Books that assist with learning to carve.
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The Complete Book of Woodcarving
 | From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving styles, from classical to whimsical to rustic, are also covered, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight projects designed to help newer woodworkers build proficiency and a handy resource section round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for woodcarvers. |
Also available from Amazon.com: The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft Also available from TheNile.co.nz: The Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft
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Woodcarving: The Beginner's Guide
 | If you have a set of carving tools that haven't been used in a while, this book is designed to make you want to get them out, sharpen them and include some carving in your next project. Starting with a rundown on tools and equipment, it proceeds to instructions for handling the tools and the how-tos of carving in-the-round, relief, panelling, moulding and edgings, finishing with project patterns, gilding techniques and a discussion of the types of wood most suitable for carving. |
Also available from Amazon.com: Woodcarving: The Beginner's Guide Also available from TheNile.co.nz: Woodcarving: The Beginner's Guide
Manual of Traditional Woodcarving
 | Superb guide to every aspect of the craft: necessary tools and appliances, esthetics of wood carving, comprehensive history of wood carving design, and of course, clear, precise instructions on every technique. |
Also available from Amazon.com: Manual of Traditional Wood Carving Also available from TheNile.co.nz: Manual of Traditional Wood Carving
Relief Carving in Wood: A Practical Introduction
 | Take "private lessons" with one of the world's best carvers. Using just one design--a simple fish--Chris Pye teaches everything about carving in both low and high relief. Within this full-color tutorial that outlines the entire carving process, beginners will find guidance on setting up a workplace, choosing and using tools and materials, even what to do if things go wrong. Suggestions for "next steps" include more advanced techniques and advice on designing projects. |
Also available from Amazon.com: Relief Carving In Wood: A Practical Introduction Also available from TheNile.co.nz: Relief Carving In Wood: A Practical Introduction
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