Master every technique you need to tackle a wide range of projects: choose the right woods and tools; make sketches or dummy models; carve in relief and in the round; explore pierced relief and applique; learn how to strengthen fragile forms and deal with unexpected splits and knots; shape bowls inside and out; and choose a finish that will complement your carving. Techniques and projects are shown with practical step-by-step photography - you'll also find a directory of wood finishes to complete your projects in a variety of ways, depending on the wood you use. Using the techniques you will learn in The Wood Carving Bible, you will also find instructions to make all kinds of carved projects; salad servers, a trinket box, an elegant fruit bowl, a pumpkin-shaped box and a floating duck decoy.
- ISBN10 1845434331
- ISBN13 9781845434335
- Publish Date 1 October 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Apple Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English