Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniques

ISBN: 9781565234567

Author: Chris Pye    Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource--a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years--mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool-handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question.

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 218 x 281 x 10 mm

Publication Date: 01-09-2010

Tag: Craft & Hobbies

$39.99
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