Woodcarving is fun, any way you cut it! Whether your interest lies in chip, incised, pierced, relief, sculptural, or architectural carving-or if you'd just like to whittle your weekend away-here's what you need to gain self-confidence in the craft. From a review of tools and techniques to advice on sanding and finishing to an array of quick and wonderful projects, this guide has it all. Begin by following the tips on selecting knives, gouges, saws, power tools, and specialty cutting equipment. Master the major cuts, and see how to transfer patterns or templates to the wood. Then, start carving! A trout key chain makes a wonderful gift for a fisherman-or carve several and create a miniature mobile. Carve a beautiful weed pot from driftwood, an old beam, or limb. Or try a stretching cat on a block, miniature mask, love spoon, roly-poly Santa, and more!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book for projects... less for basics,
By Peluna (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Weekend Crafter: Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers (Paperback)
The projects in the book are easy to do and the results are very impressive. This book covers some basic techniques and provides patterns for these projects. Each are illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step descriptions. If you are looking for an in-depth discussion on wood, tools, and sharpening techniques, this isn't for you. If you are looking for some easy projects to start off with, buy the book!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent starter book,
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This review is from: The Weekend Crafter: Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers (Paperback)
If you are just starting out in the craft, this is an excellent book to start with. The book illustrates and gives step by steps on a wide range of woodcarving techniques. These include relief, 3-dimensional, and pierced carving. Each project includes the recommended dimensions, wood type, and a list of the tools needed to complete them. There are also small sections describing tools, carving techniques, and methods for transferring patterns. These do not go into great detail, but enough to give you the general idea.Just a note on woodworking books in general - Once general technique for carving is covered, there is little else that can be taught by text. One has to actually carve the wood ;) No book will do that for you.
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This review is from: The Weekend Crafter: Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers (Paperback)
The photographs in the book are clear. One can learn to carve by looking at the photos and reading the easy to understand directions.
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