Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment, Volume 2 - Softcover

Pye, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861082029 ISBN 13: 9781861082022

Publisher: GMC Publications, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description:

This new edition in two volumes, fully revised and expanded with new colour photography throughout will ensure that this work continues to be the standard reference source on the subject. The second volume covers many vitally important woodcarving topics including drawing and modelling, finishing, holding work safely, design of the workplace, using power tools, useful supplementary tools and an invaluable section on wood itself.

About the Author:

Chris Pye has been a professional carver for more than 20 years and writes extensively on the subject. His previous books include Lettercarving in Wood, Relief Carving in Wood, and Elements of Woodcarving.

About this edition

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1861082029
• ISBN 13: 9781861082022
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192