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America’s Best Idea: Screenings of films about the national parks by documentarian Ken Burns plus local PBS specials at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center auditorium. Part of Dade Heritage Days; 2 p.m. daily through April 4; Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336 main entrance, Southwest Miami-Dade; free. 305-242-7700 or www.nps.gov/ever.
Art of Fruit and Vegetable Carving Part 9

WMF Profi Plus Fruit Carver/Channel Knife $12.90 6.3″. great for citrus…

Van Vacter Pumpkin Melon Knife, Black and Stainless Steel $14.58 Cutting pumpkins, watermelon or cantaloupes with a sharp knife is extremely dangerous. Carving knifes work well but the blades are short and flimsy, the handles don’t give you a good grip when cutting or carving wet slippery melons or pumpkins. Our Pumpkin Melon Knife provides our Power Handletm and Smart Bladetm that is simply stated the world’s best pumpkin and melon knife….

MIU France 3604 Carving Aid, Vegetable, Stainless, 10-Prong $12.59 Insert the stainless steel prongs into a tomato to hold it firmly in place, then slip your knife between the guides to create uniform slices. Handle keeps your fingers a safe distance from the blade. Also great for slicing onions and other round produce. 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. Dishwasher safe….

Wood Chandelier With Fruit And Leaf Carving Wc7702 Wood Chandelier 28″ X 32-1/2″h Hand-crafted In Italy…

Edible Art: Tricks And Tools for Master Centerpieces $14.74 Sculpture created from fruits and vegetables will challenge you, and amaze your guests. Simple techniques and tools make it possible to create absolutely stunning centerpieces that will be the talk of the party. Butterflies and rosebuds from colorful beets, carrots, and radishes are easily crafted. Elaborate melon lanterns and “flower” filled vases are crafted step-by-step in pictures, making it e…

Six Piece Carving Tools Set $39.99 The # 30 six piece carving tool set is ideal for the beginner and for the professional pattern maker as well. With six popular size carving tools including a straight chisel, bent chisel, skew bevel chisel, gouge, U tool and V tool, this set will update your toolbox with everything you need for woodworking. For added convenience, this set is supplied in a reversible storage pouch.

Carving Eyes $15.78 Carving realistic facial features poses a challenge to even the most experienced carver. Through step-by-step photographs, this guide shows woodworkers how to correctly position the eyes on a carving, how to create the proper shapes, and how to correct common design mistakes. Carvers will be able to more accurately carve lashes, brows, and pupils. Also discussed is information on anatomy to help carvers better understand how the muscles of the face dictate expression. Details on carving tools, carving wood, and reference material are included as well.

Carving Spoons $15.78 This manual provides an introduction to the fascinating world of carved spoons. Carving basics are covered, including selecting tools and materials, transferring patterns, sanding, and finishing. Two progressive projects introduce basic and intermediate carving techniques. An additional 45 patterns provide dozens of mix-and-match designs. Introductions to the history of Welsh and Scandinavian spoon carving provide a rich context for this historical craft.

Buffalo Tools CIFVS Fruit And Vegetable Strainer $49.01 Buffalo Tools CIFVS Fruit And Vegetable Strainer

How to Sharpen Carving Tools $12.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Pumpkin Carving Kit w/Patterns $6.99 This Pumpkin Carving Kit will allow you to get really creative with your pumpkin carving. Kit includes 4 carving tools and 10 patterns for you to follow.

Gunstock Carving $13.01 With step-by-step demonstrations, detailed color photos, and reproducible patterns, this resource guides the carving enthusiast through potentially lucrative projects from start to finish. The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very popular with both hunters and woodworkers. Commission artists customize their clients’ guns with a personalized image of a successful hunt as a commemoration of their catch. This resource provides carvers of all levels with everything they need to get started, including an overview of the special tools needed and a reference section on gunstocks and wood. More than 25 traceable patterns of game such as deer, elk, ducks, and rams are included, as are background basketweave and fishweave patterns.

6-Piece Carving And Modelling Set $6.99 Made from hardened and polished stainless steel for the finest carving work. Selection of 6 double-sided tools with the most oftenused carving chisels and blades. Length approx. 135mm.

Paderno World Cuisine 47885-05 Set of 4 Ice Carving Tools $1377.84 ice carving tools these essential ice carving tools have a tempered forged stainless blade with beech wood handles. the v-shaped chisel is needed for detailed effects while the flat blade creates basic geometric shapes. the ice knife is an improved versthe set is comprised of the four tools as detailled above.

Carving for Kids $10.32 The simple and beautiful art of woodcarving is adapted for children of all ages in this introduction to coaxing shapes and figures from solid blocks of wood. Requiring only a few tools and some inspiration, the projects in this collection are perfectly suited to building the skills it takes to work with wood. Safety and adult supervision are emphasized, but children will be able to complete the age-appropriate designs all by themselves. The graded projects range from carving a name stamp–for the youngest woodworkers–to carving a face–for teenaged craftspeople. The book also touches on computer-aided pattern-making, teaching children who face learning challenges, and methods for instructing kids of each age group–from elementary through high school. With its quick results and cumulative skill-building, learning to carve fosters hand-eye coordination and confidence as young carvers turn out unique handicrafts.

The Art of Practical Wood Carving $31.2 Techniques, tools, and designs used in wood carving are described and illustrated in this edition originally published in 1905 – a practical manual and guide to all kinds of wood carving, including chip carving, flat carving, incised work and figure carving, together with an essay on the principles of design for carved work of all kinds. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder, and author of many other books on construction techniques.

Carving Award-winning Songbirds $19.53 This handbook provides all the tools and guidance needed to carve and paint realistic songbirds, including an overview of carving tools, materials, and safety. An in-depth look at carving techniques covers bandsawing basics and songbird anatomy, including instructions on carving the torso, head, and feathers. A special section focuses on the difficult task of carving the legs and feet. Three projects, the Mountain Bluebird, the Waxwing, and the Red-Breasted Nuthatch, feature natural history notes, male and female measurements, patterns with step-by-step instructions and progressive photographs, and paint-mixing charts.

Tools $9.15 This series offers world-class carving tips — at a reasonable price! Each volume presents a variety of techniques from carvers like Jim Sprankle, Leo Osborne, Martin Gates, and Larry Tawes, Jr. Illustrated with exceptional step-by-step photos.

The Book of Wood Carving $6.66 Nationally famous teacher and craftsman Charles Marshall Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals of wood carving. Beginning with tools and materials and how to use them, the book covers incised, relief, and other carving methods–and provides 34 illustrated designs for over 34 projects for the student to create while learning.

Wood Carving Basics $13.01 Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. Since the cost of entry is so low, many people are willing to give it a try. But some people are put off by the conflicting information about what tools to buy, how to sharpen them, and by the bewildering range of carving styles. This book, with its common-sense approach to tools and sharpening, and its broad survey of the many styles is the perfect introduction for the novice carver. The projects will help the beginner become familiar with the tools and learn skills while trying a variety of carving styles to see which suits him best. The projects range from the traditional to the contemporary and reflect the tastes of today’s woodcarvers.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving $10.57 Providing a new twist on a holiday tradition, this book illustrates how to carve three-dimensional faces and scenes in pumpkins using tools ranging from kitchen knives to carving gouges and chisels.

Carving the Nose & Mouth $15.78 Carving true-to-life facial features can be a challenge to even the most experienced woodworker. These expert techniques reveal how to render realistic-looking noses and mouths. A discussion of anatomy builds understanding of how facial muscles dictate expression. Step-by-step instructions illustrate positioning and shaping features, as well as watching for and correcting common mistakes. Carving tools and wood selection are discussed in depth. Also included are patterns that will work for a variety of carving projects.

Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons $16.27 Learn to create beautiful lovespoons–hand-carved symbols of love and deep affection that have been popular for centuries. With 3 step-by-step projects and 15 original patterns, this book will help you to enjoy this wonderful craft no matter what your carving skill level. Sections on the history of lovespoon carving, selecting woods, using and maintaining tools, applying long-lasting finishes, and customizing your own designs ensure every aspect of your lovespoon carving project goes smoothly. The fascinating history and romantic symbolism of the lovespoon is further complimented by an inspiring gallery of modern and historical pieces carved in a variety of styles. This is the most thorough and detailed book available on the subject of lovespoon carving.

Practical Wood Carving $28.75 Originally published in early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Materials Tools and Equipment Care and Use of Tools First Steps in Wood Carving Chip Carving Incised Work Relief Carving Pierced and Laminated Work Wood Sculpture and Knife Work Preparation of Designs etc. Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.