Woodcarving : techniques and projects for the first-time carver

Woodcarving Techniques and projects for the first-time carver

Everett Ellenwood

Book - 2013

Each of these projects takes only a few hours to complete. Designed to build basic woodcarving skills, each lesson teaches you something new, and raises your confidence as you learn to transfer patterns, use carving tools, and finish wood. You'll also discover how to work safely, pick the right wood, and sharpen and care for your tools.

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Subjects
Wood-carving.
Wood-carving > Technique.
Wood-carving > Patterns.
Published
East Petersburg, PA : Fox Chapel Pub [2013]
Language
English
Main Author
Everett Ellenwood (-)
Edition
Revised and expanded
Item Description
Revised edition of: Woodcarving. Everett Ellenwood, c2008.
Physical Description
135 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
9781565238008
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

Aimed at beginners, this collection from woodcarving instructor Ellenwood (The Complete Book of Woodcarving) introduces fundamental techniques by way of 11 progressively more difficult projects. The majority of the book is devoted to the basics, with a focus on wood selection, supplies, and a variety of methods ranging from cutting to finishing to keeping knives sharp. This volume starts off with straightforward projects, such as a boat carved out of soap that Ellenwood recommends as a good entry-level project for young people, and then moves on to classic wooden toys (a whistle, a musical frog) and traditional projects such as wooden plaques. Color photographs provide ample guidance, and the author's love for the craft is apparent from his friendly yet authoritative tone. VERDICT This solid overview will give novices a chance to start simple before tackling more complicated carvings. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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