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The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition

Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft
Everett Ellenwood
$29.99 USD

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$29.99 USD
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Product Type: Paperback / softback

Description

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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. The included 10 step-by-step projects are designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency. Best of all, a handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added step-by-step projects of a simple spoon and a Santa face along with patterns and painting tips, and updated photography.

Details

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Pages 304
Publish Date 2022-09-27
Size 8.5" x 11.0" x 0.0"
Author Everett Ellenwood
Product Form Paperback / softback

Reviews

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Woodworker West Magazine
A comprehensive guide to carving for anyone wanting to expand their skill set for embellishing wooden crafts, turnings, and furniture.
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Betty Padden, Author of Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood: Four Fun Carving Projects; Tips on Paint Types, Blending, Detailing, Brush Care, & More
Mr. Ellenwood has truly included every facet of wood carving in this very enjoyable book. This is a wonderfully complete and extensive treatment of every form of woodcarving. No aspect has been overlooked. Beginners and seasoned woodcarvers alike will find a wealth of useful information.
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Bob Hershey, Caricature Carvers of America
You will not find a more comprehensive start-to-finish guide to woodcarving. Excellent for carvers at all levels. Especially valuable is the chapter on sharpening.
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Caricature Carvers of America
You will not find a more comprehensive start-to-finish guide to woodcarving. The chapter on sharpening is especially valuable. Excellent for carvers at all levels!

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About the Author

Everett Ellenwood is an award-winning carver, specializing in carving realistic human faces. A number of his carvings have won “Best of Show” awards and many have been published in various wood carving magazines. Everett has been a woodcarver for over 40 years and for the past 30 years he has taught all levels of carving from beginners to advanced throughout the United States

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