Green Wood Carving

"More than just a 'how-to' book, Green Wood Carving includes fascinating information about wood, how it grows, how to use it and what makes it unique. The main carving tools, their uses, and how to maintain them are also fully discussed and explained. From coat hooks and candlesticks to spoons and mugs, detailed step-by-step editorial explains each of the nine projects. Detailed color photographs and drawings clearly illustrate each step of the project. This book is like having an 'expert at your elbow', giving the reader confidence to accomplish each project. This book takes a 'skill building' approach, starting with simpler projects such as the coat hook, bag clip, candlestick, pot hanger, and spoon, then graduates to more advanced projects, including the kuksa (wooden mug) and shrink pot. While this book is suitable for a beginner, the more advanced projects and green woodworking information will appeal to a more advanced carver."--