Sculpting Cane Handles
by Nicolo Scariano
Softcover
215 x 280mm
64pp
Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
R.R.P.$19.90
ISBN 978-0-7643-2823-7
Extract from back cover of book:
Create innovative and imaginative wooden cane handles in a wide variety of shapes. The 169 clear color photos detail the process and provide examples sure to inspire wood carvers, cane makers, and cane collectors alike.
Featured are examples in zebra, Colorplay, and holly woods in the female form, as birds, animals, lips, and low relief decoration. Wood carving canes can be fun with this book.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Making
Canes
The Shaft
The Handle
The Shape of the Cane Handles
The Selection of Materials for the Cane Handles
Sculpturing the Handles: Techniques
Colorplay Wood
Mixing of Woods of Different Colors
The Connecting Ring
or Collar
The Ferrule
The Ferrule: Technique
Finishing Touches Hard
Stones
Cane Holders
Handle
Types
Simple Handles of Abstract Birds Made With One Inch Zebrawood
Handles in Lower Relief
Five Canes With Lip-type Handles of Birds in Colorplay and Different Making Canes
Varieties of Wood
Handles in Holly Wood
Lip-type Handles
Double-deck
Handles with Mini-sculptures
Elaborate Sculptured Handles
Handles with
Female Bodies
Handles of Animals
Handles In Colorplay Wood Made With a
Mini-lathe
Handles with Flowers and Corals
Cane Holders