In over 25 years as a full-time wood carver, David Sabol has created life-like animals and birds, beautiful landscapes, festive Christmas ornaments, stunning storybook characters, and distinctive signs for business and historical sites. From simple to more sophisticated techniques, the book includes a broad sampling of creative projects -- with step-by-step instructions and colorful photos that show you how to make each one a work of art. The projects -- designed to give beginners a working knowledge of many carving styles -- become increasingly more challenging as you move through the book. Every piece you create will hone your skills for the projects that follow. For anyone who wants to master the essentials, Wood Carving Basics is the perfect place to start.

You'll learn how to:

• Select wood from a wide range of interesting types
• Choose tools from knives and gouges to V-tools and power carving devices
• Sharpen and care for your tools to improve performance and longevity
• Relief carve wildlife and landscapes
• Chip carve, power carve and burn wood
• Paint and finish your carvings with colorful detail

If wood carving sparks your desire to make something with your own hands -- developing an artful touch and meticulous attention to detail -- here's one book that delivers all the expert advice you need.

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