the Complete Book of Woodcarving: Everything You Need to Know Master Craft

Contains instruction and nine projects to help you learn the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace and finishing your completed work. This title also includes a chapter on power carving. In this fast-paced age of mass production, it's so gratifying to engage in a traditional craft that allows you to relax, focus, and create your own piece of art. Woodcarving is that kind of a craft. The simple act of taking a piece of wood and removing chips to reveal something uniquely beautiful embodies creativity, individuality, and craftsmanship. The craft of carving is easy to learn and can be with you for a lifetime. You only need a few tools to get started and, once you begin, there are so many carving styles to explore --from simple repetive patterns to intricate sculptures -- that you'll never run out of ideas for what you can create. And, with each completed carving, the satisfaction of creating something special will fuel and inspire your next project. Whether you're just beginning or you've already ventrued down the path of this fulfilling craft, this comprehensive volume offers a great starting point and the ultimate resource to turn to when you need help on specific topic. It's the ideal companion on your enjoyable journey into carving and the special art of making wood come alive. 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. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive 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.