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Title: The Beginner¿s Handbook of Woodcarving : With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving by Charles Beiderman, William Johnston ISBN: 0-486-25687-1 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 01 August, 1988 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: I feel better now
Comment: I have wanted to carve wood for some time, but had no idea how to go about learning. Most of the books I've looked at were either too technical or too advanced for me. Finally, this book has given me the confidence to begin. The discussions are well written at a level that's good for a beginner like me. I read the entire book in about 3 hours and am now going back and starting my first project. The projects look doable and I know what I'm supposed to be learning in each one. Unlike most books, this one doesn't assume a progression from project to project so that you have to do them all--whether they interest you or not. I like being able to focus on whittling or chip work and being able to put off other types until I have a reason to do them.
Rating: 5
Summary: Good introduction to woodcarving
Comment: Just as the title says this is a good introductory text for the person interested in starting woodcarving. There is not a lot of in-depth information about each type of carving, but there is enough to get you started in the right direction.
Types of carving included are line, relief, in the round, bird, and carved gifts, with a few patterns of each type. If you already know the basics of your type of woodcarving, a more detailed book would be a better investment. If you are curious about what tools you might need, some basics of types of wood, a few patterns for your first project, how to get your tools really sharp, basic techniques of making cuts, and how to finish your projects this book will serve you well. Also included in this book are sections on starting a woodcarving club and lists of publications, tool and wood suppliers, books, and sources of glass eyes and bird feet.
If you do decide to continue with woodcarving I strongly urge you to find a woodcarving club in your area. The help the members can give you is invaluable.
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Title: How to Carve Wood: A Book of Projects and Techniques by Richard Butz ISBN: 0918804205 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: October, 1991 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: 1001 Designs for Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman ISBN: 0486283623 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 10 January, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Whittling and Woodcarving by E. J. Tangerman ISBN: 0486209652 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 01 June, 1962 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volume 1 by Chris Pye ISBN: 1861082010 Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns Ltd Pub. Date: 28 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Carving Found Wood: Tips, Techniques, & Inspiration from the Artists by Vic Hood, Jack A. Williams, Jack Williams ISBN: 1565231597 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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