All you need to start a rewarding hobby in woodcarving is an x acto knife, and some wood. This is a resource for getting started in woodcarving. With illustrated instructions and detailed patterns, it guides you through every step. It helps you select from any of the fully detailed projects for carving: sun, dogs, cherub and others.

Your Introduction to the World of Woodcarving Learn the basics of woodcarving with more than 200 how-to illustrations and 10 patterns from Mary Duke Guldan, a longtime columnist for the National Wood Carvers Association and Chip Chats magazine. Inside, you'll discover: - Lifelike dimensions with top, side, back, and front views - Cutaway drawings that illustrate the carving at various levels - Detailed shading techniques - Wood grain direction - The ability to use common woods as they allow you to build up a piece from 1" wood for stability. Complete Beginner's Woodcarving Workbook gives you the information you need on tools and wood as you follow the simple instructions. You can even start out with an inexpensive craft knife and add tools as your skills and interest increase. With each clearly illustrated step, you'll gain confidence as you use this workbook to master both relief carving and carving in the round.

This is the ultimate resource for getting started in woodcarving! All you need to start a rewarding hobby in woodcarving is an x acto knife, some wood and this book by famed woodcarving instructor, Mary Duke Guldan. With illustrated instructions and detailed patterns, this book will guide you through every step. You can select from any of the fully detailed projects for carving: sun, dogs, cherub and others. Finishing tips are also included.