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The Nile on eBay Relief Carving Workshop by Lora S. Irish If you'd like to learn to carve in relief, this guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. It takes you step-by-step through simple carvings on a practice board to introduce all of the essential cuts, contouring and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description If you'd like to learn to carve in relief, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. With some sharp tools, a smooth piece of wood and this new book, you'll soon be confidently carving exquisite animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots and more. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you step-by-step through simple carvings on a practice board to introduce all of the essential cuts, contouring and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving. 10 original new project patterns are accompanied by clear in-depth instructions and dozens of how-to photographs. Each design is presented both as an outline pattern for tracing directly onto wood, and as a detailed sketch to guide your work. A stunning photo gallery of finished projects is included to offer further inspiration. Back Cover Master the Basics of Creating Beautiful Relief CarvingsIf you want to master the art of carving in relief, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Relief Carving Workshop takes you through every element of the relief carving process, from start to finish. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish shows you the easy way to learn, with step-by-step exercises on a practice board that introduce all of the essential cuts, contouring, and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving. She reveals how easy it is to make each individual stroke, and shows how great relief carving simply involves using these same cuts over and over again. Clear, in-depth instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany eleven original new projects. You'll learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, and apply a finish. With a few sharp tools, a smooth piece of wood, and this new book, you'll soon be confidently carving exquisite birds, portraits, dragons, landscapes, wood spirits, and more. Inside you'll find everything you need to get started:- Eleven new step-by-step projects- Stunning original designs and patterns- Sgraffito, bas-relief, and high relief carving- Skill-building exercises on a practice board- Selecting, handling, and sharpening carving tools- Wood selection and preparation- How to work with relief carving patterns- Finishing techniques with oil, wax, and acrylics Author Biography Lora S. Irish is the author of "Great Book of Dragon Patterns," "Landscapes in Relief," and "North American Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw," She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland. Chris Pye writes for "Woodcarving Magazine" and is the author of "Elements of Woodcarving" and "Relief Carving in Wood," Shawn Cipa is a professional woodcarver whose work has been featured in "Wood Carving Illustrated," He is the author of "Carving Folk Art Figures," He lives in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Table of Contents -General History -Styles of relief carving -Common carving woods -Basic carving tool kit -Safety -Preparatory steps -Getting started -Finishing steps -How-to projects -Finished project gallery -Patterns Long Description If you want to master the art of carving in relief, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Relief Carving Workshop takes you through every element of the relief carving process, from start to finish. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish shows you the easy way to learn, with step-by-step exercises on a practice board that introduce all of the essential cuts, contouring, and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving. She reveals how easy it is to make each individual stroke, and shows how great relief carving simply involves using these same cuts over and over again. Clear, in-depth instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany eleven original new projects. You'll learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, and apply a finish. With a few sharp tools, a smooth piece of wood, and this new book, you'll soon be confidently carving exquisite birds, portraits, dragons, landscapes, wood spirits, and more. Promotional "Headline" If you'd like to master the art of relief carving, this comprehensive guidebook will teach you everything you need to know. Acclaimed carver and instructor Lora S. Irish takes you through every element of the relief carving process and shows you the easy way to learn. Clear, step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to photographs accompany 11 original new relief carving projects of animals, landscapes, flowers, borders, Celtic knots, and more. Learn how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, apply a finish, and so much more! Excerpt from Book A comprehensive tutorial for beginners taking you through every element of the releif carving process. Uses a step-by-step practice board teaching method and 10 original patterns. Details ISBN 1565237366 Author Lora S. Irish Short Title RELIEF CARVING WORKSHOP Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1565237366 ISBN-13 9781565237360 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Mt. Airy, MD, US Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-03-01 DEWEY 736.4 Pages 127 Illustrations Yes Imprint Fox Chapel Publishing Subtitle Techniques, Projects & Patterns for the Beginner Place of Publication East Petersberg Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2013-03-01 NZ Release Date 2013-03-01 US Release Date 2013-03-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:52684152;