Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn woodcarving, this manual provides a handful of essential lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of woodcarving techniques. Featuring step-by-step instructions for carving motifs, as well as three complete woodcarving projects for both relief and in-the-round styles, novice crafters will find quick success and encouragement as they work.