Carving Caricature Pins and Bolos: Step-by-Step Instructions and 59 Ready-to-Use Patterns

by Gary Batte

Overview

Calling all woodcarvers! Now you can make caricature pins and bolos now that they are as much fun to carve as they are to wear and give as gifts. Gary Batte offers 65 patterns that are ready to carve with color photographs of completed pieces, step-by-step instructions, and even painting advice. There are only a few tools needed. Batte is recognized in the carving community for his unique and creative caricatures. He had designed caricature pins and bolos to convey that same humor in a smaller size, perfect for men and women to wear. These beautifully designed pins and bolos are great for any occasion and are perfectly proportioned to wear on a jacket, blouse, cap, or scarf. A Christmas mouse wears Santa's cap before rummaging through gifts, an Easter chick hatches from a vividly colored egg, and a heartbroken Valentine beams with joy. Perfect for beginners and fun for experts, there are only a few tools necessary for these projects. Many of the pins and bolos may be carved with just a knife. Gouges can be used to create finer features. These projects are guaranteed to put a grin on people's faces. A happy-go-lucky frog, a smiling Santa, a laughing clown, and dozens more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565231375
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/07/2001
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.19(d)

About the Author

Gary Batte is a member of the Caricature Carvers of America. His work has been featured in a number of coffee-table books including The Full Moon Saloon.

Table of Contents

About the Author iv
Introduction 1
Chapter One: Getting Started
Tools and Materials 2
Painting and Antiquing 3
Hardware 4
Chapter Two: Carving Pins
How-to Carving Demonstration: Uncle Same 5
Patterns 8
Hot Lips 8
Hearts Abound 9
Luv Bug 10
Smiley Shamrock 11
Mr. Shamrock 12
Lucky O'Casey 13
Paddy O'Malley 14
Flop-Eared Bunny 15
Bucky Bunny 16
Easter Egg 17
Easter Chick 18
Ducky Rabbit 19
Zoomer 20
Liberty Bell 21
Boomer 22
Ozark Scarecrow 23
Texas Scarecrow 24
Ghostie Goblin 25
Spook 26
Dopey Ghost 27
Notta Bird 28
Goofy Jack 29
Scared Jack 30
Happy Jack 31
Witch-O'-Lantern 32
Witch-on-a-Stick 33
Turkey Gobbler 34
Early American 35
Frosty 36
Silver Bells 37
Santa Mouse 38
Housetop Santa 39
Jolly Santa 40
Santa's Elf 41
Rudolph 42
Sweet Treat 43
Merry Melon 44
Core-etta 45
Hootie 46
Busy Bee 47
Sunflower 48
Apple Samplers 49
Tommy Tomato 50
Ribbit 51
Man In the Moon 52
Speed-O 53
Toadstool 54
Fun Flower 55
Chapter Three: Carving Bolos
How-to Carving Demonstration: Cowpoke Bolo 56
Patterns 60
Cowboy Boot 60
Crazy Cow Bolo 61
Winking Santa Bolo 62
Barfy Buzzard 63
Corky the Clown Bolo 64
Wild West Rabbit Bolo 66
Home Sweet Home Bolo 67

Editorial Reviews

I received this book about three weeks ago. It's Gary Batte's third published work. When I first leafed through the book, upon receipt, incidentally, I thought most of the projects cute and distinctive. Then, at the Fall get together in Fredericksburg with the Texas Woodcarvers Guild, when I walked up to Gary's table, there were many of the projects. I quite literally did a double take and my opinion of these cut carvings changed from "cute" to "really cute, I want to do some of these."
I was amazed at the difference in impact the real carvings made over the photographs-and that is not to disparage the photographs, they are very clear, etc. But the real thing was great.
The book begins with the mandatory Chapter(1) on what you need for carving and painting, Chapter(2) carving pins, and Chapter(3) carving Bolos.
Most of the projects contained in chapters two and three are contained on one page, the two exceptions being the first project in each chapter in which Gary covers the steps required in carving a pin and a bolo.
Uncle Sam, quite an appropriate project for these days, is the pin project chosen for detailed instructions.
"Uncle Sam is carved in the three-dimensional relief style." (5) The back of the pin must remain flat so the pin hardware can be attached, but the head is turned about 20 degrees to the left. When observed from the left side of the pin, you'll see about 4/5 of Uncle Sam's face.
Painting instructions conclude this project.
There are 48 other pin patterns, one to a page. Some, I feel, are more captivating than others, but all reflect Gary's sense of humor and distinctive carving style.
Each page contains:
* A colored photograph of the carved pin
* A pattern(all at full size)
* Finished size measurements
* Carving notes(helpful hints)
* Suggested colors for painting
Chapter 3 contains patterns and helpful hints for carving and finishing a Bolo of Cowpoke Bob.
Bob is a bit more complex than the pins, but the principles are the same, i.e. you must leave the back flat to accommodate the bolo hardware and the front is carved.
Most of the pin patterns can be used as bolos and some of the bolo patterns are small enough to make cute pins.
Have fun making the projects in this book. Many are Holiday oriented and great for Christmas, the 4th of July, St. Pats Day, and who knows what else.

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