Decorative Woodcarving

Helps readers to learn how to make bookracks and bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box and CD cabinet. This book guides readers through the design and making process, giving them the skills they need to become efficient carvers, whilst gaining insight into woodcarving traditions, practice and craftsmanship. A broad range of projects provide ideas for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced carver. Readers learn how to make bookracks and bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box and CD cabinet. Detailed instructions, photographs and illustrations guide readers through the design and making process, giving them the skills and confidence they need to become efficient carvers, whilst gaining insight into woodcarving traditions, practice and craftsmanship.Frederick Wilbur has been a professional woodcarver for 30 years, producing original and restoration work in a wide variety of styles. He has also written for many leading woodcarving magazines.

Pages: 176, Paperback, GMC Publications