Working With Wood Books

This well-organized book was written especially for the novice, and shows how to carve realistic animals, flowers, people and more in a variety of forms. Styles include in the round, relief, and line carvings.

Detailed introductions to the carving tools you need are followed by all the directions you need to use them properly. Helpful hints guide beginners through all carving stages, as well as painting and finishing. The book then adds helpful advice on selling and entering your work in competitions. A whole chapter is dedicated to bird carving.

Over 60 projects with over 200 pictures and line drawings will help any would-be carver on their way to becoming an accomplished artisan.