Beginning Woodcarving: Projects - Techniques - Tools; Author: Guild, Of Master Craftsman; Paperback

Author: Guild, Of Master Craftsman
Paperback; 512 Colour Photographs, 104 Illustrations
206 pages
Published: November 2001
Guild of Master Craftsmen
ISBN: 1861082800

When you want to master a skill, go to the experts! Woodcarving magazine selects only the top artisans and the finest projects for its pages-and this collection welcomes beginners to the field with a wide array of great techniques, tips, and things to make. Whether you hope to tackle lettering, paneling, portraits, bodywork, bird carving, or architectural work, it's explained here in easy-to-follow and richly illustrated detail. A variety of authors, the best in their field, guide you progressively, until you have a firm understanding of the fundamental principles of turning a block of wood into an attractive piece of craftsmanship. They explain how to choose, use, and sharpen carving tools, and how to select, cut, and hold wood. Make simple ducks and other animals, the human bo