pictorial carving book ?

[candyleather]

Can anyone advice to me a good pictorial carving book and where I can buy it? Thanks

1- Coloring Leather Book by Al Stohlman

2- How To Color Leather Book by Al Stohlman

3- Pictorial Carving Finesse Book; I don't know the author

[Luke Hatley]

Can anyone advice to me a good pictorial carving book and where I can buy it? Thanks

1- Coloring Leather Book by Al Stohlman

2- How To Color Leather Book by Al Stohlman

3- Pictorial Carving Finesse Book; I don't know the author

Pictorial Carving Finesse ,is by Paul Burnett.

Edited August 1, 2007 by Luke Hatley

[Oscar B]

Al Stohlman has two books one on figuring carving and one on pictures There is also a tracing pattern pack.

I know Springfield Leather Co. has them.

Edited August 1, 2007 by Oscar B

[Leather Bum]

Pictorial Carving Finesse ,is by Paul Burnett.

Weeell, actually, if this is the book you're referring to, then it looks like it's by Al Stohlman. . .

Pictorial Carving Finesse by Al Stohlman

L'Bum

[ClayB]

Can anyone advice to me a good pictorial carving book and where I can buy it? Thanks

1- Coloring Leather Book by Al Stohlman

2- How To Color Leather Book by Al Stohlman

3- Pictorial Carving Finesse Book; I don't know the author

There are several books on figure carving by Al Stohlman. The earlier ones were earlier ones were Figure Carving by Al Stohlman, Pictoral Carving by Al Stohlman, and How to Carve Leather by Al Stohlman. That one showed both floral carving, and some basic figure carving. Then later on he came out with the Pictorial Carving Finesse and Figure Carving Finesse books. Those are really what I would recommend for anyone really interested in doing figure carving. He goes into a lot of detail on dozens of different animals and other things in Figure Carving Finesse. It covers different textures for hair, how to carve people, and lots more. In Pictorial carving Finesse he shows how to carve scenery, trees, sky, rocks, water etc. He also shows how to get effects like rain, wind and fire. These really are good books. You should be able to get any of Al's books from any Tandy store. Give Clay Miller a shout and I bet he can set you up with whatever you need from his new store.

Paul Burnett did a figure carving book too and it was called Pictorial Definition, The Fine Art of Leather Carving. I think Paul's teaching material is more like a college course in leather carving. He goes more into detail about why you use your tools the way you do. He started a home study course on leather carving back in the 80's that was really good called Realistic Leather Carving that went into real detail on using tools for both floral and figure carving. There were only 4-5 lessons put out, but it sounds like he will soon be releasing some new lessons that take off where the first ones left off. You can get Paul's books from his website http://www.paintingcow.com/

Hope that helps.

Clay

[Luke Hatley]

Pictorial Carving Finesse ,is by Paul Burnett.

I WANT TO STAND CORRECTED.... CLAY GAVE ME A HEADS UP.

I DID FIND MY BOOK BY PAUL"PICTORIAL DEFINITION"

[Cecil]

The best book I have found is Pictorial Carving Finesse by Al Stohlman. There is a companion book Figure carving Finesse and a set of patterns. Follow this link http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/products.asp?dept=63 . Go to the bottom of the page. The other two books are on the next page.

Edited September 25, 2007 by Cecil