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Synopsis
Geared toward hobbyists with no experience in woodworking, this guide presents 11 techniques, from cutting to etching to whittling, and concludes with four projects that include wooden spoons and a decoy. Starting with a list of supplies and tools, the chapters progressively increase the novice woodworker's comfort level with new techniques. More than 100 full-color photographs accompany step-by-step instructions.
Synopsis
Even if you have no experience with woodworking or using tools, Wood Carving Basics will teach you new skills and show you how to create handmade treasures. Starting with a list of supplies and tools, plus suggestions for setting up your work space, the chapters are designed to progressively increase your comfort level with additional techniques. More than 300 full-color photographs accompany the step-by-step instructions.
Eleven exercises range from carving to whittling to etching, followed by a selection of patterns -- including animals, a decorative border, letters, and numbers -- for your first wood carvings. Projects include whittling a letter opener from a tree branch and carving a wooden spoon, a decorative butcher's trade sign, and a duck decoy. This well-illustrated guide concludes with helpful advice for painting, finishing, and displaying your work.