High Relief Wood Carving
- ISBN-10
- 0806993367
- ISBN-13
- 9780806993362
- Category
- Wood-carving
- Pages
- 159
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
- Author
- William J. Schnute
Description
"Packed with imagination, inspiration, and instruction...presents an endless exploration of a carver's talent. It covers many facets of the pastime, from collecting the essential tools and setting aside a suitable work area to selecting a subject and leading a project to conclusion, while stressing the magic of the experience...Each topic is illustrated through photographs of Schnute's detailed work....the photos and charts lead you through the process of carving to obtain the results you have envisioned...Whether you are a hobbyist carver or harbor more serious aspirations, this...well illustrated...volume can help you make the most out of the experience of turning a piece of wood into a beautiful work of art."--Chip Chats.
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