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Complete Beginners Woodcarving Workbook by Mary Duke Guldan
This is the perfect book for beginners wanting to learn woodcarving, with 200 or more how-to illustrations.This workbook gives you the information you need on tools and wood selection. You will learn about the use of common woods including wood grain direction that allow you to build up a piece for stability. The life-like dimensions include top, side ,and front view. Cutaway drawings illustrate carving levels and detailed shading techniques. Mary gives simplified instructions for relief carving with a variety of patterns,including finishing tips ,paints,stains, and hardware . Use the illustrated instructions with patterns and knowledge of Mary Duke Gildan to create your very own carving that stands out from other carvings.This is a great book with a lot on information for the beginner carver, start with a blank piece of wood and progress to carving a sun, dog or carousel horse, or create your own awesome carving.
Complete Beginners Woodcarving Workbook Contains :
- Getting Started with simple Clockface Sun & Moon.
- Leaping Buck Sign or Plaque using Basic Knives.
- Working with Three Dimension Dog Figures.
- Learning to use Gouges and Chisels for carving Faithful Dog.
- Cherub Faces with Feathered Wings
- Carousel Horse Head Bookends.
- Creating Studio Sign with Scandinavian Woodland Elf & Rabbit.
Complete Beginners Woodcarving Workbook Book Specifications:
- Softcover.
- 56 Pages.
- Author, Mary Duke Guldan.