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The complete book of woodcarving

Summary: "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"--

Record details

ISBN: 1497102847
ISBN: 9781497102842
Physical Description: print
291 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Edition: Updated edition.
Publisher: Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Everything you need to know to master the craft"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 283) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- A history of woodcarving -- Types of carvings -- Wood for carving -- Carving tools -- Carving accessories -- Sharpening your tools -- Tool practice -- Getting started -- Painting & finishing -- Step-by-step projects. Stylized bird -- Carved butternut spoon -- Snowman -- Happy Santa face -- Flower relief carving -- Stylized cat -- Acanthus -- Chip carved star -- Pierced relief horse heads -- Rocking horse plans.