Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction
Well-organized and highly instructive guidebooks can teach you everything you need to know to create attractive woodcarvings.
Many of our books are written for the novice to intermediate carver and teach how to carve a variety of topics. Our books cover all styles of woodcarving: whittling, in-the-round, relief, and chip carving.
Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction and other topics
Chipping Away offers a wide spectrum of more than 200 project books and several hundred patterns. Furthermore, they offer practical plans and ideas for carvers at all levels of expertise.
The authors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow introduction to carving tools and how to use them. There are also helpful hints and expert advice on painting and finishing. woodcarving as gifts. We have a number of books devoted to carving birds and waterfowl. In addition, abundantly illustrated with literally thousands of photographs and detailed line drawings. Our woodcarving books are a wealth of information and inspiration.
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Beginner’s Guide To Nordic-Style Carving
What's New In Wood Carving, Spoon Carving for Woodcarvers, Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction, Woodcarving Ideas Miscellaneous TopicsCA $17.99
Beginner’s Guide To Nordic-Style Carving
What's New In Wood Carving, Spoon Carving for Woodcarvers, Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction, Woodcarving Ideas Miscellaneous TopicsA new addition for the history buffs, this book from father/son duo Frank and Balder Egholm will guide the you through 22 functional Nordic-Style Carvings. From Spoons to bowls, home decor to other functional kitchen gadgets and much more. This book contains extensive detail on the craft process as well as valuable information on topics such as food safe paints so these crafts can be used at home in your own kitchen. Spoon carving has become one of the best first projects for beginners. Don’t be afraid of the functional project inspirations found inside this new title.CA $17.99 -
Beginner’s Guide to Sharpening Carving Tools
Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction"Beginner's Guide to Sharpening Carving Tools" serves as an indispensable resource that empowers individuals to unlock the full potential of their carving endeavors. Whether you're a newcomer to woodworking or an aspiring carver, this book provides the knowledge needed to elevate your skills and create beautifully detailed and intricate carvings with precision and confidence.CA $11.99 -
Scrap Wood Whittling
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionWhether you're an experienced woodworker looking to explore a new avenue of creativity or a novice seeking an engaging entry point into the world of whittling, "Scrap Wood Whittling" is your comprehensive guide to crafting beauty and utility from discarded treasures. Join Steve Tomashek on this journey of artistic expression, sustainability, and woodworking mastery, and create timeless pieces that reflect both your creativity and commitment to a greener world.CA $23.99 -
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Finishing Techniques For Woodcrafters
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionFinishing Techniques For Woodcrafters Learn how to choose, prepare, and apply the perfect finish for your next creative wood project with this practical guide to finishing techniques!CA $22.99 -
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Complete Guide Soap Carving
Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction, Teach Children Soap CarvingCA $21.99
Complete Guide Soap Carving
Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction, Teach Children Soap CarvingComplete Guide Soap Carving: This comprehensive guide provides everything readers need to know about carving soap, from basic carving methods for beginners to sophisticated techniques for accomplished artists. Complete Guide Soap Carving shows how to choose the best carving soap, and how to test soap for carving quality.CA $21.99 -
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Whittling Twigs and Branches
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionChris'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. 68ppCA $16.58 -
The Little Book of Whittling
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionA great little book for beginner and experienced alike ... learn to whittle twigs and branches on the trail, on the porch, or under the stars.CA $16.58 -
Chris Pye’s Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionCA $26.99
Chris Pye’s Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionPye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round.CA $26.99
With the help of Chris Pye, you'll learn to carve:
- Four types of molding
- A beautiful koi project in three levels of relief carving
- A realistic baseball cap in-the-round
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Big Book of Whittle Fun
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionChris's new book has 31 fun and rewarding new whittle projects that are quick and easy to make. With detailed instruction and clear photographs, you will learn how to create useful, decorative and fun objects with amost no expense or training. His tips and techniques make whittling accessible and enjoyable for both novices and experienced carvers.CA $16.58 -
Old Time Whittling
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionMaster the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide. Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. 32ppCA $12.79 -
Complete Starter Guide to Whittling
Beginner Woodcarving General Instruction12 leading woodcarvers share their expertise in the Complete Starter Guide to Whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips. Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot.CA $16.63
You'll learn how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you'll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage. 96pages -
Chainsaw Carving an Eagle
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionWhether you are discovering the artistic potential of the chainsaw for the first time or have been carving with it for years, this book will have you developing your skills and showcasing your talents with four striking projects: Eagle's Head; Eagle with a Fish; Soaring Eagle; Eagle Bench. Step by step instruction with lots of color photos to guide you. 74ppCA $21.70 -
Chainsaw Carving A Bear
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionChainsaw carving is quickly becoming a popular hobby for woodworkers and a lucrative way to earn money selling carvings. Now, you can learn the secrets to transforming an ordinary piece of wood into a striking work of art with the easy-to-follow instructions in this book. Inside Chainsaw Carving a Bear you'll find 3 step-by-step projects for carving realistic and caricature bears with a chainsaw. The author covers pattern design, layout, and basic chainsaw cuts. Patterns for additional projects are also provided, along with tips for designing your own chainsaw bear project. you. 67ppCA $25.59 -
Carving the Little Guys
Beginner Woodcarving General InstructionIf you have big ideas about caricature carving, start with the Little Guys! Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small block of wood into an expressive little person. By learning to carve a Little Guy, you’ll master essential techniques to get you started in an enjoyable and rewarding new hobby.CA $12.80
This skill-building guidebook reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving. Discover what really gives these guys their character, as you use your knife to craft cleverly exaggerated features like noses, boots, bellies and shoes. And Carving the Little Guys covers all of the basics you’ll need to know about tools, sharpening, cutting, safety, finishing, repairs and more. 32pp