Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course and Reference Manual - Chris Pye

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The first step into a new craft can be a bit intimidating. Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, you'll quickly discover the proper path to take and how easy it is to learn the enjoyable craft of woodcarving.
Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of preparing and sharpening your carving tools, and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence.
Pye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round.