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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF WOODCARVING If you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver brushing up on your technique, or a beginner newly introduced to this fun and fulfilling craft, you only need one carving book: The Complete Book of Woodcarving. In this comprehensive and fully illustrated reference, Everett Ellenwood, a popular and nationally known carving instructor, packs 40 years of carving "know how" brimming with expert instruction, insightful tips, and practical advice. With The Complete Book of Woodcarving as your guide, you will learn everything there is to know about carving, including: *How and why to select certain wood for your projects *Carving tools and how to use them *Sharpening your tools like an expert *Designing a carving workspace *Every classic carving style, from incised to chip, to low relief, to flat plane *Fundamental and complex carving techniques, including the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, slicing cut, and chip cut *The basics of power carving *Paints and finishes and how to properly use them *How to develop an idea into a finished carving The Complete Book of Woodcarving also includes a valuable resource section and eight classic projects that will confidently build your skills and refine your talents.
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This book is perfect for any woodworker looking to expand their talents, a seasoned carver refining their skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, the book will teach you a variety of classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. - Woodturning Magazine, United KingdomIf there is one book that encompasses all a beginner needs to know about woodcarving in a simple and clear way, then it’s this volume from Everett Ellenwood. -Woodworking Plans & Projects Learning the art of carving is not as daunting a task as it might seem, with the help of a comprehensive new reference from one of America's premier artists and carving instructors, Everett Ellenwood. - Chip Chats
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It was just like Christmas at our house last Saturday when your package arrived! What a wonderful book. This book is an amazing wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in woodcarving. Congratulations on a job well done!
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I receive your book yesterday, it is wonderful. Every carver should have one. What a help it would be to a new carver getting started. It is so inclusive that it is great even for us "old carvers". I look forward to many happy hours with it.
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Over the years I have acquired many books relating to woodcarving. This book of yours is one of the best.
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Thanks for a lovely book! Done in your unique style. It is beautiful and so full of information. We both treasure it.
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Learning the art of carving is not as daunting a task as it might seem, with the help of a comprehensive new reference from one of America's premier artists and carving instructors, Everett Ellenwood. The Complete Book of Woodcarving is a testimony of the author's 40 years of carving experience, including his practical advice, expert techniques, and valuable tips. Such relevant, useful information can be applied immediately for improvements to the work of carvers at all skill levels. Beginners will learn how to use tools like an expert, as well as what to look for when buying wood. Even carvers who have been making wood chips for years will find new techniques for sharpening tools, power carving, properly using finishes, and more. Everyone can benefit from the tool practice chapter, which includes knife control and making complex cuts. Every carving style is covered, from chip to relief. Pages are fully illustrated with examples of world class carvings, while nine classic projects lead readers from start to finish, including a stylized bird, chip carving, flower relief carving and more.
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Thank your for producing such a wonderful course of instructions - I would be lost without it!!!
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Received your book yesterday, and want to thank you so much for the very high quality book that you have published. It is quality from front to back cover, and will be a great resource along with your DVD's, which I use frequently. Look forward to your second book.
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If there is one book that encompasses all a beginner needs to know about woodcarving in a simple and clear way, then it's this volume from Everett Ellenwood.
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Thank you for taking the time and effort to write such a good book on woodcarving!
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Received my copy today and wanted to congratulate you on and excellent book with great information! I also want to compliment you on the book's high quality and fantastic production values. You should be proud and just reiterates to me the high standard you set. I had started your stylized cat from looking at your videos and pictures on your website, but couldn't really find any frontal views. So you can imagine I was very pleased to see it in the book! Guess I had better get back to work on it! Thanks again for a great publication.
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From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style -- from classical to whimsical to rustic -- are detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight projects designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency are included along with the plans for the rocking horse featured on the cover. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers.
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Whether you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.
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Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, you'll learn all about carving styles, techniques, tools, wood, and much more! This comprehensive reference covers every classic style along and power carving too. Includes 9 projects and a helpful resource section.
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In this fast-paced age of mass production, it's so gratifying to engage in a traditional craft that allows you to relax, focus, and create your own piece of art. Woodcarving is that kind of a craft. The simple act of taking a piece of wood and removing chips to reveal something uniquely beautiful embodies creativity, individuality, and craftsmanship. The craft of carving is easy to learn and can be with you for a lifetime. You only need a few tools to get started and, once you begin, there are so many carving styles to explore --from simple repetive patterns to intricate sculptures -- that you'll never run out of ideas for what you can create. And, with each completed carving, the satisfaction of creating something special will fuel and inspire your next project. Whether you're just beginning or you've already ventrued down the path of this fulfilling craft, this comprehensive volume offers a great starting point and the ultimate resource to turn to when you need help on specific topic. It's the ideal companion on your enjoyable journey into carving and the special art of making wood come alive.
About the Author
Everett Ellenwood has been a carving instructor for more than 25 years. He has made two best-selling videos, Beginning Woodcarving and Sharpening Simplified.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ... viii Chapter One: A HISTORY OF WOODCARVING ... 1 Chapter Two: TYPES OF CARVINGS ... 9 Chapter Three: WOOD FOR CARVING ... 23 Chapter Four: CARVING TOOLS ... 49 Chapter Five: CARVING ACCESSORIES ... 67 Chapter Six: SHARPENING YOUR TOOLS ... 89 Chapter Seven: TOOL PRACTICE ... 141 Chapter Eight: GETTING STARTED ... 165 Chapter Nine: PAINTING and FINISHING ... 177 Chapter Ten: STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS ... 199 Stylized Bird ... 200 Snowman ... 210 Flower Relief Carving ... 224 Stylized Cat ... 234 Acanthus ... 240 Chip Carved Star ... 250 Pierced Relief Horse Heads ... 258