Useful Techniques for Woodcarvers

Useful Techniques for Woodcarvers

This book contains articles from the Woodcarving Magazine that will guide you through a carving with detailed technical advice and practical instructions from a variety of craftsmen. You will find hints and tips from experienced woodcarvers, both armature and the veteran carver. These skilled craftsmen use both traditional hand tools, and modern power equipment to achieve amazing results. Seven carvers do projects including an imaginative sculpture of water plants in a flowing stream, a human torso, a British owl, intricate carved vases and facial likenesses of Larry Bird, Ted Williams & Babe Ruth. 

 Techniques included in this book:

• Tips for blocking out when carving a head.
• The effect and importance of light , shade, and highlights.
• Carving Owls.
• An adjustable work table for carving intricate vases.
• Restoring Oak panels.
• Inspiration behind Norfolk dolls.
• Advice about copy machines.
• Making proportional dividers.

Useful Techniques for Woodcarvers Book Specifications:

• Softcover.
• 96 Pages.