Art & Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Designs for Nordic Folk Figures, Birds, and Horses

by Harley Refsal

Explore history, photographs, and patterns for dozens of flat-plane carving projects! Author Harley Refsal is an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture. Inside this book, he shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian-style, flat-plane carvings and explains the history behind the craft. With the included step-by-step instructions, you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse. 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 photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large flat planes intact on the carved figure. Try your hand at carving whimsical, easy-to-carve Scandinavian characters, with Art & Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving !

Genres: Woodwork, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

About the author

Harley Refsal was an internationally recognized figure carver, specializing in Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving.

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A history of small figure carving along with some basic instruction. It uses a single knife, so about as tool lite as woodworking ever gets. The figure style is interesting, but borders a bit on the creepy doll look.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

My profession may be prosecuting, but my avocation is woodcarving. Harley Refesal is one of the greatest teachers of the art that is around today. This book draws on his years of experience in teaching and studying the art both here and in Europe. In addition to being a master woodcaver Harley is also a Lutheran Minister and a professor of Norweigan studies at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. If this art interests you, and you have oppurtunity take a class from Harley.

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An instructive read . Enough to get you started on a carving career. Well it got me started any way. I have fond memories of this style of carving from my childhood in Norway.