Books with author Everett Ellenwood

From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive resource covers every aspect of woodcarving! Eight classic projects that will help you confidently build your skills and refine your talents How to sharpen your tools like an expert, and how to fix improperly sharpened tools Fundamental and complex carving techniques, including the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, slicing cut, and chip cut Tools and shop setup: Learn the available carving tools and how to use them, plus how to design your carving workspace Learn every classic carving style, from incised to chip, to low relief, to flat plane Wood, paint, and finishes: Learn how and why to select certain wood for your projects; learn about the available paints and finishes and how to properly use them Expert instruction from author Everett Ellenwood, a nationally known carving instructor with nearly 40 years of carving experience If you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver brushing up on your technique, or a beginner newly introduced to this fun and fulfilling craft, you only need one carving book: The Complete Book of Woodcarving! Inside this comprehensive and fully illustrated reference, Everett Ellenwood, a popular and nationally known carving instructor, has packed 40 years of carving "know how." The Complete Book of Woodcarving is brimming with Everett's expert instruction, insightful tips, and practical advice. Everything is here for the beginning or advanced woodcarver, from choosing the appropriate wood; setting up a shop, selecting, using, and sharpening tools; and performing all the fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. Every general carving style—from classical to whimsical to rustic—is detailed, as are the basic steps of power carving, which can be used in addition to, or as an alternative to, hand carving. The author will also teach you how to develop your ideas into finished carvings, by taking you through the various items and techniques that will help you visualize and solidify your idea and prepare you to start carving it. Eight projects designed to help newer woodcarvers build proficiency are included, along with the plans for the beautiful rocking horse featured on the cover. A handy resource section and a glossary round out this fully illustrated, must-have guide for all woodcarvers. Whether you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need!

Whether you're a woodworker expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and nine attractive projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.

Perfect for children or anyone who wants to learn a hobby that lasts a lifetime - woodcarving. With just a few basic tools, scrap wood and the safe techniques outlined in Kid Crafts Woodcarving, you'll be on your way to creating keepsakes and hand-carved gifts. You'll learn how to make basic cuts, how to use tools, and practice each using 7 projects for a whistle, musical frog, snowman ornament and much more.

Introduce children to a hobby that lasts a lifetime - woodcarving. With just a few basic tools, scrap wood, and the safe techniques outlined in this fun project book, any child between the ages of 9-12 will be on their way to creating keepsakes or crafting hand-carved gifts for their family. First, children learn all about wood. They learn about the anatomy of a tree, how to choose the best wood for carving, defects commonly found in wood, and where to find "free" wood in nature. Next, safety is stressed. Kids learn how to correctly-size a protective glove, and how to make their own thumb guard. They also learn how to properly handle tools, and the best way to safely use wood finishing supplies. Woodcarving tools and supplies are covered in great depth, with each tool's use explained and illustrated with a step-by-step practice exercise, that builds skill and confidence in young readers. Carving techniques start with the safest and most basic tools and work up to more advanced tools, like a pocketknife, chisel and gouge. In fact, the first practice project ensures a safe experience, as it shows kids how to carve a boat out of a bar of soap, using just a plastic disposable knife! They'll learn how to properly open and close a pocket knife, and how to make basic woodcarving cuts, like the push cut, stop cut, incised cut, score cut and chip cut. And kids will learn when they need to use other tools, like a coping saw for curved cuts, or a clamp for attaching wood to a table. Another skill put to practice is sanding and finishing wood, and includes how and when to best use water paints, acrylic paints, colored pencil and varnish. Especially important in building good habits that can be applied to all aspects of life, is the chapter on care and maintenance of tools. Children will learn how to store tools and how to keep them in tip-top shape. Once you've mastered the tool exercises, you'll confidently put your newly formed skills to practice with 7 projects for carving a fun wooden whistle, a croaking musical frog, a relief-carved eagle head, a snowman ornament, and more!