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Whether you're a novice with a casual interest in woodcarving or an experienced woodworker, you'll find the perfect book — or books! — to suit your style. These guides include instructions on techniques, suggestions for designs, and projects for everything from animal decoys to ornamental frames and panels.

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Practical Woodcarving: Elementary and AdvancedPractical Woodcarving: Elementary and Advanced 
by Eleanor Rowe
Expert tips on everything from what woods and tools to use to successfully completing projects in low and high relief. 137 halftones; 85 line illustrations.

 

Products in Woodcarving

The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird CarvingThe Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving
by Charles Beiderman, William Johnston
In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more.

Our Price: $11.95

Bemrose on Traditional Woodworking: Carving, Fretwork, Buhl Work and MarquetryBemrose on Traditional Woodworking: Carving, Fretwork, Buhl Work and Marquetry
by William Bemrose, Frederick Wilbur
This three-in-one volume combines a trio of rare classics on artisanal woodworking techniques and designs. Practical instructions, helpful diagrams, and other illustrations explain cabinetry building with metal inlays, cut-out decorative designs, and more.

Our Price: $19.95

The Book of Wood CarvingThe Book of Wood Carving
by Charles Marshall Sayers
Finest book for beginners discusses fundamentals and offers 34 designs for panels, bookends, mirrors, and other projects.

Our Price: $12.95

Carving Animal CaricaturesCarving Animal Caricatures
by Elma Waltner
Specific instructions, photographs, and angle sketches for 24 projects — from Bolivar Bull through Casper Camel. Only simplest tools and materials used. 94 illustrations. "Excellent for the beginner." — National Carvers Museum Review.

Our Price: $22.95

Carving Duck DecoysCarving Duck Decoys
by Harry V. Shourds, Anthony Hillman
Detailed instructions and full-size templates for constructing 16 beautiful, marvelously practical decoys according to the time-honored South Jersey method.


Our Price: $11.95

Carving Figure Caricatures in the Ozark StyleCarving Figure Caricatures in the Ozark Style
by Harold R. Enlow
Instructions and illustrations for ten delightful projects, plus general carving instructions. 22 drawings and 47 photographs altogether.


Our Price: $7.95
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Chip Carving Patterns and DesignsChip Carving Patterns and Designs
by Ivan H. Crowell
126 patterns, designs—rosettes, borders, radials, etc.—from European, Polynesian sources.


Our Price: $17.95

Easy-to-Do Flower Patterns for WoodcarversEasy-to-Do Flower Patterns for Woodcarvers
by Mack Sutter
21 full-page floral patterns including roses, violets, tropical water lilies, birds of paradise, many more. Expert advice on carving, selecting woods, and applying finishes. 21 full-size photographs illustrate each finished carving.

Our Price: $6.95

Floral Wood Carving: Full Size Patterns and Complete Instructions for 21 ProjectsFloral Wood Carving: Full Size Patterns and Complete Instructions for 21 Projects
by Mack Sutter
Beautiful floral woodcarving projects include bluebells, orchid, rose, tulip, iris, more. Instructions. 21 photos.


Our Price: $6.95

Manual of Traditional Wood CarvingManual of Traditional Wood Carving
by Paul N. Hasluck
Superb guide to every aspect of the craft combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Projects range from simple — boxes, chests, chairs — to complex — tables, cabinets, beds.

Our Price: $19.95

Practical Woodcarving: Elementary and AdvancedPractical Woodcarving: Elementary and Advanced
by Eleanor Rowe
Expert tips on everything from what woods and tools to use to successfully completing projects in low and high relief. 137 halftones; 85 line illustrations.


Our Price: $12.95

Whittling and WoodcarvingWhittling and Woodcarving
by E. J. Tangerman
Best book on market; clear, full. If you can cut a potato, you can carve toys, puzzles, chains, much more. Over 464 illustrations.


Our Price: $12.95