Relief Carving Workshop

Relief Carving Workshop

Techniques, Projects and Patterns for the Beginner  

Relief Carving Workshop is a comprehensive guide to master the process of cutting a design or pattern into a flat surface to create a raised dimensional look.  Covers selecting, handling and sharpening carving tools; wood selection and preparation; skill building exercises on a practice board; how to work with relief carving patterns; finishing techniques with oil, wax and acrylics. Lora guides you with clear in-depth instructions including eleven step-by-step original projects. Plus  exercises that introduce you to essential cuts, contouring, and smoothing steps used in basic relief carving. With this book you'll learn to smooth a piece of wood with a few sharp hand carving tools.This is an amazing book packed with so much information, you'll create a carving that stands out from any other.  

 Relief Carving Workshop Patterns :

• Birch Bark Swan.
• Country Goose barn.
• Mayan High Priest.
• Mexican Toucans.
• Celtic Stone dragon.
• Beta fish.
• Sunken Greenman.
• Two different African Masks.
• No Vacancy Birdhouse.
• Bumblebee and Sunflower.

Relief Carving Workshop Book Specifications:

• Softcover.
• 128 Pages.
• Author, Lora S. Irish.