Woodcarving: A Beginner-Friendly, Step-by-Step Guide To Sculpting Wood

by Jose Reixido and Jacinto Santamera

“Woodcarving” is intended as a guide for the beginning and intermediate woodcarver that focuses on both the technique of woodcarving and – perhaps more importantly – on the woodcarving imagination.

The book celebrates the rich history of woodcarving in cultures throughout the world then gives readers a very practical information about how they can practice this craft.

Each page is filled with photos to illustrate the properties of various woods and the sculpting, sharpening, and finishing tools used on them. You’ll get in-depth and detailed instruction on constructing the wood block, carving and handling wood, and finishing and displaying the piece. The book gives a detailed description of six woodcarvings to highlight the technical side of instruction — and also inspire the reader to sculpt wood into art.

192 pages. Lavishly illustrated with color pictures throughout.

Pages: 192
Binding: TP
Publisher: Skyhorse