Woodcarver’s Workbook: Two Volumes in One! (Fox Chapel Publishing) 16 Step-by-Step Woodcarving Projects with Illustrated Instructions, Patterns, Cutaway Drawings, and Expert Advice on Carving Animals
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A must-have guide for carvers of every skill level!
16 step-by-step projects to master popular animal subjects and their realistic featuresEasy-to-follow instructions from skilled carver, Mary Duke GuldanExpert advice and tips on woodcarving tool selection, safety, and repairing broken carvingsAccurate patterns feature multiple poses and different applications of useDetailed techniques for carving, painting, staining, sealing, and more!
Master the most popular animal subjects for your woodcarvings!
Featuring 16 step-by-step carving projects, Woodcarver’s Workbook offers easy-to-follow instructions—along with a hearty helping of humor and fun—to inspire every woodworker to expand their carving skills. This beginner-friendly workbook is great even for experienced or veteran carvers to improve their animal wood-carving techniques.
Within these 176 information-packed pages, you’ll find helpful guidance on how to carve freestanding animal figures and bring them to life with realistic details. Discover insightful tips on carving difficult areas like antlers, hooves, nostrils, and fur. Expert advice is also included on carving techniques, how to fix broken carvings, safety tips, tool recommendations, wood grain direction, and more.
With Woodcarver’s Workbook, you’ll discover how to make the most of each of the included wood carving patterns and use them as the basis for a variety of projects. With a suitable background, any of the pattern views can be carved in relief. You’ll also find detailed instructions on finishing techniques such as painting, staining, and sealing to protect your carving and infuse your own style.
Follow along with step-by-step directions to create:
CougarsRabbitsWolvesDogsWhitetail DeerBighorn SheepWild MustangsUnicornsMooseand more
Learn how to carve majestic animals with the must-have classic that contains two volumes in one, Woodcarver’s Workbook!
“Best woodcarving pattern book I have seen in my 40 years as a carver!”
—Ed Gallenstein, President of the National Woodcarvers Association
From the brand
Who is Fox Chapel Publishing?
Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!
What makes our books unique?
Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.
Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; Reprint edition (November 1, 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 1565237463
ISBN-13 : 978-1565237469
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 8.53 x 1.09 x 10.88 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and well-written. They appreciate the variety of patterns, including fur patterns, and carving techniques. Many consider it one of the best carving workbooks they have purchased and a great resource for wood carvers. However, opinions differ on the drawing quality – some find them decent and helpful, while others feel they lack reference photographs.
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