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Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife.
Since the cost of entry is so low, many people are willing to give it a try. But some people are put off by the
conflicting information about what tools to buy, how to sharpen them, and by the bewildering range of carving styles.
This book, with its common-sense approach to tools and sharpening, and its broad survey of the many styles is the perfect
introduction for the novice carver. The projects will help the beginner become familiar with the tools and learn skills
while trying a variety of carving styles to see which suits him best. The projects range from the traditional to the
contemporary and reflect the tastes of today's woodcarvers.
Have you always been fascinated by the skill it takes to carve wood into beautiful designs and life-like figures? Here's
a DVD that shows you everything you need to get started.
As a companion to the book, Wood Carving Basics -- also brought to you by renowned wood carver David Sabol -- this DVD
puts more emphasis on demonstrating each technique. By providing you with video demonstrations, the DVD shows you
precisely how every technique and special procedure should be done.
David Sabol will guide you through a wide range of creative projects -- with step-by-step instructions designed to give
beginners the experience of working in a wide variety of carving styles.
From simple to more sophisticated techniques, you'll learn all the valuable skills you need to grow as a carver. After a
while, you'll gain the confidence to try more complicated projects and experiment with pieces you've dreamed up yourself.
For anyone who wants to master the essentials, this DVD is a great 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

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