Joy of Chip Carving E-Book

Wayne Barton

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 44

Beschreibung

The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his philosophies and methodologies on line and design, how to layout, carve, and finish, and even including his highly sought-after Barton Capitals and Foliated Alphabet templates that have never before been published, this is a must-have opus of one of America's artistic wood chip carving icons. Wayne Barton is author of seven best-selling books published in six countries, and is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving – the oldest establishment in North America specializing in and dedicated to the education, training, teaching, and encouragement of chip carving. He teaches at a variety of colleges, clubs, institutions, and organizations across the US, Canada, and Switzerland, and is also a visiting artist and lecturer at the Chicago Art Institute. His work has been recognized and honored in special exhibition at the Swiss National Museum and can be found in other private collections around the world. With this book, you'll learn from the best, become inspired from the gallery of Barton's finished work, and continue on your own path in the world of wood chip carving with a wealth of valuable knowledge and expertise.

Leseprobe

JOY OF

CHIP

CARVING

Step-by-Step Instructions & Designs from a Master Carver

WAYNE BARTON

To Marlies. The journey is miraculous.

© 2019 by Wayne Barton and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Joy of Chip Carving is an original work, first published in 2019 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

For a printable PDF of the patterns used in this book, please contact Fox Chapel Publishing at [email protected], quoting the ISBN and title of this book, as well as the pattern or patterns required.

Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0056-5eISBN 978-1-6076-5709-5

The Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Sharpening

How to Hold the Knives

The Cutting Knife

The Stab Knife

Carving Tips

Understanding Line and Design

Definition of Lines

Elements of Composition

Design Suggestions

Candleholder Project

Borders

The Barton Capitals

Foliated Alphabet

Gallery

About the Author

Acknowledgments

This book may be viewed as a journey through my chip carving career, which has been encouraged and inspired by an extraordinary number of talented people. I have enjoyed the warmth and pleasure of their friendship. Not wanting to risk the omission of any, I would like to say at once to all, thank you for what you have given and what we have shared. You know who you are.

Because this journey has been a long one, I must reach back in time to recognize a few in particular who traveled along with me influencing the work within these pages.

Though recently deceased, any acknowledgment would be incomplete without a mention of Gottlieb Siegfried Brandli, the master Swiss cabinetmaker and dear friend with whom I worked and traveled for more than thirty-five years. He designed and made the pieces I carved during this time.

An acknowledgment of my very long, hearty friendship and collaboration with Roger Strautman specifically needs mention. We have worked together and collaborated on numerous carving projects. His bright and cheerful sense of humor always made each one a delightful experience and always has me looking forward to the next.

Equally important, my long association with Rick Switzer has treated me to bountiful, fresh conversations that are both enriching and intuitive, reaching far beyond design and carving. We have traveled extensively teaching classes together. Besides being a superb carver, his genial, insightful nature makes him the perfect instructor.

David Crothers, Bruce Nicholas, Joey Wade, and Bill Johnson, all creative artists and carvers, have been dedicated to this journey and have kept me company along the way. So, too, I’d like to thank my daughter Heidi, who properly challenged without reservation my peculiar English phrasing while taking on the task of proofreading/ correcting, and typing dictation faster than I can talk.

For many years “the woman behind the curtain” who has been a trusted consultant successfully steering my business activities is my dear friend and webmaster, Kim Penny. Hers is the rare combination of being patient, intuitive, and clever (her spot-on company name is CyberSizzle Media), with a sweetness that puts a smile on the road ahead.

A very grateful expression of appreciation must be given to my editors, Bud Sperry and Jeremy Hauck. Their professional advice, suggestions, and patience skillfully ensured this project to proceed with illumination and understanding.

Lastly, above all else, I have a poverty of words to express the deepest love and gratitude to my wife Marlies for her endearing support to this project, which she has done so many times in the past. From the very beginning of my journey her physical, emotional and intellectual assistance and presence has always guided my footsteps.

“It is my intent and desire that all who use this sourcebook experience sparks of inspiration and encouragement.”

Foreword

This book represents the sharing of one man’s ongoing insights and lifetime study of the unique art of chip carving.