The Complete Beginners Woodcarvers Workbook

Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.

Learn the basics in over 200 how-to illustrations and 10 patterns. With information on tools and wood and simple steps that are clearly illustrated, this book will increase carving skill and confidence, to master both relief carving and carving in the round.

“If you have a set of carving tools that haven’t been used in a while, this book will make you want to get them out, sharpen them, and include some carving in your next project.”—Popular Woodworking. “Starting with a rundown on tools and equipment, [it] proceeds to instructions for handling the tools and the how-to’s of carving....A great help in getting started on an eminently satisfying hobby.”—Booklist.

The ultimate resource for getting started in woodcarving! All you need to start a rewarding hobby in woodcarving is an x-acto knife, some wood, and this book by famed woodcarving instructor, Mary Duke Guldan. With illustrated instructions and detailed patterns, this book will guide you through every step. Select from any of the fully detailed projects for carving sun, dogs, cherub and others. Finishing tips are also included.

Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as 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, which can be used in addition to, or as an alternative to, hand carving. The author will also teach you how to develop your ideas into finished carvings, by taking you through the various items and techniques that will help you visualize and solidify your idea and prepare you to start carving it.Eight projects designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency are included, along with the plans for the beautiful rocking horse featured on the cover. A handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have guide for all woodcarvers.Whether you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need!

This skill-building beginner's guide reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Learn to transform small blocks of wood into expressive little people with illustrated cut-by-cut instructions. Basic woodcarving information is included on wood, tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs, and more.

Woodcarver's Workbook features 16 step-by-step carving projects, such as cougars, rabbits, wolves, dogs, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, wild mustangs, unicorns, and moose. Offering insightful tips on carving difficult areas like antlers, hooves, nostrils, and fur, also included is expert advice on tools, techniques, painting, staining, and sealing, plus how to carve freestanding figures so you can further develop your carving skills!

Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this crucial carving book belongs in every woodworker’s library. Brimming with expert instruction and 10 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving. New edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added projects, and updated photography.

In clear, straightforward language, Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals — what tools and materials to use and how to use them. Still the finest book for the beginning student in wood sculpture.