The Weekend Crafter: Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners & Weekend Carvers
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ISBN: 1579902480 / Publisher: Union Square & Co., August 2002
Here's what you need to gain self-confidence in the craft. 'An excellent survey of the most common carving styles. Step-by-step instructions and colorful photos. Hillyer crams a remarkable amount of information into 80 pages; this outstanding title should be part of all public libraries.''Library Journal.
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Woodcarving is fun, any way you cut it! Whether your interest lies in chip, incised, pierced, relief, sculptural, or architectural carving-or if you'd just like to whittle your weekend away-here's what you need to gain self-confidence in the craft. From a review of tools and techniques to advice on sanding and finishing to an array of quick and wonderful projects, this guide has it all. Begin by following the tips on selecting knives, gouges, saws, power tools, and specialty cutting equipment. Master the major cuts, and see how to transfer patterns or templates to the wood. Then, start carving! A trout key chain makes a wonderful gift for a fisherman-or carve several and create a miniature mobile. Carve a beautiful weed pot from driftwood, an old beam, or limb. Or try a stretching cat on a block, miniature mask, love spoon, roly-poly Santa, and more!
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