Overview
From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Every general carving style - from classical to whimsical to rustic - is detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included step-by-step projects are designed to help beginner woodcarvers build proficiency and the handy resource section and a glossary complete this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, two new step-by-step projects (a simple spoon and a Santa face) and updated photography.
Full Product Details
Author: Everett Ellenwood
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Edition: 2nd ed.
Weight: 1.130kg
ISBN: 9781497102842
ISBN 10: 1497102847
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 11 October 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
You will not find a more comprehensive start-to-finish guide to woodcarving. Excellent for carvers at all levels. Especially valuable is the chapter on sharpening.-- Bob Hershey, Caricature Carvers of America A comprehensive guide to carving for anyone wanting to expand their skill set for embellishing wooden crafts, turnings, and furniture.-- Woodworker West Magazine Mr. Ellenwood has truly included every facet of wood carving in this very enjoyable book. This is a wonderfully complete and extensive treatment of every form of woodcarving. No aspect has been overlooked. Beginners and seasoned woodcarvers alike will find a wealth of useful information.-- Betty Padden, Author of Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood: Four Fun Carving Projects; Tips on Paint Types, Blending, Detailing, Brush Care, & More
A comprehensive guide to carving for anyone wanting to expand their skill set for embellishing wooden crafts, turnings, and furniture.-- Woodworker West Magazine Mr. Ellenwood has truly included every facet of wood carving in this very enjoyable book. This is a wonderfully complete and extensive treatment of every form of woodcarving. No aspect has been overlooked. Beginners and seasoned woodcarvers alike will find a wealth of useful information.-- Betty Padden, Author of Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood: Four Fun Carving Projects; Tips on Paint Types, Blending, Detailing, Brush Care, & More You will not find a more comprehensive start-to-finish guide to woodcarving. The chapter on sharpening is especially valuable. Excellent for carvers at all levels!--Bob Hershey Caricature Carvers of America
Author Information
Everett Ellenwood is an award-winning carver, specializing in carving realistic human faces. A number of his carvings have won “Best of Show” awards and many have been published in various wood carving magazines. Everett has been a woodcarver for over 40 years and for the past 30 years he has taught all levels of carving from beginners to advanced throughout the United States.
