by Susan L. Hendrix (Author), Paul "PJ" Peery (Author)
Carving Woodspirts: Beyond the Basics is a step-by-step tutorial on how to carve a detailed woodspirit face on a walking stick. Most steps provide expanded knowledge on not only how to make each cut but why. The principles taught in this book can easily be applied to virtually any face carving project, realistic or caricature.Learn everything you need to know to begin a hobby in woodcarving. Carving Woodspirits: The Basics is a complete guide to understanding basic woodcarving fundamentals including safety, sharpening, tool selection, wood grain and finishing. This book will teach step-by-step instructions on how to carve a basic face using only 3 tools (carving knife, V tool, and gouge). As you learn how to carve a basic woodspirit, you will learn how to carve eyes, the nose, and hair that will help you with other face carving projects (realistic and caricature). Carving Woodspirits: The Basics would be a great resource for anyone interested in learning how to carve faces. Coil bound for convenience.
