Comments on: Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons: Understanding, Designing, and Carving Romantic Heirlooms http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms Romantic Ideas From The Romance Lady Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:22:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert W. Tinsley http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms/comment-page-1#comment-217 Robert W. Tinsley Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:21:29 +0000 http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms#comment-217 I first ran across David Western in the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated (WCI). I liked his enthusiasm, and checked out his website. I was floored by the intricacy and delicacy of his art. I wanted to do that, so I copied the pattern in WCI, bought a couple of 1 x 3 x 12 poplar boards, ordered his book, Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons, and got started. I received the book when I was about halfway through carving my first spoon. It was like getting an early Christmas present! The book is laid out in a supremely logical manner. Without asking about this, I can be pretty sure that this book wasn't intended to be just about how to carve a lovespoon (though that information is there, in great detail). David apparently wanted a book that would introduce new people to the art and romance of lovespoon carving. In this he succeeded. Beginning with the history and lore illustrated by examples of lovespoons done by him and several other artists, the book also covers the materials and tools, step-by-step instructions for three patterns, then finally patterns and something that is sorely needed in all carving books but seldom included: a chapter on doing your own designs. This, in my view, elevates Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons above 99% of the carving books on the market. And I have to say that the photography is outstanding. Rating: 5 / 5 I first ran across David Western in the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated (WCI). I liked his enthusiasm, and checked out his website. I was floored by the intricacy and delicacy of his art. I wanted to do that, so I copied the pattern in WCI, bought a couple of 1 x 3 x 12 poplar boards, ordered his book, Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons, and got started.

I received the book when I was about halfway through carving my first spoon. It was like getting an early Christmas present! The book is laid out in a supremely logical manner. Without asking about this, I can be pretty sure that this book wasn’t intended to be just about how to carve a lovespoon (though that information is there, in great detail). David apparently wanted a book that would introduce new people to the art and romance of lovespoon carving. In this he succeeded. Beginning with the history and lore illustrated by examples of lovespoons done by him and several other artists, the book also covers the materials and tools, step-by-step instructions for three patterns, then finally patterns and something that is sorely needed in all carving books but seldom included: a chapter on doing your own designs. This, in my view, elevates Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons above 99% of the carving books on the market. And I have to say that the photography is outstanding.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Gorden Andrews http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms/comment-page-1#comment-216 Gorden Andrews Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:57:53 +0000 http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms#comment-216 Both books were very, very good. Plenty of pictures and loads of very useful imformation. This was just what I needed to get started with this craft. Imformation was easy to understand. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in wood carving. Rating: 5 / 5 Both books were very, very good. Plenty of pictures and loads of very useful imformation. This was just what I needed to get started with this craft. Imformation was easy to understand. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in wood carving.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Hooked on Carving http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms/comment-page-1#comment-215 Hooked on Carving Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:01:18 +0000 http://www.99romanticideas.com/251/fine-art-of-carving-lovespoons-understanding-designing-and-carving-romantic-heirlooms#comment-215 I was looking for a book with durable product designs. This book was just not for "me". It is a good source book, but I have knowledge in the areas discussed(sharpening,tools etc. ). The beginner and intermediate patterns were more of the designs I like. The other 16 patterns were thin and utilized more scroll saw skills than carving. One honestly looks like a block of wood. Patterns are artsy and too delicate. I returned this product and ordered the other two lovespoon books(I think they are better!) Rating: 3 / 5 I was looking for a book with durable product designs. This book was just not for “me”. It is a good source book, but I have knowledge in the areas discussed(sharpening,tools etc. ). The beginner and intermediate patterns were more of the designs I like. The other 16 patterns were thin and utilized more scroll saw skills than carving. One honestly looks like a block of wood. Patterns are artsy and too delicate. I returned this product and ordered the other two lovespoon books(I think they are better!)
Rating: 3 / 5

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