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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.","brand":"Lora S. Irish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":49268132118809,"sku":"7360","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6446\/3129\/files\/978-1-56523-736-0.jpg?v=1697685408"},{"product_id":"relief-carving-wood-spirits-revised-edition","title":"Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised Edition","description":"With this book any carver can stand beside the workbench of acclaimed artist Lora S. Irish and learn everything she has to teach about creating an expressive wood spirit. Lora clearly explains the relief carving process from start to finish: every cut, every tool change, and every depth check. The entire craft is here, from preparing the wood to roughing out and detailing the wood spirit to applying a long-lasting finish. No step is left out and no technique is left unexplained. The author shares her tips for creating realistic and detailed facial features like eyelids, windswept hair, beards, and the ever-important mustache. Best of all, when the step-by-step project is complete, Relief Carving Wood Spirits, Revised Edition offers 20 more original patterns to keep any carver busy for seasons to come.","brand":"Lora S. Irish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":49268161741081,"sku":"8022","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6446\/3129\/files\/978-1-56523-802-2.jpg?v=1697686772"},{"product_id":"carving-tools-reference-guide","title":"Carving Tools Reference Guide","description":"The key to a flawlessly executed carving? Using the correct tool. Discover the power behind each small yet mighty carving tool alongside award-winning carver Everett Ellenwood and his Carving Tool Reference Guide. Not only will you learn about the anatomy of each tool spanning across chisels and gouges to knives and veiners (just to name a few), but you’ll also learn how to properly store and care for the tools alongside safety measures for your hands and fingers.  This in-depth guide offers a comprehensive overview of the seemingly infinite tools and their respective components and parts. Whether you’re an experienced carver looking to expand your fundamental understanding of tools or a novice on the hunt for your first tool, this title is key to building or expanding your toolbox. Content for the Carving Tools Reference Guide is from Everett Ellenwood’s bestselling book, The Complete Book of Woodcarving, Updated Edition.  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From push to v-shaped cuts and everything in between you'll rough out your blank and carve detailed low-relief caricature faces like a pro.","brand":"Richard Embling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":49439439618329,"sku":"04525","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6446\/3129\/files\/978-1-4971-0452-5.jpg?v=1757519712"},{"product_id":"all-time-favorite-relief-carving-projects","title":"All-Time Favorite Relief Carving Projects","description":"Step into the ancient art of relief carving with a priceless selection of the latest trends and projects! All-Time Favorite Relief Carving Projects. With projects that run the gamut from classic to trendy, All-Time Favorite Relief Carving Projects will teach you how to master relief wood carving with a minimal learning curve. Want to build your own fairy door, ornaments, whimsical bank, Halloween candy holder, or wall hanging? They're all here. Or indulge your creative side with Celtic knots, nature scenes, angels, animals, or green men. Even better, it's appropriate for woodcarvers of any skill level. Hone your skills by practicing fundamental patterns. Or, if you're already a relief carving regular, go straight to the advanced projects and try your hand at household fixtures that will wow your guests. Featuring popular woodworking authors like Dustin Strenke, Lora Irish, Lisa Laughy, Shawn Cipa, Ivan Govaerts, Mark Fortune, Dylan Goodson, Lucy Fox, Robert Kennedy, Beth Lewis, and Mary May, this volume is the ultimate woodworking guide for anyone who wants the latest and greatest in relief carving techniques.","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":49812100481305,"sku":"05379R","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6446\/3129\/files\/978-1-4971-0537-9.jpg?v=1736315806"}],"url":"https:\/\/foxchapelpublishing.com\/collections\/relief-carving.oembed","provider":"Fox Chapel Publishing Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}