Nationally known carver Bob Lundy shares the techniques of relief carving in an easy to follow book. Amply illustrated, it takes the reader step-by-step through two carving projects and offers the information needed to carry out even more. With everything carved by hand, the book is written for both the beginner and for the veteran. Bob Lundy approaches his work with an eye for the personality of the carving. He will instill that sensitivity to the reader, giving the carver a feeling of closeness and intimacy with the figures that come to life from the wood.

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A rare look into the traditional ways of creating the beautiful masks that have brought such admiration to the Native American carvers of the Pacific Northwest. Each step to carving such a mask is illustrated and described in this book.

FEATURES The Art of Lead Carving By Kathleen Ryan Skeletal Remains By Kathleen Ryan Meet Doderhultarn By Harley Refsal Decrypting Thai Carving By Mindy Kinsey Getting a Handle on it By Mindy Kinsey Learn to “Weave” Wood By Charley Phillips Straw-Stuffed Scarecrow By Jim Hiser Old World-Style Chip Carving By Jan Jenson Nuts for the Holiday By Larry Guay Getting Started with Architectural Carving By Mike Allen PROJECTS Carving a Pumpkin By Lundy Cupp Grizzly Bear Bust By Kirt Curtis New Options for Bark Cottages By Rick Jensen The Halloween Express By Greg Young Thai-Inspired Relief Carving By Steve Smith Candy Corn Goblins By Randy George

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Three carving projects from the old west: The Cowboy, The Indian, and The Mountain Man. With informative instructions and clear photographs, each project goes from the raw wood to a finished, realistic portrayal. A gallery of 16 other figures is included to give the reader other ideas. This book is written for beginners and for veterans who are seeking new ways to improve their work.

A new twist on classic holiday tradition: Learn to carve three-dimensional faces and scenes in pumpkins using tools as simple as kitchen knives or as complex as gouges and chisels. This is a perfect book for woodcarvers who are looking for new and inexpensive ways to celebrate Halloween. Its also a great book for Halloween aficionados who are looking for a new way to have the best pumpkin carvings on the block.