Wood Carving Guild
Posted on Sunday, December 10th, 2006 at 4:52 am
Historic Carving at City & Guilds of London Art School
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Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volume 1 $11.33 Get the right results with classic chisels, gouges and power tools. Photo-enhanced coverage clarifies how tools function, how to make, fit, and remove handles, and how to correct carving-tool faults. Also learn the secrets of cutting success —how to sharpen squarely and straight, and on corners…. |
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Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment, Volume 2 $11.33 From preparatory drawings and modeling to the many finishes that make completed carvings glow, here’s how you go about creating the actual project. Learn the differences between soft and hard woods, how to deal with defects such as splitting and knots, and discover how grain, hardness, texture and durability figure into your work. Photos guide you along the way…. |
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Relief Carving In Wood: A Practical Introduction $10.99 Within this full-color tutorial that outlines the entire carving process, beginners will find guidance on setting up a workplace; choosing and using tools and materials; even what to do if things go wrong. Suggestions for ?next steps? include more advanced techniques and advice on designing projects…. |