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Essential Wood Carving Techniques

Author: Dick Onians
Pages: 182
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
Item #: BK503
Price: $17.95
What does it take to be an outstanding woodcarver? Dick Onians takes readers through the whole range of vital skills essential to classical woodcarving, from simple carved mouldings to carving the human figure and creating abstract works. Onians includes advice on tools and wood and demonstrates the importance of observation and preliminary sketches when creating a work. This clear and highly illustrated book will be invaluable to the aspiring carver, not only in offering technical advice, but the inspiration to learn new skills.
Pages: 182
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
Item #: BK503
Price: $17.95
What does it take to be an outstanding woodcarver? Dick Onians takes readers through the whole range of vital skills essential to classical woodcarving, from simple carved mouldings to carving the human figure and creating abstract works. Onians includes advice on tools and wood and demonstrates the importance of observation and preliminary sketches when creating a work. This clear and highly illustrated book will be invaluable to the aspiring carver, not only in offering technical advice, but the inspiration to learn new skills.
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