From simple to more sophisticated techniques, the book includes a broad sampling of creative projects -- with step-by-step instructions and colorful photos that show you how to make each one a work of art.  The projects -- designed to give beginners a working knowledge of many carving styles -- become increasingly more challenging as you move through the book. Every piece you create will hone your skills for the projects that follow.  As you move from one chapter to the next, you'll learn all the valuable techniques you need to grow as a carver. After a while, you'll gain the confidence to try more complicated projects and experiment with pieces you've dreamed up yourself.   192pp

Also a DVD is available and puts more emphasis on demonstrating each technique. By providing you with video demonstrations, the DVD shows you precisely how every technique and special procedure should be done.

Aa DVD is also available to accompany the above book and puts more emphasis on demonstrating each technique. By providing you with video demonstrations, the DVD shows you precisely how every technique and special procedure should be done.

Whether you’re a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, you’ll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.  288pp

Learning to carve has never been easier.  With clear, step-by-step guidance, Cyndy provides everything you need to know to get started.  You will learn the basics through a series of skill building exercises, accompanied by hundreds of color photos that will have you creating folk art projects in no time.   140pp

A great little book for beginner and experienced alike ... learn to whittle twigs and branches on the trail, on the porch, or under the stars.

Chris's first book was such a huge success, a 2nd edition has been printed bringing you even more excitement with twig whittling.  Chris was a real hit at the 2004 Carver's Conference and this new book is sure to get you hooked on this quick, fun, and easy carving style.  Grab your pocket knife, a couple of twigs right off the tree in your yard and you will be making delightful little roosters, wildfowl, flowers, and more.  What a great carving style that 'travels easy' and is a hit where ever it goes. 68pp

Woodcarving need not be difficult.  The projects in this book have been specially designed to provide an easy introduction to the subject and require no previous experience or artistic ability.   All you need is patience, and the desire to succeed.  Lean to carve: foliage panel, flow and leaf panel, lop-eared rabbit, koala, Tree Frog. 146pp

This book has many various projects that will get your appetite to do more whittling. How to carve a continuous chain, ball in a cage, basic figurines, etc. Good basic instruction and tips for the beginner!

This exhilarating book will allow you to transform a piece of wood into a charming figure or practical object in just a weekend using traditional carving techniques. Beginners will find it easy to learn incised and chip carving, whittling, in-the-round, relief carving, and much more.  80pp

Pye's new outstanding issue deals with the selection, sharpening and maintenance of woodcarving tools. Pye provides detailed instructions to get the results you want. 239pp

This is the second Volume to Pye's new book; It covers the use of power and ancillary tools, such as mallets, abrading tools, knives, punches and scratch stocks. A great selection!  179pp

Rick Butz was the host of a woodcarving television series. In this book he provides step-by-step photos and clearly written instructions to guide you through a variety of delightful carving projects. A definite must have book for new carvers!

The ten projects in this book were chosen illustrate a wide variety of possibilities to include work in relief and in the round; the subject matter ranges from the natural world to mythology. They are lessons in the art and the practice of woodcarving. Pye is simply sensational and this book is highly recommended by Pop!

Learn the different types of knife cuts, practice techniques, working with wood grain, sharpening tips, and of course, carving techniques.  Two projects, a cowboy boot and good ole' pooch are studied start to finish.

Practical advice on how to turn a hobby into a profitable business, written by a marketing expert who examined the successes of some of the worlds best carvers.  The advice here is based on solid marketing theory plus the actual experience of carvers who earn a living from their craft.  128pp  

Step-by-step reference provides quick access for learning the sharpening process.  More than 750 photos and drawing illustrate the equipment and methods for getting sharp edges on types of tools ...from basic chisels to molding planes and jointer knives.  This book is not just for woodcarvers ...but woodworkers in general. 216pp 

Introduces the new carver to safety considerations, fundamentals of sharpening, tools and three projects: cowboy boot, a dog and 3-piece stylized nativity. Step-by-step photos and text will lead you through an enjoyable experience.  64pp

Almost anyone could begin from point zero and find enough information in this book to learn how to carve wood. Tools, sharpening, whittling, relief, wildlife, lettering, and architectural. Excellent photos and illustrations. 216pp

This book has been translated into 13 languages with more than 2.5 million copies sold.  It is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book.  Need we say more.  291pp

White's use of S-curves, negative spaces, and lines flowing into shimmering ribbons of wood showcase a new way of working in wood. This is absolutely one of the most beautiful books on woodcarving every printed! Yes, it is expensive ~ and worth every penny! 116 pages of quality photographs and Chris's narrative and original Christian poetry.

Serves as an introduction to the art plus detail discussion of tools and wood. Covers all types of carving including foliage, moldings, bowls, animals, human figures and busts, and lettering. All in colour.  A very informative book.

Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. With easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, Tom helps the novice carver bring life to a block of wood. With a single knife Tom carves a reclining country figure and teaches the basic methods of woodcarving. Each cut is illustrated with a full color photo ~ an important visual aid to learning this fun craft.  48pp

This book is for beginners.  The instructions, with accompanying photographs take the reader cut-by-cut from a small block of wood to a completed Little Guy.  123pp