Relief Carving Projects & Techniques

Relief Carving Projects and Techniques features tried-and-tested relief woodcarving projects and patterns to create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond. A smooth piece of wood, some sharp carving tools, and 37 of the best relief carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated are all that you need to enjoy-and master-this popular form of art. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can create everything from trivets and clocks to signs and mantels, or adapt some of the patterns to create your own beautiful projects. Also included are techniques on power carving, building a handy relief carver's depth finder, and the ideal method for gluing up carving panels. The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated: Relief Carving Projects & Techniques features stunning and inspiring projects. You'll gain expert information, insight, and encouragement from today's top relief carvers, including Lora S. Irish, Kathy Wise, Jim Dupont, Cyndi Joslyn, Frederick Wilbur, Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach, Floyd Truitt, and Bob Duncan. Join them as they create an assortment of compelling carvings, in a variety of skill levels, for every room in your home. Some of the attractive projects you will find inside Relief Carving Projects & Techniques include: * A whimsical bulldog bulletin board * A beautiful deep-relief oak leaf mantel * Functional Gothic-inspired trivets * A decorative floral sled * Gift-worthy heirloom alphabet blocks Relief Carving Projects and Techniques features tried-and-tested relief woodcarving projects and patterns to create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond.It is packed with 37 relief woodcarving projects and patterns from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated, plus expert advice from favourite authors, including Lora S. Irish, Kathy Wise and Bob Duncan.Join them as they create an assortment of compelling carvings for the home and beyond. Follow step-by-step instructions to create everything, from trivets, clocks and signs to mantels in wood, or adapt some of the many patterns to create your own projects.

Pagina's: 144, Editie: Illustrated, Paperback, Fox Chapel Publishing