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Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment Paperback – January 28, 2020

Jam-packed with information about the craft of woodcarving, this well-illustrated guide by master carver Chris Pye covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade.
Covering a wide array of carving challenges such as proper clamping technique to the strengths and limitations of tools, expert Chris Pye offers a wealth of information and answers to your questions in this complete primer. Filled with nearly 700 photographs and line drawings, each page features detailed instructions and information.
Topics covered in this extraordinary volume include:
· Basic woodcarving tools
· How to sharpen tools
· Woodcarving accessories
· Safety tips
· Modifying devices
· How to properly hold tools
· Creating a workspace
· Finishing products
Whether you’re an experienced woodcarver or you’re just getting, this essential guide is one you’ll want to refer to again and again.
Chris Pye is also the author of the popular Lettercarving in Wood and Relief Carving in Wood.

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Manual of Traditional Wood Carving
Superb guide to every aspect of the craft: necessary tools and appliances, esthetics of wood carving, comprehensive history of wood carving design, and of course, clear, precise instructions on every technique.

Carving Classic Female Figures In Wood
This thorough reference demonstrates how to creatively and realistically portray aspects of the nude female figure in wood. Focusing on the female upper body, two step-by-step projects with complete instructional captions guide woodworkers of any ability level though an entire carving project from start to finish. Details are included for using a band saw to outline projects, roughing out basic shapes, creating a model figure in clay, and proper mounting techniques. Color photographs of models in a variety of poses accompany muscle and skeletal drawings, completing this guide to creating realistic representation of the female forms. This book will appeal both to woodcarvers and to anyone interested in fine arts sculpture.

Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood : A How-To Reference for
From renowned woodcarver and instructor Ian Norbury, this handy reference covers the basics of bandsaw woodcarving and demonstrates how to accurately portray the female face in wood. One step-by-step project guides carvers through the details of female-face woodcarving, including outlining the project, modeling the figure in clay, and carving, polishing, and mounting the final piece. A comprehensive reference section with full-color photographs of women's faces provides anatomical explanations and working drawings to help the carver better understand the female anatomy. An additional appendix features design notes on women of varying ethnic backgrounds and ages.

The Book of Wood Carving Technique, Designs, and Projects
Finest book for beginners discusses in direct language and no technical jargon what tools to use, how to use them and what woods are suitable for carving. 34 illustrated designs for creating cabinet panels, chests, doors, bookends, footstools, an ornamental mirror-frame, more.

Easy-To-Do Flower Patterns for Woodcarvers
Distinctive full-page floral patterns—perfect for carved wood boxes, decorative wall plaques, chair backs and more—featuring subjects from roses and violets to tropical water lilies and birds of paradise. Suggestions on carving, selecting woods, applying finishes, more.

Chainsaw Carving a Bear
This chainsaw carving primer illustrates the demanding control and precision needed for this unlikely art form. Three projects include instructions for carving a cub in a stump, a caricature bear, and a bear on all fours. Techniques such as cutting straight, creating textures, shaping, sanding, burning for detail, and painting are covered, and special attention is given to how to safely operate a chainsaw, what clothing to wear while working, and how to set up a safe workshop.

The Big Book of Whittling and Woodcarving
Comprehensive sourcebook of ideas and designs ranging from simple projects (charms, pendants) to more elaborate objects (stylized birds, caricatures, rocking horse). Over 1,000 illustrations and photographs, plus useful suggestions help beginners and experienced woodworkers create Noah’s ark, nativity scene, masks and hundreds of other items.