The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition, Paperback Book

The ten woodcarving projects in this book are designed to help woodcarvers from beginning to advanced build proficiency in every aspect of carving. You'll learn to choose the appropriate wood for the project, set up your shop for success, select, use, and sharpen your tools, and perform all the fundamental techniques, including the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style, from classical to whimsical to rustic, is detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included 10 step-by-step projects are designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added step-by-step projects of a simple spoon and a Santa face, along with patterns, painting tips, and updated photography.

The Complete Book of Woodcarving Details:

• A complete guide for woodcarvers of any level from beginner to advanced
• Learn dozens of techniques essential to the art of woodcarving
• 10 step-by-step woodcarving projects with helpful photography and tips
• Instruction on carving styles, wood, techniques, sharpening, power carving and more
• Offers a handy resource section and a complete glossary of terms
• New edition includes an updated power carving section, 2 newly added projects with painting tips, and updated photography