|
SWEDISH CARVING TECHNIQUES-by Sundqvist . This is the classic guide to hand carving wooden spoons and ladles. The author creates these utensils from wood using only axes, draw-knives, carving knives, plus hand carving gouges and chisels. Sharpened axes and knives are the oldest hand tools known to man. As the author says, “I have come to recognize that there is an enormous lack of understanding and skill in using hand tools....This, along with a realization of the close relationship between hand tools and the keen sense of design that was our forefathers’, has prompted me to write this book.” Swedish Carving Techniques brings a new appreciation of this age-old craft and how working with knives and axes fits into todays high-tech world.
Lessons from a life-long carver who loves working with his hands. Wille Sundqvist shares his love for basic hand tools and the practical objects they can produce from branches, burls, and crooked pieces of wood. He brings this simple art to life by showing you:
The hand tools he works with and how to sharpen them
Carving techniques and different kinds of strokes
Tips for designing spoons for maximum strength
How to shape dough bowls, butter paddles, and ladles
Techniques for adding decorative detailing
Plus safety tips for enjoying this age-old craft
Re-discovering traditional handcrafts and “rewards not possible with machines.” Carving, as practiced by Wille Sundqvist, has great appeal in a complex world because it doesn’t require a huge commitment of time or a special shop. But it does improve dexterity, build strength, encourage creativity, reduce dependence on technology, and keep alive the rich cultural heritage of Swedish craftsmen.144pp, 8 X 10”.
711007 SWEDISH CARVING TECHNIQUES
|
