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This work provides step-by-step instructions for carving four Christmas figures: Alpine St. Nicholas; Adirondack Santa; Adirondack Santa's bear, and Swiss St. Nicklaus. ... Read more

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Wood-Carving - Design and Workmanship is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by George Jack is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of George Jack then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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Not for Kindle
Some books are just not well-suited for Kindle and this is one.The plus is, I get to evaluate whether I want to make the investment in a hard copy.That is an ongoing process.My answer at this time is -- "not yet".

Historical prospective on Wood Carving
As a beginning wood carver I was looking for books to help me get started.There are lots of picture books that are a great help.This one takes a very different approach.There are suggestions for the tools to buy to get started.All 24 of them.There is information on sharpening the tools etc.However this book is written for the apprentice wood carver preparing to make a living carving decorative work for furniture, buildings and so on. You see this book was written one hundred years ago.It is a wonderful book to get started working with wood carving, but also to understand some of the history.Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Fine Art, indeed!
This book is the best, most comprehensive, and beautiful book on the lovespoon that I have found. It has everything a beginner carver would need to know, and addresses everything I ever wondered regarding the lovespoon tradition. It expands on the tradition across several cultures. It has a beautiful gallery of many of the world's very best lovespoon carvers' work, allowing one to get an idea of how much variation there is, and what a truly fine art David and the rest of these great carvers have made it. It meets the needs of carvers, going through everything from sharpening tools, to designing your own patterns, and even includes several of David's beautiful patterns. It includes beautiful and clear, helpful pictures throughout. I haven't seen another book that does such a great job of answering every question one would have throughout the whole process of making a lovespoon. This book does a great service to this lovely tradition and art.

Beautiful designs, fun to read, easy directions
I also found out about David Western from his blog and was totally blown away by how beautiful his work was. I always wanted to learn to carve but was intimidated by it, had the idea it was only for men but when I got this book it made me really want to give it a try.It was very good for me as a beginner, explains everything so that you can really understand it and I felt like it gave me what I needed to be able to get started with confidence and know what tools I needed, how to take care of them and how to use them.I like his designs very much, he's definitely an artist, and I find them very inspiring.If your idea of art is to "carve" bears on toilets from a whole tree with a chainsaw, this isn't for you, but if you love the beauty of wood and want to try your hand at making something really lovely yourself, this is a great book.I also had never heard of lovespoons before I saw this and what a great tradition.

Recommended for the scroll sawer!
I was looking for a book with durable product designs. This book was just not for "me". It is a good source book, but I have knowledge in the areas discussed(sharpening,tools etc.). The beginner and intermediate patterns were more of the designs I like. The other 16 patterns were thin and utilized more scroll saw skills than carving. One honestly looks like a block of wood. Patterns are artsy and too delicate.I returned this product and ordered the other two lovespoon books(I think they are better!)

love spoons
Both books were very, very good.Plenty of pictures and loads of very useful imformation.This was just what I needed to get started with this craft.Imformation was easy to understand.I would recomend this book to anyone interested in wood carving.

Fine Art
I first ran across David Western in the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated (WCI). I liked his enthusiasm, and checked out his website. I was floored by the intricacy and delicacy of his art. I wanted to do that, so I copied the pattern in WCI, bought a couple of 1 x 3 x 12 poplar boards, ordered his book, Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons, and got started.

I received the book when I was about halfway through carving my first spoon. It was like getting an early Christmas present! The book is laid out in a supremely logical manner. Without asking about this, I can be pretty sure that this book wasn't intended to be just about how to carve a lovespoon (though that information is there, in great detail). David apparently wanted a book that would introduce new people to the art and romance of lovespoon carving. In this he succeeded. Beginning with the history and lore illustrated by examples of lovespoons done by him and several other artists, the book also covers the materials and tools, step-by-step instructions for three patterns, then finally patterns and something that is sorely needed in all carving books but seldom included: a chapter on doing your own designs. This, in my view, elevates Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons above 99% of the carving books on the market. And I have to say that the photography is outstanding. ... Read more

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Woodcarving is a beginner's handbook for carving letters, basic decorative figures and signs.Carver David Hassell has made his living for years creating elegant carved wood signs and decorative carvings for boats and businesses.In this book, he gives the beginning carver the basics of getting started and teaches you the essential steps of carving letters and simple, elegant designs.He takes you step-by-easy-step through carving simple exercises to eight different nameboard designs, through carving letters both large and small, to three more complex eagles and on through finishing and gold leafing techniques.Large-sized patterns for each project are provided, as well as complete tool and equipment lists.

From the Author's Introduction:

I love to carve wood.If you've picked up this book, that probably means you feel the same way.If you see a fine piece of wood and even think about carving something into it, that means there's a woodcarver lurking within.Maybe you haven't taken the time to learn how to carve because you think you don't have the knowledge or experience to do it.Maybe you think the tools are too expensive, a workshop is too hard to create, and you can't afford to take so much time for yourself.I am going to change your thinking with this book.If you sincerely want to carve, you can.I've written this book with the untrained woodcarver in mind, but I've also included some more complicated projects for advanced carvers - which is what I want to help you become.

My own life experience should encourage you because I am not a formally trained woodcarver, yet I've managed to support my family with this craft for more than a quarter of a century. . . . This book, though, isn't about how you can make a living as a woodcarver.I am just sharing some of the techniques I've developed as a professional in the hope that you will use them to learn a satisfying hobby.

Old-school marine woodcarvers may initially resist some of the techniques I've developed, such as the use of power tools along with hand tools. I will also make recommendations for modern finishing systems that have proven their superiority to previous methods.All of these adaptations do nothing to dilute the integrity of the end product, they save time and frustration, and their use can actually make a more beautiful and durable project.I hope you'll find this book useful and fun.And I hope you'll discover the special pleasure in marine woodcarving that I've enjoyed for such a long time. ... Read more

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Great book for beginner carvers
I purchased this book for some basic information to get started wood carving. It is very informative and a good start if you have never done it before.

A great guide to learn from
very clearly written and easy to follow, assume nothing but at the same time is conscise in explantions.
I love my new hobby! ... Read more

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In Malaysia, woodcarvers are venerated as artists who have a mystical affinity with wood. This collection of over 250 photographs and line drawings explores the mystical connection between Malaysian woodcarvers and their craft. ... Read more

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From a rambunctious chipmunk, to a playful river otter, to a crafty red fox - this book demonstrates how to carve and finish three woodland animals. ... Read more

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With an X-acto knife and a bit of concentration, a beginning woodcarver needs only this updated manual to start-and finish-beautiful woodcarving projects. Wood type descriptions, 12 starter patterns, and clear illustrations on how to carve a sun and moon clockface, carousel horse head, cherub, teddy bear, and dog are provided. An overview of the tools needed to get started is included, with suggestions on additional tools and techniques to use once proficiency increases. Both relief carving and carving-in-the-round are covered. ... Read more

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The perfect beginners book!
Mary Duke Guldan shows you how to get started carving without spending a lot of money. She suggests you begin with an affordable exacto type knife and a simple coping saw. Her patterns are wonderful and she even suggests ways to change and alter them to suit a variety of purposes. I recommend all of her books. Members of my woodcarving class study her books and use her patterns. I particularly like her Carving Animals book. I've just finished carving her cougar and it looks terrific!

With 10 ready-to-use patterns for projects
The Complete Beginner's Woodcarving Workbook combines basic lessons in the art of woodworking, with 10 ready-to-use patterns for projects, enhanced with over 200 illustrations and diagrams for step-by-step techniques to release the shape and soul of art from its wooden cocoon. The Complete Beginner's Woodcarving Workbook truly lives up to its title as being a superb introduction specifically designed for the novice woodworker in practicing an entertaining and creative hobby. ... Read more

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chip carving
This book is great! Good size photos for people who don't see that well, easy to read.

Maybe the best book on chip carving
Best written description of chip carving techniques that I've seen. Many projects and many styles. I believe there is something for everyone interested in chip carving. A must have for the library.

Great book!
This book contains a wealth of chip carving information! No matter your skill level or how long you've been carving, there are pointers and info in this book that will help you in your quest for the perfect chip. Loads of helpful ideas and techniques, well worth the price! ... Read more

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Originally published in 1907.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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A good illustration is worth a thousand wood chips!Here at last is a woodcarving book that lays the projects out chip-by-chip, with drawing-after-drawing to teach the craft in the most accurate way possible.With this book beginners don't have to guess how to position the knife or where to chip away.Clearly, explicitly, taking an many drawings as necessary - sometimes up to 50 for one project - the authors guide you through each project to the completion of handsome, useful, realistic finished pieces.The ten projects are actually ten lessons for building skill in carving techniques and developing confidence and proficiency in this age-old craft. ... Read more

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Woodcarving Illustrated Book I
This is an overly simplified book. There are many books for beginners that are much better than this one. Save your money. ... Read more

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Well Written and a good read
This book, along with volume 1, are well written and very easy to read.There's plenty of pictures so everything is clear.This book is half the size of volume 1 but the same price but it has a lot of good stuff in there that is important for every wood carver to know.

Nothing else like it!
Very comprehensive set about carving tools equipment etc.
Both books together really gives you all you will need to know to get started and going the rest of your life...
Chris Pye is very thorough in his writing with high attention to detail, as can be witnessed in his other books also.

MUST HAVE PART 2
THIS BOOK IS A TRUUE MUST HAVE. I DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE CARVING PART OF WOODWORKING. BEING THIS MY SECOND BOOK I TRULY KNEW WHAT TO GO AFTER, WHAT I WANTED AND HOW TO GET THE BEST OF IT. WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS READ AND VOLUME ONE ALSO BEOFRE TRYING ANYBODY ELSE'S BOOKS. ... Read more