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Woodcarving for Beginners

A useful compilation of thirty three articles taken from "Woodcarving" magazine. Subjects include techniques for the beginner, how to control tools plus eight full carving projects.




Lettercarving in Wood: a Practical Course

A practical course which takes the woodcarver from the basics such as which tools are required, right through to a series of incised and raised lettering exercises and projects. Includes 300 colour photos.



Carving Nature - Wildlife Studies in Wood

Practical advice for anyone wanting to carve wildlife subjects. The book features seventeen projects suitable for all levels of experience including a tree frog, a turtle and butterflies.




Essential Woodcarving Techniques

An introduction to the tools, skills, techniques and styles of woodcarving. Covers chip carving, carved mouldings, foliage, linenfold, carving in the round, bowls, animals, the human figure, lettering, abstracts and stylizations.



Carving the Human Figure: In Wood and Stone

The human figure is one of the most important subject in sculpture, and this book offers a thorough grounding in the skills needed to carve it successfully. Over 250 colour photographs.




The Complete Pyrography

This comprehensive book, with 12 projects, guides the reader through various stages of pyrography, from decorating a wooden spoon to producing a detailed work of art. Advice is given on equipment and techniques, and how to get started in the craft.



 Step-by-step Pyrography for the Solid Point Machine

 A popular title featuring designs that pyrographers can use to help create artwork, including simple instructions for completing projects. Includes a useful section on adding colour.