Woodcarving Basics - Softcover

Bridgewater, Alan; Bridgewater, Gill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806990902 ISBN 13: 9780806990903

Publisher: Sterling, 2002

Synopsis

“A fine introduction to the art of woodcarving....Gentle and practical explanations of the basic tools, safety, carving, and sharpening techniques, in text, line drawings, and photographs, engage the reader. Projects are interesting and require precision and attention, but the results are worth the effort....Well suited to the moti-vated beginner and useful as a reference point to the occasional but experienced carver. Recommended.”—Library Journal.

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Reviews

A husband-and-wife team who have written a number of woodworking titles for beginners, the Bridgewaters have created another winner. This title, part of Sterling's "Basics" series, offers an excellent introduction to woodcarving. It begins with a description of tools and their care, then moves on to wood selection and the use of knives, axes, and adzes. The major styles of woodcarving (chip, relief, and sculptural) are introduced in short sections that are supplemented with black-and-white photos and drawings. The Bridgewaters' instructions are excellent. Readers are shown how to complete three projects (a rustic country stool, ball-in-a-cage puzzle, and wildfowl decoy) that use many of the techniques described. An excellent and reasonably priced introduction, this title is recommended for public libraries.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806990902
• ISBN 13: 9780806990903
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128