects
Step-By-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects 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 Techinique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving is filled with extras including:  *A history of Scandinavian woodcarving from the days of the Vikings to the modern age *Photographs and illustrations of ancient wooden stave churches, domestic building, and medieval decorative pieces. *Biographies of the greatest 19th and 20th century Scandinavian figure carvers, plus photographs of their work. *More than 50 Scandinavian patterns This is the ideal figure carver's handbook that will be enjoyed by both beginning and advanced carvers.