The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

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Everett Ellenwood

The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition

Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

Everett Ellenwood

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Fox Chapel Publishing
08 March 2023

Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving. Every general carving style - from classical to whimsical to rustic - is detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving. The included step-by-step projects are designed to help beginner woodcarvers build proficiency and the handy resource section and a glossary complete this fully illustrated, must-have resource for all woodcarvers. The new edition includes an updated power carving section, two new step-by-step projects (a simple spoon and a Santa face) and updated photography.

By: Everett Ellenwood
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781497102842
ISBN 10: 1497102847
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 08 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Everett Ellenwood is an award-winning carver, specializing in carving realistic human faces. A number of his carvings have won “Best of Show” awards and many have been published in various wood carving magazines. Everett has been a woodcarver for over 40 years and for the past 30 years he has taught all levels of carving from beginners to advanced throughout the United States.

Reviews for The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

You will not find a more comprehensive start-to-finish guide to woodcarving. Excellent for carvers at all levels. Especially valuable is the chapter on sharpening.-- Bob Hershey, Caricature Carvers of America A comprehensive guide to carving for anyone wanting to expand their skill set for embellishing wooden crafts, turnings, and furniture.-- Woodworker West Magazine Mr. Ellenwood has truly included every facet of wood carving in this very enjoyable book. This is a wonderfully complete and extensive treatment of every form of woodcarving. No aspect has been overlooked. Beginners and seasoned woodcarvers alike will find a wealth of useful information.-- Betty Padden, Author of Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood: Four Fun Carving Projects; Tips on Paint Types, Blending, Detailing, Brush Care, & More