- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd; New edition edition (31 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861082932
- ISBN-13: 978-1861082930
- Product Dimensions: 28.1 x 20.8 x 1.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 553,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book aims to provide beginners and inexperienced wood carvers with a sound grasp of the techniques of traditional decorative relief carving. The reader is first introduced to the basics of selecting tools and materials; then follows a series of carefully graded projects which build up the carver's skills in a methodical way. Finally, various methods of finishing are described which will show off even the simplest of carvings to best advantage. - Choosing the right wood - Methods of holding work - Selecting carving tools - - Sharpening - Basic cuts - Chip carving - Design and drawing - Low/High relief - - Pierced carving - Finishing and polishing - Colouring wood - Workshop Safety -
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a must for beginners
5 May 2000
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When I wanted to learn how to woodcarve, I checked this book out from the library and found it so helpful that I bought it. It guides the beginner through all of the necessary skills, like picking out tools and wood, sharpening tools, the basic cuts, etc., then it goes on to show how to do a woodcarving, using detailed instructions and very helpful diagrams and pictures. Other books that I looked at recommended buying large expensive materials (such as an electric grindstone and a full workbench) but this book starts you off with just the bare essentials and allows you to work up at your own pace.
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