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Detailed instructions and illustrations for carving animals, flowers, figures, and more. Includes tips on tools, techniques, painting, finishing, and even exhibiting. Excellent for both novices and veteran carvers.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (August 1, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486256871
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486256870
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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212 of 212 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to woodcarving, March 27, 2000
Just as the title says this is a good introductory text for the person interested in starting woodcarving. There is not a lot of in-depth information about each type of carving, but there is enough to get you started in the right direction.

Types of carving included are line, relief, in the round, bird, and carved gifts, with a few patterns of each type. If you already know the basics of your type of woodcarving, a more detailed book would be a better investment. If you are curious about what tools you might need, some basics of types of wood, a few patterns for your first project, how to get your tools really sharp, basic techniques of making cuts, and how to finish your projects this book will serve you well. Also included in this book are sections on starting a woodcarving club and lists of publications, tool and wood suppliers, books, and sources of glass eyes and bird feet.

If you do decide to continue with woodcarving I strongly urge you to find a woodcarving club in your area. The help the members can give you is invaluable.

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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I feel better now, June 26, 2003
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I have wanted to carve wood for some time, but had no idea how to go about learning. Most of the books I've looked at were either too technical or too advanced for me. Finally, this book has given me the confidence to begin. The discussions are well written at a level that's good for a beginner like me. I read the entire book in about 3 hours and am now going back and starting my first project. The projects look doable and I know what I'm supposed to be learning in each one. Unlike most books, this one doesn't assume a progression from project to project so that you have to do them all--whether they interest you or not. I like being able to focus on whittling or chip work and being able to put off other types until I have a reason to do them.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good starter book, August 17, 2006
I am a carver -- mantle pieces and such -- and bought the book for a young man who wanted to try his hand at carving. It covers all the basics and even has some great patterns.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but you could do better
If you need an overview of woodcarving and were not very picky about the need for step by step assistance, this book would work for you. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David Craig

3.0 out of 5 stars Very basic shapes
Like many beginning woodcarving books this book describes the basic cuts you need to practice and it gives some information on wood types. Read more
Published on August 15, 2007 by Water Monkey

1.0 out of 5 stars Very, very elementary.
After reviewing the book, I returned it. I would guess that there is an audience out there that want to carve cutsey figurines but, ugh! Who would want them around the house? Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by Gary Cunningham

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the beginner.
A terrific beginner book with lots of variety in types of carving. I've added it to my collection of references.
Published on January 8, 2007 by David P. Paola

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