William provides instruction and inspiration in this step-by-step guide to relief carving.  From the theory of relief carving, to basic cuts and tool overview, no detail has been left out.  You will learn to carve with skill and purpose as you follow the author through a step-by-step project and study the inspiration behind various carvings.  118pp

Inside, you will follow Master carver, Kurt Koch, through a variety of progressive carving exercises - each one designed to teach a specific skill.  You will start with simple exercises such as carving with and against the grain, and proceed to the more advanced techniques  used to carve an elaborate flower banner.   You will be able to tackle any architectural carving project and skill with confidence.  73pp

This book is filled with inspiring floral patterns and project ideas.  Great for relief carving on panels, mantles, furniture, mirrors, religious cross, etc.  These are suitable for carving or burning ...just like the title suggests.  54pp

This book is the first of its kind: a thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. This book is essential to cabinet makers and antique restorers, and carvers!  160pp

Follow the author's demonstration for carving a horse head in high relief featuring over 150 step-by-step photographs.  Learn layout, measuring levels, and giving your carvings the illusion of depth.  These techniques can be applied to other relief projects too!  64pp

Lora Irish has done it again! Here are two new books packed full of carving techniques and plans presented in Lora's unique style. The Wildlife book contains no less than 31 Ready-To-Use patterns of all types of North American wildlife. and the next one down the page is Landscapes in Relief.  115pp

Lora's book on Landscapes In Relief not only has 32 patterns, but easy-to-follow instruction for creating your own pattern and creating three-dimensional elements.  This is the 2nd of Lora's new relief carving books.  See her other one too ...Classic Carving Patterns ...it's next down this webpage and was an top seller for years!  102pp

Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this "what-to" treasury is sure to become an invaluable part of your reference library. Detailed patterns and design tips suitable for carving, burning or painting. An Excellent Book!   186pp

Take 'private lessons' with one of the world's top carvers. Learn low and high relief with a full colour tutorial that outlines the entire carving process.  176pp

A step-by-step demonstration and patterns help you get started on your own relief carving venture. Bill shares his tricks of the trade and personal insights gathered over his 24 years of relief carving.  100pp

Full size patterns and complete instructions for 21 projects. Wood selection, finishing, tools and more, plus botanical information and descriptions of the flowers symbolic and historical significance. 48pp

Nationally known carver, Bob Lundy shares the techniques of relief carving in an easy to follow book. Amply illustrated it takes the reader step-by-step through two carving projects and offers the information needed to carry out even more. With everything carved by hand, the book is written for both the beginner and for the veteran.  96pp

21 full-page patterns designed for woodcarvers but still retain the realism and authentic detail of the flowers. Great for a variety of projects from an elegant carved wood box to a decorative wall plaque or furniture accent.   48pp

This book introduces the beginning carver to the concept of using a specific tool to make a specific shape.  Ivan leads you step by step through carving a single flower that which teach you techniques to last you a lifetime.

These are tried and true techniques of wood carving that Ivan has taught in his many years of classes and workshops.  Learning the basic skills will help you in all of your carving ... practicing those skills will help you immensely.