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Beginner Carving Books

Fur and Feathers recommends these beginner carving books.

The following is our selection of beginner carving books.

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For additional beginner carving books check the Tom Wolfe books. He has many detailed books with step by step carving instructions -- Ideal books for the beginner or novice carver.
Click here to see Tom's books.

Also check the caricature carving books. These books have detailed step by step instructions with many photos.
Click here for caricature books.

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Easy Carving Projects for Kids - Robin Edward Trudel. Woodcarving is an easy way to get kids involved in hands on crafts and allows people of different generations to connect in a meaningful, creative way. Included are 36 projects are categorized by age groups (4-8, 9-12, and over 12). These projects are designed to start a carver (of any age) with an easy project and then build upon what they have learned.

Catlg-NO 19-30-4
Price $16.95

Woodcarving by Everett Ellenwood. Perfect for children and any beginning woodcarver who is learning to carve. Includes basic skills and projects for a fun croaking frog, a snowman ornament, whistle, arrowhead, and a name plaque.

Page Count: 136
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Type: Soft Cover

Catalog no. 15-800-8
Price $14.99

Carving Wooden Finger Puppets and Cane Toppers -

If you're looking for easy, fun, and inexpensive carving projects, you won't be disappointed with this whimsical new book from professional carving instructor, Ross Oar. You'll learn all the tips and tricks for carving charming finger puppets or cane toppers as you complete three step-by-step projects: Fred the Frog, Tom the Cat, and a Relief Carved Covered Bridge.

After learning all of Oar's carving techniques, you'll be ready to move on more amusing characters, like Billy Parrot, Squeaker Squirrel, and Chipper Chimp. To make sure every project you begin is a success, each pattern is provided in detailed front, top and side views, with a color photograph of the finished piece. There's even a handy list of paint colors to make finishing a breeze. And for anyone looking to turn the puppets into coat hangers, bottle stoppers or other functional items, design ideas are included!

BONUS - 5 miniature relief-carved landscape patterns are included! Beautiful scenic landscapes to hone your relief-carving skills!

Catlg No 15-398-8
Price $14.95

Carving Egg People - Mary Finn. Transform basswood eggs into all kinds of delightful characters. Detailed step by step instructions. Four carving projects.

Catlg No 12-1313-4
Price $14.95

Carving Egg Heads - Mary Finn. This is the perfect start for anyone interested in learning how to carve detailed faces.

Catlg No 12-993-8
Price $12.95

Carving Egg Animals - Mary Finn. An excellent book by Mary Finn. Create your own loveable animals from eggs. Plenty of step by step details for even the beginner carver.

Catlg No 12-1415-7
Price $14.95

Carving Miniature Animals with Debbie Barr -- Debbie Barr carves on the wild side. She guides readers with picture after picture and all the necessary instructions to carve and paint miniature animals. Cute, loveable, little animals that you want to cuddle. There is a photo gallery of other animals there just to inspire every carver.

Catlg No 12-0936-6
Price $14.95

Free Form Chip Carving - Carol A. Ponte. Freeform chip carving is one of the easiest forms of woodcarving for beginners to master as well as a welcome change for experienced carvers. Complete how-to information. 35 patterns.

Catlg No 15-080-9
Price $7.95

The Country Bear and His Friends by Mike Shipley. Not quite caricature but not realistic, these humorous creatures are easy and enjoyable to carve. Total of twelve woodland creatures. Step-by-step. Easy to use patterns. Complete with painting instructions.

Catlg No 15-211-9
Price $12.95

The Little Book Of Whittling -- Whether

on your front porch-or in the back woods-the Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.

Author Chris Lubkemann will help you “whittle away the hours” with clear guidance on becoming an expert whittler.

Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instruction on:
- Tools and Materials
-How to Start: choosing/sharpening the knife
- Projects: including knives, forks and spoons; birds and animals; trees and flowers; whistles and walking sticks; and much more

Lubkemann brings nearly 40 years whittling experience, and shares his knowledge in a friendly, down-home style. Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, the Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler.

Catlg No 15-247-7
Price $14.95

Carving In Soap - Suzuki. Soap carving is a great confidence-builder for the novice. Step by step instruction for the carving of 8 animals - bear, wolf cougar, prairie dog, seal, whale and more. Great patterns for wood carving.

Catlg No 12-1292-8
Price $14.95

Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving - Beiderman & Johnson. One of the finest books on carving. Tips on tool selection, wood types, painting, finishing and more. Basic Carving Book.

Catlg No 11-25687-1
Price $10.95

Woodcarving With Rick Butz.
Rick's original TV series book. Instructions for many projects. Sections on the selection of wood and tools and sharpening.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS

Catlg No 15-6003
Price $19.95

Carving Egg Heads - Mary Finn. This is the perfect start for anyone interested in learning how to carve detailed faces.

Catlg No 12-993-8
Price $12.95

Wood Carving - Letter Carving - DVD
Chris Pye is one of the best carving teachers. In this DVD he explains and shows in great detail the techniques for carving letters.

Catlg No 15-903
Price $32.50

Wood Carving Basics DVD: Video demonstrations of basic techniques from a master craftsman

As a companion to the book, Woodcarving 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
If the artful and exacting process of wood carving has always sparked your interest, this DVD will show you exactly how it's done -- with expert advice from a seasoned pro.

Catlg No 15-904
Price $29.95

	Woodcarving #3 - Ornamental Carving - DVD Over 2 hours of expert instruction in carving an attractive and adaptable leaf decoration. The 2 disk DVD also highlights holding and using woodcarving tools correctly and efficiently. Fundamentals woodcarving cuts: running stabbing, sliding and sweeping! Catalog-no 15-905
	Price $40.00

Frank Russell's Power Carving Fur, Feathers, & Fins- 3 DVD Set: How to Carve with Foredom Power Tools and Accessories

With more than three hours of instructional material, this DVD details the steps involved in transforming blocks of wood into carvings of the cottontail rabbit, mallard drake duck, and smallmouth bass. Viewers will learn everything needed for these projects, from power carving basics, such as roughing out a blank, to making finishing touches, including detailed segments on expertly setting eyes, defining facial features, and adding texture and details to fur, feathers, and fins. The safe and proper use of power carving tools and accessories is covered in detail with numerous tips that any beginning or experienced carver will appreciate, including his methods for maintaining control over an aggressive cutting burr, cleaning and shaping bits, and loading a sandpaper mandrel.

Catlg No 15-906
Price $31.95

Beginning Woodcarving - DVD
If you want to learn how to carve wood, or if you’re now carving and not happy with the results you’re getting, this DVD is for you.

Fourteen chapters of helpful information on how to carve wood, contained on one 3 hour DVD.
Key topics covered are:
• The anatomy of wood and what are the best woods to carve.
• How to correctly carve wood to get clean smooth cuts.
• What are good carving tools to buy.
• How to properly, and safely, use carving tools to achieve maximum efficiency.
• How to sharpen carving tools.
• How to develop an idea into a finished carving.
• Lots of tips and techniques I’ve learned over my 30 plus years of carving and 20 years of teaching experience.
• Plus 2 projects.

Professionally made in a studio, using 3 cameras, this 210 minute video is divided into 14 chapters: Introduction - Anatomy of Wood - Carving Knives - Sharpen Carving Knives - Stylized Bird - Chisels, Gouges and “V” Tools - Sharpen Gouges and “V” Tools - Tool Practice - Flower Relief Carving - Good Woods to Carve - How to start a project - Clamping Devices - Finishing/Painting - Conclusion.

Catlg No 15-907
Price $24.95

Figure Carving Scandinavian Style - DVD Through the power of close-up lenses, watch Harley transform a rough blank of basswood into the lifelike figure of Karl Oskar, the younger brother of Harley's popular figure 'Oskar'. In this first-ever video on 'flat plane carving', Harley clearly explains every step of the process. Using only a single sharp knife and making polished cuts - he demonstrates the art of giving expression to every carved facet. If you are a master, a beginner, or interested in Scandinavian art - this video offers a lifetime of learning and inspiration. It's like having a class with Harley in your own home anytime you wish!

Karl Oskar pattern included. 90 minutes
Getting Started
Sharpening- for that Razor Edge
Knife Grips for Control, Power and Safety
Knife Carving Techniques
Resources
Painting Tips
Safety Techniques
A Gallery of Figure Carvings
History of Scandinavian Figure Carving
Detailed Instruction - from Eyes to Buttons

Catlg No 15-909
Price $29.95

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